Japanese herbal skincare brand FUKUBISUI to launch tinted sunscreen “No-Foundation UV” on November 1; a one-step base for days when you want to take a break from foundation
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Japanese herbal skincare brand FUKUBISUI (福美人株式会社) will launch its tinted sunscreen “No-Foundation UV” on November 1, 2026. The product offers SPF30 and PA++ protection and can be removed with facial cleanser. It is being released to mark the brand’s 15th anniversary.
株式会社TATANANA to bring food truck to food festival “EAT JAPAN! 2026”; 麺屋鶴味 serves 593 bowls of mazesoba over 2 days
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株式会社TATANANA brought its 麺屋鶴味 food truck to the “2nd EAT JAPAN!” event held at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba on September 22 and 23, 2026, selling 593 bowls of mazesoba and 319 drinks over 2 days.
[Sint-Truiden] Watch party set for the derby against ゲンク on November 29 (Sun.)!
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STVV will host a watch party for the derby against ゲンク at DMM’s Tokyo headquarters in Roppongi on November 29, 2026. Admission is free, with capacity limited to 100 people. The event will feature a live viewing and a raffle for signed merchandise.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Capacity: 100 people
Participation fee: Free
Date and time: November 29, 2026 (Sun.), 20:30–23:30
少数株ドットコム to appear on TOKYO FM’s “BizSta THE REAL WELLNESS”; author 山中裕 to discuss “Good Policy Shareholdings, Bad Policy Shareholdings” (airs Saturday, October 31, at 7:25)
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山中裕, representative director and chairman of 少数株ドットコム株式会社, appeared on TOKYO FM’s radio program “BizSta THE REAL WELLNESS,” discussing the content of his book “Good Policy Shareholdings, Bad Policy Shareholdings” and the background to its writing.
Authentic medicinal cuisine developed by a pharmacist and prepared by simmering in water: “Weekend Reset Medicinal Cuisine: Colorful Mibyo Bowl” launches November 7
株式会社sa-mo takes overall top prize at “Incubate Camp 19th,” a joint management retreat for entrepreneurs and investors
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Incubate Fund has announced the results of “Incubate Camp 19th,” a joint management retreat for entrepreneurs and investors. 株式会社sa-mo took overall top prize, followed by 株式会社SolaNika in 2nd place and 株式会社Quick in 3rd. The cumulative number of participating entrepreneurs has exceeded 280, and recent fundraising has totaled more than 50 billion yen.
Facts
16 entrepreneurs
16 guest VCs
October 29 (Thu.) and 30 (Fri.), 2025
Now in its 19th year
Since its 1st event in 2010
A cumulative total of 280 participating entrepreneurs
Free distribution of a “travel guide” to explore 13 regions in conjunction with Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS” — Saga edition
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ぴあ株式会社 will distribute a “travel guide” free of charge in 13 cities as part of a regional collaboration project accompanying Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “SHADOWS” arena tour. The program will also include initiatives such as a members-only digital rally and photo spots.
Facts
2026, marking the 10th anniversary
From Sept. 30
28 performances in 13 cities
From approximately 20,000 JAM’S nationwide
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Ringo Jam、ぴあ株式会社
ペプチグロース completes development of IL-2 peptide and begins providing samples
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ペプチグロース株式会社 announced the completion of development of “IL-2 peptide,” a specialized peptide with functions similar to IL-2, and began providing samples on October 16, 2026. Product sales are planned to begin around December 2026.
Facts
Sample provision began on October 16, 2026
Sales are scheduled to begin around December 2026
Established in April 2020 as a joint venture between ペプチドリーム株式会社 and 三菱商事株式会社
Under conditions with a 3 times higher molar concentration (approximately equivalent mass concentration)
Purity: 95% or higher (HPLC)
Original内容量：10 µg（バイアル1本当たりの内容量）
Sales are scheduled to begin in sizes of 10 µg, 100 µg, and 1 mg
A total of 15 products have been sold to date
GMP-grade products are scheduled to go on sale around spring 2027
みきとP tribute concert “MIKITOP Tribute Live ‘MIKIROCK PARTY’” announced! 10 acclaimed acts to gather at Tokyo Garden Theater!
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Vocaloid producer mikitoP’s tribute concert, “MIKITOP Tribute Live ‘MIKIROCK PARTY,’” will be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on February 10 and 11, 2027. The lineup will feature 10 acclaimed artists and mikitoP himself. Advance ticket sales will begin through イープラス on October 30, 2026.
“Spice and Wolf” 20th Anniversary Exhibition Final to Be Held at GoFa in Aoyama, Tokyo
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The “Spice and Wolf” 20th Anniversary Exhibition Final, organized by 株式会社マット, will be held at GoFa in Aoyama, Tokyo, in 2 phases. The first phase runs from November 21 to December 25, 2026, and the second phase from January 9 to January 17, 2027. Original works depicting the four seasons, unveiled in Tokyo and Osaka, will be exhibited together.
Media Gene and Infobahn announce management buyout (MBO) by their management teams
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株式会社メディアジーン and 株式会社インフォバーン became independent from TNL Mediagene as of October 30, 2026, and completed an MBO by 株式会社MI Company, led by President Motoko Imada.
Facts
As of Oct. 30, 2026
Effective September 30, 2026
Established: October 30, 1998
Established: July 1, 2015
Established: July 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアジーン、株式会社インフォバーン、TNL Mediagene、株式会社MI Company
[Halloween snack lottery with no losing tickets] Halloween event to be held at all “Snack Me Stand” locations on Saturday, October 31 [1 day only]
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株式会社スナックミー will hold a Halloween event on October 31, 2026, at all “snaq.me stand” locations (Oshiage, Kuramae and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa), featuring a lottery with no losing tickets for customers who purchase products.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
¥2,000 worth of snacks
1,500 yen worth
1,000 yen worth
Companies mentioned：株式会社スナックミー、snaq.me stand 押上、snaq.me stand 蔵前、snaq.me stand 清澄白河
Saturday drama “Uzume of Rebirth”: Jin Shirasu discusses Kōrogi’s convictions and how becoming a father changed his resolve at work; does the analog approach resonate!? Ayako Imoto calls him “serious and dedicated”
Next-generation Virtual esports Project VSPO! launches collaboration campaign with “Dodemin”
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Next-generation Virtual esports Project “VSPO!” is launching a collaboration campaign with Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Dodemin” on October 30, 2026. 6 members are participating, and customers can enter to win original items or receive them as guaranteed gifts by applying with eligible products sold at convenience stores nationwide.
Turn knowledge gained through the IT Passport exam into skills for finding a job or changing careers in the AI era! Free seminar on Friday, 11/13: “What DX skills are truly needed in the AI era?”!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar on November 13 about DX skills in the AI era and how to make use of the IT Passport.
The long-awaited audio release of the drama CD for the hit game “Magical Girl Witch Trial,” based on the “phantom reading play,” is here!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス will begin streaming the audio drama CD “Magical Girl Witch Trial ~the first page~” Re-trial, depicting the prequel to the hit game “Magical Girl Witch Trial,” on October 30, 2026.
Cellato, holder of the Guinness World Record™ for “Most expensive ice cream commercially available,” presents the handmade spoon accompanying its ¥880,000 “Byakuya,” crafted by a Kyoto Fushimi metal ornament artisan. A traditional craft made with techniques used to adorn temples and shrines
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Details on the origins and features of the handmade spoon crafted by a Kyoto Fushimi metal ornament artisan to accompany “Byakuya,” the Guinness World Record-certified product from luxury gelato brand “Cellato,” operated by 株式会社OMER, have been unveiled.
Facts
A serving of gelato priced at ¥880,000 (tax included)
Official certified price: ¥873,400
For more than half a century, the company has continued to make decorative metal fittings that adorn temples and shrines, Buddhist altars and portable shrines
The company has made more than 3,000 types of metal fittings
Founded in Kyoto in 1967 (Showa 42) as a company making hanging lanterns
“Fumo Shop” to grand-open “Fumo Showroom Osaka” in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on Saturday, October 31, 2026
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株式会社フェルマー will grand-open “Fumo Showroom Osaka,” an experiential gaming-device showroom in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on October 31, 2026. A pre-opening will run from October 27, and visitors can try out and purchase FOW BTO computers in the store. A 10% off sale will also be held to mark the grand opening.
“SPEED STAR 30m DASH CHALLENGE” wins the Japan Sports and Health Industry Promotion Association Chairman’s Award at the 14th Sports Promotion Awards
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The 30m dash event “SPEED STAR 30m DASH CHALLENGE,” organized by 株式会社SPEED STAR, has won the Japan Sports and Health Industry Promotion Association Chairman’s Award at the 14th Sports Promotion Awards.
From Beaujolais Nouveau to “Koshu Nouveau”! A new autumn tradition in Japan proposed by 信濃屋, a food culture pioneer with more than 90 years of history. A venture into a new wine culture that complements Japanese meals, featuring Koshu grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture.
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株式会社信濃屋食品 has drawn on more than 90 years of experience to begin selling “Koshu Nouveau,” a new wine made with Koshu, a grape variety indigenous to Japan and grown in Yamanashi Prefecture. The initiative responds to rising prices for overseas wines and proposes a new autumn tradition that complements Japanese meals.
Facts
19 stores in total
Founded as a liquor store in Daita, Setagaya Ward, in 1930
[Exhibiting at Plantful Inspirations 2026 in Daikanyama on Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.)] Chikugo-grown chlorella products for sale, tasting and sampling, plus a limited-edition collaborative drink with café Mary Jane
Aurora Mobile’s Modellix.ai now supports ComfyUI, enabling access to multiple image, video and audio AI models through visual workflows
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Aurora Mobile’s AI model API platform Modellix.ai now supports the visual workflow-building tool ComfyUI. This enables creators and developers to access image, video and audio AI models in one place through ComfyUI.
Companies mentioned：Aurora Mobile株式会社、Aurora Mobile Limited、NASDAQ、EngageLab、GPTBots.ai、ComfyUI、Comfy Registry、ComfyUI-Manager、GitHub、Modellix.ai
[The latest trends for 2026] Japan’s fast-growing open-ear earphone and sound amplifier market: the hearing wellness revolution of a new, non-occlusive listening habit, and the appeal of award-winning model Cearvol Liberte
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Open-ear sound amplifiers that do not block the ears are rapidly expanding in Japan’s 2026 market, with a focus on the benefits and sales information for the award-winning Cearvol Liberte.
Facts
Regular price: 43,800 yen (tax included)
Special sale price: 37,300 yen (tax included, free shipping)
Approximately 15% off
Up to approximately 14 hours on a single charge
Up to approximately 44 hours with the charging case
Expected retail price: approximately ¥39,800, including tax
Companies mentioned：UNICE Intelligent Medical Shenzhen Co.,Ltd.、Cearvol、Amazon、楽天、CES、USA TODAY、Reviewed
Business travel management cloud service SHUCCHO Cloud to officially launch on Oct. 26, 2026
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株式会社X-navi will officially launch its business travel management cloud service SHUCCHO Cloud on Oct. 26, 2026, begin accepting applications from corporate users, and run a campaign to mark the service launch.
Originalマルニ木工直営4店舗とONLINE SHOPにて、「Peace, Piece」maruni minä perhonen 10th を開催
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マルニ木工 and fashion and textile brand minä perhonen will hold the joint event “Peace, Piece” at 4 maruni directly operated stores and the online shop from Nov. 6, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027. The program will feature furniture from the MARUNI60 Mosaic Series and special products using minä perhonen fabrics, as well as a talk event with Akira Minagawa, upholstery coordination and an autograph session.
Learn from global creators! How to design for clear communication, from the early planning stages through release. Free streaming of the archived video of the popular “Introduction to Game Branding” seminar on Nov. 13 (Fri.)!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will offer free streaming of the archived video of its online seminar “Introduction to Game Branding,” held on Nov. 13. Lecturer Matthew Moss explains how to maintain a consistent design approach from the early planning stages through release.
With tighter regulations on private lodging, choosing a management agency has become a key issue for owners. “代行&” lets users compare and consult with 18 companies that have passed an independent screening, free of charge.
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STAYAND株式会社 has launched “代行&,” a free service that helps users compare and select property management agencies in response to tighter regulations on private lodging. Users can compare 18 agencies that have passed an independent screening, with introductions provided by dedicated staff in a neutral capacity.
Facts
More than 500 consultations from private lodging owners across the group
Typical commission rates are 10–35%
Increase the number of listed management agencies to 30 by March 2027
Increase the number of listed management agencies to 30
Hold up a smartphone to see the forest behind the stool: SATO provides NFC technology for display at “alter. 2026, Tokyo”
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株式会社サトー has provided NFC technology to “Bole,” a collaborative project involving forestry professionals, architects and timber distribution companies, for display at “alter. 2026, Tokyo.”
LeapAI and BytePlus, maker of the Seedance AI video generation tool, to co-host a free webinar on “Can AI Videos Be Used in Advertising? Copyright, Portrait Rights, and the Quality of Japanese and Lip Sync” online on November 5
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株式会社LeapAI and BytePlus will hold a free webinar on copyright, portrait rights and quality issues related to the use of the Seedance AI video generation tool in advertising on November 5, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Japan's video advertising market reached 885.5 billion yen in 2025, up 122.2% year on year
It is forecast to reach 1.6336 trillion yen in 2029
Production of 1 30-second video starting at 50,000 yen
Limited to the first 5 companies, production of 1 video of about 30 seconds for 30,000 yen
A full-strength, low-alcohol craft beer made with ginger from Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture, and the traditional “Scottish Light” style, tapped exclusively at the pub
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株式会社BREWSHIDO will begin serving “Hidaka Ginger Light Ver.1,” a craft beer with an alcohol content of 2.5% made with ginger from Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture, in limited quantities at its directly operated pub, BRAVE & BRAW, starting October 31, 2026. The product will be developed as a customer-participatory prototype brew.
TV anime Yumeiro Patissiere × あっとほぉーむカフェ: Collaboration café to open!
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The maid café あっとほぉーむカフェ, operated by インフィニア株式会社, will hold a collaboration café with the TV anime Yumeiro Patissiere in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in sequence from November 2026.
Telephone fortune-telling service ロバミミ marks its 13th anniversary! Special thank-you campaign running from 10/31 to 11/6!
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株式会社cocoloni will run a special campaign from October 31 to November 6, 2026, marking the 13th anniversary of its group company’s telephone fortune-telling service, ロバミミ, which launched in 2013. The campaign will feature 4 promotions, including discounts, point rewards and prize drawings.
Repurposing idle facilities: Turning dormant public facilities into revenue sources through food education—a public-private partnership project
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株式会社ウィル has announced a public-private partnership model to transform unused public facilities into “food education labs,” aiming to bring the model to 1,500 facilities nationwide by 2037. It has begun recruiting local governments and corporate partners.
Facts
Aiming to introduce the model at 1,500 facilities nationwide by 2037
Unused public facilities nationwide: about 15,000
1,951 underused closed schools
13,031 community centers
Half of visitors (50.1%) leave in less than 1 hour
6.2% ate a meal in the park
Made without 29 allergen ingredients
Food court with 5 business formats
Franchise / about 1,300 facilities
Original年間300万人の子どもが
当社 opened Gifu World Rose Garden in April 2026
Opened a location at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
VINTAGE QOO TOKYO AOYAMA grand opening on Monday, November 16, 2026: A place not just to shop, but to talk and gather. A social hub for vintage Hermès opens in Aoyama
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株式会社エイト, a subsidiary of GTホールディングス株式会社, will open the luxury vintage shop VINTAGE QOO TOKYO AOYAMA in Aoyama, Tokyo, on November 16, 2026. The shop will be the brand’s first vintage Hermès specialty store, offering about 1,000 items.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
A spacious 56-tsubo store
Offering about 1,000 vintage Hermès items
Japan’s domestic reuse market is worth about 3.4 trillion yen
The market for branded goods is worth about 494.3 billion yen
株式会社ゆるやかステップ began offering online one-on-one design instruction on Aug. 20, 2026, at かなえるワーク, a Type A continuous employment support facility in Saitama City. The instruction is provided by vocational instructors with experience in apparel and e-commerce.
x402株式会社 joins 一般社団法人ブロックチェーン推進協会（BCCC）｜Toward research and development in JPYC × agent payments and agentic commerce
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x402株式会社 has joined 一般社団法人ブロックチェーン推進協会（BCCC） to conduct research and development on agent payments and agentic commerce using JPYC. The company has conducted a demonstration on Polygon mainnet, published a draft set of criteria for verifying payments between agents, and analyzed market data on “x402 Endpoint.”
Facts
593,777 in total
7,024.59 dollars
About 0.012 dollars on average
50.0% of transactions
26.3% were payments for other services
Together, they account for 76.3%
3.8% of transactions
5.3% of transaction value
The catalog lists 161,826 items
13,701 hosts
142,938 on Base
26,152 on Solana
8 proposed verification criteria
Compare products from 6 companies with our implementation
[19th anniversary offer, new applications only] Get the Silk Skin Rich Cream and Silk Skin W Serum, which cost 38,500 yen combined when purchased separately, for 19,800 yen each time. A subscription plan delivers the set with the first and second shipments.
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To mark its 19th anniversary, シルクドリバー株式会社 is offering a subscription plan for a set of “Silk Skin Rich Cream” and “SK Silk Skin W Serum,” exclusively to new subscribers.
Facts
Combined price when purchased separately: 38,500 yen (tax included)
19,800 yen each time (tax included)
19th anniversary
Original2026年10月30日（金）17:00から
Until 11:59 on Thursday, Nov. 5
Capacity: 28mL
Regular price: 16,500 yen (tax included)
The total price for 2 installments is 39,600 yen (tax included)
Now offers 50 items
The official social media accounts have more than 100,000 followers
Artist Kirari Sawamura, a social media sensation, holds 2nd anniversary concert! Concert report: “2nd Anniversary Live ～星宵乱舞～,” featuring stunning singing and dancing
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Social media sensation Kirari Sawamura held a concert to mark the 2nd anniversary of her activities at Kanda Myojin Hall on Sept. 23, 2026. She performed new songs and other material, and announced a mini-album release and a tour across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka in 2027.
Employee “happiness” visualized across 90 items. Sketch offers its “Happiness Survey” organizational assessment free to the first 2 companies
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株式会社スケッチ announced that, starting Oct. 30, 2026, it will offer its “Happiness Survey” organizational assessment free to the first 2 companies with fewer than 200 employees. The service assesses employee happiness across 7 perspectives and 90 items.
New “Cloud Layer” series from Korean No. 1 concealer brand LUNA. Concealer-inspired blush and tint create a light, cloud-like feel and a healthy flush
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Korean makeup brand LUNA, operated by 愛敬産業株式会社, has launched its new “Cloud Layer” series—blush and tint products that draw on its concealer development expertise—along with a prep base on Qoo10. It has also added new shades to its existing lines and expanded its retail presence in Japan to about 1万2千 stores.
Facts
On sale starting October 2026
5.2g / 1,870 yen (tax included)
5g / 1,870 yen (tax included)
30mL / 2,640 yen (tax included)
9 types of hyaluronic acid
Makeup that stays put for 24 hours
8.5g / 1,980 yen (tax included)
4.3ml / 2,124 yen (tax included)
Online sales began in 2021 on Qoo10, Amazon and other platforms
In 2022, the brand expanded into variety stores and drugstores nationwide
After opening more than 650 offline stores in Japan in 2022
As of September 2026
As of September 2026, the brand had a presence in 11,949 stores
[Survey of clinics listed on みらいケア事故治療病院] Consultation hours compiled for 11,345 clinics nationwide｜Orthopedic clinics open after 19:00 on weekdays: about 6割 in Kinki and just under 2割 in Kanto, a gap of about 3.4 times
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みらいケア事故治療病院, operated by iput株式会社, compiled consultation hours for 11,345 listed clinics and found that 23.7% of orthopedic clinics nationwide also see patients after 19:00 on weekdays. The share was high in Kinki at about 6割, while Kanto was just under 2割, a gap of about 3.4 times.
Facts
11,345 clinics nationwide
23.7% nationwide
58.9% in Kinki
17.4% in Kanto
A gap of about 3.4 times
7.6% of clinics see patients on Sundays or public holidays
338,294 people were injured in traffic accidents in 2025
Recovery from the damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and a forest fire! Shipments of “Sanriku Jade Abalone” resume in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture
Online lottery featuring valuable anime scene stills and key visuals, “TVアニメ『二十世紀電氣目録-ユーレカ・エヴリカ-』ラッフルくじ,” set for release! Featuring many prizes exclusive to the Raffle lottery
CipiCipi launches its first holiday coffret! The theme is “Snow Twinkle.” A limited-edition shimmer-color plumper and glitter set adds wintry sparkle to makeup with snow-like translucence
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“CipiCipi,” the cosmetics brand produced by beauty creator ふくれな, will release its first holiday coffret, “CipiCipi Winter Gift Box,” in limited quantities starting November 20. The theme is “Snow Twinkle.”
Handball: Japan men’s national team “Comet JAPAN” to face Tunisia and Russia
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 announced that Japan’s men’s national team, “Comet JAPAN,” will face the national teams of Tunisia and Russia during an overseas tour in Tunisia from November 2 to 8, 2026.
Facts
From Monday, November 2, 2026, to Sunday, November 8
Participating players (17)
Average height: 184.4 cm
Average age: 27.5 years
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、トヨタ車体ブレイヴキングス刈谷、ジークスター東京、大崎オーソル埼玉、豊田合成ブルーファルコン名古屋、Burgan SC、Győri ETO-UNI FKC、CB Ciudad de Logroño、HC Ohrid、大同特殊鋼 Phenix TOKAI、トヨタ自動車東日本レガロッソ宮城、中央大学、井戸田整形外科名駅スポーツクリニック、ふるたスポーツマッサージ鍼灸院、トヨタ車体株式会社
Feel lighter with gut-health recipes! The 3rd installment of popular recipes from “Teito Chef” is here, offering ideas for dinner planning
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Areti株式会社 will begin taking preorders on October 30 for the 3rd gut-health recipe book for its healthcare rice cooker, “Teito Chef.” It features 26 carefully selected recipes and costs 480 yen.
On sale October 31: Osaki and ABC-MART’s first collaboration! The “BOA MULE” series launches, featuring 6.5cm platform boa mules and leg warmers to mark her 20th birthday
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Osaki, a creator affiliated with 株式会社VAZ, and ABC SELECT, the private brand of 株式会社エービーシー・マート, have teamed up for the first time. The platform boa mule “Plat Mock Mouton Sabot” and leg warmers “Osaki Leg Warmers,” created to mark her 20th birthday, go on sale October 31, 2026.
Facts
Features a 6.5cm platform sole
From Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Price: 7,150 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Approximately 3 million total followers across social media
Saturday, November 14, is Saitama Residents’ Day: Moominvalley Park and Metsä Village to host a sponsored event! Moomintroll to report to the Saitama governor at the prefectural office
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株式会社ムーミン物語 will hold a sponsored event at Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park on November 14, Saitama Residents’ Day, including a report to the Saitama governor and free admission and discount campaigns.
Idiot Pop announces album “RE:PLAY,” connecting tracks from the past and present to the future. Collaboration single “Rave Again,” featuring singer 青薔薇, will be released in advance on October 30.
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Tokyo-based Idiot Pop has announced “RE:PLAY (Deluxe Edition),” a compilation album bringing together tracks from the past and present. The advance single “Rave Again,” a collaboration with singer 青薔薇, will be released on October 30, with the album set to arrive on streaming platforms on December 18, 2026.
Facts
Released its 1st album in a limited run of 1,000 copies
Sold out in just 1 month
A total of 13 tracks: 3 new songs and 10 previously released tracks
Companies mentioned：株式会社STARBASE、Idiot Pop、Idiot Pop Records、Apple Music、Spotify、UNIQLO、KIRIN
Cover and back-cover images for “BLT MONSTER Round 10,” on sale Tuesday, November 10, revealed all at once! Aoi Mizobata captivates with soft light and striking presence. Miyuka Minami graces the back cover with a different look!!
To celebrate the release of TREASURE Digital Single [SHOCK], a TREASURE-themed listening party featuring exclusive voice messages will be held in the AWA Lounge!
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AWA株式会社 will hold a listening party with exclusive voice content on “AWA Lounge” on November 2, 2026, to celebrate the release of TREASURE’s digital single “SHOCK”.
The ultimate comedy festival featuring the best comedians returns! A side-splitting year-end celebration, YOSHIMOTO presents “DAIBAKUSHOW 2026”
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Yoshimoto Kogyo announced 14 additional acts and ticket information for “YOSHIMOTO presents DAIBAKUSHOW 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on December 30, 2026. More than 60 comedians will appear. Advance ticket sales begin October 31, with general sales starting November 21.
TV anime “Appraisal Skill” × “Enter Enter,” a recruitment service specializing in the entertainment industry: “Find Your Ideal Job in the Entertainment Industry” follow-and-share campaign launches!
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“Enter Enter,” a recruitment service specializing in the entertainment industry planned by 株式会社ゲームビズ, a group company of 株式会社ブシロード, will hold a collaboration campaign with the TV anime “As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World.” The “Find Your Ideal Job in the Entertainment Industry” follow-and-share campaign will run starting October 30, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Amazon gift card worth ¥500
20 winners selected by lottery
More than 7.5 million copies sold across the series
HiSR株式会社 files patent application for AI earthquake prediction technology integrating multiple Earth observation datasets
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HiSR株式会社 has filed a patent application for AI technology that integrates multiple Earth observation datasets, including ionospheric, atmospheric and seismic activity data, and uses deep learning to estimate the risk of an earthquake.
[Survey Report] 70% of existing clients said they “outsourced again after trying to bring work in-house”
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A survey of 40 existing clients by 株式会社BOTANICO found that 70% of companies said they had outsourced again after trying to bring work in-house. The report notes that in-house efforts face challenges such as increased workload and a lack of expertise, and concludes that dividing responsibilities by combining AI use with external expertise is important.
昭栄株式会社 will begin regular sales of its “Kobe Roman” brand cream sandwich pie “SORANOA (Soranoa)” at Itami Airport and Kobe Airport on November 2, 2026.
株式会社平和堂 has signed an agreement with Kora Town, Inukami District, Shiga Prefecture, on supplying daily necessities during earthquakes and weather-related disasters. This means that 平和堂 has now signed disaster-response agreements with every municipality in Shiga Prefecture.
Swiss luxury skincare brand ラ・プレリー will open a new store on the cosmetics floor on the 1st floor of 横浜髙島屋 on November 7, 2026. To mark the opening, a limited-edition kit will be available, along with gifts for the first 30 customers.
New series “Someone, Give Me Peace and Quiet—I Was a Skilled Mobile Weapon Pilot in My Previous Life!” launches! The November issue of monthly web comic magazine “Comic Ride” is now available!
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The November issue of “Comic Ride,” a monthly web comic magazine published by マイクロマガジン社, became available on October 30 and features the new series “Someone, Give Me Peace and Quiet—I Was a Skilled Mobile Weapon Pilot in My Previous Life!”
Call for nominees for the MFJ Women’s Motorcycle Awards
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一般財団法人日本モーターサイクルスポーツ協会 (MFJ) is accepting nominations for the “MFJ Women’s Motorcycle Awards” from November 1, 2026, through January 15, 2027. Self-nominations and nominations by others are both welcome.
“WATERPOINT,” an urban development project involving participation in Vietnam, wins a “PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2026”!
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“WATERPOINT,” an urban development project in Vietnam involving 西日本鉄道 and ナムロン社, has won “Best Mega Township Development in VN” at the “PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards 2026.”
京都府 will conduct an awareness campaign by distributing reflective keychains in collaboration with the “WE Love Babies Project” at a 京都サンガF.C. home game to be held at Sanga Stadium on October 31, 2026.
[Naeba Ski Resort and Kagura Ski Resort] Autumn foliage at Naeba Dragondola and Tashiro Ropeway reaches its peak! Enjoy the season alongside 2 Japanese-first attractions!
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As of October 29, autumn foliage around Naeba Ski Resort and Kagura Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, was at its peak. Visitors can enjoy the foliage along a sightseeing route using the Naeba Dragondola and Tashiro Ropeway.
ファディー旭川 (women-only fitness) takes part in “まちにち計画” to enliven the Heiwa-dori Shopping Park
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ファディー旭川, a women-only fitness center operated by 株式会社FURDI, took part in “まちにち計画,” a community revitalization event held in the Heiwa-dori Shopping Park area of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, to help energize the community and connect with customers.
Bringing hiring tasks scattered across multiple tools together. Zoth Consulting launches ゾスAI, a recruiting AI that speeds up the process from application to interview
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Zoth Consulting株式会社 has launched ゾスAI, a suite of AI products designed to improve the efficiency of recruitment operations. It comprises 3 products: ゾスAI ATS for automating recruitment operations, ゾスAI SIGNAL for supporting evaluation processes at SIers, and ゾスAI SKILL NODE for structuring skills information.
The “ANA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka-Miura” kicks off tomorrow! A prize-draw booth featuring a gachapon machine will return this year
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株式会社ゼロプレイス will install 10 GTCHA X gachapon machines equipped with digital signage at the “ANA Windsurfing World Cup Yokosuka-Miura,” which begins on Oct. 31, 2026, and will hold a prize draw offering premium prizes.
A free tool for 2nd- and 3rd-generation business owners who “can’t make decisions out of deference to their predecessors” estimates opportunity losses after succession
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株式会社CBTメンタルサポート has released a free “Management Decision-Making Stagnation and Opportunity Loss Simulator” for 2nd- and 3rd-generation business owners following a succession. The tool estimates opportunity losses caused by putting off decisions. The company also offers a successor support program based on psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Facts
About 80% are within the family
Survey of 412 successor candidates
86.7% feel there is some kind of difference in perception between them and the current business owner
43.9% cite differences over “management policy”
Operational improvements expected to cut costs by ¥200,000 per month
If delayed by 6 months
The opportunity to save ¥1.2 million will be delayed
Japan’s anime industry market tops ¥4 trillion; preliminary 2025 figures in the “Anime Industry Report 2026,” due out in December [The Association of Japanese Animations]
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一般社団法人日本動画協会 has announced preliminary figures showing that the anime industry market reached ¥4.4491 trillion in 2025, as reported in the “Anime Industry Report 2026.” It has also announced that the report will be published in December and that a commemorative seminar will be held.
Facts
Market size: ¥4.4491 trillion
115.8% year on year
Market size: ¥505.5 billion
108.4% year on year
Domestic market: ¥1.9065 trillion
Overseas market: ¥2.5426 trillion
Price: ¥22,000
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本動画協会、コウダテ株式会社、株式会社ヒューマンメディア、株式会社キャラクター・データバンク、SPIインフォメーション、AKIBA INFO.×TOKYO ATOM –INFORMATION&SHOP–、京都国際マンガミュージアム、DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA
日本一 championship merchandise lineup and great sale offers!
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福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社 is selling special merchandise to celebrate winning 日本一 for the 2nd consecutive year and is holding a sale with discounts of up to 90% at its official online store and up to 66% at stores.
With interest growing in stocking enough emergency toilet supplies for “at least 3 days, preferably 1 week,” the SONAERU emergency toilet recommended by a disaster preparedness specialist ranks No. 1 overall in the Rakuten Daily Ranking
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The SONAERU emergency toilet, part of the disaster preparedness series from outdoor brand PYKES PEAK, operated by Fun Standard株式会社, ranked No. 1 overall in the 楽天市場 Daily Ranking.
[TAC Public Servant Exam Prep] Get answers to “Where do I start?” with the public servant exam! Free online trial lecture to be held Nov. 6 (Fri.)
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online trial lecture for beginners preparing for public servant exams on Nov. 6, 2026, and give participants a coupon waiving the ¥10,000 enrollment fee.
[Free admission] ZBrush sculpting time-attack event “The Mount 2026” to be held on Nov. 19 (Thu.); live sculpting showcase with “sheep” as the prompt and a 90-minute time limit
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株式会社ボーンデジタル and CGWORLD will hold “The Mount 2026,” a sculpting time-attack event using ZBrush, on Nov. 19, 2026. The prompt is “sheep,” and the event will feature a live sculpting showcase with a 90-minute time limit, new feature presentations, and an open-entry challenge.
[そごう広島店] This year’s Christmas cakes put the spotlight on “chocolate and mousse”
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そごう広島店 has begun selling its 2026 Christmas cakes. With “chocolate and mousse” as the theme, the store is offering a wide range of exclusive products, including グランクラシック and ショコラトリー エス, and is accepting reservations through Dec. 15.
Facts
そごう Christmas Cakes 2026
Reservation period: through Dec. 15 (Tue.)
グランクラシック / クレイジーピスタチオ ... ¥5,940
[Limited to 20 items]
ショコラトリー エス / Noel Lady (Noel Lady) ... ¥7,980
[Limited to 30 items]
cake house AKIRI / Premium Christmas Chocolat ... ¥6,980
[Limited to 15 items]
Originalグランドプリンスホテル広島／ノエル・パルファン・・・6,480円
More than 30 items, including sweets from famous shops and cakes from hotels
ラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラ / Bûche de Noël Guayaquil ... ¥7,452
OriginalANAクラウンプラザホテル広島／ノエル・フレイズ・・・6,000円
アンリ・シャルパンティエ / Chocolat de Noël ... ¥5,940
Companies mentioned：株式会社そごう・西武、そごう広島店、グランクラシック、クレイジーピスタチオ、ショコラトリー エス、Noel Lady、cake house AKIRI、フランスヴァローナ社、グランドプリンスホテル広島、ANAクラウンプラザホテル広島、アンリ・シャルパンティエ、ラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラ
Kitakyushu-based TEAM FAB, a manufacturer-focused DX company, to exhibit at Monozukuri World [Fukuoka] for the first time
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株式会社TEAM FAB will exhibit for the first time at the 4th Monozukuri World [Fukuoka], to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka in December 2026, showcasing its manufacturing DX service カイゼン丸, IoT-powered shop-floor visualization, DX blueprints and hands-on support.
株式会社セガ announced that it will stream “龍スタTV無料案内所#06,” a program featuring the latest merchandise and event information for the Like a Dragon series, on Nov. 5, 2026. Kazuhiro Nakaya, who plays Ichiban Kasuga, will appear as a special guest. The program will feature a preview of “冠婚贈祭展 -極-,” scheduled to be held at YOKOHAMA COAST, along with the latest merchandise information.
BURRN! PRESENTS 炎 Vol.8 goes on sale Nov. 16. The issue features IRON MAIDEN, who are coming to Japan for their 50th anniversary tour, with exclusive interviews with all 7 members and album commentary. Buyers at ディスクユニオン will receive a limited-edition postcard.
Capture the essence of ingredients in a single bite. “CACAOLL,” from an Ogaki, Gifu patisserie whose pastry chef won the grand prix among 50 pastry chefs
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Roi et Reine（ロワ・エ・レーヌ）, a confectionery shop in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, has launched CACAOLL, a baked confection made with first-flush Mino Ibi matcha. Shaped like a cacao fruit and made without flour, it offers different textures when frozen, chilled or at room temperature.
Facts
Among 50 pastry chefs
￥370
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロワ・エ・レーヌ、Roi et Reine（ロワ・エ・レーヌ）
[30 participants] K-PRO to hold a 2-night, 3-day Seoul tour where students put their Korean-language skills to use
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株式会社アクセントエース held a 2-night, 3-day tour in Seoul from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026, for 30 students of the online Korean-language school K-PRO. Aimed at putting the Korean they learned in class into practice, the tour included a special lesson, a private bus tour, food experiences and a review session at a cafe.
Facts
30 participants in total
2 nights and 3 days, from Friday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, 18, 2026
90-minute special lesson
10-hour private bus tour
Targeting 500 elementary school students in grades 3 to 6
While shifting away from U.S. stocks and U.S. bonds, which had been emphasized the previous month, the portfolio maintains an allocation of about 70% to equities and U.S. real estate
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株式会社FOLIO announced an investment allocation change for its AI investment service ROBOPRO® dated Oct. 29, 2026. The portfolio shifts from U.S. stocks and bonds to other assets, while maintaining an allocation of about 70% to equities and U.S. real estate.
Facts
The portfolio now consists of 8 asset classes
About 50% in equities
Just under 30% in bonds
Just over 20% in U.S. real estate and gold
By analyzing more than 40 leading indicators from multiple angles