An exhibition of wood sculptures by 小岩芽生 will be held at 姫路市見野総合センター in 姫路市. A collaborative work will be unveiled at the November 1 Kofun Festival, and an artist talk will be held on November 29.
No need to download the “CHARGESPOT” app! “Win back up to the full amount! PayPay Scratch Lottery” campaign for rentals through the PayPay mini app
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株式会社INFORICH announced a campaign running from November 1 to December 31, 2026, in partnership with PayPay through its mobile battery-sharing service “CHARGESPOT.” Users making their first payment of 200 yen or more with PayPay will be eligible to receive points worth up to the full amount (100%).
“サンエックス Universe” makes its first appearance at ピザーラ! Sumikko Gurashi, Tarepanda, Rilakkuma, and friends come together on plates and stickers!
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株式会社フォーシーズ’ delivery pizza brand PIZZA-LA will release a limited-quantity special pack featuring ceramic plates and stickers designed with サンエックス characters, including Sumikko Gurashi, Tarepanda, and Rilakkuma, starting November 4, 2026.
Puppet Sunsun and THE DOG collaborate for the first time. All 3 T-shirt designs go on sale online starting October 31
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株式会社チョコレイト will release all 3 T-shirt designs from the first collaboration between the character Puppet Sunsun and the brand THE DOG through its official online store starting October 31.
Facts
All 3 T-shirt designs
Starting Oct. 31
October 31, 2026 (Saturday), 12:00 p.m.
Approximately 4 million total social media followers
5,500 yen
More than 50 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社チョコレイト、CHOCOLATE Inc.、THE DOG、THE DOG COMPANY
Extended through November by popular demand: Roppongi’s “restaurant that won’t disappear,” visited by more than 20,000 people—“Shin-Kagerou Course,” a full 15-course omakase menu for 4,500 yen, available November 1–30 only | 鮨カゲロウプロジェクト
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Roppongi’s 鮨カゲロウプロジェクト is offering its “Shin-Kagerou Course,” a full omakase sushi menu that has drawn more than 20,000 visitors, for a limited time from November 1 through 30. The 15-course meal costs 4,500 yen (4,950 yen including tax) and has an 80-minute seating limit. The operator is 株式会社ビリオンフーズ.
To mark the release of the film “The Apothecary Diaries: The Phantom Treasure of the Late Consort,” all 48 episodes of TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” Seasons 1 and 2 to air back-to-back on アニマックス!
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株式会社アニマックスブロードキャスト・ジャパン announced that all 48 episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” will air back-to-back on アニマックス on November 1, 2026, in celebration of the film “The Apothecary Diaries: The Phantom Treasure of the Late Consort,” scheduled for release in December 2026.
Give parents a moment to unwind on October 31! “Hands-on childcare” with farm work activities and a relaxing Marche to be held at Nasu Highland Rindoko Lake Family Farm!
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Nasu Highland Rindoko Lake Family Farm, part of 日本テーマパーク開発株式会社, will hold the “Relaxing Marche” on October 31, 2026, and offer hands-on childcare in partnership with 株式会社なすほいく.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
10:00〜12:00
13:00〜15:00
Up to 20 people
Adults (junior high school students and older): 11,000 yen
Elementary school students: 10,000 yen
Young children (ages 3 through preschool): 7,000 yen
How will the use of MA change in the age of AI? Interim Report Vol. 1: The challenge of “data AI cannot analyze” faced by MA vendors
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株式会社シャノン will hold a webinar on the challenge of “data AI cannot analyze” in the use of MA and AI, sharing an interim report that includes its own verification process and examples of failures.
[“Shakiin by SHANON” case study] From zero promotional activity to “self-directed marketing”: The first step for kintone plugin developer ロジカルスタジオ, turning hundreds of dormant business cards into a company-wide customer list in about 1 week
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株式会社シャノン announced a case study in which ロジカルスタジオ, a kintone plugin developer, adopted “Shakiin by SHANON” and digitized hundreds of business cards in about 1 week to create a company-wide customer list.
[Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture] The Kurume City Furusato Mizuma Festival returns this year!
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The 39th Kurume City Furusato Mizuma Festival will be held on November 7 and 8 at Mizunuma no Sato 2000 Memorial Park, with more than 80 vendors and an expanded lineup of food trucks.
Online lottery for “Usahina” now on sale at ビビットくじ!
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シンクイノベーション株式会社 began selling the “Usahina” online lottery at ビビットくじ on October 30. Tickets cost 700 yen, and a clear card sticker is included with purchases of 5 plays.
Commemorative “thank-you book” for the finale of “Space Battleship Yamato: Be Forever REBEL3199” to be available for preorder through A-on STORE, プレミアムバンダイ, and ヤマトクルー starting October 30!
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株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス will offer the “thank-you book,” featuring comments from the staff and cast, for preorder through A-on STORE and other outlets starting October 30, 2026, to mark the conclusion of “Space Battleship Yamato: Be Forever REBEL3199.”
Facts
5,000 yen (tax included)
150 pages (planned)
Preorders open October 30, 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Original予約受付締切は2026年12月20日（日）23時59分まで
Delivery is scheduled for February 25, 2027 (Thursday)
The 7th episode of dアニメストア’s YouTube program “今日もアニメで飯がうまいっ!!,” featuring 井澤詩織, 逢坂良太, and 森遥香, is now available! 井澤詩織, voice of Nanachi, also shares her thoughts! A deep dive into the profound appeal of “Made in Abyss,” presented in two parts!
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The seventh episode of dアニメストア’s YouTube program “Today, Anime Makes the Food Taste Great Again!!” has been released, featuring Shiori Izawa and others discussing Made in Abyss. An autographed illustration board giveaway campaign is also underway.
Facts
More than 7,400 anime titles available to stream
“Theatrical Series: Made in Abyss — The Awakening Treasure,” Part 1, was released on Oct. 23, 2026.
The second part is scheduled to be updated on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Anime available on domestic subscription video streaming services as of Sept. 2, 2026.
660 yen per month (tax included)
The monthly fee is ¥760 (tax included).
Free for 14 days from the date of enrollment.
It will be extended to 31 days
During the campaign period (from Nov. 8, 2014 onward).
Trailer released! Screening at 108 theaters nationwide! Marking the 30th anniversary of its Japan release! The 4K version of Seven returns to theaters nationwide for a limited 3 weeks from Friday, Dec. 4!
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As part of a revival screening project by Filmarks, one of Japan’s largest review services, the 4K version of the 1995 film Seven will screen at 108 theaters nationwide for a limited 3 weeks from Dec. 4, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of its Japan release.
Full lineup announced for the セガ フェイブ booth at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026!
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株式会社セガ フェイブ has announced its participation in AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. On User Day, the company will sell merchandise through セガ フェイブストア, hold a special BLOFFFu corner and character meet-and-greets. On both Business Day and User Day, it will exhibit Paw Patrol games, the digital pachinko machine SMAREVO and the medal pusher game Korokoro Kurukuru Piichanzu.
Facts
Early-bird ticket: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Standard ticket: 2,000 yen (tax included)
Late ticket: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Student discount ticket: 500 yen (tax included)
maimai DX Cabinet T-shirt: 5,500 yen (tax included)
ONGEKI Re:Fresh Act.2 Shoulder Bag: 3,300 yen (tax included)
NEW UFO CATCHER T-shirt (M) (L) (XL): 3,509 yen (tax included)
Acrylic Stand [UFO CATCHER 7]: 1,507 yen (tax included)
A globally recognized character available in 36 varieties
New program sharing the charms of Okinawa, “Asogaku! Okinawa Campus,” to air on 沖縄テレビ from Nov. 7
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アソビシステム株式会社 announced that its new program “Asogaku! Okinawa Campus” will begin airing on 沖縄テレビ on Nov. 7, 2026. Featuring Shiho Takechi and dance-vocal unit JUICYJUICY, the program will be a community-focused variety show showcasing the charms of Okinawa.
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
Original午前10時50分
A 4-member group of current junior and senior high school students
A gimmick ballpoint pen inspired by the pile bunker from ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is coming! Preorders open at プレミアムバンダイ.
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株式会社バンダイ announced that it will begin taking preorders on Oct. 30, 2026, through the バンコレ！ shop on プレミアムバンダイ for a set featuring a gimmick ballpoint pen inspired by the pile bunker developed by the company ベイラム・インダストリー in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, along with a dedicated stand. The price is 17,600 yen (tax included), with shipment scheduled for May 2027.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
17,600 yen
May 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、ベイラム・インダストリー、プレミアムバンダイ、バンコレ！、株式会社フロム・ソフトウェア、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、FromSoftware, Inc.
BEAMS 50th ANNIVERSARY FES. “BEAMS PARK” to be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027; full lineup announced
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株式会社ビームス will hold “BEAMS PARK,” the finale event for its 50th anniversary, at the National Yoyogi Gymnasium on Feb. 6, 2027, and has announced the full lineup, including the music festival “BE FES” and food project “UNION TABLE.”
[BS Nippon TV] Tips for living with cats and dogs: “A Home with Cats, a Home Where Dogs Live” airs Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 8 p.m.!
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On Nov. 24, BS日テレ will air “A Home with Cats, a Home Where Dogs Live,” a program visiting 4 households that live with cats and dogs as family members. It will offer tips on coexistence between people and animals, including home renovations through DIY and life in the mountains.
[BS Nippon TV] Ogi Yahagi’s Beloved Cars: “A 1-hour grilling session?! Second-generation Copen chief engineer Osamu Fujishita reveals development secrets! What was the harsh initial reception for the Copen like?” Airs Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 p.m.
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Osamu Fujishita, chief engineer of the second-generation Copen, will appear as a guest on BS日テレ’s program Ogi Yahagi’s Beloved Cars, discussing development secrets and the car’s reception when it first went on sale.
Facts
Airing from 9 p.m.
Since joining the company in 1984
The first-generation Copen, which debuted in 2002
Then, in 2011, Fujishita became the second-generation chief engineer, a role that would define his career.
Little-known development stories, 15 years in the making
Featuring a beautiful OLED display and AMD Ryzen AI in a lightweight body of approximately 960 g, 4 new models of the Acer Swift Air 14 AI PC will go on sale in phases from Oct. 30.
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Nippon Acer will begin releasing 4 new models of the AI PC “Acer Swift Air 14,” equipped with AMD Ryzen AI processors, a lightweight body weighing about 960g and an OLED display, starting October 30.
The series has surpassed 500,000 copies! “The Strongest Adventurer Called the Thunder Emperor Enters the Magic Academy and Dominates Without Holding Back”
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株式会社一二三書房, a subsidiary of 株式会社エディア, announced that the total number of print and digital copies of the novel series “The Strongest Adventurer Called the Thunder Emperor Enters the Magic Academy and Dominates Without Holding Back” has surpassed 500,000.
TV anime “Nukitashi THE ANIMATION” now available through the online lottery service “くじコレ”!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント, a subsidiary of 株式会社エディア, began selling original merchandise from the TV anime “Nukitashi THE ANIMATION” through the online lottery service “くじコレ” on October 30, 2026.
A lottery featuring newly illustrated chibi-character merchandise from TV anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront & BEYOND” vol.3 [Butler ver.] is now on sale through “Marukuji”!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント has launched a lottery featuring newly illustrated chibi-character merchandise from TV anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront & BEYOND” vol.3 [Butler ver.] through the online lottery service “Marukuji”.
A lottery featuring character merchandise from TV anime “Witch Watch” is now on sale through “Marukuji”!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント began selling new merchandise through the online lottery service “Marukuji,” where customers can win character merchandise from TV anime “Witch Watch,” starting October 30, 2026.
Original人気力士大集合！満員の大阪・舞洲から大相撲巡業の魅力に迫る特別新番組『大相撲巡業の楽しみ方 It's a SUMOワールド～土俵の熱気を全国へ～』2026年11月５日（木）よる6：00～全国無料放送！
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OriginalBS10は2026年11月5日よる6:00から、大阪・舞洲での大相撲巡業を特集する特別番組『大相撲巡業の楽しみ方 It's a SUMOワールド～土俵の熱気を全国へ～』を全国無料放送する。出演者は藤井康生、キンボシ西田、佐々木もよこ。視聴者には力士手形色紙などが当たるプレゼント企画がある。
【AMERICAN HOLIC】Find items that suit you with personal color: New face-flattering knitwear and scarves tailored to 4 types!
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AMERICAN HOLIC, a brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, published a feature page on October 30, 2026, recommending knitwear and scarves suited to customers based on personal color analysis.
Facts
Released on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
A total of 5 styles available
A 6-question personal color diagnosis test
Price: ¥3,490
Price: ¥3,990
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、AMERICAN HOLIC、STRIPE CLUB
Originalりそなグループ B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME WEEKEND 2027 IN AICHI-NAGOYA 公式観戦ツアー「B.旅 ALL-STAR」発売
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス has begun selling “B.旅 ALL-STAR,” the official viewing tour for “りそなグループ B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME WEEKEND 2027 IN AICHI-NAGOYA,” which will be held in Nagoya in 2027.
【にじさんじ’s 佐伯イッテツ × DFM’s 板橋ザンギエフ】Take on the immersive escape game “Suriname Prison - The Last Escapee -”! Live stream on ニコニコ starting at 20:00 on December 21
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株式会社ドワンゴ announced that it will stream a special program live on ニコニコ生放送 at 20:00 on December 21, 2026, featuring 佐伯イッテツ of にじさんじ and professional gamer 板橋ザンギエフ of DetonatioN FocusMe as they take on the immersive escape game “Suriname Prison - The Last Escapee -”.
【にじさんじ’s 伊波ライ × CR’s 立川】Cooperative cooking variety show “The Ultimate Manly Meal Mission” streams live on ニコニコ starting at 20:00 on January 15
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株式会社ドワンゴ announced that it will stream the cooperative cooking variety show “伊波ライ×立川の最強の男飯大作戦,” featuring 伊波ライ of にじさんじ and 立川 of Crazy Raccoon, on ニコニコ生放送 at 20:00 on January 15, 2027.
Popular characters from TV anime “Chainsaw Man” appear on “きゃらぺいっ！,” a coin-shaped keychain compatible with electronic money! Reservations open October 30
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株式会社CyberZ will begin accepting reservations on October 30, 2026, for “きゃらぺいっ！,” a coin-shaped keychain compatible with electronic money featuring characters from TV anime “Chainsaw Man.” It costs 2,750 yen (tax included) and comes in 5 types.
A holiday season adorned with a pear blossom-inspired white-flower parfait and cocktail: “Seasonal Parfait ＆ Cocktail -Pear Blossom-”【ウェスティンホテル仙台】
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ウェスティンホテル仙台 will serve the “Pear Blossom” parfait made with domestic pears, along with a cocktail, at Lounge & Bar Horizon during the holiday season starting November 28, 2026.
Kanako Murakami & Narumi Takahashi: Figure skating’s close-knit duo laugh, drink and eat their way through “Morning Drinks at the Market,” Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.
MOTO HAGIO’s “lost 6-panel comic” gets its first book collection 35 years later! “Searching for Pon and Akkun: There or Not There — A Collection of Works by Moto Hagio” goes on sale Dec. 18
Blu-ray & DVD of the film “You, Fireworks, and a Promise” set for release on Friday, March 26, 2027!
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Blu-ray & DVD of the film “You, Fireworks, and a Promise” will be released on March 26, 2027. The deluxe edition is 10,780 yen including tax, and the standard edition is 5,500 yen. Released by 株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング.
Facts
Friday, March 26, 2027
10,780 yen, including tax
5,500 yen (tax included)
June 29, 2026
July 11, 2026
July 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハピネット、小学館、timelesz、Over The Top、松竹、シンエイ動画、ショウゲート、新潟県、長岡市、新潟県観光協会、長岡花火財団、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、タワーレコード、セブンネットショッピング、あみあみ、アニメイト
Capsule toy specialty store “gashacoco” to open franchise location No. 44, “gashacoco 明屋書店 行橋行事,” on Friday, Nov. 13!
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株式会社ハピネット and 株式会社明屋書店 announced that they will open “gashacoco 明屋書店 行橋行事,” the 44th franchise location of capsule toy specialty store “gashacoco,” in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
About 20 tsubo
4th store
171 stores nationwide
As of the end of September 2026
Recommended floor area: 25–50 tsubo
About 430,000 capsule toy vending machines nationwide
A sensation since its debut! “First Penguin Requiem” (Natsu Tadano), depicting 2 girls ruthlessly thrown into paranormal investigations, to get a first comic volume
Web manga site “くらげバンチ” to publish its first print magazine! Reservations open for the くらげバンチ 13th Anniversary Issue
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To mark its 13th anniversary, web manga site “くらげバンチ” will publish its first print magazine, the “くらげバンチ 13th Anniversary Issue.” Reservations open on Oct. 30, 2026, and the release date is Feb. 9, 2027.
“TV Anime: A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! POP UP SHOP in あみあみ” is coming. New merchandise featuring specially drawn illustrations themed around 【Decora Style】 is planned.
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大網株式会社 will hold “TV Anime: A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! POP UP SHOP in あみあみ” at the hobby shop “あみあみ池袋miniフェアグッズ店” from Nov. 13 to 29, 2026, with new merchandise featuring specially drawn illustrations and life-size panels on display.
“ALL-TIME BEST LIVE ALBUM ‘Kudanshita Folk Festival ’25’ Release Special supported by Ginza Sony Park”
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TOKYO FM will air a special edition of the “ALL-TIME BEST” program to mark the release of the charity live album “Kudanshita Folk Festival ’25” on Nov. 3.
Facts
Nov. 3
11:30-13:55
55th anniversary
30th anniversary of the broadcast
Companies mentioned：TOKYO FM、Ginza Sony Park、株式会社エフエム東京
That day, young people set out to sea, believing in the future—on Dec. 8, the day the war began, 方南ぐみ presents details and 11 cast members for its timeless reading play “Attack No. 1”
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The reading play “Attack No. 1,” presented by 方南ぐみ, will be staged at Hakuhinkan Theater in Ginza on Dec. 8, 2026. The 11 cast members and ticket information have been announced.
Facts
December 8, 2026
11 cast members
8,000 yen (reserved seating throughout, tax included)
Anniversary event “心斎橋PARCO 6th ANNIVERSARY” to be held Friday, Nov. 13–Tuesday, Nov. 24
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心斎橋PARCO will mark its 6th anniversary in November 2026 and will hold a large-scale anniversary event themed “Merge” from Nov. 13 to 24. More than 60 programs spanning art, music and fashion, as well as limited-edition product sales, are planned.
Facts
6th anniversary of opening
About 2,000 tsubo
About 50 spaces
More than 60 varied programs
During the period from Friday, Nov. 13 to Tuesday, Nov. 24
10,000 yen (tax included; may be combined during the period)
A magazine limited to 542 copies
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、心斎橋PARCO、Zaiyen、Meets Regional、Droptokyo、Goldwin、FM802、OKAMOTO’S、COSMIC LAB、GUCCIMAZE、TOMOYA NAKAGAWA、VOU/棒、EDSTRÖM OFFICE、DOMMUNE、SUPER DOMMUNE、UNDERCOVER PRODUCTION、her inc.
New show “Daikin Air Forecast with I Fell in Love Today.” featuring members of “I Fell in Love Today” to air free on ABEMA from 8:57 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2!
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ABEMA will begin free broadcasts of the new show “Daikin Air Forecast with I Fell in Love Today,” featuring members of “I Fell in Love Today,” on Nov. 2, 2026.
The loungewear brand gelato pique, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will launch the collection “PEANUTS meets GELATO PIQUE” on Nov. 6, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with PEANUTS.
[UNDERSON UNDERSON] Launching “WASHI Good-Fortune Tabi Socks,” designed to bring comfort to your feet and supervised by popular fortune advisor イヴルルド遙華, on Sunday, Nov. 8
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UNDERSON UNDERSON, the lifestyle brand of 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will launch “WASHI Good-Fortune Tabi Socks,” made from Japanese paper fibers and supervised by fortune advisor イヴルルド遙華, on Nov. 8.
A seminar titled “Why Can’t Your Organization Change?” by Takashi Tominaga, president and CEO of （株）ICTソリューション・コンサルティング and AI architect, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar titled “Why Can’t Your Organization Change?” by Takashi Tominaga, president and CEO of （株）ICTソリューション・コンサルティング, on Dec. 1, 2026.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series! The definitive collection, “Ultraman Theme Song Selection 2026: Ultraman Teo,” featuring everything from the latest songs to Showa-era classics, is set for release on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026!
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日本コロムビア announced that it will release “Ultraman Theme Song Selection 2026: Ultraman Teo” on Nov. 25, 2026, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. The 2-CD set features 40 songs and is priced at 3,300 yen, tax included.
10 outstanding documentaries come to Shibuya! 2 days to watch, listen to and reflect on the “reality” of Asia!! Supporting the “Asian Documentaries Film Festival 2026” on Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.)
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株式会社ウイング, the video production subsidiary of 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, will support the “Asian Documentaries Film Festival 2026,” to be held on Nov. 7 and 8 at Euro Live in Shibuya, Tokyo. The festival will screen 10 documentary films about Asia and feature talks by special navigators.
Boru-juku’s Nozomi Sakayori to publish her first novel, “The Family Restaurant That Travels Through Time”! A funny yet heartwarming collection of 24 linked short stories set in a 24-hour family restaurant, on sale Wednesday, Dec. 2; preorders open today, Friday, Oct. 30!!
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Nozomi Sakayori of the comedy trio Boru-juku, represented by Yoshimoto Kogyo, will publish her first novel, “The Family Restaurant That Travels Through Time,” through 小学館 on Dec. 2, 2026.
Win a ukulele signed by Gazu in a drawing! The “Gazu Lele Fair 2026” is now underway!
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株式会社リットーミュージック has launched the “Gazu Lele Fair 2026,” featuring instructional books from “Gazu Lele,” a YouTube channel for music beginners. Purchasers of eligible products will receive a special notebook and can enter a drawing to win a signed ukulele.
Originalあの4人組が帰ってきた！宇宙船サジタリウスPOP UP SHOPを書泉（神保町・秋葉原）と芳林堂書店（高田馬場）で、12月1日(火)より開催‼
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株式会社書泉 will hold a POP UP SHOP for the 1986 anime “Space Sagittarius” at 書泉 in Jimbocho and Akihabara and 芳林堂書店 in Takadanobaba, starting Dec. 1, 2026.
“Minigram” from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-” POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE vol.2 confirmed!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ will hold “Minigram” from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-” POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE vol.2 at 渋谷モディ starting Nov. 20, 2026. The event will feature advance sales of newly illustrated merchandise, purchase bonuses and X campaigns.
Facts
Nov. 20, 2026
December 8, 2026
3F
11:00～20:00
¥605 (tax included)
¥7,260 (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
6,600 yen (tax included)
¥275 (tax included)
660 yen (tax included)
7,920 yen (tax included)
1,100 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
2,000 yen (tax included)
10:15～10:20
10:20
11:15
10:50
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS STORE -green-、AMNIBUS、アニメイト、渋谷モディ
株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ will hold an アニメイト online store fair to mark the 9th anniversary of “バンドリ！ ガールズバンドパーティ！” starting Oct. 30, 2026, and will sell new products.
Lots of merchandise, too! To mark the release of the latest, 8th volume of the “異世界の沙汰は社畜次第” comics, a Gratte collaboration and various fairs are being held!
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株式会社KADOKAWA is holding a collaboration café at アニメイト Gratte and various bookstore fairs to mark the release of the latest, 8th volume of the “異世界の沙汰は社畜次第” comics.
多摩大学経営大学院 launches IMS education, a first among domestic MBA programs*
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多摩大学経営大学院 will offer a new course, “Theory and Practice of Innovation Management Systems (IMS),” in its master’s MBA program starting in the fall semester of academic year 2026. The course integrates IMS based on ISO 56001 with knowledge creation theory and will be taught by Professor Noboru Konno over 8 sessions.
Facts
FY2026
8 episodes in total
ISO 56001
Companies mentioned：多摩大学大学院経営情報学研究科、多摩大学経営大学院、一般社団法人 Japan Innovation Network、JIN、欧州ピーター・ドラッカー協会、エコシスラボ
Original『ペルソナ５: The Phantom X』『ペルソナ３ リロード』の「山岸 風花」が登場！Ver.4.12アップデートを実施
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株式会社セガ has released the Ver.4.12 update for “ペルソナ５: The Phantom X” and announced a collaboration event with “ペルソナ３ リロード,” featuring the new ★5 character “山岸 風花.”
“A company focused on beauty and parenting—why tea?” HUGKUMI PLUS launches “Cha＆,” its first new business venture, on Nov. 1, “Tea Day”: selecting a cup from 300 varieties not for “tasting good at the source” but for “tasting good in Japan”
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株式会社はぐくみプラス will launch the new brand “Cha＆” on Nov. 1, 2026, making its first entry into the tea business. It will select tea leaves in Sri Lanka to suit Japanese water and make ongoing purchases from ハランガラ茶園.
[Event Report] Are おかずクラブ blessed with beautiful skin?! 草花木果, marking its 25th anniversary, holds a product launch event for “草花木果 ゆずオイル”
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株式会社キナリ held a launch event for “草花木果 ゆずオイル,” a new product from 草花木果, which is marking its 25th anniversary. The company unveiled the beauty benefits of “Yuzu Peel Extract,” an original ingredient developed through joint research with 神奈川大学, as well as the results of a skin flora analysis of guest comedy duo おかずクラブ.
Facts
Celebrating its 25th anniversary
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Since its debut in 2001
Since 2021
An original ingredient in 2024
Starting in April 2026
About 3 times the recommended level
Accounted for 65.6%
Up from 52.1% last year
Rare skin, found in 1 in 8,000 people
As much as 70% of the beneficial skin bacteria are lost
The second installment of the entrepreneurship and management experience game, tried by more than 500 people in total, is here! “アントレ” and “SHACHOSHIP” go on sale Saturday, Oct. 31
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株式会社ライクブルー will begin online sales on Oct. 31, 2026, of 2 card games, “アントレ ～キギョウせん？～” and “SHACHOSHIP（シャチョーシップ）,” the second installment of an entrepreneurship and management experience game that has been tried by more than 500 people in total.
グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション to hold “IPC Works ASIA 2026 Automotive Seminar”
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グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション, in partnership with 株式会社ジャパンユニックス, held the “IPC Works ASIA 2026 Automotive Seminar” in a hybrid format on Oct. 22, 2026, with about 200 attendees. Speakers included Udo Welzel of ROBERT BOSCH GMBH and the association’s director, Yusaku Kono, who spoke on soldering technology, low-carbon PCBs, ECU reliability, and the use of IPC standards.
株式会社トラスクエタ has integrated the OpenAI API into its AI review tool “トラスクエタ” and developed a feature that uses GPT models to help review advertising claims. It combines risk detection using proprietary patented technology with AI-generated explanations and revision suggestions.
印西市 will hold the lighting ceremony for “イルミライ★INZAI,” an illumination event marking the 30th anniversary of the city’s establishment, on Nov. 14, 2026. In addition to about 400,000 lights, the program is set to include events such as a market and food trucks through public-private partnerships.
Turning temple collections into apparel to support cultural preservation—僧伽-SAMGHA- releases new products and seeks partner temples
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僧伽-SAMGHA-, an apparel brand operated by Web-Design.LINK合同会社, has released 2 T-shirt designs based on items held by temples and is seeking partner temples.
DOD’s popular 2WAY wear, a hybrid of coveralls and a vest, gets an upgrade! New “シン・ツナヴェス” features revamped comfort and functionality
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ビーズ株式会社 has released “シン・ツナヴェス,” a major update to DOD’s long-selling 2WAY wear. It also released a revamped version of “シン・ヨフケノフーディー” and 3 new colors of “ウサギドドンスウェット.”
“Security in the AI Era.” Product Manager Announces New Collection “CYBER SECURITY.”
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Lifestyle brand Product Manager, aimed at tech workers, has announced a new collection, “Sprint 4 — CYBER SECURITY.,” themed around the importance of cybersecurity as generative AI becomes widespread.
Event Report: YouVoice Academy Holds 2nd In-Person Workshop, Teaching “Receiving Your Partner” Through 3-Person Acting
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YouVoice Academy, a training school for home-recording narrators headed by narrator Kohei Hata, held its 2nd in-person workshop on September 5, 2026, where 19 students put acting theory into practice through 3-person acting. The school is operated in collaboration with Misfits株式会社 and 株式会社スクリプトルコンサルティング.
Facts
Saturday, September 5, 2026
3-person acting
3 Hours of Bringing the Voice to Life: Practical Session
12 inaugural members appointed as “WOMAN AI Ambassadors”; new role model program established to support women taking on AI challenges
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一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan announced that it has established the “WOMAN AI Ambassador” program, which recognizes women who use AI as role models, and that 12 inaugural members have been appointed.
Facts
191 entries
23 prefectures across Japan
From age 15 to 69
Capacity: 100 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan、株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド、株式会社ICORE、日清食品ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社EdFusion、株式会社Scale Technology、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、Avintonジャパン株式会社、フロイデ株式会社、株式会社タスカジ、東京都
The pinnacle of collegiate sumo: All matches from the 104th National Student Sumo Championship to be streamed live and available on demand
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株式会社毎日新聞社 will stream all matches from the 104th National Student Sumo Championship, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan on October 31 and November 1, on “Student Sumo LIVE,” and will also make videos available on demand.
JAF Kumamoto to Set Up Booth at the Itsuki Lullaby Festival; Issue “Children’s Safety Licenses” to Help Parents and Children Learn About Traffic Safety
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The Kumamoto Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF） will exhibit at the Itsuki Lullaby Festival, to be held in Itsuki Village on November 7, 2026, offering free “Children’s Safety Licenses” and a capsule toy event.
Pressure stockpots, noodle-making machines and combi ovens: Free course in Tokyo and Osaka in November lets participants experience 三 major ramen shop time-saving technologies in one day
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キッチンテクノ株式会社 will hold free courses at its “Ramen School” in Tokyo and Osaka in November 2026 as part of its sales of commercial kitchen equipment and support for restaurant startups. The program will include a demonstration of how pressure stockpots can shorten soup preparation, hands-on use of noodle-making machines, and a combi-oven cooking demonstration provided by コメットカトウ, helping restaurants address business challenges.
Facts
Restaurant bankruptcies totaled 900 in 2025
up from 894 the previous year
The price pass-through rate remained at 32.3%
below the 39.4% average across all industries
Requires heating for 10 to 12 hours
Monthly gas bills can reach ¥150,000 to ¥200,000
A demonstration will show how to reduce the time to 2 to 2.5 hours
At high temperatures and pressures of 120°C
A similar level of flavor can be extracted in approximately one-fifth the time
From sales that push products to sales that use AI to support customers’ decision to buy! AI sales support system “Buying Navigator” launches
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株式会社NIコンサルティング will begin selling its AI sales support system “Buying Navigator” on October 30, 2026, and plans to launch the service on December 17. The system is designed to use AI to provide consistent support from meeting preparation through recordkeeping and proposals, shifting from sales that push products to a model that supports customers’ purchasing decisions.
Facts
Available starting Friday, October 30, 2026
Service launch is scheduled for Thursday, December 17
No. 1 in a total of 8 Amazon best-seller and new-release categories: “Jewelry’s value isn’t its price”—why a leading jewelry maker wrote those words. A story about a mother’s ring: Eiji Fukazawa’s The Miracle of Jewelry goes on sale November 4
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フローラル出版（株式会社日本経営センター） will release The Miracle of Jewelry by Eiji Fukazawa on November 4, 2026. The book ranked No. 1 in 8 Amazon categories and is a novel and commentary in which the author, president of a jewelry maker, discusses the “miraculous nature” of a ring.
Supervised by らぽっぽファーム! 2 new autumn sweet potato desserts from セブンプレミアム: a “soft and melty” sweet potato dessert and a crepe featuring roasted sweet potato, rolling out at セブン-イレブン stores nationwide starting October 27
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2 autumn-only sweet potato desserts supervised by らぽっぽファーム, operated by 白ハト食品工業株式会社, will go on sale at セブン-イレブン stores nationwide from October 27 as セブンプレミアム products.
Facts
Price: ¥398 (¥429.84 including tax)
Price: ¥298 (¥321.84 including tax)
Release date: Rolling out from Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Turning companies’ gratitude into experiences that enrich everyday life: Full-scale launch of the “Japanet Gift Card” for businesses
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株式会社ジャパネットサービスイノベーション has begun the full-scale rollout of its corporate gift card, the “Japanet Gift Card.” It delivers a company’s gratitude through the experience of choosing a product, and ホリイフードサービス株式会社 has adopted it as a shareholder benefit.
Hokuriku’s largest food festival comes to Kanazawa for the first time: “National Hot Pot Summit & Oden Expo in Kanazawa — Foodpia Selection 2026”
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特定非営利活動法人JFR will hold the “National Hot Pot Summit & Oden Expo in Kanazawa — Foodpia Selection 2026” at the Ishikawa Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall from November 21 to 23, 2026. Approximately 35 vendors will take part, with cooperation from ソフトバンク株式会社.
Korean skincare brand “starlike（スターライク）,” with a track record of selling out and ranking No. 1 in its category※1, joins Qoo10 Mega Po!
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Korean skincare brand “starlike” is taking part in Qoo10’s major shopping event “Mega Po,” offering popular products such as gel cleansers and serums at discounts of up to 66% OFF.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Up to 66% off
150ml
Contains 21% niacinamide※2
Regular price: ¥7,960
Mega Po maximum-discount price: ¥2,834
64% off
Regular price: ¥4,880
Mega Po maximum-discount price: ¥2,267
54% OFF
Regular price: ¥9,350
Mega Po maximum-discount price: ¥3,158
Regular price: ¥5,280
Mega Po maximum-discount price: ¥2,186
59% OFF
PDRN / foundation-free sunscreen 50ml
2025.10
Companies mentioned：STAR LIKE Co., Ltd.、starlike、Qoo10、OLIVE YOUNG
栗東総合産業株式会社 plans to sign a naming rights partnership agreement with 栗東市 in Shiga Prefecture for 十里運動公園. From April 1, 2027, the park will operate under its new name, “十里運動公園栗東さんスマイルパーク.”
Beyond the headlines, inside cyberattacks. Episode 1 of “迷宮の世界,” starring Naoto Takenaka, premieres early on Amazon Prime Video tomorrow, October 31
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株式会社人とサイエンス社 announced that Episode 1 of the socially conscious short drama “迷宮の世界,” starring Naoto Takenaka, will premiere early on Amazon Prime Video on October 31, 2026. The work depicts the inner workings of cyberattacks, with Kazunobu Sano in charge of VFX and CG design.
Facts
Original1組織あたり週平均2,319件
That is more than 2 times the figure for the same month last year
From Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
The 12 minutes spent moving between two worlds are
The original work is a linked novel in 6 episodes
Companies mentioned：株式会社人とサイエンス社、Amazon Prime Video、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ、株式会社電巧社、メグスタ株式会社、株式会社ナベックス、ジョージ・ルーカスの映画会社、マーベル
2nd installment of the “Family, Love and merit” series exhibition to be held in Kobe and Kyoto from November 11. A series of events will take place at 大垣書店 to mark the release of the book “最終回は気づかないうちに終わっていく”
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Kao’s hair-care brand “merit” will hold an exhibition at 大垣書店 locations in Kobe and Kyoto starting November 11, 2026, to mark the publication of a book based on its “Family, Love and merit” commercial series.
[New product] A 510g iron wok. “MY FIRST WOK,” a 20cm mini Chinese wok made in Tsubame-Sanjo, goes on presale at Makuake starting October 30
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KBS brand “燕煌 -ENKO-” will begin presales of its iron mini Chinese wok “MY FIRST WOK” on Makuake starting October 30, 2026. It weighs 510g and has a diameter of 20cm.
Star Systems and ジャステック launch collaboration on a migration service using data migration tool “DryvIQ (formerly SkySync)”
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Star Systems and ジャステック have begun collaborating to use the data migration tool “DryvIQ” and establish a support framework for large-scale migrations of file servers and cloud storage, including in the Chubu region.
Regular disaster-preparedness inspections are conducted by only about one-tenth of respondents; preparedness varies by region [Survey by 家工房]
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A survey by “家工房,” operated by 株式会社LiPLUSホールディングス, found that only 10.0% of people conduct disaster-preparedness inspections regularly, and that the disasters people worry about and their stockpiling situations differ by region.