[Update 2] “Global Startup EXPO 2026” life sciences program (Oct. 5, Nakanoshima Qross): session details and exhibiting/pitching startups announced
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Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Startups in the following fields—regenerative medicine, drug discovery and medtech—will exhibit booths at the venue (13 companies).
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人未来医療推進機構、Global Startup EXPO 2026実行委員会、Vast Japan合同会社、みずほ総合研究所、ガラサス合同会社、EQT Life Sciences、Kurma Partners、日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）、Mayo Clinic、Civilization Ventures、Boyd Street Ventures、Ubie US、ARCH Venture Partners、JETROニューヨーク、あっと株式会社、株式会社ayumo、株式会社イクスフォレストセラピューティクス、株式会社イムノセンス、株式会社GramEye、株式会社Jiksak Bioengineering、シンクサイト株式会社、トレジェムバイオファーマ株式会社、株式会社フィジオスバイオテック、フィジオロガス・テクノロジーズ株式会社、ペリオセラピア株式会社、株式会社マリ、リンクメッド株式会社、Osaka Life Science Nexus by Nippon Life and CIC（O-Nexus）、三井リンクラボ中之島（一般社団法人LINK-J/三井不動産株式会社）、Nakanoshima Qross（一般財団法人未来医療推進機構）、株式会社テクリコ、株式会社nonat、Qritive、iBody株式会社、株式会社抗体医学研究所
Surugaya unveils vision to transform Shizuoka into a “global mecca for hobby and content.” Announces plans to hire “500 members” to promote the “ACGE sector” globally by 2030
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In 2025, net outflow of Japanese residents: 7,919 people, the highest nationwide
Plans to hire 500 people by 2030, including professionals in inspection and appraisal, customer support staff, and international logistics staff
Raises starting salary for new graduates, including high school graduates, to ¥300,000
Scholarship repayment support program (up to ¥1.84 million in total over 3 years)
[IT × Business] Useful for preparing for the IT Passport exam and learning the basics of financial accounting! Free seminar “Practical Basics of Business and IT,” featuring practice questions and a special session, begins 10/14 (Wed)
Mardi Mercredi（マルディメクルディ）'s Fall/Winter 2026 collection launches at its Daikanyama and Osaka stores! Check out the latest items with completely revamped silhouettes
Written by Yoko Taro! Full cast of the stage production “Bakuken - Honnoji Extinction” revealed at once, along with main visual! Tickets go on sale September 18!
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Performance dates: Dec. 3 (Thu)–Dec. 7 (Mon), 2026; 9 performances in total
SS seats: ¥14,300 with perks / ¥13,200 without perks
S seats: ¥12,100 with perks / ¥11,000 without perks
A special collaboration frame featuring ONE N' ONLY × GirlsAward × 人生4カット is coming! A booth will be set up at the “Rakuten GirlsAward 2026 AUTUMN/WINTER” venue
Former NMB48 member Karen Hara to release her 1st photo book, “Do Strike,” on Oct. 19 (Mon)! 2nd batch of previously unreleased photos and a comment ahead of the release are here!
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The announcement of the photo book release posted on Karen Hara's official X account received 450,000 impressions
The announcement of the photo book release posted on Karen Hara's official X account recorded ...7,410 likes
信濃屋's first private-label bottle of the long-established Cognac house ラニョーサボラン is here. This exceptional original blend, born from a shared vision at the source, goes on sale Sept. 25 (Fri)
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Price: ¥42,500 (¥46,750 including tax)
Price: ¥45,000 (¥49,500 including tax)
Price: ¥22,500 (¥24,750 including tax)
Operates a total of 19 locations, including supermarkets and online stores
The 46-hectare estate is located entirely in the premier Angoulême area of Grande Champagne
At AGESTOCK2026 in Yokohama Arena supported by TGC CAMPUS, contestants from 5 beauty pageants will appear on the MISCOLLE stage; selected members share their comments on the event
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To be held at Yokohama Arena on Sunday, September 20, 2026
Documentary screening co-hosted by Michishiroka and 関西大学HACK-Academy to be held on Tuesday, November 17, at Kansai University Umeda Campus KANDAI Me RISE in Osaka
Blue lights mark the International Day of Sign Languages / 川西市, Hyogo Prefecture
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Wednesday, September 23, is the International Day of Sign Languages established by the United Nations, and is also designated as Sign Language Day in Japan.
Become proficient in using AI, even with no prior experience. RUNTEQ expands its AI-driven development curriculum and holds a career seminar for the AI era.
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On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, a free online seminar will be held: “In the AI era, is there still a point in learning programming now? An in-depth look at careers you can pursue with no prior experience!”
A grant will cover up to 80% of the tuition (maximum benefit: 525,600 yen).
2 photographers from Happo-en's photography studio brand HAPPO-EN LIFETIME PHOTOS tOKI place in the Top Wedding Photographer category at the Japan Wedding Photo Grand Prix 2026
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Oct. 2025
June 2026
More than 40 photographers
4th place
5th place
Companies mentioned：株式会社八芳園、株式会社ブライダル産業新聞社、HAPPO-EN LIFETIME PHOTOS tOKI
Can Japanese organic products find acceptance in Germany? Ayumi Doi, Representative Director of 株式会社Peace, participates in IOB-hosted market research event “Taste & Sense Japan”
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19 visitors attended
14 people responded to the survey
Average satisfaction rating: 4.6 out of 5
13 of the 14 respondents said they would recommend it to a friend
12 of the 14 respondents selected THE CRAFT FARM's sencha
11 people expressed interest in purchasing Green GF (Be)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Peace、Institut für Organic Business GmbH（IOB）、style table、THE CRAFT FARM
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, ACTUS will open NODERIUM/SØHOLM CAFE, a new-format store, on the 3rd floor of the new Jiyugaoka Muse Square complex in Jiyugaoka.
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Floor area: 114 tsubo
Henry Dean flower vase; YOEN planter cover, 19,800 yen
Homemade focaccia sandwich (buffalo mozzarella), 1,540 yen
Focaccia and seasonal potage set, 1,870 yen
Affogato Danish (cultured butter and vanilla ice cream), 880 yen
Find a medical device design and development partner! 4 major programs bring together technology and evaluation organizations from across Japan｜Medical Creation Fukushima 2026 to be held October 1 and 2
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A record 287 companies and organizations exhibited
【Free webinar】A must-see for homebuilders struggling with closing rates! How to turn Instagram leads into signed contracts immediately with まどりLABO PRO
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Schedule: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 15:00–16:00
Capital: 2 million yen
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社まどりLABO、株式会社シンミドウ、まどりLABO PRO
A new rock-paper-scissors game for the Reiwa era? “うさぽよ,” a gyaru character popular with young people, unveils a new music video on Friday, September 18, with its first merchandise launching at the same time
On Oct. 7, the wholesale and purchasing site スーパーデリバリー will hold its first user event in 10 years in Shibuya! Sasai Kiyonori and Okunoya Keisuke to speak on “How to Build a Store Customers Keep Choosing”; participation is free
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Has interviewed more than 4,000 retailers
More than ¥1 billion in cumulative sales
Wholesale sales to 134 countries worldwide
More than 2 million items listed
Expanded sales channels to 500,000 stores
Capital: 300,000 thousand yen
Original資本金：1,878,917 千円
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラクーンコマース、スーパーデリバリー、商業界、商い未来研究所、オクノヤエンターテインメント株式会社、株式会社ピーアイ、KADOKAWA、in the house、株式会社ラクーンホールディングス
Preorders open today for a long-sleeved T-shirt featuring a frame-by-frame sketch of Brighton & Hove Albion FC new signing Vuskovic’s talked-about play in the Sept. 5 Leeds match. Get 10% off by signing up for LINE.
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10% OFF
6,900 yen (tax included)
A 19-year-old center back
The September 5, 2026 match against リーズ・ユナイテッド
Companies mentioned：Brighton & Hove Albion FC、リーズ・ユナイテッド、株式会社Traspect、Seagulls In Japan、nendo、Central Saint Martins
Learn the basics of UX research methods from a world-renowned UX designer!! Starting Oct. 15, free streaming of archived videos from the popular “UX Research Vol.3/Vol.4/Vol.5” seminars!!
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Vol.3, “3 Basic UX Research Methods,” is available Thursday, October 15
Vol.4, “Analysis and Communication to Turn UX Research into Results,” is available Thursday, October 22
Vol.5, “How to Build an Effective Research Framework,” is available Thursday, October 29
Matt Penna, an American with more than 25 years of UX design experience
■ Capacity: 60 participants per session
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、Bank of America、Disney、Berlitz、Volvo、ADP
“I got stuck in traffic, and my jacket and drinks were buried at the bottom of my suitcase” How to plan where to put things before setting off on the first 5-day holiday in 11 years｜Official store-exclusive coupons available now【Travel brand MAIMO】
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A 5-day holiday stretch for the first time in 11 years
A total of 279 traffic jams of 10 km or longer are forecast across both directions
MAIMO's sacoche bag weighs approximately 80 g
MAIMO produces approximately 1.2 million suitcases a year
Rising vocalist artist「AKUGETSU」to release JAPAN 1st Mini Album「六変化」on CD on 11/11 (Wed.)! The artist's first solo concert in Japan also confirmed!
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¥3,500 (tax included)
Over 10 million total YouTube views!
Over 200 million total YouTube views
Premium ticket: 13,400 yen (includes admission to front area and pass for post-show handshake event)
Regular ticket: 9,400 yen
Companies mentioned：AKUGETSU、日本コロムビア株式会社、Penthouse、theSoul：Agent by PUT TOGETHER INC.、Dannie May、biz、ZERA、Amazon.co.jp、アニメイト、コロムビアミュージックショップ、ALIEN STAGE、YouTube、X
The story of Rufas, the “Overlord of the Black Wings,” begins again! Season 2 of『野生のラスボスが現れた！』to stream exclusively and free on ABEMA from 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, one week ahead of terrestrial broadcast!
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More than 1.4 million copies sold across the series
New anime for fall 2026
Every Saturday from September 26, 2026, at 10:30 p.m.
“ABEMA Premium,” at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” at 680 yen per month (tax included)
Fireworks viewing and live jazz performances, too! KOBE OCTOBER FESTIVAL 2026, celebrating autumn in Kobe and beer, starts Sept. 25 (Fri.) at TOOTH MART, one of Kobe’s largest food halls
Reservations now open for the Goblin Slayer II figure of High Elf Archer in the “Deathmatch with Goblins” version, from the hugely popular anime Goblin Slayer II!
【Projected annual yield of 14%・approx. 3-month term】Disclosure and subscription open for the “Food Brand 食選館 Advertising Promotion Support Fund,” supporting business growth by strengthening promotions, primarily through 食選館’s own e-commerce site
【TAC Public Servant Exam】Online event on 9/26 (Sat.): “Self-study or prep school—which is better!? Information and strategies for the actual exams for Tachikawa-area municipal offices, special wards and Tokyo Metropolitan Government”
【Projected annual yield of 30%・approx. 15-month term】Disclosure and subscription open for the “Ishizaka 2-chome, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Grid-Connected Battery Storage Facility Development and Sales Fund,” which will secure grid connection rights, develop a grid-scale battery storage facility and sell it as a whole
【Call for submissions】Open exhibition for artists based in or originally from the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, “SHOWCASE vol.4,” at アートかビーフンか白厨 (Roppongi). Guest artists 岩崎貴宏 and 松井えり菜 will be invited.
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Running from Nov. 27 (Fri.) to Dec. 12 (Sat.), 2026
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the hugely popular “Story of Seasons” game series! A collaboration event between “Story of Seasons” and “Nasu Highland Rindoko Family Farm” is coming!
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30th anniversary of the “Story of Seasons” series
Home to the largest number of alpacas in Japan (more than 150)
Jersey cattle, which account for just 0.8% of Japan’s dairy cows
・Adults (junior high school students and older): 11,000 yen