Japanese shoe brand “NEULO” begins sales in 11 countries and regions overseas
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NEULO株式会社 began selling “PathOne,” the 1st model from Japanese shoe brand “NEULO,” through its official online store in 11 countries and regions overseas on Oct. 1, 2026. The brand also exhibited at a trade show in the UK, where it gauged the local response.
[Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture] Ajigaura Beach marks its 100th anniversary. From a “summer beach” to “a place to belong 365 days a year.” A project to transform it into a year-round destination gets underway in earnest, with monthly cultural programs and plans to add grass to the seaside.
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Ajigaura Beach will mark its 100th anniversary in May 2027. In conjunction with the milestone, an organizing committee is getting underway in earnest, aiming to transform it from a “summer beach” into “a place to belong 365 days a year.” Monthly cultural programs and experiential events will begin in November 2026, with improvements to the environment and tourism initiatives, including adding grass to the seaside and operating a craft beer train, set to move forward from spring 2027.
Men’s salon L-MARK begins selling DEMI’s FeTéE nationwide; THE L-MARK OSAKA hosts a special exhibition through the end of November
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Men’s salon L-MARK has begun carrying FeTéE, a fragrance hair oil brand by デミ コスメティクス, at its locations nationwide. THE L-MARK OSAKA is also hosting a special exhibition through the end of November 2026.
[漆器 山田平安堂 × PROTEX] Collaboration between 100-year-old companies brings handcrafted Japanese aluminum attaché case to market
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PROTEX, the rugged case brand of Fuji Kowa Industries, has collaborated with lacquerware specialist 漆器 山田平安堂, founded in 1919, to unveil and begin selling SHIBUKI ATTACHE, a Japanese-made aluminum attaché case hand-decorated by a maki-e artisan.
Facts
Founded in 1919
Established in 1902
1,000 combinations
3-digit combination main lock
14-inch PC
Has been making aluminum attaché cases for more than 80 years
“Only after moving away can you see what was there.” Symposium for parents of socially withdrawn children and supporters, “The Significance and Impact of Group Living Support,” to be held in Yoyogi, Tokyo, on Sunday, November 22
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NPO法人共同生活型自立支援機構 will hold a symposium for parents of socially withdrawn children and supporters in Yoyogi, Tokyo, on November 22, 2026. As part of a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare model project, 7 organizations from across Japan will take part in a discussion of the significance and impact of group living support.
AI platform for care facilities みちケア begins offering みちケア 勤怠 free to facilities subscribed to みちケア シフト
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シスタ株式会社, which provides みちケア, an AI platform for care facilities, will begin offering its attendance management service みちケア 勤怠 free of charge to facilities subscribed to みちケア シフト starting November 1, 2026.
Put your mind at ease after purchase! New service bundles refurbished computers with “Norton™ 360 Deluxe 1-year ３-device version” as standard
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株式会社ソフマップ has launched a new service that bundles “Norton™ 360 Deluxe 1-year ３-device version” as standard with eligible products, helping ease security concerns when buying a refurbished computer.
CACAOCAT × “Sailor Moon” collaboration returns for a second installment! New products to launch for 3 consecutive months.
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株式会社DADACA announced that it will release new products for 3 consecutive months starting in November 2026 as the second installment of a collaboration between its chocolate brand CACAOCAT and “Sailor Moon.”
Original韓国発の育児ブランドKonny（コニー）は、2026年11月5日12時から11月11日まで7日間限定で大型セール「コニー感謝祭」を開催する。抱っこ紐やスタイなどが最大57%OFFとなり、ノベルティプレゼントやW感謝クーポンなどの特典も用意される。また、11月7日には東京都世田谷区でオフラインPOP UP EVENTが開催される。
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
12:00
Nov. 11
23:59
Limited to 7 days
¥300 off
Reached 2,000 likes
Special price: from 4,980 yen
Up to 32% off
Special price: 5,480 yen
Up to 21% off
Total of 18,000 yen or more
First 3,000 people
1,000 yen off
500 yen OFF
A total of at least 5,000 yen
10,000 yen or more in total
From 100 yen
Established: October 2023
Companies mentioned：Konny by Erin、Konny、コニー、Konny株式会社
“プラコミック,” a collectible toy that turns model kit runners into manga panels, to launch on Saturday, December 26, 2026
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株式会社タカラトミー will release プラコミック, a collectible toy that turns model kit runners into manga panels, on December 26, 2026. The first lineup features Detective Conan and Sanrio Characters, with a suggested retail price of 1,628 yen each, including tax.
Tokyo still doesn't know how delicious Ibaraki is. The Kingdom of Food gathers in Komazawa! “Ibaraki o Tabeyo Harvest Festival” to be held Nov. 21 (Sat.)–23 (Mon., national holiday)
A perennial favorite! Konny's Konny Holiday Collection is back this year! Make this a special winter that makes your heart skip a beat.
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Korean parenting lifestyle brand Konny will launch its Holiday Collection on Oct. 30, 2026. In addition to new-pattern pajamas, bibs and socks, the brand will offer limited-edition gift wrapping for baby carriers and other items, as well as a novelty giveaway campaign.
Next-generation performance management tool for enterprise systems “ES/1 Shelty” to exhibit at “Hinemos World 2026”!
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株式会社アイ・アイ・エム will exhibit “ES/1 Shelty,” a performance management tool for next-generation enterprise systems, at “Hinemos World 2026” on Nov. 26, 2026.
“Therabody（セラボディ）” signs conditioning partner agreement with KEN5.GOLF
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United Sports Brands Japan has signed a conditioning partner agreement with 青島賢吾 and will roll out golf-focused care programs using brands including Therabody.
Facts
More than 800 patents worldwide, including pending applications
Currently enjoys the tremendous trust of athletes and medical professionals in 70 countries worldwide
[Gekiga & Kawaii Manga Exhibition: Milestones in Showa Manga] The impact of “gekiga” × the appeal of “kawaii”—an exhibition tracing the evolution of manga from two perspectives
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“Gekiga & Kawaii Manga Exhibition: Milestones in Showa Manga,” organized by 一般社団法人マンガナイト, will open on Nov. 27, 2026, at the Tokiwaso Street Showa Retro Museum in Toshima City. Focusing on the two currents of “gekiga” and “kawaii,” the exhibition will showcase the evolution of Showa-era manga using “100 Manga Selections from the Tokiwaso Era.” It will also offer multilingual support for inbound visitors and hold a related neighborhood walking rally.
Facts
100 Manga Selections from the Tokiwaso Era
General admission: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen
IIM to present next-generation AI governance model at “IDC IT Security Forum 2026, Japan”
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株式会社アイ・アイ・エム will sponsor “IDC IT Security Forum 2026, Japan,” hosted by IDC Japan on Nov. 11, 2026, as a gold partner and deliver a presentation on a next-generation AI governance model.
[BSフジ] From “Is politics pro wrestling?” to the “super slice serve”! Yoshimasa Hayashi shares candid thoughts he can't discuss at ministerial press conferences on “Bramayo Danwashitsu” “Bramayo Danwashitsu: Nippon, What's Wrong with You!”
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In episode 317 of BSフジ's program “Bramayo Danwashitsu: Nippon, What's Wrong with You!,” Yoshimasa Hayashi appeared and discussed social issues including infighting among members of the Diet and police staff shortages. An interview after filming captured the kind of candid thoughts he cannot share at ministerial press conferences, along with other exchanges unique to the program.
Toward a salon customers choose without being sold to. Esthetic Grand Prix Hokkaido Branch to hold hands-on study session and networking event in Sapporo on proposing prepaid ticket packages
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エステティックグランプリ北海道支部 will hold a hands-on study session and year-end networking event for estheticians on Nov. 19, 2026, at “加藤商店” in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. The theme is “Chosen without being sold to! The realities of proposing prepaid ticket packages,” with case studies from 3 salons and an exchange of views.
A new development framework that keeps design documents accurate at all times: launch of “Luvina Origin”
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Vietnamese software development company ルビナソフトウエア has launched “Luvina Origin,” a new framework that uses design documents as the source of truth and automatically corrects discrepancies with programs and other documents. The technology is patent-pending and aims to shorten delivery times and reduce costs.
Facts
Patent application No. 2026-178143
Founded in 2004
Approximately 750 engineers
CMMI Level 3
ISO27001
UKAS accreditation
Trial (4–6 weeks)
Lab-style engagement (3 months or more)
By the end of 2026
16–26% reduction in maintenance and development projects
More than 80% reduction through the preparation of design documents
TV anime “No.6” marks its 15th anniversary☆Special rings inspired by Shion and Nezumi launch on Friday, Oct. 30!
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To mark the 15th anniversary of the TV anime “No.6,” special rings inspired by Shion and Nezumi will be released by 株式会社テイクアップ. Reservations open on Oct. 30, 2026, and each ring costs 19,800 yen (tax included).
“Rocket Now（ロケットナウ）” takes over major stations in Hokkaido and Fukuoka! 〈Hokkaido〉Sapporo Station and Odori Station 〈Fukuoka〉西鉄 Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, starting 10/26
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Food delivery service “Rocket Now” will run a promotion starting Oct. 26 at Sapporo-Odori Station in Hokkaido and 西鉄 Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station in Fukuoka. The campaign will feature advertising that makes use of local dialects.
Facts
3 stations in total
Starting 10/19 (Monday)
Through Sunday, Nov. 8
With no delivery or service fees
Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025
Companies mentioned：Rocket Now、ロケットナウ、JR、市営地下鉄、西鉄、CP One Japan合同会社、Coupang, Inc.、センサータワー、CDR内
[K] Notice Regarding the Signing of an Agent Agreement
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Artist K announced that they have signed an agent agreement with 株式会社サンミュージックプロダクション. They will work with the company to pursue music activities and media appearances in Japan and overseas.
Submitting policy recommendations on work styles in the telework era, including the “work interval system,” the “right to disconnect,” the “discretionary work system” and “human resource development”
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一般社団法人日本テレワーク協会 submitted a request to 自由民主党 concerning the Reiwa 8 fiscal year budget, tax system and other matters. The request includes proposals on the “work interval system,” the “right to disconnect,” the “discretionary work system” and “human resource development.”
[Returning to Fukuoka!] Korean brand “wiggle wiggle” arrives with a Christmas special edition! Packed with new items and limited-time events
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株式会社ビーエムスマイルジャパン will hold a pop-up event for the Korean lifestyle brand “wiggle wiggle,” titled “wiggle wiggle JAPAN TOUR 2026 in FUKUOKA,” at 福岡ソラリアプラザ. Running from Nov. 13 through 29, the Christmas special edition will feature new blind boxes, products from the new beauty brand “wiggly,” and limited-edition gifts.
November limited-edition goshuin: Distribution begins for goshuin featuring “Manjushri Bodhisattva” and “Bikala General” 【一畑山薬師寺】
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一畑山薬師寺 will begin distributing foil-stamped goshuin featuring redesigned illustrations of Manjushri Bodhisattva and General Bikala from Nov. 1, 2026. They will be sold for 500 yen each at the Okazaki Main Hall, Nagoya Betsuin and online Betsuin.
【SISI】Limited-edition holiday coffrets featuring a collaboration with illustrator foxco will go on sale. Two limited-edition products in rose and pink will also be released.
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株式会社SISI will release “SISI HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2026,” a limited-edition holiday coffret created in collaboration with illustrator foxco, in limited quantities starting Nov. 1, 2026. The collection will include 2 types of coffrets featuring a new cleansing serum and facial mist with a rose scent.
The limited-time “Momiji Festival” event in “Nobunaga’s Ambition: Shinsen” starts Saturday, Oct. 31! Swordmaster officers “Yagyū Munetoshi” and “Kamiizumi Nobutsuna” join the battle, and 10 limited recruitment tickets are available through login bonuses! Earn lavish rewards in the event
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The limited-time “Momiji Festival” event will begin in “Nobunaga’s Ambition: Shinsen” on Oct. 31, with swordmaster officers “Yagyū Munetoshi” and “Kamiizumi Nobutsuna” joining the battle. Rewards such as limited recruitment tickets and koban can be earned through login bonuses and other campaigns.
Facts
10 limited recruitment tickets
Participation is available when the lord’s prestige reaches 300
When the number of recruitment attempts reaches 240
Bag and phone case brand “ajew (エジュー)” will offer collaboration items exclusively for in-flight sales with 日本航空.
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株式会社PARK CREATION’s bag and phone case brand “ajew” will offer its first collaboration items with 日本航空 exclusively on JAL flights from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026.
【Caution】Your car could develop “serious stains” overnight! An explanation of paint damage caused by leaving autumn “bird droppings” untreated, plus a car-wash support giveaway campaign!
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株式会社イケウチ is warning that autumn bird droppings contain highly acidic substances derived from tree nuts and can cause serious paint damage. The company explains the importance of washing your car promptly and is holding a campaign to give away car-washing supplies.
New release: “WH880NB” wireless headphones offering up to 120 hours of playback, a lightweight design for long-lasting comfort, extensive features and excellent value
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EDIFIER Japan will release the wireless headphones “WH880NB,” featuring up to approximately 120 hours of battery life and hybrid ANC, on October 30, 2026. The regular price is 10,980 yen, but a special limited-time campaign will offer 20% off.
Facts
Up to approximately 120 hours
Oct. 30, 2026
Bluetooth 6.0
20% OFF
10,980 yen
8,784 yen
Approximately 60 hours
670 mAh
249g
Companies mentioned：EDIFIER Japan株式会社、EDIFIER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED、EDIFIER JAPAN、EDIFIER（エディファイア）、深圳市漫步者科技股份有限公司、Amazon、楽天市場
“KUN’s 50-Person Craft” × Mitacle Block: The third installment is coming! 10 new participants and 1 animal join the lineup! A commemorative pop-up shop opens Saturday, November 14, with preorders starting at the official online store
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株式会社G-ant has announced the third installment of “Mitacle Block,” buildable block figures created in collaboration with YouTuber KUN’s project “KUN’s 50-Person Craft.” The new lineup features 10 participants and 1 animal, with preorders opening at the official online store on November 14. A pop-up shop will also open at the Higashi-Ikebukuro store on the same day.
北海道ガス株式会社 has signed an agreement on comprehensive collaboration, including the consideration of Japan’s first regional circulation of environmental value
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北海道北広島市 and 北海道ガス株式会社 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on October 23, 2026, to promote the regional circulation of environmental value, energy conservation and decarbonization. As a first-of-its-kind initiative in Japan, they will consider converting the environmental value of biogas produced at the city’s wastewater treatment plant into “Clean Gas Certificates” and circulating them within the city.
“Shodo Performance Koshien 19th Tournament” highlights and documentary, “Behind the Scenes of the Dream Stage,” to air on satonoka on November 3!
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日本デジタル配信株式会社 announced that it will air highlights and a documentary about the “Shodo Performance Koshien 19th Tournament,” held on November 3, 2026, on the regional information channel satonoka.
Facts
19th tournament
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
CATV channels 420/401
In 6 minutes
A large sheet of paper measuring 4 meters high and 6 meters wide
Number of households able to view: 3.78 million households
Memo Shonen’s newsletter is here! To mark the return of “Robert Akiyama’s Long Live Public Pools,” the first issue will be sent out and program merchandise preorders will begin at 20:00 on Friday, October 30
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株式会社SUPER MARKIT will mark the start of SEASON4 of メ〜テレ’s program “Robert Akiyama’s Long Live Public Pools” by launching a newsletter by Memo Shonen and preorder sales of 5 original program merchandise items at 20:00 on October 30, 2026.
Facts
5 original program merchandise items
Swim cap ¥1,800
Pool bag ¥4,000
Sandals ¥3,800
Wrap towel ¥4,400
Aloha shirt ¥9,900
Capital: 18 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社SUPER MARKIT、メ〜テレ、名古屋テレビ放送、秋山歌謡祭 Official Store、GURABOU SHOP、東京ニュース通信社、講談社、Prime Video、Hulu、U-NEXT、FANYチャンネル
OriginalIS:SUEのNANO＆RINOが、FM NACK5『ALL The Feels』に登場！2人のプレイリストと、5TH SINGLE『COMING SOON』特集の4日間！
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From November 2 to 5, 2026, IS:SUE’s NANO and RINO will appear on FM NACK5’s program “ALL The Feels,” sharing playlists and featuring the 5th single “COMING SOON.”
Generative AI-powered “Yaraku Translation” uses AI to help with everything from creating translation instructions to correcting mistranslations｜Automatically detects 80–90% of mistranslations
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八楽株式会社 updated “Yaraku Translation” to Ver.6.1 on November 1, 2026, adding style guides and an AI checker. Internal evaluations found that it detected 80–90% of mistranslations and reduced the amount of manual correction by approximately 41%.
Gold-plated version arrives! “Light-Up! BUZZCRE4 GOLD Mini Figure (Gold-Plated Finish),” jointly planned and developed by 株式会社 BUZZGAMES × 株式会社エス・トラスト, launches at amusement facilities exclusively in November!
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株式会社エス・トラスト will release “Light-Up! BUZZCRE4 GOLD Mini Figure (Gold-Plated Finish),” co-developed with 株式会社BUZZGAMES, at game centers and online crane games nationwide starting in the 3rd week of November 2026.
Celebrate Hello Kitty and Kuromi’s birthdays together on your desktop with Desktop Mate. DLC for 2 titles is 20% off
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株式会社インフィニットループ announced a limited-time sale offering 20% off DLC featuring Sanrio characters Hello Kitty and Kuromi on the Desktop Mate platform. The sale runs from October 30 to November 13, 2026.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter: Popular afternoon tea and festive Christmas food are arriving one after another to help you immerse yourself further in the world of the limited-time “Magical Winter” event
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo will offer a dazzling menu themed around Christmas in the Wizarding World, along with a special program, “Night Tour – Candle Night,” where guests can lie down in the Hogwarts Great Hall, to coincide with the limited-time “Magical Winter” event running from Nov. 13, 2026.
Facts
Opening on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Winter Feast Chaliapin Steak 3,500 yen (tax included)
Holiday Chicken Feast 2,500 yen (tax included)
Patronus Pancakes 1,500 yen (tax included)
White Snow Milkshake 950 yen (tax included)
Snowman Victoria Cake 900 yen (tax included)
Christmas Tree Tart 750 yen (tax included)
Floating Candle Cake 900 yen (tax included)
Caramel S'mores Latte 780 yen (tax included)
White Holiday Burger 2,600 yen (tax included)
Diagon Alley Dessert Plate 1,800 yen (tax included)
Magical Winter Afternoon Tea 7,500 yen (tax included)
Magical Winter High Tea Package 16,500 yen and up (tax included)
Gryffindor Common Room Parfait 1,600 yen (tax included)
Holiday Mulled Wine (nonalcoholic) 750 yen (tax included)
What happens when a ransomware attack brings a hospital to a halt? — Starring Naoto Takenaka, The World of the Labyrinth, Episode 1 premieres on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 31
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株式会社電巧社 announced that Episode 1 of The World of the Labyrinth, a social drama set in a hospital hit by a ransomware attack, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Thursday, Oct. 15
Main feature: approx. 12 minutes
Capital: 90 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社電巧社、Amazon Prime Video、人とサイエンス社、メグスタ株式会社、株式会社ナベックス、Amazon.com, Inc.
A first for a MICE venue! Lost Item Cloud find introduced at the Fukuoka Convention Center!
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株式会社find has begun providing its Lost Item Cloud find service to 一般財団法人福岡コンベンションセンター (FCC). Starting Nov. 5, 2026, the service will handle lost-property inquiries via chat at venues including Marine Messe Fukuoka and the Fukuoka International Congress Center.
New findings on “High-Penetration White Hydroquinone” from アンプルール’s proprietary hydroquinone research. Researchers examine inflammation-related genes in epidermal cells in addition to melanin levels
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株式会社ハイサイド, in joint research with プラスメディ株式会社, confirmed that “High-Penetration White Hydroquinone” reduces melanin levels in melanin-producing cells and suppresses the expression of inflammation-related genes (PTGS2, F2RL1) in epidermal keratinocytes.
[Profitable for 5 consecutive years, sales up 140%] ESES, committed to putting engineers first, makes KMST, a Kagawa-headquartered AI adoption and DX support company, a wholly owned subsidiary
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ESES, committed to putting engineers first, has acquired 100% of the shares in KMST, a Kagawa-headquartered company supporting AI adoption and DX, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. As part of the UZUZ Holdings Group, the companies will integrate AI/DX support and system development capabilities to provide customers with one-stop support.
Featuring an original illustration by artist Makiko Tanaka. Applications for Soup Stock Tokyo’s “YEAR CUP 2027” open on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
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株式会社スープストックトーキョー will begin accepting reservations on Nov. 2, 2026, for “YEAR CUP 2027,” a cup featuring an original illustration by artist Makiko Tanaka.
Facts
YEAR CUP 2027
Redeem 260 points for 1 cup
Original冷凍スープ1パック（180ml）が1つ入るサイズ
Operates about 70 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社スープストックトーキョー、Soup Stock Tokyo
[Remarkable talent] What did those who faced Sota Fujii lose, and what did they gain? The nonfiction book The Day I Faced Sota Fujii is released. A commemorative roundtable featuring Ryuo and Meijin Sota Fujii will be held! He discusses the depth of shogi with Shigeo Takahashi of Savannah!
Christmas fun with your beloved dog! Limited-edition items and a Christmas fair at ペットパラダイス
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株式会社クリエイティブヨーコ will release Christmas-exclusive items from its pet goods brand ペットパラダイス and hold a Christmas Fair promotion with novelty gifts starting October 30.
[Japanese Record Certification] The Japan Junior Chamber's nationwide simultaneous Carbon Neutral Action has been recognized as the “most venues in Japan for the same carbon-neutral promotion held on the same day”
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公益社団法人日本青年会議所's “Nationwide Simultaneous Carbon Neutral Action,” held on September 3, 2026, was recognized by 日本記録認定協会 as the campaign with the most venues in Japan for the same campaign held on the same day (54 venues).
Meet the challengers shaping Niigata's future in Ginza. An event where you can speak directly with leaders of Niigata's growing companies, “Onigiri meetup! 5,” will be held
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A talk and networking event, “Onigiri meetup! 5,” bringing leaders of Niigata's growing companies together with people from the Tokyo metropolitan area will be held on December 1, 2026, at Ginza-Niigata Information Center THE NIIGATA in Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo.
[Vautrail FA] Fashion show to be held at 心斎橋PARCO. 3 Vautrail graduates who studied at POLIMODA to give the first showing in Japan of graduation collections created in Italy
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ヴォートレイル ファッションアカデミー will hold a fashion show at 心斎橋PARCO on November 21, 2026, to present in Japan for the first time graduation collections by 3 graduates who studied at POLIMODA.
Newly drawn illustrations of characters from the TV anime WIND BREAKER in magician-inspired outfits!
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株式会社トキオ・ゲッツ will begin presales of new products featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters from the TV anime WIND BREAKER in magician-inspired outfits.
Pale Blue, which develops and manufactures propulsion systems for small satellites, obtains AS9100D:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications
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株式会社Pale Blue, which develops and manufactures propulsion systems for small satellites, has obtained certification to the aerospace and defense industry quality standard “AS9100D:2016” and the international standard “ISO 9001:2015.” The auditing body was ペリージョンソン レジストラー (PJR).
For fall and winter promotions and merchandise! オリジナルプリント.jp starts offering blankets and windbreakers
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オリジナルプリント.jp, an on-demand printing service operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, released 2 products for cold-weather use in fall and winter on October 29, 2026: a “Cation-Dyed Large Blanket (with Drawstring Bag)” and a “D-FACTORY Polyester Windbreaker.”
[サンサンキッズTV × リトルプラネット] Limited-time collaboration event at 28 locations nationwide! Starts Monday, November 9
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サンサンキッズTV, a YouTube channel operated by 株式会社aquwa, and the children's theme park リトルプラネット, operated by 株式会社リトプラ, will hold a limited-time collaboration event at 28 locations nationwide from November 9, 2026, to January 6, 2027.
株式会社ＩＣ to exhibit at the Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026
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株式会社ＩＣ will exhibit at the Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 5 and 6, 2026, showcasing LINKET, a ticket management system integrated with LINE, and TapToYou, a beverage self-dispensing system.
Expert interview service “YOUTRUST INSIGHT” launches new “Exploration AI Agent” feature to make expert discovery more accurate and faster
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株式会社YOUTRUST launched “Exploration AI Agent,” a new feature that uses AI to handle everything from finding experts to contacting them, on its expert interview service YOUTRUST INSIGHT on October 30, 2026. This shortens a process that previously took 1 to 2 weeks to as little as 10 minutes, substantially speeding up research.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
As little as 10 minutes
Previously, 1 to 2 weeks
95% or more of client companies
More than 20 industries and themes
A 1-hour interview
A network of around 500,000 people
As soon as the next day
130 full-time employees
Companies mentioned：株式会社YOUTRUST、LLM Innovation Center
The Oak Street Incident: Digital sales and rentals begin Oct. 30, 2026 (Friday); 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release Jan. 6, 2027 (Wednesday); collaboration sketch video with Gerardon released!
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ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社 began digital sales and rentals of the film The Oak Street Incident on Oct. 30, 2026, and released a collaboration sketch video with Gerardon. The 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD editions are scheduled for release on Jan. 6, 2027.
Startup World Cup 2026 Global Finals: CVC Innovation Seminar confirmed!
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ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ announced that it will hold a “Corporate Innovation Seminar” on the second day (Nov. 5) of the Startup World Cup 2026 Global Finals, taking place in San Francisco, U.S., from Nov. 4 to 6.
Facts
More than 30,000 companies enter every year
Prize investment of approximately 150 million yen
US$1 million prize investment
Approximately 300 billion yen in assets under management
Turn your daily shower into a luxurious beauty ritual. New sanobi Hydrogen Water Fine Bubble Shower Head offers triple care with hydrogen water, fine bubbles and chlorine removal
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株式会社ビューティフルライフ’s beauty appliance brand sanobi has launched the sanobi Hydrogen Water Fine Bubble Shower Head, equipped with 3 functions: hydrogen water, fine bubbles and chlorine removal. It went on sale on Oct. 27, 2026.
スペースデータ develops an operational platform for ports that uses spatial intelligence to recreate disruptions to port logistics and recovery, supporting operational decisions
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株式会社スペースデータ developed PORT OPERATIONS, which uses spatial intelligence to recreate the process from the suspension of port logistics caused by events such as strong winds or system failures through to recovery, supporting operational decisions.
Occult suspense game The Peeping Horror set for release on Feb. 27, 2027! Cast including Tomokazu Sugita announced; opening movie featuring theme song by Kanako Ito released
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株式会社MAGES. has set Feb. 25, 2027, as the release date for the occult suspense adventure game The Peeping Horror for Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®5 and begun accepting preorders. The voice cast includes Tomokazu Sugita, and an opening movie featuring the theme song “REDRUM” by Kanako Ito has also been released.
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February 25, 2027
Standard edition: ¥6,380 (tax included)
Limited edition: ¥9,680 (tax included)
A total of 41 tracks, including the BGM, are included as audio files in mp3 and FLAC formats.
The 3rd single, “You’re the Only・・・,” was a major hit, selling more than 1.14 million copies.
“Where sound meets food”: The new-style music and food show Takamizawa Toshihiko’s Delicious Music, Beautiful Meals welcomes Damian Hamada's Creatures and others from the demon world in November! A session of that song with Charan-Po-Rantan!
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Guests on the November broadcasts of BS Asahi’s music and food show Takamizawa Toshihiko’s Delicious Music, Beautiful Meals include Damian Hamada's Creatures, Ami Suzuki, Charan-Po-Rantan and Natsuko Godai. The program features conversations about each guest’s “band meals” and “mail-order meals,” as well as musical sessions.
Gokurakuyu’s original bath additive “Gokurakuyu at Home” goes on sale Oct. 30!
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Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing, subsidiaries of Gokurakuyu Holdings, will launch the original bath additive “Gokurakuyu at Home,” featuring packaging by popular illustrator Natsumi Yoshida, at Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations from Oct. 30, 2026.
Online lottery for the TV anime Draw This, Then Die! now on sale at FaveConnectストア!
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株式会社日テレWands has launched an online lottery for the TV anime Draw This, Then Die! at FaveConnectストア. Tickets cost ¥880 (tax included), and the sale runs from Oct. 30 to Nov. 30, 2026.
With gratitude to users and creators, DLsite’s 30th anniversary event, DLsite Founding Festival 2026, is underway!
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DLsite, operated by 株式会社エイシス, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026 with the “DLsite創業祭2026” event. Featured activities include the “大江どすこい診断,” the release of creators’ stories, the announcement of genre voting results, and a Black Friday sale covering all works.
A collaboration with the Danganronpa series! Limited “Lime Chili” fries flavor launches! An original A4 clear file collaboration set goes on sale!
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ウェンディーズ・ジャパン株式会社 and ファーストキッチン株式会社 will launch a collaboration campaign with the Danganronpa series on November 13, selling a limited-edition fries flavor, merchandise, and menu items exclusive to flagship locations.
『ケンドーコバヤシのキャベリバ内閣』 welcomes Osaka’s エースグループ, featuring “legendary cast members,” in November! A total of 9 cast members, including 進撃のノア and HIMEKA, are coming! ★Cast comments included
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The TOKYO MX variety show 『ケンドーコバヤシのキャベリバ内閣』 will feature 9 cast members from Osaka’s Kitashinchi-based エースグループ for 4 consecutive weeks starting November 3.
Singer-songwriter 心愛 -KOKONA- releases her 16th single “ヒガンバナ” digitally today and unveils its music video!
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株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ announced that singer-songwriter 心愛 -KOKONA- released her 16th single “ヒガンバナ” digitally on October 30, 2026, and unveiled its music video.
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16th single
Digital release on Friday, October 30
First release in 1 year and 2 months
EP release in January 2027
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ、NTTドコモ、吉本興業、a crowd of rebellion、Ato4 Sound Factory
[Tokyo Comic Con 2026] A packed lineup of anime events again this year! Anime song legends Isao Sasaki and Akira Kushida will also take part! An anime song live show will run for 3 consecutive days, and “Noriko Hidaka’s Voice Actors” will also welcome an impressive lineup of guests!
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株式会社東京コミックコンベンション has announced the stage lineup for Tokyo Comic Con 2026, taking place at Makuhari Messe from December 11 to 13, 2026. Alongside anime song concerts and voice actor talk sessions, the event will feature special 10th-anniversary projects, including an official lottery and manegi.
Used car prices edged up in September, remaining near record highs; first-half used car exports reached their highest level in the past 5 years, and appraisal values are increasingly split by vehicle type. Used Car Price Trends Report (October 2026 Edition)
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Used car prices remained near record highs in September 2026, at approximately ¥1.04 million. First-half export volumes set a record for the past 5 years, while appraisal values are increasingly split by vehicle type. Prices are expected to trend downward after peaking in October, making November the best opportunity to sell before the end of the year.
Digital “HoloModels” figures for CHURA MIKU STREET 2026, the official Hatsune Miku event in Okinawa, set for release
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株式会社Gugenka will begin selling “HoloModels” digital figures for CHURA MIKU STREET 2026, the official Hatsune Miku event taking place in Okinawa from November 1, 2026.
[Reprint approved immediately after launch!] A hit title that has received 30,000 likes and 3 million views on social media! Volume 1 of the comic 『オーバーヒール ヒーラーかと思ったら狂戦士だった件』, praised by Rei Hiroe, goes on sale Friday, October 30!
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株式会社viviON released volume 1 of the hit title 『オーバーヒール ヒーラーかと思ったら狂戦士だった件』 on October 30, 2026; it received 30,000 likes and 3 million views on X, and a reprint was approved immediately after launch. The volume also includes a recommendation from Rei Hiroe.
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30,000 likes
3 million views
Oct. 30, 2026
List price: ¥850
Companies mentioned：株式会社viviON、viviON THOTH、viviON Inc.
株式会社viviON will begin selling the “viviON BLUE lottery” for the TV anime 『透明な夜に駆ける君と、目に見えない恋をした。』 on November 6, 2026. Tickets cost ¥880 (tax included), and prizes include newly illustrated merchandise and shikishi boards signed by the cast.
Its 7th location in Osaka Prefecture! Kitakyushu soul food 資さんうどん will grand-open 資さんうどん 和泉観音寺店 at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25! We’re here to bring you delicious meals and happiness with a smile.
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The Kitakyushu-born udon chain 資さんうどん will grand-open a new location, 資さんうどん 和泉観音寺店, in Izumi, Osaka Prefecture, at 8 a.m. on November 25. It will be the chain’s 7th location in Osaka Prefecture and its 124th location overall.
Make Christmas in December 2026 “different from usual”: A Christmas edition of “Adult KidZania” will be held at 3 locations in Japan!
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KCJ GROUP will hold a Christmas edition of “Adult KidZania,” an event exclusively for people aged 16 and over, at 3 locations—KidZania Tokyo, KidZania Koshien, and KidZania Fukuoka—in December 2026.
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Dec. 2026
Ages 16 and over
16：00～21：00
Companies mentioned：KCJ GROUP 株式会社、KCJ GROUP、キッザニア ジャパン
A must-see for horse racing fans! A spinoff of “最強馬券師決定戦！競馬チャレンジマッチ,” which has produced many legendary showdowns, begins airing on MONDO TV on Thursday, November 12