October 27 (Tue.): AndTech WEB online seminar on “Application-Specific Requirements for Transparent Conductive Films and Their Applications in Displays, 5G Transparent Antennas, and Transparent Heaters” to be held on Zoom
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Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
This course is scheduled to begin on October 27, 2026.
Bufff to make its first appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026
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Scheduled to take place from September 19 (Sat.) to 21 (Mon., national holiday), 2026
In June 2026, it was selected for the “IP360” Content Industry Growth Investment Support Program, a 経済産業省 initiative supporting the overseas expansion of Japanese content.
1 in 10 people do not know who supplies their electricity — 電気代比較ガイド reveals the realities of people reviewing their electricity bills, based on 25,724 simulation records
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9.5% of the total
11.0% among people living alone
1 in 4 people run another simulation after changing the conditions
80% of those considering switching are still with a major power company
“メゾンレクシア Peptifill Parts Mask,” a targeted anti-aging treatment¹ that takes just 5 minutes to apply around the eyes, mouth and nasolabial folds, launches October 30 (Fri.), 2026
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Original1箱60枚入り（20枚入り×3）ピンセット付 7,260円（税込）
A targeted sheet mask that delivers intensive care by applying it for just 5 minutes to areas prone to loss of firmness³ and sagging³ amid busy daily life.
A Star Quantum selected for Q-STAR×Plug and Play's quantum startup support program
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A Star Quantum Inc. (“A Star Quantum”), a provider of the quantum AI cloud service AQCloud, has been selected as one of five startups for the second cohort of the Quantum Startup Support Program
Companies mentioned：株式会社エー・スター・クォンタム、一般社団法人量子技術による新産業創出協議会、Plug and Play Japan株式会社、Q-STAR、Plug and Play Japan
More top acts have been added, including AK-69, RIP SLYME's SU and others! NON STYLE's Yusuke Inoue will host! Don't miss Tsubame-Sanjo Japan Fest 2026 powered by LANDCON, presented by 藤田金属!
AndTech to hold a Zoom lecture on October 15: "Material Design, Control of Emission Characteristics and Functional Enhancement of Phosphors, and Their Development for Next-Generation Applications—from LEDs and Displays, Laser Lighting, Solar Cells and Plant Factories to Biotechnological Applications"
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Participation fee: ¥55,000 (including tax)
This lecture is scheduled to begin on October 15, 2026.
Spend a slightly mysterious Halloween night in New York with a witch! Halloween collection from New York-based brownie specialty shop Fat Witch New York
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[Online exclusive] 18 Halloween brownies (includes 6 mini bags), ¥7,452 including tax
Changing the focus of "regional revitalization" from places to people—6 practitioners from government, business and local communities to speak at the People-First Summit
[Event report] "Tokyo Horror Special Zone!!2026," bringing together every kind of horror, comes to a close; international celebrities also visit Japan! Three thrilling days with fans who deeply love horror, under the banner "Dive into Horror"
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General advance ticket: 3,800 yen
Middle and high school student advance ticket: 2,200 yen
3-day ticket (early entry permitted; advance sales only): 12,000 yen
Bed frames are something people replace every time they move, marry or have a child. Introducing the NELL Wooden Bed Frame, which changes that conventional wisdom
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220,000 units sold to date
Single: ¥66,000 (tax included)
“Moving or renovating” (44.3%)
“Replacing a mattress” (29.7%)
“Getting married or moving in together” (11.0%)
“Having a child or children growing up” (7.2%)
76.3% use bed frames
“I like the design” (46.0%)
“Good ventilation” (35.3%)
“The leg height is just right or adjustable” (32.5%)
“Good materials and texture” (31.3%)
“Easy to assemble and disassemble” (29.0%)
“To improve mattress ventilation (to prevent mold)” was cited by 78.2%
Ranked No. 1 in Forbes JAPAN’s 2023 ranking of Japan’s top entrepreneurs! “Creating a New ‘Normal’ Through Thought,” by Fast Doctor representative and physician Ryo Kikuchi, who launched a healthcare platform with 2.5 million uses, is now on sale
GMO-PG launches “Point Payment Service” through “PG Multi Payment Service,” the first in Japan to centralize contracts, system connections and settlement for multiple shared points services for e-commerce and online services
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Japan’s domestic BtoC e-commerce market reached 26.1 trillion yen in 2024, up 5.1% year on year
Japan’s domestic points services market also reached approximately 2.8 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, up 5.9% year on year (based on points issued)
The market is forecast to grow to approximately 3.4 trillion yen by fiscal 2029
Can reach a membership and user base of more than 350 million people in total (※7)
Annual payment processing volume exceeds 23 trillion yen
Its comprehensive online payment service has been adopted by more than 150,000 merchants, including e-commerce businesses and public institutions such as NHK and the National Tax Agency
“Odaiba Infiorata” set for Oct. 17 (Sat.)–19 (Mon.)! Utagawa Kunisada’s “Momotaro and Kaimaru in a Wrestling Match” to become a giant flower picture made with approximately 25,000 carnations. 100 members of the public wanted to help create the floral artwork!
Nighttime openings and collaborations with popular characters are among the highlights! Silver Week outings at Monkey Park, Beach Land and Little World <Aichi>
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Original営業時間を20:00まで延長
Up to 500 yen off
Adults (high school students and older): 4,000 yen
Children (elementary to junior high school students): 3,000 yen
Children (ages 2 to preschool): 2,700 yen
A “fireworks show” featuring approximately 500 fireworks
A total of 14 distinctive noodle dishes from around the world
1 week until measures against customer harassment become mandatory. The “2nd Customer Harassment Countermeasures Symposium” will be held at the Bar Association Hall in Kasumigaseki on September 25 (Fri.)
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全日本葬祭業協同組合連合会, which has 57 cooperatives and 1,186 funeral service companies nationwide as members
The 1st symposium covered the purpose and overall framework of the legal amendments. Now, with enforcement fast approaching, the concerns being raised have shifted toward more practical matters, including: ・Policies have been drawn up, but not translated into operational consultation systems ・It is unclear how far other companies and industry groups have progressed ・What steps should be taken when a serious incident actually occurs In response to these concerns, we have decided to urgently hold the 2nd symposium just before enforcement, bringing together public- and private-sector stakeholders once again to discuss how far companies have progressed in their preparations and what is becoming a bottleneck on the ground.
Admission is free, places are limited to the first 400 applicants, and the application deadline is September 24 (Thu.). Nonmembers of our council are also welcome to attend.
[Breaking through hiring challenges in construction, caregiving, food service and other industries] Athlete Japan begins offering a materials lineup specializing in on-site hiring, including workwear and caregiving uniforms
[Survey findings and new feature announcement] Approximately 80% of Gen Z who feel lost when decorating their homes want “AI-powered interior coordination”! AI addresses the biggest barriers: “taste and imagination”
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Available from Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
“Survey on Home Design and Interior Décor,” conducted among 1,000 people in total from Gen Z, the Bubble Generation and the Employment Ice Age Generation
“I can truly relax at home and recover from fatigue (59.6%)”
“It makes me want to take up a new hobby or challenge (25.0%)”
“It boosts my self-esteem (20.0%)”
“Money and budget (46.0%)”
“I can’t put my true preferences into words (24.2%)”
“I’m afraid I’ll regret buying something (20.8%)”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソーシャルインテリア、subsclife by TOKYOROOMS、QiQUMO、東急グループ、公益社団法人日本通信販売協会、一般社団法人日本サブスクリプションビジネス振興会、東洋経済、日本流通産業新聞社、経済産業省、みずほ銀行
The 5th TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is confirmed! The indie game festival celebrates its 5th anniversary in March 2027. Applications for exhibiting creators open today
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In Mar. 2027
2 days filled with new encounters and possibilities
November 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Phoenixx、TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 運営事務局
[ステーキのどん大宮西口店 only] Choose as much as you like and pour as much as you like! Self-service alcohol bar hours extended starting September 15 (Tuesday)! 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 1,500 yen (1,650 yen including tax)
GARRACK is releasing smartwatches based on the TV anime “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.” The 4 models are inspired by the main characters in the series and will go on sale in late October.
New research findings on “Dual-S barley,” which combines climate change adaptation with great taste, to be presented at the 40th European Brewery Convention
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Original大麦1tあたりの温室効果ガス排出量を約100kg削減
Nitrogen-related emissions from fertilizers account for 2.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions
The “ブレーメンの音楽隊,” a hit on social media, makes its first appearance at 板橋区立文化会館! A joyful Christmas concert featuring Do-Re-Mi Pipes will be held on Saturday, December 19
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The total number of followers across social media exceeds 1 million
・Parent-child ticket: 3,000 yen
・Elementary school students and younger: 1,500 yen
Hiroshima-born bag brand “SHIFU” showcases Japan’s traditional “shifu” woven fabric at an international fashion show in Malaysia. Next stop: Saudi Arabia
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Aug. 29, 2026
September 24–27, 2026
Passed down for more than 400 years
It is featured as one of the 16 designers actually taking part
Companies mentioned：SHIFU、HIROSHIMA SHIFU®、株式会社和道、Couture Fashion Week Malaysia 2026、e南洋、南洋商報、4th Saudi Fashion & Textile EXPO、JETRO
An AI that can hold free-flowing conversations for customer support, sales assistance and internal knowledge sharing. The beta version of “Live Chat Clone,” which responds in real time just like the person it represents, is now available to the first 5 companies
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Applications are open to the first 5 companies only
Children from the year-round 365-day children’s cafeteria “Nukunuku” invited to a logistics site tour organized with the cooperation of Kawasho Foods and Suzue Corporation!
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Visit to “TOKYO MINATO LIE” from 100m above ground
Sapporo, a hub for short-term rentals with more than 6,000 registrations, saw 412 closures in 1 year — BizPato to launch its AI-powered “AI Short-Term Rental Management” service in the Sapporo area for 30,000 yen per month starting September 1
【For teachers】Step away from everyday life and spend 6 days thinking about “the future of education.” SALASUSU to hold a study tour in Cambodia in December
Nagoya’s short-term rental closure rate is among the highest nationwide at approximately 57% — BizPato to launch its AI-powered “AI Short-Term Rental Management” service in the Nagoya area for 30,000 yen per month starting September 1
[Survey] About 40% of people who received scam calls impersonating police said, “I thought they were real.” Reasons included being shaken by the threat of “arrest” and the caller’s knowledge of their personal information.
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Losses from special fraud totaled 181.62 billion yen.
There were 22,031 reported cases
A total of 37.5% said, “I thought they were real police officers” or “I thought they were real police officers until partway through the call.”
Those who said they “transferred or sent money” accounted for 8.1%.