News before 2026-10-21

2026-10-21“Public anger has reached a boiling point”: Fire may have started in a vehicle belonging to a Japanese-affiliated company... Major wildfire in Mongolian nature reserve (TV Asahi network (ANN))

2026-10-21EIZO launches the first OLED monitor in the ColorEdge series with color management support

2026-10-21Nikkei Average rebounds in morning trading, buoyed by strong earnings from some U.S. tech companies, though gains lose momentum

2026-10-21SKY Perfect JSAT [9412]: SKY Perfect JSAT launches AQUANA, a new service that visualizes flooding conditions in as little as 30 minutes, 22 October 2026 (timely disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-21ANA Holdings to Relocate Headquarters to “YAESU CORE”

2026-10-21First-ever port call in the San'in region offers chance to learn history: Cruise ship arrives at Sakaiminato / Tottori

2026-10-21Expectations for an additional BOJ rate hike in December rise above 80%, while fewer see policy as behind the curve; survey

2026-10-21Limited-quantity launch of Brooklyn Defender IPA from globally popular craft beer brand The Brooklyn Brewery

2026-10-21Russian Foreign Ministry condemns Japanese company’s delivery of drones to Ukraine, warns of countermeasures

2026-10-21Former police officer unravels neighborhood disputes that fall short of criminal incidents in Vanguard Smith’s first book, “The True Nature of Neighborhood Disputes,” released on 28 October

2026-10-21[Part 1] Working with Customers to Chart the Direction of Their Businesses: Serendie® Co-Creation Workshops That Go Beyond Ideas

2026-10-21Maserati Announces Japanese Launch of New Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio, Further Refined as Italian Grand Touring Cars

2026-10-21PERFECT DIARY Holds Launch Presentation for Japan-Exclusive 12-Color Eyeshadow “Bambi Palette”

2026-10-21OK COFFEE Acrylic Marker, Series 2 (7 designs)

2026-10-21Kirin Tokusei Yuzu Ginger Sour (Limited-Time Offering), with a rich yuzu aroma and pleasant acidity layered with refreshing spiciness for a premium, multi-layered flavor, launches | 2026 | KIRIN - Kirin Holdings Company,Limited

2026-10-21Even with average annual pay of ¥4.87 million, 60% are in the low-income bracket: the reality of Japan’s “100 Million All Low-Income” society

2026-10-21Cyberattack on an NEC contractor disrupts systems at multiple customers and leaks files containing personal information

2026-10-21Kajima Corporation – Tokai Tokyo initiates coverage at Outperform; earnings growth to accelerate, driven by robust construction demand

2026-10-21<Aomori National Sports Festival> Saga athletes make strides in wrestling; also bowling, athletics and rugby — 15 October

2026-10-21Bizmates,Inc. acquires a network of 500 schools in 67 countries through M&A

2026-10-21BOJ may judge 2% inflation achieved at October meeting after 14 years; policy rate likely to remain unchanged

2026-10-21SORACOM, INC. [147A]: SORACOM, INC. receives the 2026 Porter Prize — 20 October 2026 (timely disclosure): Nikkei Company Information DIGITAL

2026-10-21Second suspected violation of the Public Offices Election Act: Agriculture Minister Takebe Arata (武部新) “bribed a photographer ¥860,000”; election report states “free of charge” <What the office says…

2026-10-21明光ネットワークジャパン (4668) targets renewed growth through upfront investment, with Meiko Gijuku enrolled students up 5,000 from the previous fiscal year-end to return to the 100,000 mark

2026-10-21十川ゴム expands into growth markets including semiconductors and healthcare

2026-10-21【Breaking】“MAX CHANGMIN LIVE SESSION: RESONANCE in SEOUL” to be broadcast live from Korea on KNTV on Sunday, 8 November!

2026-10-21CMF Also Put Up for Sale: Can Nothing Survive in Japan’s Tough Market?

2026-10-21Yen at ¥158.28-29 to the dollar as of 9 a.m. on the 21st (Jiji Press)

2026-10-21Solar power at logistics facilities outside the plant to be supplied directly to NTN Okayama

2026-10-21Yamazen rises in afternoon trading, raises full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027

2026-10-21Non, who starred in the ABEMA original drama “MISS KING / Miss King,” wins the Japan Best Award in the Best Actress category at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2026

2026-10-21McDonald’s launches new “Crunchy Juicy Mac” at last. Can it become a new staple menu item? #Expert Topic

2026-10-21A more comfortable car wash experience with a wide entry: New self-service car wash system “Marel Wide” now available!

2026-10-21Semiconductor-related stocks see short-covering, rising more than ¥1,300 at one point / Afternoon session investment strategy (FISCO)

2026-10-21Tokyo stocks briefly rise ¥1,300 as strong US AI earnings spill over, then stall near ¥65,000

2026-10-21NVIDIA to Significantly Expand AI Semiconductor Supply Chain: To Collaborate with 6 Companies Including Japan's Ibiden and Increase Substrate Production Capacity 2.5-Fold

2026-10-21Tokyo Stocks (Morning Close): Sharp Rebound, Buying Back of Semiconductor Stocks, among Others, but Gains Lose Momentum Later in the Session

2026-10-21Unauthorized Access to Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Reservation Website May Have Leaked 1.26 Million Customer Records, Operator Announces

2026-10-21BOJ policy rate could reach 1.75% next spring, with the next hike possible in December, former board member Maeda (前田) says | TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg

2026-10-21How It Feels on the Eve of Earnings: Sentiment Around Held Positions 1

2026-10-21estie IPO Initial Price Forecast and Participation Strategy

2026-10-21NIPPON KINZOKU CO.,LTD. to strengthen sales of stainless steel grating component “T Bar” as its environmentally considerate product “Fine Eco Metal®”

2026-10-21Like an improv comedy prompt: “What does the age of dinosaurs smell like?” S.T.CORPORATION’s fragrance from prehistoric times

2026-10-21Huawei launches smartwatches in Japan with three-week battery life; the reason for its global leadership in watches is a design that “keeps measuring”

2026-10-21Vietnam M&A Strategy Seminar: M&A Opportunities and Keys to Success in Growth Markets

2026-10-21Huawei unveils its 2026 flagship products, led by the FreeBuds Neo and FreeClip 2S wireless earbuds, along with a lineup of multifunctional smartwatches

2026-10-21Japan’s High-NA EUV Materials Market: ADEKA’s Advanced Photoresist Investment Creates New Business Opportunities in Metal Oxide Resists, Polymer-Bound PAGs and Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing

2026-10-21French retailer Carrefour cuts earnings forecast following damage from riots and looting

2026-10-21Morozoff's new brand “Caramelion” launches at Hanshin Umeda Main Store, with Japan's first permanent location opening on 18 November

2026-10-21Final judging held for sake label design commemorating OKUMURA CORPORATION’s 120th anniversary, by Nara College of Arts (Nara Television Broadcasting)