AI News 180m Report

2026-10-30 09:00–12:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1109 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 161 items from 9 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（1069）

電通総研 develops the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ online administrative application system “eMAFF申請2.0”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

電通総研 developed the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ online application system “eMAFF申請2.0.” Operations will begin in October 2026, with support for about 30 programs and 360 procedures. AWS and its proprietary platform “iPLAss” form the system’s foundation, helping optimize costs.

Facts

  • October 2026
  • April 2027
  • About 30 programs
  • 360 procedures
  • 2020

Companies mentioned：株式会社電通総研、電通総研、デジタル庁、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS

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A must-read for website managers! “AI Search Magazine: October issue” now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社CINC has released the October issue of “AI Search Magazine,” a report on the latest trends in SEO and AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO).

Facts

  • October issue
  • September 2026
  • Securities code: 4378
  • Founded: April 2014

Companies mentioned：株式会社CINC、Google、Gemini、GPT、Claude、株式会社CINC capital

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[Nagoya Takashimaya] Photo spot also coming! “Rika-chan” introduces winter coats at “Coat de Hot”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ is holding “Coat de Hot,” an event where the popular character Rika-chan from 株式会社タカラトミー introduces winter coats. The event will display 16 coats recreated in life-size Rika-chan scale, and will also offer gifts to purchasers and run a photo spot campaign.

Facts

  • Since 1967
  • All 16 coats
  • 86,900 yen
  • ¥71,500
  • 85,800 yen
  • ¥69,300
  • 138,600 yen
  • ¥47,300
  • 220,000 yen
  • First 500 customers

Companies mentioned：ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、株式会社タカラトミー、カトリエム ブーケ、ストロベリーフィールズ、タバサ、ランバン オン ブルー、ユキ トリイ インターナショナル、リランドチュール、アプワイザー・リッシェ、ルネ

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The patisserie “L’HISTORIQUE,” created by chef pâtissier Takuya Asai, opens at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

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Chef pâtissier Takuya Asai’s new brand “L’HISTORIQUE” opens at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Oct. 28, 2026. It is the 2nd location, following the flagship store in Daikanyama.

Facts

  • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
  • 24 years old
  • 2023
  • 10:00～20:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社トランジットホールディングス、伊勢丹新宿店、オテル・ドゥ・ミクニ、Dining 33

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“Pork and Scallion Ramen” arrives at ほぼの駅 AKAGI on Sunday, Nov. 1!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

To mark the 1st anniversary of its alpha opening on Nov. 1, 2026, ほぼの駅 AKAGI, operated by 株式会社ほぼ日, will hold events including the launch of “Pork and Scallion Ramen” and sales of limited-edition goods.

Facts

  • 1,400 yen including tax
  • 3,740 yen each, including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社ほぼ日、ほぼの駅 AKAGI、ほぼ日オンラインストア、やまぐち

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JR West Station City to introduce TOKIUM and overhaul invoice processing

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社TOKIUMは、JR西日本ステーションシティが請求書業務のデジタル化のため「TOKIUMインボイス」と「TOKIUM AI明細入力」を導入したと発表した。月約250件の請求書処理における紙作業の負担軽減と、2026年度下期の完全稼働を目指す。

Facts

  • About 250 per month
  • Capital: 5.5 billion yen
  • Number of employees: 75
  • Original2026年度下期に計画どおり稼働できる見通し

Companies mentioned：株式会社TOKIUM、JR西日本ステーションシティ株式会社、JR西日本グループ

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Time to move on from pretend play! First cooking experience game “Tekipaki Kitchen” begins rolling out at game centers nationwide in November 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will begin rolling out “Tekipaki Kitchen,” a first cooking experience game, at game centers nationwide in November 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 2026
  • 1 dish: 300 yen
  • 2 dishes: 500 yen
  • Continue: 100 yen
  • 4 menu items in all
  • Choose from 3 menu items...

Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.

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Originalバンダイ公式の「ガシャポン®」大型専門店が登場 『ガシャポンバンダイオフィシャルショップ』駿河屋 那覇沖映通り店 2026年11月6日(金)オープン！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンスと株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメントは、2026年11月6日に沖縄県那覇市のジュンク堂書店那覇店内に「ガシャポンバンダイオフィシャルショップ」駿河屋 那覇沖映通り店をオープンする。380面を展開する大型専門店として、バンダイの新商品をすべて取りそろえ、「ガシャポン体験」を提供する。

Facts

  • Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • 380 machines
  • 65.1㎡

Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント、株式会社バンダイ、駿河屋、ジュンク堂書店那覇店

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Experience the world of “Cowboy Bebop” through art at the immersive art gallery event “AFTER BLUES” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo; open for 2 weeks starting Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will hold “AFTER BLUES,” an immersive art gallery event based on “Cowboy Bebop,” at BnA_WALL in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, starting Nov. 14, 2026. The event will feature works of wall art by 6 artists for display and sale, as well as immersive exhibits with sound and lighting effects.

Facts

  • Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • 6 renowned artists
  • A total of 12 wall art works

Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、IP-ART 文化創造チーム、BnA_WALL、サンライズ、サンライズ・ボンズ・バンダイビジュアル、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.

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LUUP electric scooters and electric-assist bicycles now available at Solana Smart INN Kamisu in Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Luup announced that it will introduce the shared micromobility service “LUUP” for a limited time starting Oct. 27, 2026, at Solana Smart INN Kamisu, a hotel in Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture, operated by Solana Resort.

Facts

  • From Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • Available for a limited time through Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027
  • This will be the 6th facility at this property
  • Ride base fare: ¥50 (tax included)
  • Original時間料金1分あたり15円（税込）
  • Electric scooters: 3
  • Electric-assist bicycles: 2

Companies mentioned：株式会社Luup、ソラナリゾート株式会社

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[Nov. 6 (Fri.) at 16:00] DENSO Advanced Technology Research Institute director discusses the challenge of creating the next “CORE” — free online seminar

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社ビザスクは、11月6日16:00より、株式会社デンソー先端技術研究所所長の伊藤みほ氏を登壇者とする無料オンラインセミナーを開催する。テーマは『CORE2030』に基づく研究変革と未来価値の創出について。

Facts

  • Over 800,000 people in Japan and abroad combined (as of Feb. 2026)
  • Over 2,200 clients
  • 190 countries worldwide
  • 1 in 4 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market

Companies mentioned：株式会社ビザスク、株式会社デンソー、日本電装株式会社、株式会社ミライズテクノロジーズ、東北大学大学院、名古屋大学

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Red snow crab, large shrimp and rich lobster sauce! “Ultimate Seafood Quarter” lets you enjoy winter seafood in 4 flavors; new “Lobster Sauce and Red Snow Crab Pizza” also goes on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

PIZZA-LA, the delivery pizza chain operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will offer the new “Ultimate Seafood Quarter” and a new pizza made with red snow crab and lobster for a limited time starting Nov. 4, 2026, along with a promotional campaign.

Facts

  • November 4, 2026
  • March 2, 2027
  • 3,490 yen
  • 5,760 yen
  • 2,280 yen
  • 2,680 yen
  • 4,300 yen
  • 500 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーシーズ、PIZZA-LA、ピザーラ

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The radio show that explores | the in-between | of just-right meetings: “Ep57: Painter | the in-between | Anatomist — The DX you talk about is pie in the sky” now streaming on the audio learning platforms VOOX and Spotify!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The audio learning platform VOOX, operated by Moon Creative Lab Inc., and Spotify have begun streaming the radio program “Ep57: Painter | Aida | Anatomist,” featuring Yosuke Horikoshi and Hikaru Kashida.

Facts

  • Original1話10分
  • 6-part series
  • More than 700 episodes
  • 2 weeks after publication
  • Established in 2018
  • 三井物産 100%

Companies mentioned：Moon Creative Lab Inc.、VOOX、Spotify、東京大学、デジタル庁、株式会社メルカリ、三井物産、クロスメディア・パブリッシング、実業之日本社

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“Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep69: It’s Hard to Think About 80 Years Since the End of the War” is now streaming on Audible!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Audible has begun streaming “Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep69: It’s Hard to Think About 80 Years Since the End of the War,” a program in which Professor Takeshi Yoro talks about “life.” VOOX is an audio platform specializing in learning, operated by Moon Creative Lab Inc.

Facts

  • 7 million copies in cumulative sales
  • Last year, when he turned 86
  • Original1話10分
  • 6-part series
  • More than 700 episodes of content are currently available
  • For 2 weeks after release
  • Shareholder composition: Mitsui & Co. 100%

Companies mentioned：Audible、岩波文庫、VOOX、Moon Creative Lab Inc.、三井物産グループ、東京大学

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The value created by human hands drives new business—How to nurture “craftsmanship” in the AI era: December 2026 issue of Monthly Project Design on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original学校法人先端教育機構の事業構想大学院大学出版部が、AI時代における「匠」の価値や地域イノベーションを特集した『月刊事業構想』2026年12月号を発売。清水建設、LVMH、ニチレキグループ、フジキンなど多様な企業事例を紹介。

Facts

  • December 2026 issue
  • Friday, Oct. 30
  • More than 400 years since the founding of the Edo shogunate
  • 2050 Tokyo Strategy
  • Price: ¥1,300
  • Has produced a total of 967 graduates
  • Already more than 4,500
  • Up to 1.28 million yen

Companies mentioned：学校法人先端教育機構、事業構想大学院大学、清水建設株式会社、さくら株式会社、文化庁、株式会社アトム、服部工業株式会社、LVMH メティエ ダール ジャパン、2028年技能五輪国際大会日本組織委員会、東京都、株式会社UI銀行、株式会社帝国ホテル、シュッピン株式会社、小澤酒造株式会社、株式会社山本山、株式会社ロボトラック、ニチレキグループ株式会社、フジキン、洛和会ヘルスケアシステム、株式会社Campbell、グローブライド、YUASA、シスメックス、井関農機、三機工業、NTT西日本、クレディセゾン、東和薬品、川崎重工業

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Special feature: The risk-sensing capabilities required of companies and organizations—December 2026 issue of Monthly Advanced Education on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original学校法人先端教育機構は、社会人向け専門職大学院を運営する出版部より、2026年12月号の月刊『先端教育』を発売した。特集では企業・組織に求められるリスク察知力や地域を支える大学の創造などが取り上げられている。

Facts

  • December 2026 issue
  • Friday, Oct. 30
  • June 2026
  • 16.1 billion yen
  • FY2027 (Reiwa 9)
  • 1,620 yen (tax included)
  • Launched in October 2019

Companies mentioned：学校法人先端教育機構、事業構想大学院大学、社会構想大学院大学、ソフトバンクグループ、内閣府、Anthropic、Anthropic Japan、埼玉大学、東京大学、株式会社Spectee、経済産業省、株式会社アシュアード、文部科学省、鳴門教育大学、旭川市立大学、山形大学、長崎県教育委員会、長崎大学、長崎経済同友会、日々研究所株式会社、一般社団法人daidai、株式会社 朝日新聞社、乃村工藝社、リョーサン菱洋株式会社、The New York Times、バブソン大学

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SBI損保 adopts MSYS Omnis, a generative AI-powered real-time transcription tool provided by Marubeni Information Systems, for full-scale use

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SBI損保 will fully introduce MSYS Omnis, a generative AI-powered real-time transcription tool provided by Marubeni Information Systems, at its contact centers and claims service centers starting Nov. 2, 2026.

Facts

  • From Nov. 2, 2026
  • Across a total of 80 seats
  • Since February 2026
  • Capital: 11 billion yen
  • Capital: 1,565,120,000 yen

Companies mentioned：SBI損害保険株式会社、SBI損保、丸紅情報システムズ株式会社、MSYS、丸紅I-DIGIOグループ、Google Cloud Platform

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ジェイテクト wins the Monozukuri Nippon Conference Co-Chairperson’s Award at the 2026 Super Monozukuri Parts Awards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ジェイテクト’s steer-by-wire system “Syncusteer™” has won the Monozukuri Nippon Conference Co-Chairperson’s Award at the 2026 Super Monozukuri Parts Awards, organized by 日刊工業新聞社.

Facts

  • 2026
  • 1988
  • 2030
  • 2003
  • 2008
  • 23rd time

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイテクト、ジェイテクト、日刊工業新聞社、LEXUS、トヨタ自動車株式会社

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[Denon Event Information] POP-UP event “MEET RECORDS, MEET DENON. in Futako-Tamagawa,” where visitors can experience vinyl records, announced

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デノン will hold “MEET RECORDS, MEET DENON. in Futako-Tamagawa,” an interactive vinyl record POP-UP event, at Tsutaya Electrics in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, from Nov. 8 to 15, 2026.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
  • Sunday, Nov. 15
  • More than 110 years
  • Nipponophone No. 35
  • Since 1910
  • More than 5,000万 units
  • Approximately 30,000 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社ディーアンドエムホールディングス、デノン、二子玉川 蔦屋家電、HARMAN、サムスン電子株式会社

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Turning the alleys of Yaesu in front of Tokyo Station into “symbols of the neighborhood”: “TOKYO BLOCKS PARK! 2026 — Enjoy autumn evenings at Alley Bar”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The organizing committee, with 東京建物株式会社 serving as its secretariat, will hold the limited-time event “TOKYO BLOCKS PARK! 2026” from Nov. 4 to 7, 2026, making use of the alleyways in the Yaesu area in front of Tokyo Station.

Facts

  • Original2026年11月4日（水）～11月7日（土）
  • 4 days
  • 3rd edition
  • 1896 (Meiji 29)
  • 130 years since founding
  • With an eye on 2030
  • Since its founding in 1965
  • 17:00～22:00
  • Increased by about 38%
  • Usually remains at about 30%
  • Increased to about 50%
  • About 80% of respondents
  • From 21%
  • Increased to 35%

Companies mentioned：東京建物株式会社、TOKYO BLOCKS PARK！実行委員会、TOFROM YAESU、株式会社SAMPO、すし処伴、呑うてんき、炭焼てらまえ、DRAGON BORRACHO、鰻 はし本、みなと屋、シーベジスタンド、泰興楼、BALDYS GOOD BEER、東邦レオ株式会社、合同会社ishau、scheme verge株式会社

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OriginalグラフェンEUVペリクルを開発・製造する株式会社エアメンブレンへリードインベスターとして出資

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Global Brain 9 Fund invested as lead investor in Air Membrane, which is developing graphene EUV pellicles, with additional investments made by 高輪地球益ファンド and SHGB.

Facts

  • Aug. 2024
  • About 10 billion yen
  • 10 years
  • July 2017
  • January 1998

Companies mentioned：グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、株式会社エアメンブレン、TAKANAWA GATEWAY地球益投資事業有限責任組合、高輪地球益ファンド、新韓－GBフューチャーフロー投資事業有限責任組合、SHGB、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、産総研、Shinhan Venture Investment Co.,Ltd.

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“Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Marketing KPI Management” — New e-learning course launched | Moving overseas marketing metrics from “checking” to “improving” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)

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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched “Marketing KPI Management” as part of its new course series, “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Marketing,” on its online training service, “INSIGHT ACADEMY E-learning.”

Facts

  • 15 courses in total
  • More than 200 courses
  • 280 courses in total
  • Capital: 95 million yen

Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社

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[New Store] “Kushikatsu Tanaka Ekicity Hiroshima” to open on Friday, Oct. 30!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ユニシアホールディングス, a subsidiary of 株式会社串カツ田中, has announced that it will open a new location, “Kushikatsu Tanaka Ekicity Hiroshima,” inside the Ekicity Hiroshima complex at the south exit of Hiroshima Station on Oct. 30, 2026. It has also begun holding regular online information sessions to encourage franchise sign-ups.

Facts

  • Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
  • 58 seats
  • 290 yen (319 yen including tax)
  • Cumulative total tops 30 million units!
  • Original1本50円(税込55円)！
  • Capital: 300 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中、株式会社ピソラ、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB

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“Kanly Local Inventory” introduced at all 157 Francfranc stores. Digitally visualizing store stock of lifestyle-enhancing furniture and goods to build a customer acquisition foundation for stores favored by AI.

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株式会社カンリー’s inventory visualization service, “Kanly Local Inventory,” has been introduced at all 157 stores of 株式会社アインファーマシーズ’ interior brand Francfranc. The service displays inventory information in Google Search and Maps, aiming to boost customer acquisition and build a foundation for AI integration.

Facts

  • More than 130,000 stores

Companies mentioned：株式会社カンリー、Francfranc、株式会社アインファーマシーズ、Google

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[Free webinars on Nov. 26 and Dec. 9] How should recruitment terms be revised after the minimum wage increase?

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株式会社ナウキャスト will hold free webinars hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, explaining how to revise recruitment terms following the 2026 minimum wage revision to 1,280 yen and discussing trends based on data.

Facts

  • Revised to 1,280 yen
  • Raised by 54 yen
  • The minimum wage revision on Oct. 1, 2026
  • Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
  • Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
  • More than 250 financial institutions in Japan and abroad

Companies mentioned：株式会社Finatextホールディングス、Finatextグループ、株式会社ナウキャスト、株式会社第一ライフ資産運用経済研究所、株式会社スマートプラス、スマートプラス少額短期保険株式会社、株式会社スマートプラスクレジット、東京大学

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Original小学館のマンガほぼ全作品が半額となる、「小学館×ブックライブ 秋のマンガ50％OFF祭！」開催

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Original株式会社BookLiveは、10月30日から11月8日まで「小学館×ブックライブ 秋のマンガ50％OFF祭！」を開催し、小学館のほぼ全作品が半額となる。また、『葬送のフリーレン』の無料配信やサイン色紙プレゼントなどのキャンペーンも同時実施する。

Facts

  • 50%OFF
  • 102 titles
  • 326 books
  • 1,000 pt
  • 3,000 yen worth

Companies mentioned：TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、株式会社BookLive、小学館、ブックライブ

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[Anker Store] First location in Okayama Prefecture! “Anker Store Okayama Ichibangai” to open on Nov. 26, 2026

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アンカー・ストア株式会社, a subsidiary of アンカー・ジャパン株式会社, will open its first location, “Anker Store Okayama Ichibangai,” inside the Okayama Ichibangai shopping complex directly connected to JR Okayama Station on Nov. 26, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 26, 2026
  • 10% OFF
  • ¥300 off
  • 20% OFF

Companies mentioned：アンカー・ジャパン株式会社、アンカー・ストア株式会社、Anker

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Original【福岡県小郡市】市のストピでクリスマスコンサート 演奏者と子どもアナを募集

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A Christmas concert featuring a donated grand piano will be held at イオン小郡ショッピングセンター in 小郡市, Fukuoka Prefecture, and performers and child announcers are being sought.

Facts

  • The 5th Christmas concert
  • Sunday, Dec. 20
  • 11:30～13:00
  • 14:00～15:30
  • Admission: Free
  • Child announcers in 6th grade or younger
  • Through Nov. 13
  • 2022

Companies mentioned：イオン、イオン小郡ショッピングセンター、西鉄小郡駅、久留米市役所、小郡市役所商工観光課、筑後地区観光協議会、小郡市

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[Latest report released] Office Rent Index: Q3 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original三幸エステート株式会社とニッセイ基礎研究所は、2026年第3四半期のオフィスレント・インデックスを公表。東京都心部Aクラスビルの賃料は40,000円／坪を超え、B・Cクラスも上昇傾向が続いている。

Facts

  • 40,342 yen per tsubo
  • 0.8％
  • 22,932 yen per tsubo
  • 1.3％
  • 20,532 yen per tsubo
  • 1.4％
  • Plus 18.4%
  • Minus 5.3%
  • Plus 5.3%

Companies mentioned：三幸エステート株式会社、株式会社ニッセイ基礎研究所

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Make the little-known bottle-keeping service at 夢庵 an even better deal! Get 220 yen off, including tax, for a limited time in November. “Bottle-Keeping Campaign”

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夢庵, a Japanese restaurant operated by 株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ, will run a “Bottle-Keeping Campaign” for 1 month from November 1, 2026, discounting 2 eligible shochu varieties by 220 yen, including tax.

Facts

  • 220 yen off (tax included)
  • [Regular price] 1,699 yen
  • [Discounted price] 1,499 yen
  • Bottle-keeping period: 6 months
  • 10% late-night surcharge

Companies mentioned：株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス、株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ、夢庵

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Series sales surpass 100,000 units (※1)! Long-running picture-book character Nontan joins the additive-free (※2) bath ball series! On sale nationwide at アカチャンホンポ from October 30

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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 announced that Nontan, a long-running picture-book character, is joining ノルコーポレーション’s “Additive-Free Bath Ball” series, with advance sales at アカチャンホンポ stores nationwide and its online shop starting October 30, 2026.

Facts

  • Price: 700 yen (770 yen including tax)
  • Contents: 70 g (1 use)
  • Cumulative circulation exceeds 35 million copies (※3)

Companies mentioned：株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、株式会社ノルコーポレーション、偕成社

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カゴメ and キユーピー announce research findings on “Kechamayo”

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カゴメ and キユーピー announced the results of joint research on “Kechamayo,” a 1-to-1 mix of tomato ketchup and mayonnaise, confirming its smooth mouthfeel and compatibility with fried foods. Based on these findings, they will launch a joint promotion using Tasty Japan from October 30, 2026.

Facts

  • 1-to-1
  • 1.5 times or more
  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • June 2026

Companies mentioned：カゴメ株式会社、キユーピー株式会社、BuzzFeed Japan株式会社

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合同会社ライアットゲームズ announces a change in its managing executive officer and president

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合同会社ライアットゲームズ announced that Yasufumi Fujimoto stepped down as managing executive officer and president effective October 8, 2026, and Shinji Komiyama took over. Mr. Fujimoto is scheduled to leave the company on November 5 of the same year.

Facts

  • Effective October 8, 2026
  • Effective November 5, 2026
  • Founded in 2006
  • Released in 2009

Companies mentioned：合同会社ライアットゲームズ、ライアットゲームズ、Riot Games、RIOT GAMES SERVICES PTE. LTD.

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Rich, thick sauce feels too heavy. But ponzu just doesn’t cut it!? “Ajipon Strong” is here to solve the meat lover’s dilemma!

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株式会社Mizkan will launch its new “Ajipon Strong,” with enhanced umami and richness for meat dishes, ahead of other retailers at ドン・キホーテ and アピタ・ピアゴ stores from November 2, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 2, 2026
  • 360ml
  • 398 yen
  • 1964
  • 62nd anniversary

Companies mentioned：株式会社Mizkan、ミツカン、ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴ、ミツカングループ

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Gakusei Joho Center advances sustainability: begins sourcing 100% effectively renewable electricity at its headquarters and sales offices nationwide

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学生情報センター（ナジック） began sourcing 100% of the electricity used at its head office and sales offices nationwide from effectively renewable energy in August 2026. As part of the 東急不動産ホールディングス Group, it is acquiring environmental value certificates through リエネ社 and aims to reduce CO2 emissions associated with its annual electricity use of approximately 550,000 kWh.

Facts

  • From August 2026
  • Approximately 550,000 kWh per year expected
  • FIT non-fossil certificates with tracking (approximately 100,000 kWh)

Companies mentioned：東急不動産ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社学生情報センター、株式会社リエネ、東急不動産株式会社、東急リバブル株式会社、東急住宅リース株式会社、株式会社東急コミュニティー、東京ガス様

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B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season: ATOM CUP takes place! 福井ブローウィンズ title-sponsored game held

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株式会社アトム held the title-sponsored game “ATOM CUP” for professional basketball club 福井ブローウィンズ, with which it has a partnership agreement, on October 24 and 25, 2026. A total of 7,125 people attended.

Facts

  • A total of 7,125 people over 2 days
  • Distributed to the first 4,000 customers
  • Introduced the 15% OFF promotion
  • We will apply a 15% discount to your meal
  • 福井ブローウィンズ have had a tough run so far, with 4 wins and 6 losses
  • More than 50 games remain
  • Operating 9 locations in Fukui Prefecture
  • 101 locations as of September 1, 2026
  • Number of stores: 3,198 (as of the end of March 2026)

Companies mentioned：株式会社アトム、福井ブローウィンズ、さいたまブロンコス、株式会社コロワイド

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Kai Corporation to hold “Sharpness and Kindness,” a design exhibition themed around “the use of beauty,” starting Friday, November 6

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貝印株式会社 will hold the design exhibition “Sharpness and Kindness” in Shibuya from November 6, 2026, and run a joint social media campaign with アース製薬株式会社.

Facts

  • More than 10,000 items
  • 10 product designs
  • 10 winners selected by lottery

Companies mentioned：貝印株式会社、アース製薬株式会社

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Share a joyful Christmas with Mickey & Friends! New collection to bring holiday cheer, rolling out at ディズニーストア from Friday, November 6

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ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社 will release the new “DISNEY CHRISTMAS 2026” and “DISNEY FROZEN CHRISTMAS 2026” collections online first from November 3 and in stores from November 6. Christmas promotions will also include limited-time delivery boxes, in-store decorations, and a themed bus.

Facts

  • Rolling out sequentially from Tuesday, November 3※2
  • Plush toys: 5,600 yen each
  • Plush key chains: 3,300 yen each
  • Advent calendar: 5,700 yen
  • Light-up ornament: 3,500 yen
  • Snow globe: 8,000 yen
  • Waffle cookies in a case: 3,000 yen
  • Snow globe: 9,000 yen

Companies mentioned：ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、ディズニーストア、ピクサー

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First store in Saitama Prefecture: Library shop “TOSHOP” to open October 31 at the “カルスタすぎと” complex in Sugito Town

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日本出版販売 and 図書館流通センター will open “TOSHOP カルスタすぎと,” the first library shop in Saitama Prefecture, inside Sugito Town Library at the “カルスタすぎと” complex in Sugito Town, Saitama Prefecture, on October 31, 2026.

Facts

  • Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
  • 9:00～19:00
  • 2025
  • April 2026

Companies mentioned：日本出版販売株式会社、日販、株式会社図書館流通センター、TRC、青木煎餅、杉戸町観光協会

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[翔泳社 October releases] 19 new books in total, including “Business Framework Guide, 2nd Edition” and “Savage Agile”—noteworthy business and technical books offering practical insights into business skills and agile development

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株式会社翔泳社 published 19 new books in October 2026, offering practical insights into business skills and agile development.

Facts

  • October 2026
  • More than 200,000 copies sold
  • Revised for the first time in 8 years
  • 75 tools
  • Videos (117 episodes, 38 hours)
  • All 300 questions
  • 46 ways to enjoy tea time
  • 58 brands to savor
  • 65 coffee-making tools and accessories
  • Practiced by 80% of companies
  • 475 questions in total

Companies mentioned：株式会社翔泳社、リブロワークス、株式会社アンド、STUDIO SHIN、サイボウズ、日本オラクル株式会社、株式会社コーソル、デロイト トーマツ ディープスクエア株式会社、PMアソシエイツ株式会社、株式会社NTTデータユニバーシティ、ENGORGIO, Inc.、Omnigent

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パリミキホールディングス adopts contract AX service “Contract One” to prepare for new lease accounting standards

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Sansan株式会社 announced that it has implemented its contract AX service “Contract One” at パリミキホールディングス. To centrally manage contracts and prepare for the new lease accounting standards taking effect in April 2027, パリミキホールディングス will also develop a dedicated system using Sansan’s Solution Builder.

Facts

  • More than 95 years since its founding
  • 593 stores in Japan
  • 35 stores overseas
  • Accounts for approximately 70% of all contracts
  • To be applied sequentially from April 2027 onward
  • ¥100 million in cost savings
  • An external system used by 2000 people
  • Capital: 7.427 billion yen

Companies mentioned：Sansan株式会社、株式会社パリミキホールディングス、パリミキホールディングス

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VOL.14 of Gravure Champion, featuring Nogizaka46's Haruka Kaki on the cover, goes on sale Friday, Oct. 30!! Nogizaka46's Aya Ogawa is on the back cover! A selection of photos from the magazine is now available!!

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株式会社秋田書店 will release VOL.14 of the gravure magazine Gravure Champion on Oct. 30, featuring Haruka Kaki of Nogizaka46 on the cover and Aya Ogawa on the back cover.

Facts

  • Friday, Oct. 30
  • Special price: 1,760 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社秋田書店、週刊少年チャンピオン編集部

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A 2026 Christmas-exclusive stollen from Joël Robuchon: the Stollen Imperial, limited to 50 loaves, also makes its debut!

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Christmas-exclusive stollen will go on sale starting Nov. 1, 2026, at Joël Robuchon-affiliated stores operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ. The Stollen Imperial, limited to 50 loaves, will also be available, with reservations opening.

Facts

  • Limited to 50 bottles
  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • 12,000 yen
  • 4,950 yen
  • 2,900 yen
  • 3,300 yen
  • ¥6,650

Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーシーズ、ラ ブティック ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション、ル パン ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション、ルカフェ ラブティック ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション 虎ノ門ヒルズ店、ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE店、ニュウマン新宿店、ドメーヌ フランソワ ヴィラール

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New benefits added to d Value Pass

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株式会社NTTドコモ will add discounts on Uber and Uber Eats gift cards and LUUP coupon benefits to d Value Pass, expand the existing Daily Chance benefit, and revamp the service screen.

Facts

  • Uber gift card worth ¥1,000
  • Will be sold for 500 yen
  • Limited to the first 10,000 customers each month
  • More than 17,000 locations nationwide
  • Original20分間無料で2回ご利用いただける
  • Up to the equivalent of ¥1,100 (tax included)
  • From 150,000 to 200,000 units
  • Increased from 100,000 to 150,000 units
  • A discount coupon worth ¥1,000 (tax included)
  • Two provided each month
  • Products at 50% OFF

Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、Uber、Uber Eats、LUUP、株式会社Luup、CHARGESPOT、株式会社INFORICH、dショッピング

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A stylish thermal tumbler that can be freely customized in 360° makes its debut from UP-T!

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The ZaLatto Thermal Tumbler 450ml, which can be freely customized in 360°, makes its debut from UP-T. This on-demand service operated by 丸井織物株式会社 supports original printing and is priced at ¥3,080 (tax included).

Facts

  • 450 ml
  • 360°
  • ¥3,080
  • More than 1500 types
  • As little as 3 days
  • 1956

Companies mentioned：UP-T、丸井織物株式会社

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Original深みのあるボルドーと華やかな煌めきで秋の指先を彩るミチネイル新作ネイル3種

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Three new nail-tip designs featuring rich Bordeaux hues and glamorous sparkle are now on sale from ミチネイル, offered by 丸井織物株式会社, for ¥2,350 (tax included).

Facts

  • 2,350 yen

Companies mentioned：丸井織物株式会社、ミチネイル

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Tokyo's Ginza bar BAR S presents a Winter Cocktail Fair to brighten the sparkling holiday season

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BAR S in Tokyo's Ginza district will hold a limited-time Winter Cocktail Fair from Nov. 4 to Dec. 29, 2026. Champagne cocktails and a craft gin collection will be offered.

Facts

  • 3,000 yen
  • 3,500 yen
  • 2,000 yen
  • 2,300 yen
  • 2,500 yen
  • 1,000 yen
  • More than 80 varieties

Companies mentioned：株式会社 資生堂パーラー、資生堂パーラー、BAR S、オホロ ジン、ザ ハーバリスト ヤソ ジン、アイル オブ ハリス ジン、アルケミスト、スティン、ディバルド

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[青森県 × eiicon] Launching now! Four co-creation projects involving 4 companies in 青森県 and companies and startups from across Japan: AOMORI OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2026 “Blue Ocean”

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株式会社eiicon selected co-creation partner companies for 4 projects under its third co-creation program with 青森県, AOMORI OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM 2026 “Blue Ocean,” and held a kickoff and workshop in Aomori City on Oct. 29.

Facts

  • 4 companies in 青森県
  • 4 co-creation projects
  • The third year of initiatives with 青森県
  • A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
  • More than 100,000 matching opportunities
  • More than 164 leading companies
  • More than 20 prefectures
  • 140 companies selected
  • A cumulative total of 143 projects

Companies mentioned：株式会社eiicon、青森県、AUBA（アウバ）、株式会社Edge Creators、appcycle株式会社、株式会社ヘミセルロース、日本ハルマ株式会社、vivit株式会社、八戸酒造株式会社、株式会社XAXA、ヤマモト食品株式会社、TOMORUBA（トモルバ）

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There was a whole world beyond the racetrack that I never knew about. New book Horse Business, tracing the journey from breeding to life after retirement, goes on sale Oct. 30

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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング published Horse Business, a new book by horse-racing commentator Takehiko Furuya, on Oct. 30, 2026. The book explains the work and flow of money surrounding horses, from racehorse breeding to second careers after retirement.

Facts

  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • 97.6％
  • Approximately ¥3.881 billion
  • More than ¥100 billion
  • List price: ¥1,848

Companies mentioned：株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング、株式会社インプレス、Amazon、楽天ブックス、一般財団法人Thoroughbred Aftercare and Welfare、TAW、週刊東洋経済、グリーンチャンネル、楽天競馬、株式会社クロスメディア・マーケティング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社

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STRICT-G × JAM HOME MADE launch a Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash – The Witch of Circe series

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株式会社バンダイ will begin taking reservations for a jewelry collaboration series between Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash – The Witch of Circe and JAM HOME MADE on Premium Bandai starting Oct. 30, 2026, with an in-store release scheduled for January 2027.

Facts

  • From 13:00 on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
  • Brass: ¥13,200 (tax included)
  • Silver: ¥35,200 (tax included)
  • Scheduled for in-store release at JAM HOME MADE in January 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、バンダイナムコグループ、JAM HOME MADE、サンライズ

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[マリメッコ] “Magical holiday pop-up by Marimekko” will be held at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, bringing memorable holiday moments to life

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マリメッコ, operated by 株式会社ルック, will hold a holiday-exclusive pop-up shop at 伊勢丹新宿店 starting Nov. 4, 2026, selling limited-edition products and gifts.

Facts

  • November 4, 2026
  • Nov. 10
  • ¥73,700
  • ¥47,300
  • ¥11,000
  • ￥86,900
  • ￥81,400
  • ¥6,050
  • ¥4,400
  • ¥13,750
  • ¥5,390
  • Purchases of 33,000 yen or more, including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社ルック、マリメッコ、Marimekko、伊勢丹新宿店

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Discover LOGOS's new fall/winter apparel, including warm fleece and windproof wear! The special feature “OUR COZY DAYS LOGOS Apparel 2026 Fall/Winter Collection” is now live!

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LOGOS, the outdoor brand of 株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション, published a feature on its new fall/winter apparel, “OUR COZY DAYS LOGOS Apparel 2026 Fall/Winter Collection,” on its official website on Oct. 30, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • Price: ¥4,950 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥10,450 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥4,900 (tax included)
  • Price: 5,900 yen (tax included)
  • Smart LOGOS vol.28

Companies mentioned：株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション、LOGOS

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The third store in Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Shimoakae Store, grand opens Friday, Dec. 4! Minami bluefin tuna medium-fatty tuna and salt-seared Minami bluefin tuna medium-fatty tuna are ¥110 per piece (tax included)! Special items such as fresh whole snow crab will also be available!

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Originalコロワイドグループのかっぱ寿司（カッパ・クリエイト株式会社）は、2026年12月4日に富山県富山市に「かっぱ寿司 富山下赤江店」をグランドオープンする。オープン記念として『ミナミマグロ中とろ』などを一貫110円（税込）で提供し、公式アプリでは店内飲食限定の200円OFFクーポンを配信する。

Facts

  • ¥110 per piece (tax included)
  • ¥209 for 2 pieces (tax included)
  • ¥200 (tax included) OFF
  • When spending ¥2,000 (tax included) or more
  • Seating capacity: 131 seats
  • 120 table seats
  • 11 counter seats

Companies mentioned：カッパ・クリエイト株式会社、コロワイドグループ、かっぱ寿司

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Cover × MNインターファッション株式会社 jointly develop new lifestyle label “hololive - holoSynQ”; pop-up store to open at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado”!

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カバー株式会社 and MNインターファッション株式会社 are launching a new lifestyle label, “hololive - holoSynQ,” and will hold a pop-up store at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado” from Nov. 6, 2026, to Jan. 14, 2027.

Facts

  • Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • Thursday, January 14, 2027
  • 22,000 yen (tax included)
  • 13,200 yen (tax included)
  • 11,000 yen (tax included)
  • 1,650 yen each, tax included
  • 5,500 yen (tax included) or more
  • Purchases of ¥11,000 (tax included) or more

Companies mentioned：カバー株式会社、MNインターファッション株式会社、日鉄物産、三井物産アイ・ファッション、キデイランド

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Case study: Yomokka!, an all-you-can-read digital library, adopted in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture; comments following implementation

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Original株式会社ポプラ社の読み放題型電子図書館「Yomokka!」が、2026年度より千葉県流山市の小中学校7校で採用され、約5,700名の児童生徒が活用を開始した。

Facts

  • Starting in fiscal 2026
  • 7 elementary and junior high schools
  • Approximately 5,700 people
  • All 29 municipal elementary and junior high schools

Companies mentioned：株式会社ポプラ社、千葉県流山市教育委員会、流山市立流山小学校

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“Retty for Hotels,” a gourmet information service, launches at 変なホテル and 変なリゾート＆スパ

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変なホテル and 変なリゾート＆スパ, operated by H.I.S.ホテルホールディングス株式会社, will introduce “Retty for Hotels,” a gourmet information service provided by Retty株式会社, starting Oct. 30.

Facts

  • 22 locations nationwide
  • Friday, Oct. 30
  • All 5 languages

Companies mentioned：H.I.S.ホテルホールディングス株式会社、変なホテル、変なリゾート＆スパ、Retty株式会社

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KOKUYO's “CI and Rebranding” wins the “ADC Award 2026”!

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コクヨ株式会社's “CI and Rebranding” won the “ADC Award 2026,” selected by 東京アートディレクターズクラブ.

Facts

  • ADC Award 2026
  • 86 people (as of May 2026)
  • Joined KOKUYO in 2008

Companies mentioned：コクヨ株式会社、東京アートディレクターズクラブ、公益社団法人日本グラフィックデザイン協会

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Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations for 5 projects supporting NPO activities that serve local communities, including animal welfare, social welfare, and disaster preparedness

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Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations for 5 projects supporting NPOs in areas including animal welfare, social welfare, and disaster preparedness, starting Oct. 30, 2026.

Facts

  • Donation target: ¥1,219,000
  • Donation target: ¥1,333,000
  • Donation target: ¥1,159,000
  • Donation target: ¥1,332,000
  • Donation target: ¥12,805,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社さとふる、株式会社CAMPFIRE

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“NEC Wheelchair Singles Finals 2026,” the season-ending wheelchair tennis event, to be held

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NEC will sponsor the “NEC Wheelchair Singles Finals 2026,” the season-ending wheelchair tennis event to be held in Barcelona, Spain, in November 2026. Organized by World Tennis, the event is the sport's premier tournament and was renamed to mark the 50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Nov. 9
  • Nov. 15
  • 50th anniversary
  • More than 30 years
  • 1994

Companies mentioned：NEC、日本電気株式会社、World Tennis、UNIQLO

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“MSI Laptop PC WINTER Campaign 2026” offers original merchandise with the purchase of eligible MSI laptop PCs

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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will run the “MSI Laptop PC WINTER Campaign 2026” from Oct. 30, 2026, to Jan. 17, 2027, giving original merchandise to people who purchase eligible MSI laptop PC products and apply.

Facts

  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • Jan. 17, 2027
  • January 24, 2027
  • Up to approximately 2 months

Companies mentioned：エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、MSI、インテル、AMD

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From foster parent support to neonatal medical education, ELECOM launches special website highlighting activities that support mothers and children

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エレコム株式会社 has launched “Mother and Child Support Initiative,” a special website introducing initiatives that support mothers and children. The site highlights activities such as foster parent support programs, collaboration with children's homes, and medical education support through “Saving baby,” a neonatal resuscitation training device. In addition, Kouta Hada, director and executive officer, spoke about corporate support for foster parents at an event to promote the foster care system held in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2026.

Facts

  • Founded in 1986
  • Friday, October 16, 2026

Companies mentioned：エレコム株式会社、エレコムグループ、こども家庭庁

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A special collaboration model of Shinzone's classic “NEW GENERAL JEANS,” reimagined from NEWYORKER's perspective! Specially available in sizes 40 and 42 in addition to the regular sizes.

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株式会社ダイドーフォワード has unveiled on its online store a special collaboration model of Shinzone's classic denim “NEW GENERAL JEANS,” incorporating NEWYORKER's perspective. In addition to the regular sizes, sizes 40 and 42 will also be specially available, with new details including a zip fly and stretch fabric.

Facts

  • Specially available up to sizes 40 and 42
  • ¥28,600 including tax
  • Capital: 100 million yen
  • Established: August 22, 2007
  • Marked its 60th anniversary in January 2024

Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイドーフォワード、NEWYORKER、Shinzone、株式会社ダイドーリミテッド

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Run a forest food truck with animal friends! New game “ちいさな森のごちそう屋” launches today on G123

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CTW株式会社 has launched the new business simulation game “ちいさな森のごちそう屋” on the G123 gaming platform. It is free to play, requires no download, and can be played in a smartphone or PC browser. A sweepstakes campaign offering a ¥10,000 Amazon gift card is also underway on the official G123 X account.

Facts

  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • 10,000 yen
  • 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：CTW株式会社、G123

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[Z-kai Books] Supporting university entrance exam students this fall! “Study Guide Prescription” and “Common Test Strategies” fall fair to be held at bookstores nationwide starting Oct. 13 (Tuesday)

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株式会社Ｚ会 is holding the fall fair for university entrance exam students, “Study Guide Prescription” and “Common Test Strategies High Score Fair,” at bookstores nationwide starting Oct. 13.

Facts

  • Starting Oct. 13 (Tuesday)
  • With approximately 4 months remaining
  • Special A6 clear file

Companies mentioned：株式会社増進会ホールディングス、株式会社Ｚ会、Ｚ会グループ

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Original「やよい軒」世界共通“NABE FAIR” 第1弾！定番の美味！『～3種の本醸造醤油をブレンド～すき焼き定食』

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株式会社プレナス will launch a sukiyaki set meal at its set-meal restaurant “やよい軒” starting Nov. 5, as the first installment of the “NABE FAIR” shared across its locations worldwide.

Facts

  • 380 stores
  • 1,150 yen
  • 1,650 yen
  • 2 times the usual amount
  • Thursday, Nov. 5

Companies mentioned：株式会社プレナス、やよい軒、出前館、Uber Eats

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New TV commercial for “ほっともっと”! “Large and medium rice portions at no extra charge campaign & value bento lunch” edition

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株式会社プレナス will begin airing a new TV commercial for its takeout bento brand “ほっともっと” starting Nov. 1. Under the campaign, medium and large rice portions will be offered at the same price as a regular portion, and the new “Value Bento Lunch” series, starting at ¥550 including tax, will also be available.

Facts

  • 2,416 locations
  • As of the end of Sept. 2026
  • Sunday, Nov. 1
  • 550 yen including tax
  • Thursday, Dec. 31

Companies mentioned：株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと、Hotto Motto

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“life+audio,” a new audio brand designed for everyday life, and gadget brand “life+one” to be available for advance sale at ニトリ Umeda Chayamachi store, opening Oct. 30

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株式会社ニトリ will roll out its new audio brand “life+audio” and gadget brand “life+one” starting in mid-November, with advance sales beginning at the ニトリ Umeda Chayamachi store, which opened on Oct. 30.

Facts

  • Opened on Friday, Oct. 30
  • Rolling out sequentially at ニトリ stores nationwide and ニトリ Net starting in mid-November
  • High-quality wireless headphones “HST-31” ¥9,990
  • Standard model (¥5,990)
  • Entry model (¥2,990)
  • Personal cinema speaker “SDU-11” ¥7,990
  • Slim soundbar (with subwoofer) “SBR-31” ¥29,900
  • Mobile battery ¥1,990 and up
  • USB charger with built-in cable (PD65W) ¥3,990

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ、ニトリグループ

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Nao'ymt to release main theme for Roppongi Art Night 2026 program “Window of Tomorrow” on Oct. 31

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Musician Nao'ymt will digitally release the main theme for “Window of Tomorrow,” a program at Roppongi Art Night 2026, on Oct. 31, 2026.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Oct. 31
  • Nov. 1
  • After 3 years
  • 4 stories
  • 17 songs in total
  • 28 tracks in total

Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、YMT Productions Inc.、Hi! Design、Ableton Japan、名古屋芸術大学、バンタンミュージックアカデミー

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A new chocolate-coated potato chip joins “Winter Potato”! A slightly luxurious, thick-cut potato chip for adults, available for a limited time this winter: “Winter Potato Salt Chocolate Flavor / 2 Peppers and 3 Cheeses Flavor※”

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カルビー株式会社 will relaunch its winter-limited thick-cut potato chips “Winter Potato” in November 2026. New flavors “Salt Chocolate” and “2 Peppers and 3 Cheeses” are arriving, with the latter going on sale first at convenience stores.

Facts

  • Available nationwide for a limited time starting Monday, November 16, 2026
  • Goes on sale first starting Monday, November 9 of the same year
  • Around 190 yen including tax
  • Net weight: 45g
  • Net weight: 60g

Companies mentioned：カルビー株式会社

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【cloenc】“OUTER COLLECTION 2026” to launch on the official online store from Friday, October 30

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cloenc, the women's brand of ワールドグループ, will feature outerwear combining warmth and fashion in “OUTER COLLECTION 2026,” launching on its official online store from October 30.

Facts

  • OUTER COLLECTION 2026
  • Friday, Oct. 30
  • Outer 20,900 yen
  • Knit 7,920 yen
  • Outer 18,920 yen
  • Knit 9,900 yen
  • Outer 24,200 yen
  • Pants 10,890 yen
  • Outer 16,940 yen
  • Inner 6,930 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社 ワールド、ワールドグループ、cloenc

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【Fuji TV】FOD original documentary variety show “MAZZEL DUO MISSION” Season 2, Episode 3 to begin streaming on FODプレミアム at noon on Tuesday, November 3!

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Episode 3 of Season 2 of “MAZZEL DUO MISSION,” an original program on FOD, the video streaming service operated by Fuji TV, will begin streaming at noon on November 3. Members NAOYA and HAYATO appear as voice actors in the TV anime “百妖譜 第３期京師篇,” while the program follows SEITO and TAKUTO behind the scenes as they take on tap dancing.

Facts

  • More than 100,000 titles
  • More than 200 magazines
  • More than 700,000 e-books
  • 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
  • 1,200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社フジテレビジョン、FOD、FODプレミアム、株式会社つくりば、TOHOシネマズ

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【シェラトン都ホテル東京】A heart-stirring Christmas dressed in velvet roses: 3 festive Christmas cakes and “Velvet Rose Noël Afternoon Tea”

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シェラトン都ホテル東京 will begin taking reservations for 3 Christmas cakes on November 1, 2026, and will serve “Velvet Rose Noël Afternoon Tea” from December 1.

Facts

  • From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • No. 4 (12 cm diameter) 4,700 yen
  • No. 5 (15 cm diameter) 5,200 yen
  • 50 of each
  • 21 cm diameter 11,000 yen
  • No. 5 (15 cm diameter) 6,000 yen
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to Friday, December 25
  • 7,900 yen per person
  • 6,400 yen per person

Companies mentioned：株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ、シェラトン都ホテル東京、TWG Tea

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【リーガロイヤルリゾート沖縄 北谷】A new immersive dinner course expressing Chatan’s sunset through food! “Sunset Signature Course” now available

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GRILL & DINING AURDIA at Rihga Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan will begin offering “Sunset Signature Course,” an immersive dinner course inspired by the sunset, on November 1, 2026.

Facts

  • Price: 8,000 yen
  • Chatan’s sunset depicted in 4 courses
  • CHATAN Sunset: 1,455 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ロイヤルホテル、リーガロイヤルリゾート沖縄 北谷、GRILL & DINING AURDIA、株式会社 ワイズリゾートおきなわ

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【星のや東京】“Ichiyō Raifuku Onsen Good Fortune Stay” to be held, cleansing body and mind through Edo culture and welcoming good fortune in the new year

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星のや東京 will hold “Ichiyō Raifuku Onsen Good Fortune Stay,” themed around Edo culture, from December 21, 2026, to February 2, 2027. The program includes a sword dance experience, a soak in a natural hot spring, negima hot pot, deep breathing 160 meters above ground, a breakfast of azuki bean porridge, and kumihimo cord-making.

Facts

  • December 21, 2026–February 2, 2027
  • 160m above ground
  • 1,500 m underground
  • 63,050 yen for 1 person
  • 106,100 yen for 2 people
  • Number of guest rooms: 84
  • Original1泊 228,000円～

Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、星のや東京、北辰一刀流撃剣会、龍工房

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Mobile launch “FamilyMart Marugoto Media,” setting up a “Rakuten Mobile Caravan Car” in FamilyMart store parking lots—available for a limited time at 4 FamilyMart locations from Friday, October 30

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株式会社ファミリーマート and Rakuten Mobile will run a joint initiative from October 30 to November 28, 2026, setting up the mobile shop “Rakuten Mobile Caravan Car” in the parking lots of 4 FamilyMart stores in Tokyo and Wakayama Prefecture.

Facts

  • 4 stores in total
  • 1,000 points
  • 1,000 yen worth

Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミリーマート、楽天モバイル株式会社、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天ペイメント株式会社

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10 speakers who made it through the preliminary rounds announced! G’s product demo day “GLOBAL GEEK AUDITION 2026 Autumn”

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G's, operated by デジタルハリウッド株式会社, will hold its product demo day “GLOBAL GEEK AUDITION 2026 Autumn” at Tokyo Culture Culture on November 16, and has announced 10 presenting teams who made it through the preliminary rounds.

Facts

  • On Monday, November 16, 2026
  • In a 6-minute presentation
  • Graduates have founded 124 companies
  • Total funding raised: 19.7 billion yen
  • Investments of up to ¥5 million
  • Ranked 17th nationwide

Companies mentioned：デジタルハリウッド株式会社、G's、Re:Closet、TSUNAGU、C.entry、ベビココ、となり、重ねる防災カルテ、Utaori — Lyric Emotion Engine、えんさく 園長の作戦室、Agentia、Own Feet Platform、DMM.com、株式会社ドワンゴ、一般社団法人共同通信社、D ROCKETS、デジタルハリウッド大学

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Qiita, one of Japan’s largest engineering communities, launches the “Qiita Advent Calendar 2026” special site and opens calendar registration!

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Qiita株式会社, a subsidiary of 株式会社エイチームホールディングス, launched the special site for “Qiita Advent Calendar 2026” on its “Qiita” engineering community, one of Japan’s largest, on October 30, 2026, and opened registration for the calendar. Now in its 16th year, the event will feature a kickoff LIVE, premium prizes, an appreciation festival, and other activities in celebration of the service’s 15th anniversary.

Facts

  • Opening from Friday, October 30, 2026
  • More than 10,000 people participated in 2025
  • More than 23,000 articles were posted
  • Now in its 16th year
  • Marking the service’s 15th anniversary
  • January 23, 2027 (Saturday): Qiita Appreciation Festival

Companies mentioned：株式会社エイチームホールディングス、Qiita株式会社、New Relic 株式会社、メシウス株式会社、株式会社microCMS、株式会社ドクターネット、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、株式会社ラクスライトクラウド

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Kinniku-kun Nakayama and Akatsu hit the road by bicycle! The physically fit duo, who have braved the ups and downs of show business with nothing but their own grit, head to Ibaraki! From Japan’s best lotus root and chestnuts to a giant Buddha statue and eel from a long-established restaurant!

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The 19th installment of “Charikisha,” a special program in which Kinniku-kun Nakayama and Akatsu explore Ibaraki Prefecture by bicycle. They report on local attractions including lotus root, chestnut dorayaki, Ushiku Daibutsu, natural eel, and riverboat rides.

Facts

  • 19th installment
  • Launched in 2022
  • Approximately 120 meters tall
  • Equivalent to a 30-story building
  • 85 meters above ground
  • A long-established business founded 245 years ago

Companies mentioned：テレビ大阪株式会社、JA水郷つくば、サンフレッシュはすの里、JR土浦駅、プレイアトレ土浦、志ち乃、割烹 清水屋

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【Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho】Play On at Moxy this holiday season. Special offers available this winter only!

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Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, operated by マリオット・インターナショナル, will offer special year-end and New Year deals from November 2026 through January 2027, including a stay plan with champagne and food plans for year-end and New Year parties.

Facts

  • Room 205
  • 5,500 yen
  • For parties of 4 or more

Companies mentioned：マリオット・グループ、マリオット・インターナショナル、モエ・エ・シャンドン

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Wins the Influence Award at the Press Release Awards 2026 — recognized for the reach of its communications that turned JOYSOUND's sound-logo karaoke into a social phenomenon

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株式会社エクシング won the Influence Award at the Press Release Awards 2026. The company was recognized for the communications that helped JOYSOUND's sound-logo karaoke song “Hakata no Shio” become a social phenomenon.

Facts

  • 4,236 total submissions in 2026
  • 4th overall
  • 3 consecutive months
  • All 32 companies and organizations

Companies mentioned：株式会社エクシング、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社PR TIMES、朝日新聞GLOBE編集部、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、SEGA、TOPPAN

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スーモカウンター joins Anpanman to support families building homes! The “Ouchi Smile Support Squad” is finally going nationwide!

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スーモカウンター, operated by 株式会社リクルート, will expand the “Ouchi Smile Support Squad” to 252 locations nationwide from November 1, under a partnership with the anime “Anpanman.”

Facts

  • July 2026
  • Sunday, Nov. 1
  • 252 locations nationwide
  • Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社リクルート、リクルート、スーモカウンター

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[The No.1 teen magazine, nicola] The 3 winners of the 30th nicola Model Audition announced! Debuting as new exclusive models!

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At the 30th model audition for the teen fashion magazine nicola, Naganuma Konami, Ueno Mikumo, and Shinojima Ayaha were selected as the 3 grand prize winners and will debut as exclusive models in the January issue. There were 4,728 applicants.

Facts

  • 4,728 applicants
  • 14 finalists
  • 3 grand prize winners
  • 27 members are currently enrolled

Companies mentioned：株式会社新潮社、インセント、モデルスタジオミューズ

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“GODZILLA SHOP in AmiAmi” opens, selling Godzilla-related merchandise, including AmiAmi-exclusive items. Sculptures and samples of new products will also be on display.

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大網株式会社 will hold “GODZILLA SHOP in AmiAmi” at あみあみ秋葉原ラジオ会館店 from October 31 to November 15, 2026, selling Godzilla-related merchandise and exclusive items. A signing event with Shिंji Nishikawa is also planned.

Facts

  • Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
  • Sunday, Nov. 15
  • 3,000 yen (tax included)
  • 6 types in total
  • Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • 10,000 yen or more including tax
  • 3,000 yen, tax included

Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ秋葉原ラジオ会館店、あみあみオンラインショップ、TOHO

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The “Biteki Festival” is finally happening next month!! Discover special stages that can be enjoyed without a reservation, collaborative menu items with 東京ミッドタウン日比谷, and original merchandise♡

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“Aitai Biteki,” an event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the beauty magazine Biteki, will be held at 東京ミッドタウン日比谷 from November 19, featuring special stages, collaborative menu items, and original merchandise.

Facts

  • 25th anniversary
  • Nov. 19 (Thu.)–23 (Mon., holiday)
  • Nov. 20 (Fri.), 18:30–19:00
  • Nov. 21 (Sat.), 14:00–14:30
  • Nov. 22 (Sun.), 14:00–14:30
  • Dine-in ¥2,500
  • Dine-in ¥2,640
  • Dine-in/Takeout ¥2,190
  • Dine-in ¥990
  • Dine-in ¥713
  • Takeout ¥700
  • ¥1,800 or more (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館、東京ミッドタウン日比谷、Flora Notis JILLSTUART、IGNIS、Brighte、HABA、ASTALIFT、STAR JEWELRY、クイーンビーフ、LEXUS MEETS…、REVIVE KITCHEN THREE、Mr.FARMER、一角、CREEK、HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET、美的.com

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🍓Breaking news! The original strawberry buffet, “Strawberry Picking at the Hotel,” is set to open on Dec. 1!

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The “Super Sweets Buffet 2027: Strawberry Picking at the Hotel” will be held for 3 weeks from December 1, 2026, at SATSUKI LOUNGE, the tea and cocktail lounge at ホテルニューオータニ大阪. The original strawberry buffet, enjoyed by more than 300,000 guests, will feature sweets and savory dishes made with Hakata Amaou strawberries and musk melon.

Facts

  • Loved by more than 300,000 guests to date
  • Loved for more than 15 years
  • From Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
  • Until Friday, Dec. 18
  • Limited to 3 weeks
  • Musk melon with a sugar content of 14°C or higher
  • 90 minutes per session
  • Adults, weekdays ¥7,500
  • Weekends and holidays ¥8,200
  • Elementary school students ¥4,500
  • Children (ages 4 and up) ¥3,500

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニュー・オータニ、ホテルニューオータニ大阪、ホテルブランジェリエ

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[グランドプリンスホテル広島] The strawberry buffet, celebrating its 25th anniversary, returns this year, featuring collaborative menu items with ムレスナティー

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グランドプリンスホテル広島 will hold “Strawberry Lunch Buffet～Fragrant Symphony～” at its Sky Lounge on the 23rd floor from January 9 to May 31, 2027. To mark the 25th anniversary of the strawberry buffet, which began in 2003, the hotel will offer collaborative menu items with the premium Ceylon tea brand ムレスナティー.

Facts

  • 25th anniversary
  • January 9, 2027
  • May 31
  • 2003
  • 23rd floor
  • ￥5,000
  • ￥5,500
  • ￥4,500
  • ￥2,000
  • ￥1,500
  • ￥1,150
  • ￥550

Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、グランドプリンスホテル広島、ムレスナティー、ムレスナティージャパン、minamoa

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[グランドプリンスホテル広島] Hotel Christmas illumination lighting ceremony to celebrate the arrival of Christmas with local children

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グランドプリンスホテル広島 will invite children from local nursery schools to a ceremony on November 6, 2026, to switch on the hotel's Christmas illuminations.

Facts

  • Nov. 6, 2026
  • 4:30 p.m.

Companies mentioned：グランドプリンスホテル広島、株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド

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“Find Your Shine.” PARCO HAPPY HOLIDAYS campaign ad to be released Friday, October 30

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株式会社パルコ will release its “HAPPY HOLIDAYS Campaign” advertisement from October 30. The theme is “Find Your Shine.” In 2026, the company will take its use of AI into a new phase, with a second release planned.

Facts

  • Friday, Oct. 30
  • 2023
  • 2026
  • Sunday, Nov. 1
  • 15 stores nationwide
  • 15 seconds

Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、パルコ、電通、Dentsu Lab Tokyo、東北新社、CONNECTION、レスパスビジョン、55 Co.,Ltd、Fabrica.、VONS、Audio Sweet、VoxelKei

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Year-end and New Year feasts at a hotel in Osaka. Enjoy roast beef made with domestically produced beef and a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes at the “New Year Buffet”! Soba noodles will be served on New Year's Eve, with ozoni soup and osechi dishes during the first three days of the New Year.

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The “New Year Buffet” will be held during dinner at Akala, the buffet dining restaurant on the 3rd floor of ザ パーク フロント ホテル アット ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン, the official hotel closest to ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン, from December 26, 2026, to January 14, 2027. In addition to roast beef made with domestically produced beef and a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, seasonal menu items will include New Year's Eve soba and ozoni soup and osechi dishes during the first three days of the New Year.

Facts

  • Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
  • Thursday, January 14, 2027
  • All 598 rooms
  • 6,500 yen
  • 8,000 yen

Companies mentioned：東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、ザ パーク フロント ホテル アット ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン

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Capcom announces its lineup for “Amusement Expo 2026”!

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株式会社カプコン has announced its lineup for “Amusement Expo 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 6–7, 2026. The booth will feature “Shoryuken Jump,” hands-on demos of games for Nintendo Switch™ 2, and sales of baby castella cakes called “Capcoron-yaki.”

Facts

  • Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • Saturday, Nov. 7
  • 3,000 yen (tax included)
  • 2,000 yen (tax included)
  • 1,000 yen (tax included)
  • 500 yen (tax included)
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 250 ml

Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、Red Bull Japan株式会社

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The galaxy's most popular “可哀想に！Gira-Gira Circus Troupe in VILLAGE VANGUARD” is coming to your town!

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株式会社ヴィレッジヴァンガードコーポレーション announced that it will hold “可哀想に！Gira-Gira Circus Troupe in VILLAGE VANGUARD,” a pop-up shop featuring characters by the creator 可哀想に！, at locations nationwide from November 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 2026
  • 550 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ヴィレッジヴァンガードコーポレーション、VILLAGE VANGUARD、ヴィレッジヴァンガード

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OriginalNTT西日本、カンロ、アスクル、LINEヤフーなど登壇Webマーケティング＋ECの無料セミナーを11月5日・6日東京 赤坂で開催

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Original株式会社インプレスは、2026年11月5日・6日に東京赤坂で「Web担当者Forum ミーティング2026 秋」と「ネットショップ担当者フォーラム 2026 秋」の無料セミナーを同時開催する。NTT西日本、カンロ、アスクル、LINEヤフーなど大手企業担当者が登壇し、デジタルマーケティングやEC戦略について解説する。

Facts

  • More than 55 sessions
  • Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
  • 20th anniversary of launch
  • 28 lectures
  • Reduced by 40%
  • 4th Online Shop Manager Awards Ceremony

Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレスホールディングス、株式会社インプレス、NTT西日本、カンロ、アスクル、LINEヤフー、サッポロビール、サントリーホールディングス、LIXIL、めちゃコミック、カインズ、ユナイテッドアローズ、そごう・西武、楽天グループ、大都、マドラス株式会社、D2Cエキスパート協会

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An up-close look at nighttime operations unfolding at airports across Japan, including Haneda, Kitakyushu, Hiroshima and Ibaraki! The December 2026 issue of Monthly Airline features the magazine’s first nighttime special, plus coverage of ANA’s 737 MAX and Pokémon jets

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Ikaros Publications will release the December 2026 issue of the aviation magazine Monthly Airline on October 30, 2026. In addition to a feature on nighttime operations, this issue includes coverage of ANA’s 737 MAX manufacturing site, Pokémon jets and the first flight in Peach’s new uniforms.

Facts

  • December 2026 issue of Monthly Airline
  • On sale October 30, 2026
  • 136 pages
  • List price: 1,760 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレスホールディングス、イカロス出版株式会社、JAL、ANA、国土交通省、スターフライヤー、スカイマーク、ボーイング社、Peach、日本空港ビルデング、日本空港テクノ、三菱重工交通・建設エンジニアリング、ジェットスター・ジャパン

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Even after the palace turmoil ends, peaceful days are still a long way off!? The 6th installment of the adventurous, troublemaking Stella! Stella Cannot Use Spirit Magic 6: Silver Memories and the Eastern Surf — Izumi Novels’ October release

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株式会社インプレス will publish the web novel Stella Cannot Use Spirit Magic 6: Silver Memories and the Eastern Surf under its Izumi Novels label on October 30, 2026.

Facts

  • E-book edition: 1,400 yen (before tax)
  • Print edition: 2,000 yen (before tax)
  • 236 pages of text
  • Release date: Oct. 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレス、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、NextPublishing、インプレスR&D、合同会社技術の泉出版、株式会社ヒナプロジェクト

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Bringing the excitement of motorsports and the beauty of Japanese tradition into everyday life: JAF creates its first original furoshiki, in collaboration with FIA and むす美, in 3 designs

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JAF has created 3 original furoshiki designs that combine motorsports and Japanese culture in collaboration with FIA and the Kyoto-based furoshiki specialty store むす美. They will go on sale October 30, 2026.

Facts

  • 3 types in total
  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • 45 cm × 45 cm
  • 70 cm × 70 cm
  • ¥1,900 (tax included)
  • 3,300 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF、FIA、国際自動車連盟、むす美

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New products for the TV anime Medalist announced; preorders open today!

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株式会社フロンティアワークス will begin selling new products for the TV anime Medalist and Pofuricotto, including button badges and acrylic key chains, on January 29, 2026.

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  • January 29, 2026
  • 550 yen
  • 880 yen
  • 1,980 yen
  • 1,320 yen
  • 1,430 yen
  • ¥660
  • 2,750 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、アニメイト通販

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Special lecture on learning and sleep to help nurture children’s futures

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Original株式会社学研ホールディングスのグループ会社、エヌイーホールディングスが2026年11月3日、名古屋市内で「学びと睡眠の特別講演会」を開催する。対象は全国の小中高生の保護者で、先着70名まで無料。講師は名城大学教授の竹内英人氏と睡眠専門家の三橋かな氏。

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  • Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
  • First 70 people
  • Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
  • 124 group companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、エヌイーホールディングス、名城大学、東京証券取引所

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Reprint decided less than 1 month after release! The bestselling Illustrated Guide to the Ultimate TOEIC L&R TEST Prep is now available, ranked No. 1 on Amazon*

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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that Illustrated Guide to the Ultimate TOEIC L&R TEST Prep by Babi has ranked No. 1 on Amazon and will be reprinted less than 1 month after its release.

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  • Ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s “TOEIC (Vocabulary and Idioms) Related Books” category
  • Has more than 50,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter)
  • Recorded 720,000 views and approximately 9,000 likes
  • Approximately the top 4% of all test takers each year
  • Has scored 900 or higher on the TOEIC
  • List price: 1,980 yen
  • Page count: 224 pages

Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、Amazon

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Latest book by Yuko Shirakawa, a nurse with 国境なき医師団: Life Beyond Borders, on sale Friday, October 30, 2026

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株式会社KADOKAWA will publish Life Beyond Borders, the latest essay collection by Yuko Shirakawa, an operating room nurse with 国境なき医師団, on October 30, 2026. Rather than focusing on medical work in conflict zones, the book explores life in the places where she has worked.

Facts

  • Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
  • List price: 2,090 yen
  • 234 pages
  • 19 field assignments
  • 11 countries and regions

Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、国境なき医師団、MSF、小学館、集英社、坂戸鶴ヶ島医師会立看護専門学校、オーストラリアン・カソリック大学

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KADOKAWA to launch new label “KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA” for international manga fans on October 30

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株式会社KADOKAWA launched the new label “KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA” for international manga fans on the web manga platform Kadocomi on October 30, 2026. Some works currently serialized in Japanese will be available for free in English, alongside works by creators in Japan and overseas and existing titles.

Facts

  • Oct. 30, 2026
  • 440,000 impressions
  • 6,400 likes

Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、KADOKAWA、コミックシーモア

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