ウィンザーホテル洞爺 announces activities for the 2026-2027 winter season. A new “private, exclusive ski slope” will offer a special winter experience immersed in Hokkaido’s great outdoors
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ウィンザーホテル洞爺 announced that it will open a new “private, exclusive ski slope” for the 2026-2027 winter season, offering a skiing experience in a snow-covered area reserved entirely for guests. It will also begin selling accommodation plans that include winter activities.
Facts
2026-2027 winter season
625 m above sea level
For 1 guest: ¥110,000
For 1 guest: ¥77,000
For up to 3 guests
Companies mentioned：明海グループ株式会社、ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG、IHG、ウィンザーホテル洞爺
介護関連サービス事業協会 launches the “Senior Business Study Group,” drawing on more than 100,000 voices of seniors; inaugural online meeting to be held on January 18, 2027
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一般社団法人介護関連サービス事業協会 (CSBA) has launched the “Senior Business Study Group,” based on firsthand information from seniors, and will hold its first meeting online on January 18, 2027. MIKAWAYA21株式会社 will lead the project, and 青木慶哉 is scheduled to become a CSBA director starting in the new fiscal year.
Facts
January 18, 2027
¥4.6 trillion in 2020
¥16.9 trillion by 2050
Losses from special fraud in 2025 totaled approximately ¥142.3 billion
Enjoy music without covering your ears, and light up at night with LED lights. The “X76” earphones, featuring bone conduction, air conduction and 4-mode LEDs, arrive on Makuake on November 3 (Tue.)! Up to 40% off!
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株式会社RT will launch the “X76” earphones, combining bone conduction and air conduction and featuring 4-mode LEDs, on Makuake on November 3. They will be offered at an early-bird price of up to 40% off and feature IP68 waterproofing, 8GB of storage, Bluetooth 6.0 and more.
Let’s work together toward “creating a region that can compete on the world stage”! Ceremony held for prospective 2027 graduate recruits
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Regional trading company 株式会社パンクチュアル held a ceremony for prospective 2027 graduate recruits at Numazu Riverside Hotel on October 29, 2026, presenting certificates of appointment to 51 people.
RootS & BAKERY, carrying on the taste of a bakery beloved by the community for 22 years, opens in Nijuyonken, Nishi Ward, Sapporo
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株式会社ヤマチコーポレーション will open its new store, RootS & BAKERY, in Nijuyonken, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, on November 4, carrying on the flavors and techniques of ブーランジェリーカキザワ, which operated in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, for 22 years.
Signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization with 宮城県白石市
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Haier Japan Sales Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization with 宮城県白石市 on October 29, 2026, and will donate cleaning appliances, air conditioners and other items.
[How children spend their days off] Departing 11/28: Train Expert Camp—Stay aboard the dream train Hokutosei!
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株式会社プラスワン教育 will hold “Train Expert Camp—Stay aboard the dream train Hokutosei!” departing on November 28, 2026, offering railway experiences including an overnight stay aboard the sleeper express Hokutosei and a visit to a rail park.
Must-see titles include “仮釈放審査官 イ・ハンシン,” starring Go Soo, and works starring Jung Il-woo! Plus an n.SSign feature! Korean dramas starting in November | ホームドラマチャンネル
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ホームドラマチャンネル will air Korean dramas in November, including “仮釈放審査官 イ・ハンシン,” starring Go Soo, and “華麗なる日々” and “ヘチ 王座への道,” starring Jung Il-woo. It will also air a feature marking the 3rd anniversary of n.SSign’s Japanese debut and a fan concert by Seo In-guk.
Facts
Starts 11/13 (Fri.)!
12 episodes in total
Starts 11/3 (Tue.)!
All 50 episodes
Starts 11/26 (Thu.)!
24 episodes
Starts 11/4 (Wed.)!
All 14 episodes
Marks the 3rd anniversary of its Japanese debut on November 29
3rd anniversary of their Japanese debut
A 3-month-long feature
Held in August 2025
Companies mentioned：KT StudioGenie Co., Ltd、KBS Media Ltd、KBS、SBS、松竹ブロードキャスティング、SETTEC JAPAN、THE STAR E&M、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかりテレビサービス、ホームドラマチャンネル
nana's green tea brings the deliciousness of ingredients to life and stirs the heart this winter. Holiday-season menu items, including a winter reward rice bowl featuring Kagoshima-produced Kuroge Wagyu beef “Satsuma Beef,” available from Nov. 5
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The cafe brand nana's green tea, operated by 株式会社七葉, will begin offering a limited-time winter reward rice bowl menu made with Kagoshima-produced Kuroge Wagyu beef on Nov. 5, 2026.
Facts
￥1,720 (tax included)
￥1,790 (tax included)
About 40% market share
Companies mentioned：株式会社七葉、nana's green tea、ダイコク電機株式会社、山政小山園、長文屋
Welby, strong in medical institutions, and TISI, strong in local governments, complement each other, making PHR for local governments a second pillar — interview report on “Welby” released | Next-generation stock research “ENVALITH（エンヴァリス）”
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株式会社エンヴァリス has released an interview report on Welby for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026. Welby has strengthened its PHR business for local governments through a capital alliance with TISI. Under a JV structure, TISI joined WHS, a subsidiary funded by 日本生命, creating a 3-company structure.
To mark nana's green tea’s 25th anniversary, the third installment of limited-time products celebrating matcha. Matcha × salt: an unexpected combination that greatly enhances umami. “Matcha Salt Tiramisu Parfait” and “Matcha Salt Latte” available from Nov. 5
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nana's green tea, operated by Nanaha, an affiliate of Daikoku Denki, will begin offering two limited-time products combining matcha and salt, “Matcha Salt Tiramisu Parfait” and “Matcha Salt Latte,” from Nov. 5 to mark its 25th anniversary.
Facts
25th anniversary
￥1,790 (tax included)
¥790 (tax included)
As many as 12 ingredients
5 matcha components
About 40% market share
Companies mentioned：株式会社七葉、nana's green tea、ダイコク電機株式会社、山政小山園
Nov. 1 is Tea Day. Fall even more in love with tea! A limited-time pairing set featuring the world’s 3 great teas
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To mark Tea Day on Nov. 1, Matataki-瞬- will offer a limited-time pairing set of Japanese confectionery and the world’s 3 great teas, including Keemun, Uva and Darjeeling. It will also hold a Tea Lab. workshop featuring domestically grown bergamot.
Winter limited-time offer: A “secret Christmas room” appears in the forests of Ise-Shima!
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シイエスピーク株式会社 will hold the winter-only Christmas event “Noël en Forêt～森のクリスマス～” at GLAMP DOME伊勢賢島, a glamping facility operated by the resort brand CES RESORT, from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026.
Leica RTC700 Surveyor Package registered as an eligible product for the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (catalog-order type)
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ライカジオシステムズ, a member of the Hexagon group, announced that its 3D laser scanner, the Leica RTC700 Surveyor Package, has been registered as an eligible product for the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (catalog-order type).
Facts
[Tokyo, Oct. 29, 2026]
Targets up to 75 m away
With approximately 24,800 employees across 50 countries
[4 winners announced; media coverage information and viewing tickets on sale] An Mika, Shohei Miura, Reiko Ushioda and EXILE SHOKICHI are honored!
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一般社団法人日本フォーマルウェア文化普及協会（JFCA） held the “FULLCAST HLDGS. Presents 2026 Best Formal Wear Awards” ceremony at アニヴェルセル表参道 on Nov. 5, 2026, and announced An Mika, Shohei Miura, Reiko Ushioda and EXILE SHOKICHI as the 4 winners.
[Event report] A premium culinary experience featuring Canadian ingredients
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カナダ農務・農産食品省 and 在日カナダ大使館 held the “Canadian Thanksgiving Special Experience” for the hotel and restaurant industry on Oct. 8, 2026, showcasing Canadian pork, beef and wine and suggesting ways to use these ingredients through a dining experience.
CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa on the cover: “The Ultimate Guide to Korean Dramas to Watch Now: 2003-2027,” a special 20th-anniversary edition of Hallyu Pia, on sale today
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ぴあ株式会社 will release “The Ultimate Guide to Korean Dramas to Watch Now: 2003-2027,” a special 20th-anniversary edition of Hallyu Pia. CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa is featured on the cover, and the book explores the history and appeal of Korean dramas from 2003 to 2027. Bonus items include a clear file designed by PENGSOO and a design card exclusive to Rakuten Books.
Questyle announces “MEX,” a new portable DAC/headphone amplifier featuring dual ES9219Q chips and a SiP current-mode amplifier
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Questyle has announced “MEX,” a new portable DAC/headphone amplifier featuring dual ES9219Q chips and a SiP current-mode amplifier. The official Japanese distributor is 株式会社マギウェイ. It is scheduled to make its Japan debut at “Autumn Headphone Festival 2026” on Nov. 7, 2026.
AI Samurai develops “Watch Patents,” a new service that automatically generates explanatory videos from patent publications
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株式会社AI Samurai has developed “Watch Patents,” a new service that automatically generates scripts, narration and visuals from patent publications, and released a demo video covering 26 Anthropic patents.
A survey of 500 people conducted by ワクワクメール found that awareness of “リアコ” stood at 24%, with the figure among women 3 times that among men. A total of 14% had experienced it (20% of women), and 5% had “dated” the person.
Aiming for an annual employee salary of 7 million yen and automating 90% of operations. 三共電機 to hold seminar on practical methods ＜Dec. 10／Free admission＞
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株式会社イプロス announced that 三共電機 will give a talk on practical DX methods at “イプロスAI-産業World 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Dec. 9–10, 2026. The methods aim to automate 90% of operations and achieve an annual employee salary of 7 million yen.
How to correctly interpret your health checkup results and which optional tests are recommended? Autumn Health Checkup Special, “健康カプセル！ゲンキの時間,” Nov. 1 (Sun.)
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The Nov. 1, 2026 broadcast of “健康カプセル！ゲンキの時間” will be an autumn health checkup special, explaining how to interpret results and discussing optional tests.
Automates everything from tying and cutting the trash bag to setting up the next one. Fully automated trash can “PackMaster” now available for advance sale on CoSTORY
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株式会社齊藤 began advance sales of “PackMaster,” a smart trash can that automatically seals and cuts off the trash bag and sets up a new one, on CoSTORY on Oct. 26, 2026.
Nov. 14 (Sat.): 東京R不動産 event “ニラクエ” — Become a landlord in 韮崎, a town where 40 shops have opened in 8 years!?
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東京R不動産 and 合同会社ニラサキヤ will hold “ニラクエ,” a walking tour of the shopping district in front of the station in 韮崎, Yamanashi Prefecture. The tour will introduce ways to become the landlord of a small building and the possibilities of living in two locations.
Facts
Approximately 40 shops have opened
To be held on Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat.)
A total budget of around 6 million yen is anticipated
[国立文楽劇場] Nishikishu Bunraku performances commemorating the second anniversary of the death of the third Yoshida Minosuke are about to open!
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The Nishikishu Bunraku performances commemorating the second anniversary of the death of Living National Treasure Yoshida Minosuke III will open at 国立文楽劇場 on Oct. 31. The program consists of three parts: 『心中宵庚申』, 『妹背山婦女庭訓』, and 『本朝廿四孝』. Ticket prices and information are also provided.
[Selected for ひょうごTECH] iiba to build a system with 南あわじ市 for finding “community clubs” on a map
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株式会社iiba has been selected for 兵庫県’s “ひょうごTECHイノベーションプロジェクト2026” and will work with 南あわじ市 to build a system displaying the locations and activities of community clubs on a map, allowing students and parents to check the information.
Tokyo Dome Hotel to hold the second installment of “北海道フェア2026” starting Dec. 19, 2026! Enjoy prized flavors discovered by the chef on a 1,200-km journey, including red snow crab and scallop tastings, alongside local favorites
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Tokyo Dome Hotel will hold the second installment of 北海道フェア2026 at its Super Dining “Rilassa” starting Dec. 19, 2026. Alongside classic ingredients such as red snow crab and scallops, the restaurant will serve original dishes inspired by the chef’s research trip to Hokkaido.
(Joint release) FDA × 星野リゾート トマム × ニーズツアー joint project: Winter-only “Mystery Color Tour,” where experiences and merchandise depend on the color of the aircraft you board, now on sale
SEVENTEEN’s official character MINITEEN debuts bath bombs in Japan! On sale starting Oct. 30 (Fri.)!
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will release bath bombs featuring SEVENTEEN’s official character “MINITEEN” on Oct. 30. They will be priced at 935 yen (tax included) and sold at 大丸東京店, HMV stores, ドン・キホーテ, and other locations.
東京アンテナ工事 tests drone-to-ground communications using the 2.5 GHz band
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東京アンテナ工事株式会社 conducted a demonstration of drone-to-ground communications using the 2.5 GHz band in Edogawa, Tokyo, on Oct. 8, 2026, testing communications quality and video transmission at altitudes of 30 m and 60 m.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
2.5 GHz band
Altitude: 30 m
Altitude: 60 m
Companies mentioned：東京アンテナ工事株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社、Wireless City Planning株式会社
UMBRO CUP 2026 junior soccer tournament to be held!! Teams now being accepted
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SORAりんくう, 株式会社Conext Markting, and 株式会社ワンダーエージェント are inviting teams to participate in “UMBRO CUP 2026,” an international U-11 junior soccer tournament to be held in Sennan, Osaka Prefecture, from Dec. 25 to 27, 2026, with sponsorship from Descente Japan’s “Umbro” brand.
YOSHIROTTEN’s “Heliocentrism of Light” exhibition opens
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エヌ・アンド・エー株式会社 will present an exhibition by YOSHIROTTEN, “Heliocentrism of Light,” at Gallery 地動説 from Nov. 25, 2026, to Jan. 16, 2027. ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント is collaborating, with Fumio Nanjo and Miwa Kutsuna serving as curators.
Facts
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027
For the first time in 8 years
Companies mentioned：エヌ・アンド・エー株式会社、Gallery 地動説、ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、鹿児島県霧島アートの森、栃木県の大谷グランド・センター、TOKYO NODE、Roof Park Art Fes 2026、YAR
A stamp rally featuring local anko sweets in 2 municipalities in eastern and western Shimane (Izumo and Tsuwano) is underway on its largest scale yet. 日本あんこ協会 paid an official visit to Izumo Taisha to pray for its success.
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日本あんこ協会 paid an official visit to Izumo Taisha to pray for the success of “Izumo Anko Journey 3” and “Tsuwano Anko Journey 2026,” now underway in Izumo City and Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture.
Facts
October 26, 2026
A length of 8.9 kilometers
1 kg of Izumo Dainagon azuki beans
17 types of anko sweets
14 times to date
A total of 8 times
５th time
The 3rd event
Since its founding in 2018
19 participating stores
22 shops
6 lodging facilities
October 1, ２０２６
November 30
December 31
19 anko sweets
10 anko sweets
All 29 anko sweets
October 2018
There were 17 people
In 2025
More than 11,000 people
More than 20,000 varieties
June 2023
Companies mentioned：日本あんこ協会、出雲あんこ旅３実行委員会、（一社）津和野町観光協会、出雲菓子協会、平田商工会議所、斐川町商工会、Rally Inc.
Task chair series “KARIMOKU Ours” to launch on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
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カリモク家具 will launch the task chair series “KARIMOKU Ours” on Oct. 29, 2026. It was jointly developed with Hiroshi Komiyama and Shunichi Kan underpinned by the company’s proprietary research into seating comfort.
[Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture] ひたちおおたチーズ工房 “Satoyama” wins gold and a top category award! 4 of its 5 entries place at Japan Cheese Awards 2026
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ひたちおおたチーズ工房 “Satoyama” won gold and a top category award at Japan Cheese Awards 2026. 4 of its 5 entries placed, with Caciocavallo winning silver and mozzarella and string cheese taking bronze.
Just ahead of “Good Nick Day” on Nov. 29! Nick Wilde’s irresistible charm takes center stage in the Happy Kuji “Zootopia” Nick Collection, set to launch on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026!
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株式会社サニーサイドアップ will launch a Happy Kuji lottery themed around Nick Wilde from the Disney film “Zootopia” on Nov. 28, 2026.
Facts
Original価格：1回880.00円（税込）
Made into a figure at an impressive size of approximately 21 cm in length
Brought to life as a figure approximately 28 cm tall
Companies mentioned：株式会社サニーサイドアップ、セブン-イレブン、イトーヨーカドー、ゆめタウン、SUNNY SIDE UP Inc.
BCP awareness seminar to be held! Preparing for increasingly severe torrential rain disasters — Lessons from cases including the Chiba torrential rains of August, Reiwa 8
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東京都 and 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社 will hold a seminar explaining how to prepare for increasingly severe torrential rain disasters and develop BCPs, based on cases including the Chiba torrential rains of August, Reiwa 8. The speaker will be Shigeo Otani of 富士通株式会社. The seminar will be held online, with a capacity of approximately 100 participants, and is free to attend.
[Event report] From spontaneous sets showcasing each DJ’s personality to a live recording of a popular show! block.fm brings the appeal of DJ culture to the “AlphaTheta POPUP STORE”
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In October 2026, block.fm produced 3 special events—a live recording, an impromptu DJ game, and a quiz competition—at a pop-up store held by AlphaTheta at Shinjuku Marui.
Good Trip Express, operated by 日本空輸株式会社, has started selling the 4th edition of its 2-night, 3-day tour using a direct charter flight from Kitakyushu Airport to Amami Oshima, departing Jan. 8, 2027.
[Winter travel made easy! Offer extended through Jan. 11, 2027] Head off on a winter trip from Narita, Chubu or New Chitose. Round-trip airfare and hotel from just ¥19,600! グットリ’s Spring Japan fall and winter plans♪
シーラHD completes acquisition of income-producing real estate
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株式会社シーラ, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社シーラホールディングス, announced that it has completed the acquisition of income-producing retail and residential property in Kami-ochiai, Chuo Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
Short anime Full-Power Evasion Flag-chan! marks 7th anniversary. Commemorative video to be released on Nov. 2
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株式会社Plott announced that the short anime Full-Power Evasion Flag-chan! will mark its 7th anniversary since its debut on Nov. 2, 2026. Plans to mark the occasion include sales of LINE stickers and bromide photos, the release of a new story arc, and a commemorative video on the day.
Uravation launches Grok Bot business-use training for companies. This 3-hour course helps companies define the Bot’s role and rules for when it should stop before assigning routine research and reporting tasks to an always-on AI agent.
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株式会社Uravation has launched business-use training for Grok Bot aimed at companies. The 3-hour training helps participants determine how to define the role of the AI agent Bot, design routines, set rules for checking first, and manage the environment to suit their company.
New browser game Chaos★Smash launches today at 15:00! Get enough for 10 SP gacha pulls every day just by logging in
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株式会社ムーンラビット launched the new browser game Chaos★Smash at 15:00 on Oct. 29. The game is free to play and requires no download. Login bonuses and the season pass Panda Pass are available to celebrate the launch.
スペースデータ develops demo of integrated operations monitor that can simulate train operations and cascading disruptions across all major railway lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area on 1 screen
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株式会社スペースデータ announced a demo of RAIL OPERATIONS, an integrated operations monitor that can simulate the operating status of all trains on major railway lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and the spread of disruptions on 1 screen.
Facts
All trains (approximately 360)
5,219 people without countermeasures
355 people with countermeasures
Service resumes at 19:30
18:50
Original平常への復帰20:00以降
18:54
6 types of disruptions
190 trains in the case of an accident resulting in injury or death
80 trains in the case of a vehicle breakdown
35 trains in the case of assistance for an ill passenger
Harry Potter × DIANA Collaboration Vol.4: Fourth collection of Harry Potter and Diana collaboration items set for release in November 2026!
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ダイアナ株式会社, in partnership with ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ, will release the fourth collection of collaboration items with Harry Potter on Nov. 3, 2026.
Boyadge, a community exclusively for sustainability professionals, surpasses 500 participating companies and 1,000 members in 3 years since launch
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Boyadge, a community exclusively for sustainability professionals operated by 株式会社エスプールブルードットグリーン, a subsidiary of 株式会社エスプール, surpassed 500 participating companies and 1,000 members by October 2026, its 3rd year since launch.
Third cast announcement! British musical star John Robbins to appear for 3 consecutive years in New Year Musical Concert 2027
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John Robbins has been announced as the third cast member for the musical concert New Year Musical Concert 2027, marking his 3rd consecutive year appearing in the show. Other performers include Matt Henry, Terry Leanne and Rachel Tucker. The concert will be held at 東急シアターオーブ in January 2027.
The 52nd Clean Yokosuka Citizens’ Gathering will be held! — Thinking together about Yokosuka’s future
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横須賀市 and クリーンよこすか市民の会 will hold the 52nd Clean Yokosuka Citizens’ Gathering on Nov. 28, Reiwa 8. The program is set to include a panel discussion on environmentally friendly initiatives such as decarbonization and waste sorting.
[Joint content project by 翔泳社 and 小学館 launches] MarkeZine’s 20th anniversary × DIME’s 40th anniversary! Editors-in-chief launch YouTube channel 「＠HitZine（アットヒットジン）」 to explore the business behind the scenes
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株式会社翔泳社’s 「MarkeZine」 and 小学館’s DIME Brand Office, which operates 「DIME」 and 「＠DIME」, jointly launched the YouTube channel 「@HitZine」 on October 29, 2026, and began publishing content delving into the stories behind hit products and marketing strategies.
The identity of the girl in the HoneyWorks × Yoshino Aoyama music video is 「Kaguya」, a new limited character in Monster Strike
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株式会社MIXI announced that 「Kaguya」, a new limited character in the smartphone app 「Monster Strike」, will appear in the 「Super Beast God Festival」 gacha starting October 30, 2026. She is the girl who appeared first in a music video produced by HoneyWorks, and the voice role will be performed by Yoshino Aoyama.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
Smartphone cases featuring a design commemorating 「福岡ソフトバンクホークス」’s Japanese championship are now available from caseplay in 3 designs and a lineup compatible with more than 170 models!
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caseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX, will sell smartphone cases featuring a design commemorating 「福岡ソフトバンクホークス」’s Japanese championship for a limited time starting October 28, 2026. They come in 3 designs and are compatible with more than 170 models, priced at 4,980–6,980 yen (tax included).
Teen fashion media outlet 「Popteen」 and custom merchandise production service 「UP-T」 have collaborated to open the 「Popteen After-School Heroines Goods Shop」.
First arrival in Japan! It looks just like real fried chicken…⁉ A novel chocolate sensation making waves on social media overseas arrives at PLAZA first!
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニー is offering early sales of 「elit Choco Chicky」, fried-chicken-shaped chocolate that has become a hot topic on social media overseas, at PLAZA stores and its e-commerce site.
[BS日テレ] New Hawaii program 「今日も、ハワイの街で。」 premieres! A look at everyday life in Hawaii that you won’t find in tourist guidebooks…
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Starting in November 2026, BS日テレ will air 4 episodes of the new program 「今日も、ハワイの街で。」, which follows the daily lives of Hawaii residents. The first episode features Shayden Sato, a chef at ハレクラニ.
They’re finally a married couple! To mark the release of 『透明男と人間女⑩』, a wedding movie will be released, 「SNS結婚報告クリアカード」 will be given away, and 100 episodes will be available for free on pixivコミック
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To mark the release of volume ⑩ of the 『透明男と人間女』 comics, a wedding movie will be released, a 「SNS結婚報告クリアカード」 giveaway campaign will be held, and 100 episodes will be available for free on pixivコミック.
Make Land Cruiser customization more accessible. CRAFT WORKS to exhibit at the 「九州ランドクルーザーズフェスタ」 in Aso, showcasing 2 vehicles: the Land Cruiser 250 and Land Cruiser FJ
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CRAFT WORKS, an automotive accessories brand operated by Fun Standard株式会社, will exhibit at the 「九州ランドクルーザーズフェスタ」 in Aso on October 31, 2026, showcasing 2 vehicles: the Land Cruiser 250 and Land Cruiser FJ.
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Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
2 vehicles: the Land Cruiser 250 and Land Cruiser FJ
Win a proof print with an original autograph! Campaign to celebrate the release of 「ハッピーラッキーノットフューチャー」 by 藤峰式先生! [ホーリンラブブックス]
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is holding a campaign to celebrate the release of 「ハッピーラッキーノットフューチャー」 by 藤峰式先生. A proof print with an original autograph will be given away in a lottery among purchasers of eligible products.
[Maison de FLEUR] Disney Collection tote with multiple pockets featuring Mickey & Friends and a scarf finally go on sale!
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Maison de FLEUR, a brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, will release a tote with multiple pockets and a scarf from the Disney Collection 「MICKEY＆FRIENDS」 on November 1, 2026.
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Nov. 1, 2026
￥8,800
￥3,500
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、STRIPE CLUB、ZOZOTOWN
Trusted and acclaimed even by India’s privileged classes: 「Otherworldly Accuracy」 Upanishadic Truth Fortune-Telling now available on 「本格占い｜みのり」
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株式会社レンサ and テレシスネットワーク began offering fortune-telling content by Indian Jyotish astrologer Pt.K.K.SHARMA先生 on their media platform 「本格占い｜みのり」 starting October 29, 2026.
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Starting Thursday, October 29, 2026
4,000 years of Indian history
Inherited at age 15
A romance and fortune-telling media outlet since 2020
A romance column for women since 2022
People aiming to build careers in the IT industry since 2021
Since July 2020, focused on the theme of “fortune-telling × romance”
[ホテルグランヴィア和歌山] Offering blissful sweets and roast chicken to brighten Christmas at home, 4 types of whole cakes, and an adorable 「Christmas limited-edition cake set」 to share with a small group
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ホテルグランヴィア和歌山 will begin accepting reservations for Christmas cakes and roast chicken on November 1, 2026. In addition to 4 types of whole cakes, a new set of 3 portion-sized cakes for small groups will be offered, with pickup at sales locations from December 23 to 25.
JCB signs memorandum of understanding with ハノイメトロ on introducing credit card payments for urban rail travel in Vietnam
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JCB has signed a memorandum of understanding with ハノイメトロ on introducing contactless payments for urban rail travel in Vietnam, with service scheduled to launch in early 2027.
Originalベストスコア60台が集結！ココリコ遠藤チームと大西ライオンチームが激突!!『GG.LEAGUE2026 presented by TETRIX』10月31日（土）17:00放送
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The fourth installment of “GG.LEAGUE2026 presented by TETRIX,” where comedians compete in serious golf matches, will air on BSよしもと on Oct. 31. This week, the team led by Cocorico’s Shozo Endo faces Team Onishi Lion, with both teams featuring skilled players whose best scores are in the 60s.
Korea’s No. 1 dermocosmetics brand AESTURA teams up with beauty community 薄肌友の会 to open “MY SKIN STUDY LAB ‐AESTURA 薄肌研究所‐” for a limited time
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AESTURA, the Korean dermocosmetics brand from アモーレパシフィック Japan, is collaborating with the beauty community 薄肌友の会 to hold the hands-on pop-up event “MY SKIN STUDY LAB ‐AESTURA 薄肌研究所‐” for a limited time from Nov. 13 to 18.
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The event will run from Nov. 13 (Fri.) to 18 (Wed.)
Nov. 13 (Fri.)–18 (Wed.), 2026
Business hours: 11:00–20:00
With a history spanning 77 years since its founding
Founded in 1945
When it made its full-scale debut in Japan in September 2023
About 3 months after its full-scale debut in Japan
Won 10 awards at Japan’s 2023 Best Cosmetics Awards
Using Toyota’s “5S” approach, annual refurbishments of used commercial kitchen equipment hit a record 41,000 units; the initiative to “give things life once again” featured in industry trade publication リユース経済新聞
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株式会社テンポスバスターズ recorded a record 41,000 annual refurbishments of used commercial kitchen equipment after introducing Toyota’s “5S activities”; the initiative was featured in リユース経済新聞.
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Record 41,000 units
34,000 units the previous year
13 locations nationwide
86 stores nationwide
Last year, sales across all purchasing centers totaled 2.2 billion yen
Increase purchases from 44,000 units to 80,000 units
Case study published on the introduction of the urine collection support pad Yurarisu® at 特別養護老人ホーム新とみ
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株式会社ゆらりす has published a case study on the introduction of its urine collection support pad “Yurarisu®” at 特別養護老人ホーム新とみ. Compared with the previous method, the product was praised for easy handling thanks to liquid urine collection and for its simple application during diaper changes.
Long-term charter contract signed for an FSRU for Deutsche ReGas in Germany
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株式会社商船三井 has signed a long-term charter contract with German energy infrastructure company Deutsche ReGas for 1 FSRU converted from an existing LNG carrier. It is scheduled to be deployed from 2028 at the LNG import terminal at the Port of Mukran, Germany.
When building a custom home, which matters more: design or home performance? Survey of 200 people (conducted by 日本住建)
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A survey conducted by 日本住建株式会社 found that people building custom homes tend to prioritize home performance over design. Durability, insulation and earthquake resistance drew particularly strong interest, while storage, layout and privacy were key design considerations.
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Among 200 men and women nationwide
The most common response was “I want to prioritize home performance,” at 28.0%
Combined with “I want to prioritize home performance,” the figure was 46.0%
The most common response was “Having plenty of storage and being able to keep the interior tidy,” at 33.0%
The most common response was “A building that resists deterioration and can be lived in safely for a long time,” at 34.0%
【Foods with Function Claims】Morus, using domestically sourced nutritional resources to address global health challenges, opens advance reservations for “SilkDiet＋,” formulated with iminosugar reported to help moderate the rise in blood glucose levels after meals
[Event to be held Nov. 12 (Thu.) and 13 (Fri.)] Exhibiting at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” hosted by Cybozu
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Tobira Systems will exhibit “Tobiraphone Cloud” at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” an event hosted by Cybozu and held at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026.
特定非営利活動法人支援センターあんしん begins selling its own new rice, “Sun-Dried Anshin Rice”
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特定非営利活動法人支援センターあんしん has begun selling sun-dried “Anshin Rice: Uonuma Koshihikari,” produced through collaboration between agriculture and welfare. Its efforts, including restoring degraded land and pesticide-free cultivation, have been recognized with the Niigata Prefectural Governor’s Award.
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New rice: 5 kilograms for 7,500 yen, including tax
30 kilograms for 37,500 yen
Degraded land that had been left unattended for 13 years
Using health checkup data with “Health Contributing to Society” as the key concept! Frailty and dementia prevention outreach project launches
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The Frailty and Dementia Prevention Outreach Project, whose secretariat is run by 一般社団法人ジャパンデザイン, held its launch ceremony on Oct. 22, 2026. The event introduced plans for prevention initiatives through the “HERO Report,” which uses AI analysis of health checkup data (AICOG®), and “HERO Actions” carried out in collaboration with local communities.
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Oct. 22, 2026
10:00〜12:30
Barcelona Olympics 200m breaststroke gold medalist
株式会社エーアイ announced that it has reopened its business services website and other sites, which had been suspended in response to a PHP vulnerability announced on Oct. 21, 2026. The company aims to reopen the A.I.VOICE service website in November.