October 21, 2026 | Today’s 17 Japan Stories — Mirai no Hitokoto
Published Japan stories for October 21, 2026 (JST): 15 regular topics plus two requested additions, each with Japanese and English videos and free articles.
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Palworld: Sekhmet Is No. 1, But at What? | Winter 2026 Update
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McDonald's Japan: 4 New Chicken Items, Not 4 Burgers
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Persona × Yappari Steak in Japan: Check These Merch Rules
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Monster Strike × Taiko in Japan: Which Promotion Needs an Arcade Card?
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Sanrio × gelato pique in Japan: Little Twin Stars Are Online Only
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Ghibli in Japan: 4K Does Not Automatically Mean English Subtitles
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Ricoh’s AI Safety Model: Who Checks the AI’s Answers?
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Tokyo Night Market Opens at 2 PM on Weekends | October 21–25, 2026
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Luffy × NBA in Japan: JPY 1,980 Is One Figure, Not All Ten Teams
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Paid Leave in Japan: Stop the Guilt, Understand the Timing Rule | Gen
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Too Much Shoe Cream? Wipe Off the Excess | Lena’s Japan Tips
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Japan vs Brazil & Paraguay Tickets: November 2026 in Singapore
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Suica Penguin Bag in Japan: A Reusable Bag Hidden in Its Back
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Yokohama Christmas Market 2026: Which Areas Are Free?
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Minimum Wage in Japan: Why Total Pay Is Not the Whole Test | Gen
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Sweater Storage: Do Not Hang Every Knit Like a Shirt | Lena’s Japan Tips
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Freshness Burger eGift in Japan: Check Expiry and No-Change Rules
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