Horror short Lalabear, produced by family video creator HIMAWARIちゃんねる, which has over 4 million subscribers, wins a special award at the SSFF & ASIA 2026 Autumn International Short Film Festival!
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Lalabear, a horror short produced by family video creator HIMAWARIちゃんねる, which has over 4 million subscribers, won a special award at the SSFF & ASIA 2026 Autumn International Short Film Festival.
New store opens in Isa, Kagoshima Prefecture! Save on everyday essentials at Watts Oguchi Nishimuta Store.
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, Watts Oguchi Nishimuta Store, in Isa, Kagoshima Prefecture, on October 30, 2026. The company had reached 1,931 stores nationwide as of the end of September 2026.
atre JOYFUL CHRISTMAS -2026- “The Story of the Whimsical Santa and the Serious Reindeer, Continued” — The sequel to the story of the 2 characters who first appeared in 2025 starts on 11/6 (Fri.)! A selfish princess appears this year⁉
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株式会社アトレ will hold its 2026 Christmas promotion, “atre JOYFUL CHRISTMAS -2026-,” featuring events starting November 6, including the release of a mini-anime featuring a new character, Princess Meiri, the “selfish princess,” sales of original goods, and a snow globe-making workshop.
Ideal for those who want a quick consultation in 1 hour on a weekday evening — PE-BANK to hold “Evening Nationwide IT Freelancer Work Consultation”
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株式会社PE-BANK will hold “Evening Nationwide IT Freelancer Work Consultation,” an online event where IT freelancers can get brief career advice on a weekday evening, on November 11, 2026.
KRAFTON begins distributing a free demo of its new game Waltz and Jam for PlayStation®5 on October 29!
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KRAFTON began distributing a free demo of Waltz and Jam, a new action-adventure game developed by Flyway Games, for PlayStation®5 on October 29. It is also holding a Halloween-limited playtest event on Steam, with a campaign to distribute game keys to the first 1,000 participants.
Facts
Distribution begins on Thursday, October 29
Runs through Wednesday, November 11
Starting at 4 p.m.
11 languages in all
For the first 1,000 people
3 of the 6 missions
Worth 50 US dollars
5 winners will be selected by lottery
Scheduled for release on Thursday, December 3, 2026
Bringing “peace of mind” to financial services from Yamagata. Will of Work opens support center for Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities in Yamagata City
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Will of Work has been contracted by Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities to handle inquiries about passkey authentication and has opened a Passkey Authentication Support Center in Yamagata City. An opening ceremony was held on October 29, and operations will begin on November 2.
Facts
An opening ceremony attended by representatives of both companies was held on Thursday, October 29
This center will begin operations on Nov. 2 (Monday).
The Financial Services Agency also revised its supervisory guidelines for securities companies in October 2025.
三菱UFJ eスマート証券 has introduced passkey authentication for logins across all trading channels, effective April 26, 2026.
Training for supervisors will be conducted starting in September, followed by training for operators starting in October.
ウィルオブ・ワーク opened the Yamagata BPO Center in Yamagata City in March 2020.
[Vol.54・Osaka Competition!] Make the マーティプレバレエコンクール Osaka Competition a springboard for growth! Today’s performance leads to a stronger you tomorrow! A small step toward a big future.
いなばペットフード launches new dog treat, “ちゅ〜るテリーヌ with a focus on maintaining healthy teeth and gums”!
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いなばペットフード has launched 4 products in a new series of its “ちゅ〜るテリーヌ” dog treats, “with a focus on maintaining healthy teeth and gums.” They contain CI dextran and catechins and are made with ingredients sourced in Japan.
Umbrella brand Wpc. opens its first location in Okinawa Prefecture! A POP-UP SHOP opens at サンエー浦添西海岸 PARCO CITY
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株式会社ワールドパーティー’s umbrella brand Wpc. will open its first POP-UP SHOP in Okinawa Prefecture at サンエー浦添西海岸 PARCO CITY on October 30, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Around March 2027
5,500 yen or more including tax
500 yen coupon
Approx. 147 g and up
100% UV protection and light blocking
Top heat-shielding grade S65+
Wind speeds of 30 m/s
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールドパーティー、Wpc.、サンエー浦添西海岸 PARCO CITY、PARCO CITY、W by Wpc、Wpc. IZA、SiNCA by Wpc.、go-koh、UVO、ONDOO、KiU、VEER、L.o.F. design、GUERRILLA by KiU
Earl Grey specialty shop’s hugely popular soft-serve, a hit at events nationwide, and the buzzworthy new-style sweet “butter mochi,” crisp on the outside and chewy inside, will be available for a limited time at the “Japan’s Finest Foods Fair” at 姫路山陽百貨店!
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“&EARL GREY” Kobe Main Store, an Earl Grey specialty shop operated by 株式会社キャセリンハウス, will sell tea soft-serve and butter mochi for a limited time at the “Japan’s Finest Foods Fair” at 姫路山陽百貨店 from November 4 to 9, 2026.
Facts
About 50 times the tea leaves
Price: 648 yen (including tax)
A costly ingredient, at more than about 7 times the price
At the “Sea and Hope School Festival in Kamaishi,” Chancellor Masakazu Shimada discusses 10 years in Kamaishi; 13 students hold an “escape game × cap art” booth to teach visitors about the marine environment and conduct charity sales
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文京学院大学 will exhibit at the “Sea and Hope School Festival in kamaishi,” to be held in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on November 7 and 8, 2026. Chancellor Masakazu Shimada will speak on “10 Years of Bunkyo Gakuin and Kamaishi,” while 13 students will run an escape-game booth about marine waste and hold charity sales.
東京ソラマチ will hold the “Cheese & Good Meat Fair” from November 1 to 30, 2026. In conjunction with Cheese Day on November 11 and Good Meat Day on November 29, about 60 shops will offer cheese dishes and about 15 shops will offer meat dishes.
An engineer with スリーシェイク has been certified as a “Golden Kubestronaut”
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Lee hyeonjae, an engineer with 株式会社スリーシェイク, has obtained all certifications in CNCF’s Kubestronaut Program and been certified as a “Golden Kubestronaut.”
[9 limited-edition menu items] A collaboration café with the girls’ manga magazine 『月刊flowers』 opens at Cafe Lish in Jimbocho on Thursday, November 5
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ボンディッシュ株式会社 will open a collaboration café with 小学館’s 『月刊flowers』 at Cafe Lish in Jimbocho starting November 5, 2026, offering 9 limited-edition menu items.
Home appliance e-commerce retailers XPRICE and PREMOA take 2nd and 4th place in the home appliances, audio and camera categories of the August 2026 “Yahoo!ショッピング Monthly Best Store” awards!
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XPRICE Yahoo! Store and PREMOA Yahoo! Store, operated by エクスプライス株式会社, took 2nd and 4th place, respectively, in the home appliances, audio and camera categories of the August 2026 “Yahoo!ショッピング Monthly Best Store” awards.
A collaboration with a character beloved through LINE stickers is here! [不二家洋菓子店] 不二家 × “えもじの子（仮）” collaboration products go on sale
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不二家洋菓子店 is collaborating for the first time with the LINE sticker character “えもじの子（仮）” and will launch collaboration cakes on November 6, 2026. A sticker giveaway campaign will be held for purchasers, and a second wave of products is planned for the end of the year.
Facts
637 yen including tax
594 yen including tax
On sale sequentially starting Friday, November 6, 2026
Katsuobushi specialty shop にんべん keeps the excitement going after its first appearance at music event “FEST. INAZUMA 2026”! Re-airing of the “Soiyasa Tsuyu no Moto” commercial featuring Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals begins in November
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株式会社にんべん will re-air the “Soiyasa Tsuyu no Moto” commercial featuring Takanori Nishikawa’s vocals starting in November 2026 and run the second campaign on X. It also made its first appearance at the music event “FEST. INAZUMA 2026,” where more than 1,500 people took part in hands-on katsuobushi-shaving experiences.
Pip’s matchmaking service “P!っと縁結び” and Yamazawa Yakuhin join forces on a special initiative to support local wellness and good matches!
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ピップ株式会社’s matchmaking service “P!っと縁結び” and 株式会社ヤマザワ薬品 have teamed up on a special initiative using the official Drug Yamazawa app. App members only can receive a coupon for 55,000 yen off the initial membership fee, and the app features a “Personal Matchmaking Type Diagnosis.”
Yosuke Isa, director and CSO of バイウィル and head of the Carbon Neutrality Research Institute, appointed co-representative director of the Environment Value Co-Creation Consortium, a general incorporated association established in October
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Yosuke Isa of 株式会社バイウィル has been appointed co-chair of the board of directors of the Environmental Value Co-Creation Consortium, a general incorporated association established on October 1, 2026. With this, activities of its predecessor, the Regional Decarbonization Promotion Consortium, have ended. The new public-private collaboration platform will promote the implementation of GX by circulating environmental and economic value.
株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ, a group company of 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス, completed a full renovation of United Arrows Fukuoka Store, reopening its men's floor on October 30, 2026, following renovations to the women's floor.
Facts
Today, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Opened in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka City in 1990
Moved to the current VIORO location in 2006
The women's floor, which opened ahead of schedule in August 2026
Store floor area: approx. 573 m²
Companies mentioned：株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、ユナイテッドアローズ、VIORO、アミュプラザ天神、THE CLASIK for UNITED ARROWS、London Badge & Button、LANPO、Slopeslow for District UNITED ARROWS、LAVENHAM for UNITED ARROWS、F.LLI Giacometti for UNITED ARROWS、BEORMA for UNITED ARROWS、BEORMA LEATHER COMPANY、ANTIPAST for UNITED ARROWS、THE RERACS for UNITED ARROWS、KINTO for UNITED ARROWS
Credit card payments added to Net Protections' NP Atobarai
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株式会社ネットプロテクションズ has begun offering merchants an optional feature for its deferred payment service, NP Atobarai, that allows customers to switch to credit card payment after placing an order.
8 finalists selected from 188 applicants for LEVEL UP STAGE 2026, a business support-oriented business contest co-hosted by 多摩信用金庫, Machida New Industry Creation Center and 株式会社AGORA!
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Eight finalists have been selected from 188 applicants for LEVEL UP STAGE 2026, a business contest co-hosted by 多摩信用金庫, Machida New Industry Creation Center and 株式会社AGORA. The final judging session will be held on November 10, 2026.
6 works conceived and produced by CHOCOLATE Inc. win awards at the ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, one of Japan's largest creative awards
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At the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, one of Japan's largest creative awards, 6 works conceived and produced by CHOCOLATE Inc. won awards. “ポケ起き” received gold and silver, “OTO MART” received silver, and “あの職員室” received bronze.
SBI損害保険株式会社 began offering SBI損保's auto insurance and cancer insurance on the website of 株式会社あしぎんマネーデザイン, a subsidiary of 株式会社足利銀行, on October 29, 2026.
[Labor and social security attorney explains] “Housing allowances for regular employees only” is a warning sign. Equal pay for equal work concerns the purpose of the payment, not employment status—how to reassess the purpose of allowances to protect them
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a video explaining the requirements for housing allowance payments in light of revisions to the equal pay for equal work guidelines. It points out the risk that providing allowances only to regular employees may be illegal, and suggests that clarifying the “purpose of payment” can enable an appropriate response.
The much-anticipated book of “little fairy dresses” made from real flowers and leaves, Fairy's Dress®︎, which has been attracting attention on social media!
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The book “Illustrated Guide to Fairy Dresses,” featuring Fairy's Dress®︎ made from real flowers and leaves and popular on social media, will go on sale on October 30, 2026.
MAXWIN brings back its K-TBAG02 4-tire cover for the winter tire changeover season. Its 3-layer construction protects stored tires from rain and UV rays
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Car accessories brand MAXWIN (昌騰有限会社) has announced that it has secured stock and restocked its K-TBAG02 cover for 4 tires, which protects stored tires from rain and UV rays.
[Special feature] 2027 is the Year of the Sheep! Special website launched for Lisa Larson's zodiac sheep, Faren. New gold-colored items also unveiled
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株式会社トンカチ launched a special website for Lisa Larson's zodiac series “Faren the Sheep” on October 28, 2026, and released new products, including gold-colored items, for the Year of the Sheep in 2027.
About 70% of platinum card users say they got their money's worth from the annual fee. Satisfaction tends to be higher among those who use the benefits [2026 survey on platinum cards]
“The Future as Envisioned by Junior High School Students” Essay Presentation and Awards Ceremony to Be Held
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四街道市役所 will hold an essay presentation and awards ceremony on the theme of “The Ideal Town,” featuring 3rd-year junior high school students from the city, on November 10, Reiwa 8.
[Alpen × ECOMMIT] Free mail-in collection of unwanted outerwear to ease the burden of letting go of bulky winter clothes and promote resource circulation
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株式会社アルペン will partner with “Takuhai PASSTO,” operated by 株式会社ECOMMIT, to begin free mail-in collection of unwanted outerwear on November 1, 2026. The initiative will lower the barrier to collecting bulky winter clothes and promote resource circulation, while participants will receive a 500-yen discount coupon for use at Alpen stores.
Facts
A cumulative 86 tons of clothing
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
500-yen discount coupon
Purchases of at least 3,000 yen (tax included) in store
カインズ launches “Pet Wear AI Try-On Service,” which generates a preview of how an item will look just by selecting a photo of your dog and a product
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株式会社カインズ has launched its “Pet Wear AI Try-On Service,” which generates a preview of how an item will look just by selecting a photo of your dog and a product.
14 more companies and Shizuoka Prefecture sign agreement to promote the use of locally produced timber
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On October 8, Reiwa 8, Shizuoka Prefecture signed the “Shizuoka Prefecture Timber Use Promotion Agreement” with 14 companies from inside and outside the prefecture, bringing the cumulative total to 26 parties.
Enjoy decorating notebooks with ease, even for the first time! The “Notebook Deco Kit” series adds 8 new designs by popular creators, including mojojojo
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Gakken Sta:Ful, a group company of Nippon Shuppan Hanbai, will release 8 new designs in its “Notebook Deco Kit” series, created with 8 popular creators, on January 20, 2027. Advance sales will begin at ロフト on November 7, 2026.
Facts
On sale from January 20, 2027 (Wed.)
Advance sales at ロフト stores nationwide from November 7, 2026 (Sat.)
ASUENE to co-host its first policy co-creation conference in climate change and GX with PoliPoli; former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara and the company’s representative Nishiwada to speak
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アスエネ株式会社 and 株式会社PoliPoli will co-host “Policy Pitch for Climate Change” on December 2, 2026. Former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara and CEO Kohei Nishiwada will speak, with discussions on policies related to GX and renewable energy.
カンロ株式会社 will release Christmas-limited products at its directly operated store, ヒトツブカンロ, and online shop, KanroPOCKeT, starting November 1, 2026. Featured items include an Advent calendar, Gummitschel Petit and mofuwa Petit.
アイエスエフネットジョイ holds presentation ceremony for certification notice under the “Monisu Certification” program recognizing excellent small and medium-sized businesses employing people with disabilities
Hyogo Prefecture’s first smart doghouse, “WanPod,” expands pet-friendly amenities at Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets, creating a place where visitors can enjoy shopping and dining with their pets
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神戸三田プレミアム・アウトレット has introduced the smart doghouse “WanPod,” developed by 旭化成ホームズ, for the first time in Hyogo Prefecture, creating an environment where visitors can enjoy shopping and dining with their pets.
For everyone who loves the world of shinobi! Celebrate the characters’ birthdays at Shinobizato! Introducing the characters being celebrated in November at the “Shinobizato Character Birthday Event”! Aim to complete the collection of all characters!
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A limited-time event celebrating the birthdays of Sasori, Jiraiya, Rock Lee and Sai will be held from November 1 at the “NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato” attraction at the Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park anime theme park Nijigen no Mori.
Facts
Adults (ages 12 and up) / from ¥3,300
Children (ages 5 through sixth grade) / from ¥1,800
YOSHIROTTEN to grace the cover of December issue of creative magazine Brain; original artwork unveiled in connection with large-scale solo exhibition, the artist’s first in 8 years
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An original artwork by artist YOSHIROTTEN will appear on the cover of the December 2026 issue of Brain, a creative magazine published by 株式会社宣伝会議, in conjunction with the artist’s large-scale solo exhibition currently underway at TOKYO NODE.
Taito to roll out Duolingo prizes starting in January 2027!
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株式会社タイトー will begin rolling out prizes featuring characters from the language-learning app Duolingo at amusement facilities nationwide and elsewhere from January 2027.
【Smartphone Accessories Industry】caseplay, boasting No．1 status in supported models, collaborations and designs, launches smartphone accessories for “マツケンアニメ～コレ成敗してもいいですか？～” exclusively at a POP UP！
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株式会社FOX’s on-demand printing service caseplay will sell smartphone accessories for the anime IP project “マツケンアニメ” exclusively at a POP UP opening at Tokyo Anime Center on October 30, 2026．
【Machida, Tokyo】A range of awareness-raising activities will be held during the campaign to eliminate violence against women！
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During the November 12–25 campaign to eliminate violence against women, Machida City will light up the city hall and JR町田駅前ペデストリアンデッキ in purple, and hold panel exhibits and a self-defense class．
The 三輪センター Cultural Festival will be held on November 22 and 23, 2026, at 三輪コミュニティセンター, featuring art exhibits, music and dance performances, and an exhibition and sale．
【Tokyo 町田市】Tsukushino Community Center Festival to be held
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町田市役所 announced that the Tsukushino Community Center Festival will be held on November 21 and 22, 2026．The event aims to invigorate local activities and promote交流, with performances, exhibits and sales of local specialties．
【Machida, Tokyo】“Machida Waku Waku Stamp Rally 2026” to launch
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The “Machida Waku Waku Stamp Rally 2026,” organized by 町田市商店街連合会, has begun, with 28 shopping associations and 474 stores taking part．A drawing will award luxury prizes to 600 people．
“Rilakkuma Certification Official Guidebook: Rilakkuma Encyclopedia Plus,” for the Rilakkuma Certification 2027 exam on March 14, 2027
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that “Rilakkuma Certification Official Guidebook: Rilakkuma Encyclopedia Plus,” the official guidebook for the Rilakkuma Certification 2027 exam to be held on March 14, 2027, will go on sale on October 30, 2026．
World first at Fuji-Q Highland’s “サンエックス パラダイス”！“たれぱんだ” to debut as a greeting character, joining the “MEMORY STUDIO” greeting photo studio on Saturday, December 12
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that an unveiling event for “たれぱんだ” will be held on November 14, 2026, at “サンエックス パラダイス” at Fuji-Q Highland, and that the character will appear as the world’s first greeting character at the “MEMORY STUDIO” greeting photo studio starting December 12 of the same year．
Sumikkogurashi, Tarepanda and Rilakkuma gather at ピザーラ with original designs！ “San-X Universe” special pack goes on sale♪
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that a set of original “San-X Universe” goods will be available in limited quantities at the PIZZA-LA delivery pizza chain operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ．
Avoid carrying summer damage into the next season！Beauty influencer 鹿の間 shares her “radiance recovery routine”
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eBay Japan合同会社 announced the top 3 vitamin C products by units sold on Qoo10 in August and interviewed beauty influencer 鹿の間 about her routine for restoring radiance after summer damage．
Facts
Data collection period: August 1, 2026 (Saturday)–August 31, 2026 (Monday)
One of the biggest offers ever！Exclusive to eligible cardholders: meet requirements such as signing up for Olive and receive up to 10,000 yen worth of V Points！
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三井住友カード will run a new Olive Flexible Pay sign-up campaign starting October 26, 2026．Eligible cardholders who enter the campaign and sign up will receive 1,000 points．Using smartphone contactless payments adds up to 9,000 points (a 20% rebate on the amount spent), for a total gift of up to 1万 points．
“ZH-Compact Sling” crossbody bag reimagines the ZERO HALLIBURTON icon
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U．S．-based luggage brand ZERO HALLIBURTON will launch the “ZH-Compact Sling” crossbody bag, a compact reinterpretation of its aluminum attache case, on October 30, 2026．
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Tax-inclusive price: 81761 / Body bag (black) / 21×14×7 cm / ￥49,500
81762 / Body bag (hairline silver) / 21×14×7 cm / ￥55,000
ZERO HALLIBURTON was founded in 1938．
Brought moon rocks back from the lunar surface in 1969
アディダス オリジナルス and TTTMSW team up for their first collaboration, with a campaign featuring Taiga Nakano and Asami Usuda and live events in 3 cities
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アディダス オリジナルス and fashion brand TTTMSW unveil their first collaborative collection. The campaign features Taiga Nakano and Asami Usuda, alongside live events titled “TTT///adidas LOCAL COMMUNITY” in 3 cities: Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka.
【Reiwa 8 fiscal year】Winter Shimane Accommodation Campaign: A Warm Welcome with Hot Springs and Fine Dining!
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島根県 will run the “Winter Shimane Accommodation Campaign: A Warm Welcome with Hot Springs and Fine Dining” to attract tourists during the winter of Reiwa 8, offering discount coupons worth up to ¥5,000 for bookings made through participating sites.
【ココス】—Cocos Christmas 2026—A great-value set for takeout only! Order online for 10% off! Pay in advance, too!
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株式会社ココスジャパン will begin selling special sets for “ココス Christmas 2026,” available for takeout and delivery only, on November 4. All items are 10% off when ordered online through the official website, and advance payment is available.
STACCATO updates your winter footwear with its “2026 WINTER COLLECTION -BOOTS FAIR-”
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Footwear brand “STACCATO,” operated by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, will launch its winter boot collection on October 28, 2026, and hold a fair at select stores starting November 4.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 28
From Wednesday, Nov. 4
¥39,930 including tax
¥59,950 including tax
¥34,980 including tax
Purchases of ¥30,000 or more, including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、STACCATO、SHEL'TTER、ZOZOTOWN、ELLE SHOP、伊勢丹新宿本店、新宿髙島屋店、銀座三越店、日本橋髙島屋S.C店、大丸東京店、渋谷ヒカリエShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE店、東武百貨店 池袋店、玉川高島屋店、横浜髙島屋店、伊勢丹立川店、伊勢丹浦和店、新潟伊勢丹店、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店、京都髙島屋店、ジェイアール京都伊勢丹店、阪急うめだ本店、阪神梅田本店、大阪髙島屋店、大丸心斎橋店、大丸神戸店、博多阪急店、岩田屋本店、大丸福岡天神店、名古屋栄三越店
【Reflecting on the value of Japanese culture on Culture Day】Native Camp introduces English learning materials exploring Japanese culture through Japanese cuisine and the traditional art of kintsugi
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ is offering the English-language learning material “Why Is Japanese Culture So Popular?” on the occasion of Culture Day, featuring Japanese cuisine and kintsugi.
Discovery of OMC1, a new factor that maintains chromosome cohesion in eggs over the long term—Toward understanding the molecular mechanisms that support women's reproductive lifespan as eggs age
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A research team including Chiba University has discovered OMC1, a new protein that maintains chromosome cohesion in eggs over the long term. Experiments in mice confirmed that OMC1 prevents the loss of REC8 cohesin, and that its absence causes chromosome segregation errors. In humans, CCDC201 is its counterpart, and a link to premature menopause has been suggested.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WDI JAPAN、ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス by ウルフギャング・ズウィナー、Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener Teppan、ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス TEPPAN、ONE GINZA、キラリトギンザ
TikTok LIVE Japan's biggest celebration, “TikTok LIVE All Stars 2026,” to be held on December 23! Around 65 LIVE creators will take part, with Atsushi Tamura set to host
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TikTok will hold “TikTok LIVE All Stars 2026,” an event celebrating LIVE creators, on December 23, with Atsushi Tamura as MC. Around 65 creators will appear.
A renowned Japanese history instructor explains! “NHK 3-Month Master Course MOOK: Learn More Deeply—Understanding the Edo Period Through Its History” goes on sale October 30
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NHK出版 will release “NHK 3-Month Master Course MOOK: Learn More Deeply—Understanding the Edo Period Through Its History,” written by Hiroyuki Nojima, on October 30, 2026. The list price is ¥1,430 including tax.
Special-edition model by CONVERSE, FRAGMENT and V.A. goes on sale from Oct. 30, 2026 (Fri.)
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V.A., a concept store operated by 株式会社ジュン, will release the special-edition model “ALL STAR LGCY OX / V.A.” with CONVERSE and FRAGMENT on Oct. 30, 2026.
“Ofuro cafe YumorizA” reopened on Oct. 30 (Fri.) after renovations. The new “Fujin Sauna” features locally produced timber, and the atmosphere of the bathhouse has also been completely transformed!
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Ofuro cafe YumorizA, operated by 株式会社Kii company, has reopened after renovations to mark its 9th anniversary, introducing a new “Fujin Sauna” made with locally produced timber and original showers. Special events, including a tuna cutting show and bingo tournament, are also being held.
A smartwatch inspired by the TV anime Dandadan is coming from GARRACK. Preorders for 5 models inspired by Momo, Okarun, Aira, Jiji and Turbo Granny (maneki-neko) open Nov. 6 (Fri.), with the watches going on sale Nov. 27 (Fri.).
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A smartwatch inspired by 5 characters from the TV anime Dandadan will go on sale Nov. 27 from GARRACK, the character collaboration brand of 株式会社ウエニ貿易. Each model is priced at 10,890 yen (tax included).
A soundtrack featuring 11 selected tracks from ACE COMBAT 8 will be available worldwide from Oct. 30!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント announced that the soundtrack “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Selected Tracks,” featuring 11 selected tracks from “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE,” will be available worldwide from Oct. 30, 2026. An official playlist will also be released.
Facts
11 songs in total
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Game Music、Apple Music、Spotify、iTunes
“Kateigaho December Issue” on sale Oct. 30: [Definitive Edition 2026] Gifts that will delight / Miura Riku and Kihara Ryūichi in celebratory kimono / Mao Fujita in Lucerne, Switzerland / A tea gathering with Sota Fukushi and “one guest, one occasion,” and more
[Case study released] Onward Personal Style’s KASHIYAMA grows its female customer base through 2 years of joint development with 光文社ドクチョー総研, with customers in their 30s increasing 1.2 times!
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光文社ドクチョー総研, operated by 株式会社光文社, and KASHIYAMA, the made-to-order suit brand of 株式会社オンワードパーソナルスタイル, conducted a 2-year joint marketing project. As a result, the number of female customers grew, with the number of customers in their 30s increasing 1.2 times.
The Tohoku Deep Trail regional partnership linking Aizu Bandai in Fukushima and Zao in Yamagata is getting underway. Direct bus service connecting 星野リゾート ネコマ マウンテン and 蔵王温泉スキー場, along with special stay packages, has been confirmed!
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星野リゾート’s 星野リゾート ネコマ マウンテン and 蔵王温泉スキー場 in Yamagata Prefecture have launched Tohoku Deep Trail, a regional partnership project that crosses prefectural borders. They announced direct bus service and special stay packages.
Facts
The number of international visitors to Japan has exceeded 40 million
Foreign guests account for just 1.6% of overnight stays in the Tohoku Regional Transport Bureau’s jurisdiction
A season pass for skiing at more than 70 resorts around the world
Zao and Aizu can be reached from each other in about 2 hours
Operating period: February 3, 2027 (Wednesday) to February 25, 2027 (Thursday)
Price: 6,500 yen per person one way (tax included), planned
On sale starting November 15, 2026 (Sunday)
Limited to 200 pairs (400 people in total)
Price: 40,000 yen for 1 pair of 2 people (tax included)
Operates 81 facilities in Japan and overseas (76 in Japan, 5 overseas)
Yakiniku isn’t complete until the final dish! Rankings of the most popular finishing dishes that diners crave even when full, and roadside stations with the widest selection! Plus, “Which Municipality Is It?”
To mark the 25th anniversary of its production, director Steven Spielberg’s epic sci-fi film is getting its first 4K UHD release! A.I. 4K UHD + Blu-ray set to go on sale Dec. 23 (Wednesday)!
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Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi film A.I. is receiving its first 4K UHD release to mark the 25th anniversary of its production, and will go on sale on December 23, 2026.
Facts
25th anniversary of production
Dec. 23, 2026 (Wed.)
¥7,590 (tax included)
Nominated in 2 Academy Award® categories
David is 11 years old
Weighs 27 kilograms
Stands 137 centimeters tall
(C) 2001 Warner Bros.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、Dreamworks LLC、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、ILM、サイバートロニックス社
Two ambitious works by Akutagawa Prize-winning authors Yui Suzuki and K Sanso Matsunaga to be published simultaneously as U-NEXT original books
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U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by 株式会社U-NEXT, announced that it will release 2 new novels by Akutagawa Prize-winning authors Yui Suzuki and K Sanso Matsunaga on October 30.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 30
List price including tax: 990 yen
More than 500,000 movies, dramas, anime titles and more
In condominiums for sale, 34.3% said “furniture can’t be placed there, so the space is wasted.” Was there no explanation of dead space? 77.1% said “I don’t know”
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] More than 50 sweets and deli items themed around autumn flavors—sweet potatoes, chestnuts and pumpkin—available starting Sunday, November 1
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Hankyu Umeda Main Store will offer more than 50 sweets and deli items themed around autumn flavors—sweet potatoes, chestnuts and pumpkin—from November 1 to 17, 2026.
Results from cross-border e-commerce: 3 out of 4 say they met or exceeded expectations, while challenges center on “insufficient customer acquisition” and “logistics costs”
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A survey on cross-border e-commerce conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and Return Helper株式会社 found that 75.0% achieved results that met or exceeded expectations, while respondents cited insufficient customer acquisition and rising logistics costs as challenges.
Facts
75.0% met or exceeded expectations
20 men and women nationwide
70.0% started cross-border e-commerce 1–5 years ago
Original60.0％が、越境ECの売上はEC全体の「3～4割程度」
Everyone whose results fell short of expectations cited “difficulty attracting customers” and “high logistics costs”
[Survey on attitudes toward coffee gifts and host gifts] The most important factors when choosing a coffee gift are “quality (32.1%)” and “taste and aroma (25.9%)”
Taku Mayumura, a leader of the first generation of SF writers who remained a science fiction writer throughout his life: a complete digital collection of his works begins distribution on October 30!