OpenText forms a strategic partnership with Cohere, combining a trusted data foundation with agentic AI
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OpenText and Cohere have formed a strategic partnership to deliver reliable agentic AI for government agencies and highly regulated industries. The companies will integrate OpenText’s data context foundation with Cohere’s AI platform “North” and models, aiming to begin offering the service to customers in early 2027.
Facts
Sept. 16, 2026 (North American time)
NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX
Customer availability is expected to begin in early 2027
OpenText was founded in Canada in 1991
It serves more than 120,000 enterprise customers in 180 countries
日本ＰＣサービスグループ partners with GEO's new store concept, offering integrated solutions for everything from replacing devices to repair and setup issues
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スマホスピタル, a subsidiary of 日本PCサービス株式会社, and ゲオ have begun collaborating on smartphone and game console repair services at ゲオデジタルベース, ゲオ's new store concept. The service will roll out at 2 stores starting in spring 2026, with a formal announcement in September of the same year.
Facts
100% subsidiary
Spring 2026
2 stores
About half a year
Sept. 29, 2026
380 service locations nationwide for on-site visits and drop-offs
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Handles more than 420,000 cases annually
Approximately 100 stores nationwide
Established: Nov. 14, 2019
Capital: 30 million yen
Established: September 2001
Capital: 360.05 million yen
Companies mentioned：日本PCサービス株式会社、日本ＰＣサービスグループ、日本ＰＣサービス、株式会社スマホスピタル、スマホスピタル、株式会社ゲオ、ゲオ、ゲオデジタルベース、GEO DIGITAL BASE、デジホ、デジタルホスピタル、PCホスピタル
シティグループ has expanded the markets where シティ・トークン・サービス is available to Japan and the UAE as part of its digital asset strategy, bringing its global footprint to 7 countries and regions. This enables instant funds transfers and liquidity management 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Facts
7 markets: the United States, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Japan and the UAE
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Processes transactions worth billions of dollars
In approximately 180 countries and regions worldwide
“EXILE THE SECOND LIVE TOUR 2026 ‘PERFECT YEAR BEST ～Born To Be Wild～’,” sponsored by Bike O, has concluded
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株式会社バイク王＆カンパニー sponsored EXILE THE SECOND's nationwide tour and released survey results on expanding the number of women riders, along with comments from AKIRA.
Facts
10.7% as of the end of 2024
Women account for 93.2%
The figure reached 18,335 in 2024
It increased by 43.7% over 6 years
The response rate for “influence of manga and anime” was 31.7%
The response rate for “coolness and self-expression” was 26.9%
NTTテクノクロス launches a new version of its visual regression testing tool “AIspector®”
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NTTテクノクロス will launch a new version of its visual regression testing tool “AIspector,” which automates AI-powered screen-difference and behavior checks, on Oct. 1, 2026. New features include “Smart Approximate Comparison,” which automatically accepts minor differences; “Local LLM Support,” which works in environments with restricted external network access; and “PDF Comparison,” which extracts differences in PDF documents.
Facts
Available starting October 1, 2026
Reduced workload by more than 70%
Available since April 2026
From 2027 onward
At Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 (Wed.) to 23 (Fri.)
Companies mentioned：NTTテクノクロス株式会社、NTTテクノクロス、RX Japan 合同会社
Sun* recognized as a Microsoft “Digital & App Innovation (Azure) Solution Partner” and “Infrastructure (Azure) Solution Partner”
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株式会社Sun Asterisk has been recognized as a “Digital & App Innovation (Azure) Solution Partner” and an “Infrastructure (Azure) Solution Partner” in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program.
[Insights into job hunting] 5 disconnects between students and recruiters that hiring managers tend to overlook
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株式会社クレオ released survey results on differences in values between job seekers and recruiters, highlighting 5 gaps between the real-world information students want and what companies communicate.
Facts
1,010 university students in years 3 and 4 and working adults with no more than 2 years of employment
1,003 HR and recruiting staff involved in new-graduate recruitment at companies with 100 or more employees
First location in Niigata! SMART GOLF announces stores opening in September 2026
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株式会社SMART GOLF announced that it will open 3 new locations in September 2026: in Niigata Prefecture, where it will open its first location, as well as Osaka Prefecture and Tokyo. The company has the No. 1 store count in the indoor golf industry and has also begun recruiting real estate and FC owners.
Facts
3 new stores open
Opening in September 2026
From 4,000 yen (tax included) / 60-minute lesson + 60-minute simulator guidance
Accelerating growth centered on 1 metropolis and 3 prefectures
From office meal services and healthy habits to payment systems, in-house shops and cafeterias: 心幸グループ to exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26”
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心幸グループ announced that it will exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” to be held in Fukuoka in October 2026, presenting workplace support services including the office meal service “Off Meshi,” the health measurement service “Off Kenba,” the payment system “Patto Regi,” the in-house shop “心幸ストア,” and the employee cafeteria “心幸キッチン.”
Facts
More than 800 items in the lineup
Can be installed in a space of approximately 1 tsubo
Exhibition featuring playful, interactive art: Exhibition details revealed for “Kohei Asano: Play Museum mini — A Garden Touching the In-Between”
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株式会社シアターワークショップ has released details of the works and event outline for the interactive art exhibition “Kohei Asano: Play Museum mini — A Garden Touching the In-Between.” The exhibition will be held at P.O.南青山ホール on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, and will feature works by Kohei Asano and 5 works by students from 東京工芸大学’s Interactive Art Laboratory.
Cloud ETL “TROCCO” launches new feature enabling transfer of unstructured data, a growing need amid increased AI use
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株式会社primeNumber announced that it will launch “File Transfer,” a new feature for its cloud ETL “TROCCO” that transfers unstructured data such as PDFs and images without converting the files, starting Oct. 15, 2026.
From data analysis to report creation with simple instructions: ピー・シー・エー releases new AI-powered service “PCA AI Agent”
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ピー・シー・エー株式会社 has released “PCA AI Agent,” a new feature of its cloud-based core business system “PCA Arch” that uses AI to support data analysis and report creation.
Gatebox raises ¥100 million through presales of “Gatebox3,” a character-summoning display that lets users live with their favorite characters
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Gatebox株式会社 raised ¥102,696,880 (2,054% of its target) in presales on Makuake to fund development of its character-summoning display “Gatebox3,” against a target of ¥5 million.
Table tennis brand バタフライ seeks participants for “Butterfly Fan Meeting 2026”
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株式会社タマス announced that it will hold “Butterfly Fan Meeting 2026,” an event for fans of the table tennis brand バタフライ, at its Asagaya headquarters on Nov. 3. Registration opens on Sept. 29; capacity is around 10 people and admission is free.
株式会社エーアンドエス announces release of “SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2025”
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株式会社エーアンドエス, which operates the jewelry brand agete, has released its “A&S Co.,Ltd. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2025.” The report introduces sustainability initiatives, including environmental measures and social contributions.
2 days of challenges and discoveries across generations: 18,000 people attend “Age-Well Festival 2026”
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株式会社AgeWellJapan held “Age-Well Festival 2026,” an event bringing multiple generations together, at Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria on Sept. 12 and 13, 2026. An estimated 18,000 people attended over the 2 days.
Facts
18,000 people attended over 2 days
Number of sponsoring companies: 14
Number of speakers at the “100-Year Life” sessions: 4
Words gathered through live painting: 142
4 seniors in their 60s took the stage that day
The venue hosted hands-on booths by 13 companies and organizations
Companies mentioned：株式会社AgeWellJapan、AgeWellJapan、大王製紙株式会社、税理士法人レガシィ、BS朝日、FIDA JAPAN ダンス健康クラブ、ロマンディスコ、Age-Well Design Lab
“Liny” to exhibit at “Marketing Week - Autumn 2026,” one of Japan’s largest comprehensive marketing trade shows
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ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社 will exhibit at the 28th “Marketing Week - Autumn 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, offering demonstrations and consultations for its LINE marketing tool “Liny.”
[Osaka event: Recruiting elementary, junior high and high school students!] A work camp to explore global issues! 3 days to learn about social challenges and consider actions to address them: “Take Action Camp Winter 2026,” Dec. 26-28; early-bird offer through Nov. 1
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認定NPO法人フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン will hold “Take Action Camp Winter 2026” for elementary, junior high and high school students at Osaka International Youth Hostel from Dec. 26 to 28, 2026. The fee is ¥39,000 (early-bird price: ¥36,000), and enrollment is limited to 24 people.
リコーブラックラムズ東京 announces new official partnership agreement with プラス株式会社
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リコーブラックラムズ東京 and プラス株式会社 have signed an official partnership agreement for the NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2026-27 season. The PLUS logo will appear on the players’ jerseys.
A rich, deep flavor made with 100% Italian chestnuts! リンツ「Marron Chocolat Drink」launches on Oct. 1 (Thu)—a luxurious drink where rich chestnut and premium chocolate blend beautifully
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リンツ＆シュプルングリージャパン will launch「Marron Chocolat Drink」, made with 100% Italian chestnuts, for a limited time starting October 1.
[90th Anniversary Project] Stay plan featuring a mystery-solving experience at 名古屋観光ホテル,「Why Did the Candlelight Go Out?」, making its Tokai-area debut—a fully immersive mystery that sharpens the senses and brings you closer to the truth
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名古屋観光ホテル is partnering with 謎組 to mark its 90th anniversary, bringing the mystery-solving stay plan「Why Did the Candlelight Go Out?」to the Tokai area for the first time from November 16, 2026.
A new hunting adventure is finally beginning:『Monster Hunter Outlanders』officially launches on October 29, 2026!
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TiMi Studio Group announced that『Monster Hunter Outlanders』, a survival hunting action game for smartphones developed under license from 株式会社カプコン, will officially launch on October 29, 2026. The mainland China version is scheduled for release in 2027 or later.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
Cumulative series sales: 131 million units
Companies mentioned：TiMi Studio Group、株式会社カプコン、Proxima Beta Pte. Ltd.、Tencent Games
【リトルマーメイド】「Chocolat」, a popular product for more than 20 years since its launch, gets a refresh on October 1 — a sweet bun made with a dedicated bread dough
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株式会社タカキベーカリー will relaunch「Chocolat」, a long-selling sweet bun from its franchise brand「リトルマーメイド」, on October 1, 2026. Made with new bread dough and hand-wrapped, it will be sold at 206 locations nationwide for 291 yen (tax included).
For those who missed it at the International Logistics Exhibition／See the「eve auto × AGF」joint demonstration at a hands-on event in Nagoya
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株式会社eve autonomy, in partnership with 岡谷鋼機株式会社, will hold an「eve auto hands-on event」on November 5 and 6, 2026, at 岡谷富船第2物流センター in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The event will feature a repeat demonstration of the collaboration between「eve auto」, an indoor-outdoor autonomous transport service first unveiled at International Logistics Exhibition 2026, and an automated guided forklift (AGF). Visitors can also discuss automating logistics operations on site.
【あべのハルカス近鉄本店】Beer is back in the spotlight ahead of the October 1 liquor tax revision!「Autumn Beer Gourmet Fest」pairs craft beers from across Japan with prepared foods, starting Wednesday, September 30
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あべのハルカス近鉄本店 will hold「Autumn Beer Gourmet Fest」starting September 30, ahead of the October 1 liquor tax revision. The event will showcase pairings of craft beers from across Japan and prepared foods.
Facts
September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) to October 6 (Tuesday)
プラス signs official partnership agreement with リコーブラックラムズ東京
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プラス株式会社 has signed an official partnership agreement for the 2026-27 season with リコーブラックラムズ東京, a team in NTT Japan Rugby League One. The PLUS logo will appear on the official jersey during this season's league matches.
Japan Women's University's 現代女性キャリア研究所 signs agreement with ソウル市女性家族財団 to promote cooperation on policies related to women, families, care and the declining birthrate
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Japan Women's University's 現代女性キャリア研究所 and ソウル市女性家族財団 have signed an agreement to promote cooperation on policies related to women, families, care and the declining birthrate. The「2026 Japan-Korea Joint Forum on Measures to Address the Declining Birthrate」was held on the same day.
Facts
Friday, September 11
2026 Japan-Korea Joint Forum on Measures to Address the Declining Birthrate
外資就活ネクスト to hold October 21 (Wed) seminar for recruitment agencies on designing outreach for「Agents of Choice」
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株式会社ハウテレビジョン will hold an October 21 seminar for recruitment agencies on designing outreach for「Agents of Choice」. Ryota Shimada, CEO of Sync Ascent, will be a guest speaker and explain how to generate inbound consultations without relying on scouting.
Facts
Wednesday, October 21
Average age: 29.9
Annual income: ¥9.21 million
Consulting firms, finance and trading companies account for about 70%
【October 17; first 30 guests】A representative for「Brunello di Montalcino」producer バンフィ visits Japan! A one-night-only winemaker dinner featuring rare limited-edition wines and an Italian buffet with Japanese Black beef and Ezo deer
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『ビラビアンキ丸の内oazo店』, operated by 株式会社ダイナック, will host a one-night-only winemaker dinner on October 17, 2026, with Paolo Fassina, バンフィ's North Asia representative, in attendance, with the cooperation of モンテ物産株式会社.
Easily find items even when you don't know their names! スニダン launches an image search feature
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株式会社SODA launched an image search feature in the スニダン app on September 29, 2026. The feature lets users identify and search for products from an image, even when they don't know the product or brand name.
【Survey on seasonal wardrobe changes】Storage shortages contribute to「fashion waste」: 1 in 2 people have reluctantly discarded clothing due to a lack of storage space
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ハローストレージ, operated by エリアリンク株式会社, conducted a survey on seasonal wardrobe changes. It found that 1 in 2 people had reluctantly discarded clothing due to insufficient storage, while 1 in 3 had to replace items, incurring an average loss of 43,000 yen.
Facts
500 men and women in their 20s to 60s from across Japan
Overall, 76.6% reported「80% or more storage capacity in use」
The total came to 53.2%
The total came to 33.8%
The average was 43,277 yen
Original5割以上（56.6%）が「貢献すると思う」
「Low and affordable fees」was the top choice (79.1%)
「Distance from home and ease of access」(76.2%)
「Climate control and humidity management (preventing mold, pests and deterioration)」(51.9%)
Operates 3,182 properties and 136,723 rooms (as of August 2026)
3,182 properties and 136,723 rooms (as of August 2026)
More than 12,000 boxes sold at the previous event, equivalent to more than 100,000 chocolate croissants! On September 30,「Saint Marc Café Day」will feature a special collaboration version with the film『Minions & Monsters』!
[Survey on meal planning and shopping among families with preschoolers] 86.2% of parents said they “want to avoid serving the same ingredients or dishes as those in school lunches”; 17.4% check the menu every day. How do they avoid overlap?
Uravation releases a free “Generative AI ROI and KPI Design Sheet” to explain the impact of generative AI in internal approval requests and management meetings. It includes a formula-filled Excel example and actual screen images, providing a framework for calculating costs and benefits in the same units and recording KPIs monthly.
For benefits and services, about one in 2 people have also experienced “tokuhara”—being told by someone around them, “You’re not doing that?” Are people tired of “working hard to get a good deal”? About 80% feel “deal fatigue.”
九州筑豊ラーメン: An innovative autumn. A premium limited-time noodle dish featuring a “triple soup with carefully selected ingredients × powdered cheese,” created with a Michelin chef, makes its debut
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ワイエスフード株式会社, part of Trailhead Global Holdings, will begin selling the limited-time “Triple Soup Hanamidori Chicken Meatball Paitan Ramen” and “Chopped Pork Loin Rice Bowl,” co-developed with Michelin chef Takashi Nishimura, on October 5, 2026.
Facts
Standard price: ¥1,230, tax included
Standard price: ¥1,360
Standard price: ¥1,410
Standard price: ¥520, tax included
Extra cheese: ¥130
Starting Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.)
Dec. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：九州筑豊ラーメン、ワイエスフード株式会社、Trailhead Global Holdings、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、ニシムラ麺、Nishimuramen
[Free admission | Fukuoka, 10/8] AI, deep tech, and startups in Japan and Asia—more than 40 entrepreneurs, investors and companies at the forefront will gather to share insights over 1 day
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Fukuoka City’s global startup event “RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026” will be held on October 8, bringing together over 40 speakers at the forefront of AI and deep tech, along with 12 companies pitching.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
11 sessions in total
8 overseas startups
12 companies will pitch
124 companies and organizations
Companies mentioned：福岡市役所、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、みずほ銀行、ANAホールディングス、住友生命保険、WE AT、マエストロ、トライアルテクノロジー、チャリチャリ、LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ、沖縄科学技術大学院大学、SMBC Edge、Cohh、東京証券取引所、amondz lab、MCPアセット・マネジメント、三菱UFJ信託銀行、KKday、Startup Island TAIWAN、Liberaware Korea、BIG Impact、Preferred Networks、さくらインターネット、QBキャピタル、UntroD Capital Japan、角川アスキー総合研究所、ASCII STARTUP、CDIB Capital Innovation Advisors、Z Venture Capital、レッドクリフ、地域と人と未来、MTG Ventures、Sun Asterisk、ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ、movus technologies、Growthstock Pulse、KIBOW社会投資ファンド、リージョナルフィッシュ、ベータ・ベンチャーキャピタル、ハチドリソーラー、MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES、アクセンチュア、KPMG FAS、IMM Investment Japan、Cohh株式会社
HRBrain publishes an interview article about its implementation at 株式会社デルタインターナショナル.
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株式会社HRBrain has published an interview article about the implementation of “HRBrain Talent Management” and “HRBrain Organizational Diagnosis Survey” at 株式会社デルタインターナショナル. The company moved from relying on Excel to using a system, reducing the workload of compiling results and improving its survey scores.
ATOMica and Oyaku-sho Cloud conduct a survey on local government efforts to support regional businesses with workforce development and digital transformation across 239 municipalities nationwide
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株式会社ATOMica and Oyaku-sho Cloud surveyed 239 municipalities nationwide on efforts to support regional businesses with workforce development and digital transformation. 84.9% of municipalities identified labor shortages as their biggest challenge, and more than half provide training or recruitment support, but 56.9% face challenges in assessing or visualizing the impact.
Facts
Valid responses were received from 239 municipalities
More than 80% of municipalities (84.9%)
56.5% selected it as a “challenge they particularly want to address”
More than half of municipalities offer “training and seminars (52.7%)”
and “recruitment support (50.6%),” among other measures
Hold ScanSnap in the palm of your hand with miniatures and papercraft of past models. The 2nd installment of the ScanSnap 25th anniversary campaign launches today!
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To mark ScanSnap’s 25th anniversary, 株式会社PFU has launched a giveaway campaign featuring miniatures of past models and made papercraft of the ScanSnap iX2500 available for free.
Supership launches support for more sophisticated web engagement through data integration between Fortuna and KARTE
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Supership株式会社 has launched a new service to support more sophisticated web engagement by integrating data from its public DMP, “Fortuna,” with the CX platform “KARTE” from 株式会社プレイド.
Facts
The conversion rate was 5.06%
compared with 3.31% in the group that did not see the content
That was 1.75 percentage points higher
equivalent to approximately 1.5 times the rate in the group that did not see the content
Webinar Health Check 2026 | Are your webinar metrics healthy?
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies will host “Webinar Health Check 2026” from October 14 to 16, 2026, helping participants compare key webinar metrics with benchmarks and identify areas for improvement.
Transforming contact centers through AI and human collaboration—exploring the future of AI use and customer engagement at financial institutions | “FINANCE CONFERENCE” set for February 17, 2027
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株式会社セミナーインフォ will hold “FINANCE CONFERENCE” on February 17, 2027, to explore AI use and contact center transformation at financial institutions.
Japan Tax-Free × 京都ハンナリーズ × Liquor Mountain launch “regional co-creation tourism” through a three-way partnership to channel inbound spending into local sports promotion and communities
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株式会社リカーマウンテン, 株式会社日本免税, and 京都ハンナリーズ, operated by Sports Communication KYOTO, will launch a “regional co-creation tourism” model in response to the tax-free shopping system revision in November 2026. Part of inbound spending will be returned to the region to promote local sports.
BYD launches the extensively updated new BYD ATTO 3 EX
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BYD Auto Japan株式会社 will begin sales on September 29, 2026, of the new BYD ATTO 3 EX, a significantly upgraded version of its midsize SUV, the BYD ATTO 3. The lineup consists of 2 models, RWD and AWD, and adopts CTB technology and a high-capacity battery to extend driving range. The AWD model delivers a maximum output of 330kW and adds new features including an in-vehicle refrigerator and freezer and a 95L front trunk.
Facts
74.88kWh Blade Battery
Maximum output: 330kW
Maximum torque: 560N・m
0-100km/h acceleration in 4.0 seconds
Driving range per charge: 620km
RWD model: ¥4,378,000
AWD model: ¥4,873,000
95L front trunk
Companies mentioned：BYD JAPAN 株式会社、BYD Auto Japan株式会社、BAJ
<4th Back Office DXPO Fukuoka '26> Exhibition to promote operational efficiency and digital transformation in administrative departments
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ブティックス株式会社 will hold the 4th Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 20 and 21. Aiming to improve operational efficiency and promote digital transformation in administrative departments, the event will feature a total of 20 specialized seminar sessions.
Teradata launches new enterprise AI capabilities to autonomously handle data tasks using natural language
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Teradata announced that it has enhanced the capabilities of Tera, an enterprise AI agent that autonomously handles data tasks using natural language, and transitioned it to autonomous collaborative AI. The new offerings include Tera Context Engine, Tera Harness, and Agent Skills, and the company has demonstrated high performance and cost reductions on benchmarks including SWE-bench Pro.
[Event Report] リザプロ and アビタス, a specialist school for international qualifications, hold special online seminar on recommendation-based university admissions
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株式会社アビタス and リザプロ株式会社, part of パスメイクグループ, held a special online seminar on September 10, 2026, with presentations on enriching university life and building a career through obtaining the USCPA qualification.
“Oasis Autumn Festival” to be held at Awaji Highway Oasis, just by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! Featuring a Doraemon show, 300 free servings of Awaji Island conger eel tempura and hearty miso soup with onions and wakame, 9 food trucks from Awaji Island, Awaji Puppet Joruri and more
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The “Oasis Autumn Festival” will be held on October 12, 2026, at Awaji Highway Oasis, operated by ユーアールエー株式会社. In addition to a Doraemon show, Awaji Puppet Joruri and 9 food trucks, 300 servings of Awaji Island conger eel tempura and miso soup will be offered free of charge.
Facts
October 12, 2026
300 servings
50 million yen
660 people
Companies mentioned：ユーアールエー株式会社、LINK UP COFFEE、ma-neki kitchen、impact kitchen、くーとん、cestbien(せびあん)、あまだこ、とっとのレシピ、淡路島チュロス、ロングポテト、かじたや、サンフードサービス㈱、淡路フェリーボート（株）、塩屋土地（株）、アイジー興産（株）
Akita manufacturers are coming to MOBIO! Exhibition showcases “Akita manufacturers working hard with ingenuity”
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7 manufacturing companies from Akita will hold a special exhibition at MOBIO in Osaka from October 1 to 30, 2026. The event is organized by 有限会社美郷コイル and co-hosted by MOIO and 公益財団法人大阪産業局.
Facts
Boasts 200 booths, one of the largest in Japan
We hold approximately 10 special exhibitions annually
7 companies with strengths unique to Akita are gathering
[Hakone Emoa Terrace] Special group plans now available to enjoy autumn art and fine dining
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箱根エモア・テラス, operated by 株式会社温故知新, has launched special group plans, including a sweets plan featuring autumn flavors and a breakfast plan with exclusive use of オリエント急行, a salon car with interiors by René Lalique.
Facts
Original2,420円（税込）／1名様
Original3,630円（税込）／1名様
Interior designed by René Lalique in 1928
15–48 guests
15 guests or more
October 1 through the end of November
Opening date: March 1, 2023
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社温故知新、箱根エモア・テラス by 温故知新、箱根ラリック美術館、一般財団法人箱根町観光協会、Restaurant Emoa、Emoa patisserie、Orient Express、オリエント急行、日経クロストレンド、INBOUND LEAGUE
AI-based learning tool Qubena officially adopted across all 167 municipal elementary, junior high and special needs schools in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, with approximately 100,000 users set to begin ～Roster integration with the learning e-portal L-Gate creates a seamless digital learning platform～
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株式会社COMPASS's AI-based learning tool Qubena has been officially adopted at all 167 municipal elementary, junior high and special needs schools in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, with approximately 100,000 users beginning in September 2026. Roster integration with the learning e-portal L-Gate will create a digital learning platform.
Facts
All 167 municipal elementary, junior high and special needs schools
Approximately 100,000 users set to begin
Use began in September 2026
More than 220 municipalities nationwide
Approximately 3,300 elementary and junior high schools
[Events to be held across Japan] Aisan Technology holds “3D Solution Experience Event” in Kawasaki City
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On August 28, 2026, Aisan Technology held the “首都圏3D体験会2026 in 川崎” in Kawasaki City, where companies from more than 15 firms experienced its ANIST® 3D measurement and point cloud processing solution and RS10 scanner. The company obtained a patent for its proprietary technology in July and plans to hold experience events and exhibit at trade shows across Japan.
A survey of 1,213 mothers of elementary, junior high and high school students conducted by 菅公学生服株式会社 found that approximately 60% rated schools' summer heat measures as “adequate.” Polo shirts and wearing gym clothes to school topped the measures they wanted permitted in the future, and some respondents also called for new items such as parasols.
New colors added to ergoPouch's Layer Long Sleeve 0.2 TOG, a long-sleeved romper suitable from newborn age
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ergoPouch, operated by ウェスキー株式会社, will launch a new color, Oatmeal Marle, for its newborn romper, “Layer Long Sleeve 0.2 TOG,” on Oct. 1, 2026. From that day through Oct. 21, customers who purchase 2 or more eligible items can get 10% off.
[Proposal] Analysis and response measures concerning rural decline and the decrease in farmland
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株式会社三菱総合研究所 predicts, based on an analysis using data from approximately 148,000 agricultural settlements nationwide, that by 2050, nearly a 4th of settlements nationwide will have difficulty maintaining their functions. To maintain food security, it proposes prioritizing 590,000 ha of cultivated land in the first stage (10–24 people) as “farmland to protect,” along with stage-specific support measures and options for “end-of-life planning for rural communities.”
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Approximately 148,000 agricultural settlements nationwide
Two families who moved to Yusuhara Town talk about life there: “Madream” releases a video depicting the realities of moving to the town
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株式会社ブランジスタメディア partnered with Yusuhara Town in Kochi Prefecture and released “Living in the Town Above the Clouds,” a video introducing the everyday lives of people who moved there, on Sept. 29. The video aims to raise awareness of the town, where the population is declining, and encourage people to move there.
Facts
The aging rate exceeds 40%
The figure of 1,400 people for the town’s population in 2050
Forests account for approximately 91% of the total area
The Omori family, in their 7th year since moving there
レノボ announces “Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2” and “Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2,” expanding how they can be used with 4K displays and gesture-enabled AI
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レノボ・ジャパン announced its new tablets, “Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2” and “Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2,” equipped with 4K displays and “Lenovo AI Vision,” a gesture-enabled AI feature.
The nation’s No. 1 ramen magazine by actual sales※ The latest ramen guide to finding Fukushima’s “must-try bowl,” “Ramen Walker Fukushima 2027,” goes on sale Sept. 29
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株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 will release the latest Fukushima edition of “Ramen Walker,” the ramen magazine series, “Ramen Walker Fukushima 2027,” on Sept. 29, 2026. The issue features a special section on new shio ramen shops, award-winning Grand Prix restaurants, visits to noodle makers, and a ramen report, among other content, introducing more than 200 bowls in the prefecture.
Introducing new products made with carefully selected dough: “Nama Croissant Butter” and “Nama Croissant Chocolat”! “Uruoi Ring Caramel Nuts,” an autumn flavor from “潤rich,” available for a limited time starting Thursday, Oct. 1
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フジパン株式会社 will launch 2 new croissants made with carefully selected dough as part of its “Fujipan PREMIUM” brand, and will offer an autumn-exclusive caramel-nut ring bread from “潤rich” for a limited time starting Oct. 1.
The Snack Sand spirit “んーぱ” appears in a Halloween costume! 4 autumn-exclusive flavors—chestnut, apple, purple sweet potato, and pumpkin & whipped cream—go on sale
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フジパン株式会社 will release 4 autumn-exclusive products in its Snack Sand series in Halloween packaging starting Oct. 1, 2026.
[Survey of 723 adults aged 30–50 with parents] Approximately 1 in 5 households have had a parent encounter an AI-related scam or problem; 5.8% report actual harm
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According to a survey by 株式会社SHIFT AI, approximately 1 in 5 households with adult children aged 30–50 have had a parent encounter an AI-related scam or problem, and 5.8% have suffered actual harm. Deepfake audio and phishing emails are the main methods. Although adult children are concerned about their parents using AI, there is a growing tendency to want them to use it while remaining aware of the risks.
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723 men and women aged 30–50 nationwide
In approximately 1 in 5 households (19.9%), a parent encountered a scam or problem involving AI
Households with actual victims also account for 5.8%
AI-generated phishing emails: 11.3%
AI-generated fake news and fake ads: 10.0%
“I might end up believing false information”: 43.2%
October 10, “Capsule Coffee Day”: Free pop-up event “UCC Capsule Coffee Shop” opens for a limited time, where visitors can discover “the joys of coffee they never knew” through 14 varieties of coffee-and-snack pairing capsules
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UCC上島珈琲株式会社 will hold the limited-time event “UCC Capsule Coffee Shop” at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and Aeon Malls in Aichi, Osaka and Hiroshima to mark October 10, “UCC Capsule Coffee Day.” In collaboration with タカラトミーアーツ, the free event will let visitors experience 14 coffee-and-snack pairings through a giant capsule toy machine.
Why won’t my child sleep!? For moms and dads tired of searching for the right way to raise a child: “Child-Rearing Basics for Healthy Brain Development: What to Know from Age 0,” based on developmental brain science, goes on sale 9/28
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株式会社高橋書店 released “Child-Rearing Basics for Healthy Brain Development: What to Know from Age 0” on September 28, 2026, supervised by Naoko Narita. Based on developmental brain science, the book explains 54 themes related to raising children ages 0–5.
Facts
On Sept. 28 (Mon.), 2026
With an eye to children’s development from age 0 to around age 5
Exhibiting at “Tomotomo Festa 2026”! Experience “voter-friendly voting” that makes it easier for everyone to vote [Shiori Muraoka, lecturer at 島根県立大学]
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Shiori Muraoka, a lecturer at 島根県立大学, will exhibit at “Tomotomo Festa 2026,” hosted by 内閣府, with an interactive display on “voter-friendly voting”—considering how to create an environment where everyone, including people with disabilities and older adults, can vote without difficulty.
[Starting salaries for new graduates raised to ¥285,000] フロンティア to raise starting salaries by ¥10,000 for employees joining in April 2027. Total increase of ¥35,000 over 4 years (114% compared with 2023)
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フロンティア株式会社 will raise the monthly starting salary for new graduates joining in April 2027 by ¥10,000 to ¥285,000. This is 114% of the 2023 level, representing a total increase of ¥35,000 over 4 years. The move aims to address rising prices and recruit talented employees.
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Monthly starting salary for new graduates: ¥285,000
Diners Club, the credit card brand, announces “Diners Club Gold,” a new product for people in their 20s and 30s, and renames its flagship product “Diners Club Platinum”
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三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社 announced the launch of its new “Diners Club Gold” card for people ages 20–39 and the renaming of its existing flagship card to “Diners Club Platinum.” The Gold card offers benefits including no annual fee in the first year for online-only applicants, while Platinum will be revamped with a new design in January 2027.
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Today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Membership is open to people ages 20–39
Spend ¥1 million or more in the previous year
The following year’s annual fee (¥11,000, including tax) is waived
iDA establishes chief AI officer (CAIO) role to enhance the value of its human resources services through AI
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iDA, a human resources services company specializing in the fashion and beauty industries, has established a chief AI officer (CAIO) role to enhance the value of its services through AI. Executive Officer Yuki Watanabe has assumed the position.
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Facilitates employee transfers and other arrangements for approximately 1800 employees annually
All KEYNOTE speakers confirmed for “HR FUTURE CONFERENCE 2026 Autumn in Tokyo”
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スマートキャンプ株式会社 announced the KEYNOTE speakers for “HR FUTURE CONFERENCE 2026 Autumn in Tokyo,” to be held on October 8, 2026. HR leaders and experts from Dentsu Group, Google, Amazon Japan, One Career, DeNA, Calbee, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Money Forward and others will discuss recruitment strategies and organizational transformation in the AI era.
CULUMU to sponsor Japan’s largest design conference, “Designship 2026,” as a gold sponsor
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CULUMU, the inclusive design studio operated by 株式会社STYZ, will sponsor the design conference “Designship 2026” as a gold sponsor. The event will be held at Tokyo Midtown on October 10 and 11, 2026, and CULUMU will exhibit a booth and take part in a session.
Facts
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）
This is the 9th time the event has been held
A network of more than 6,500 NPOs and other organizations
A survey of students graduating in 2028 from former imperial universities and Waseda and Keio, conducted by 株式会社リーディングマーク, found that students are increasingly planning to decide earlier on their preferred companies. The share who want to decide by April rose to 24.4%. About 80% of respondents said they want to decide by December, but the share who have yet to decide also remains high at 16.4%, indicating growing differences in when students form their preferences.
Cloud warehouse management system “Logizard ZERO” begins API integration with cloud core system “Phil”
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ロジザード株式会社’s cloud warehouse management system “Logizard ZERO” and 株式会社Stack’s cloud core system “Phil” have begun API integration, enabling greater operational efficiency through automatic synchronization of inventory and shipping data.
1. New colors from the “SUEDE FOREVER” series, following the “NEVER NOT SUEDE” campaign, go on sale October 1 (Thursday)
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On October 1, プーマ will release 3 new colors from the “SUEDE FOREVER” series, as well as the “THE POWERPUFF GIRLS x PUMA” collection in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Skin looks different with a plump, firm feel. The Plump Skin Cover Cushion delivers a firm feel, glow, and high coverage all at once; launches sequentially from November 20, 2026
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Korean makeup brand espoir will launch its new cushion foundation, Plump Skin Cover Cushion, which delivers a firm feel, glow, and high coverage all at once, on November 20, 2026.
ESR launches Armorite Pro, a tempered glass screen protector for iPhone that protects the entire camera unit as one piece
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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has launched Armorite Pro, an ESR-brand glass screen protector for iPhone cameras. It uses Corning glass and a metal frame and is available for 2,090 yen.
【サンフロンティアホテルズ】New rice takes center stage in autumn breakfasts. Enjoy a New Rice Fair featuring dishes selected by chefs at 10 hotels nationwide
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サンフロンティアホテルマネジメント株式会社 will hold a New Rice Fair at 10 locations nationwide from October 1 to November 30, 2026, serving new rice from various regions alongside local dishes selected by each head chef. It will also run a campaign giving away Sado-grown Koshihikari rice to members by lottery.
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10 facilities nationwide
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
Pure Koshihikari rice from Sado, Niigata Prefecture (2026 crop), 5 kg
30 winners by lottery
Companies mentioned：サンフロンティアホテルズ、サンフロンティアホテルマネジメント株式会社、たびのホテル、日和ホテル、SUN FRONTIER HOTELS CLUB
【First Customer Satisfaction No. 1 Award】エニタイムフィットネス wins No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction in the Fitness Club category of the 2026 JCSI (Japanese Customer Satisfaction Index)
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エニタイムフィットネス, a core business of 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan, won its first No. 1 ranking in the Customer Satisfaction category for fitness clubs in the JCSI survey by 公益財団法人日本生産性本部, announced on September 15, 2026.
Master inequalities thoroughly for entrance exams! Mathematics: Inequalities—Standard Problems by Topic to be published on September 29 (Tue)
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株式会社旺文社 published Mathematics: Inequalities—Standard Problems by Topic, a mathematics reference book for entrance exam preparation, on September 29, 2026.
TMN and DearOne completely revamp the Shibuya Scramble Square app! Downloads up approx. 4.8 times and point members up 10% in 1 month
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株式会社TMN and 株式会社DearOne completely revamped the official Shibuya Scramble Square app and began providing the service in June 2026. In the 1 month after the revamp, monthly downloads increased by approximately 4.8 times, and the number of point members rose by 10%.
ベーリンガーインゲルハイム expands its “Detect the SOS” mission globally, addressing gaps in uACR testing that leave many people’s undetected heart and kidney risks unidentified
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ベーリンガーインゲルハイム announced that it is expanding its “Detect the SOS” mission globally to address the gap in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) testing, which many people with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes have not received, and to detect hidden cardiovascular and kidney risks early.
Facts
Actual uACR testing rates among people at risk of CKD are well below 50%
CVD alone causes more than 20 million deaths worldwide every year
Figures show that only 21% of people with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes receive uACR testing
A German survey found that the uACR testing rate remained below 1%
More than 90% risk of heart failure
More than 70% increase in the risk of cardiovascular death
The risk of heart attack and stroke increases by more than 60%
【ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜】As the city glitters in the season, celebrate its festive charm with a Christmas Afternoon Tea on a tea stand; reservations open October 3 (Sat)
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ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜 will offer its Christmas Afternoon Tea for a limited time from November 1 to December 25, 2026, with reservations opening on October 3.
Savor autumn flavors like sweet potatoes and chestnuts around a bonfire! “Baked Sweet Potato Square” to be held at 麻布台ヒルズ
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Baked Sweet Potato Square will be held at 麻布台ヒルズ, operated by 森ビル株式会社, from October 23 to 25, featuring food sales by 14 sweet potato and chestnut specialty shops, a bonfire, and live music.