青山商事 joins the “Kanagawa CO2CO2 (Kotsu Kotsu) Points+” program
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青山商事株式会社 has joined the “Kanagawa CO2CO2 (Kotsu Kotsu) Points+” decarbonization campaign run by Kanagawa Prefecture and launched an initiative to award points to customers purchasing eligible products at 31 stores in the prefecture.
A first for ゴンチャ! Introducing “Oimo Pearl,” with a new chewy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. “Beni Haruka Milk Tea” available for a limited time from October 8 (Thu)
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株式会社ゴンチャ ジャパン will offer its new autumn drink, Beni Haruka Milk Tea, for a limited time from October 8, 2026. Topped with “Oimo Pearl,” which has a new texture, it is chewy when ICED and gooey when HOT. Prices are 690 yen (M size) and 690 yen (S size). An “Autumn Outing Card” will also be distributed in limited quantities from October 10.
The twice-yearly big sale, “WILLER TRAVEL SALE,” takes place October 7! Highway bus fares up to 56% off and coupons for up to 1,000 yen off
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WILLER MARKETING株式会社 will hold its twice-yearly major sale, the Willer Travel Sale, on its mobility and booking portal WILLER TRAVEL starting Oct. 7, 2026. In addition to discounts of up to 56% on WILLER EXPRESS highway buses, the company will distribute coupons worth up to 1,000 yen for highway buses other than WILLER EXPRESS. It will also run a campaign in which participants can win coupons worth 3,000 yen in a lottery to mark the release of the official app’s new “Ride Navigation” feature.
[Survey Announcement] Oct. 1 marks 2 years since the “Measure to Omit the Addresses of Representative Directors and Others” took effect. The rate of use of address-omission requests on the online commercial registration support service “GVA 法人登記” rose from 13.9% to 22.4%.
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GVA TECH株式会社 announced that use of the “Measure to Omit the Addresses of Representative Directors and Others” on its online commercial registration support service “GVA 法人登記” rose from 13.9% to 22.4% in the June-August 2026 period, marking 2 years since the measure took effect.
Provided reporting assistance to the TBS-affiliated program “Please Let Me Carry Your Bag!” Kyuusai Tokyo Sales Office makes its TV debut under the theme “A Company with Two Faces”
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キューサイ株式会社 announced that it provided reporting assistance to the variety show “Please Let Me Carry Your Bag!”, scheduled to air on TBS on Oct. 3, 2026. The program will feature product introductions and other segments at its Tokyo sales office.
A program that broadens knowledge and perspectives to help people take the next step in life returns after a half-year hiatus! “SBI FXトレード presents 田﨑さくらの Step Up! My LIFE”
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SBI FXトレード株式会社 announced that the program “SBI FXトレード presents 田﨑さくらの Step Up! My LIFE,” hosted by 田﨑さくら on ニッポン放送, will return as a regular broadcast from Sept. 29 after a half-year hiatus.
Facts
Returns after a half-year hiatus
Starts Sept. 29 (Tue.)
Regularly broadcast from October 2024 through March 2026
Broadcast starts at 21:00
Radio AM1242
FM93.0
Please join us for 30 minutes
A margin of at least 4% of the transaction amount is required
Transactions of up to 25 times the margin amount
A margin of at least 33.334% of the transaction amount is required
Transactions of up to 3 times the margin amount
Companies mentioned：SBI ホールディングス株式会社、SBI FX トレード株式会社、株式会社ニッポン放送、株式会社セント・フォース、一般社団法人金融先物取引業協会、一般社団法人日本暗号資産等取引業協会
[2 weeks of deals to enjoy the “autumn appetite”] A popular side dish seasoned with garlic and soy sauce is half price for a limited time! “Half-Price Kernel Crispy 1-Piece” campaign runs from Sept. 30 (Wed.) to Oct. 13 (Tue.).
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日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社 will run a campaign at KFC locations nationwide from Sept. 30 to Oct. 13, selling Kernel Crispy for half price, at 140 yen.
電通総研 launches “CIVILIOS Super App” for local governments, linking government, daily life and regional economies
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株式会社電通総研 will launch “CIVILIOS Super App” for local governments, integrating services for government, daily life and regional economies, starting Sept. 29, 2026.
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Around 400 kinds of bread from popular shops with long lines and specialty bakeries nationwide gather in Nagoya! “Fascinating Bread Festa” to be held
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The “Fascinating Bread Festa,” organized by 株式会社ジェイアール東海高島屋, will bring together around 400 carefully selected kinds of bread from across Japan.
Facts
Marking its 3rd edition
38 shops in total
10 shops making their debut
5 shops making their first appearance in the Tokai region
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Savor Kyoto’s traditions, captivating the world, through a contemporary sensibility: 25th-anniversary “Exhibition of Fine Goods from Kyoto’s Long-Established Shops”
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Nagoya Takashimaya will hold the 25th-anniversary “Exhibition of Fine Goods from Kyoto’s Long-Established Shops.” A total of 47 shops featuring Kyoto cuisine, traditional crafts, kimono and more will showcase autumn delicacies and artisanship.
メディアエンジン updates “AIO Support Service” to help companies optimize for AI search
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メディアエンジン株式会社, a consolidated subsidiary of ソウルドアウト株式会社, has updated the support offerings and pricing structure of its “AIO Support Service,” which helps companies optimize for AI search, and introduced a new “Trial Plan” for small-scale effectiveness testing.
Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Spring Spa LaQua (Spa LaQua) to enhance its services and experiences further on Saturday, Oct. 10! A new frontier in sauna experiences: the “Totonoi Chair Buffet” opens!
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Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Spring Spa LaQua will reopen on Oct. 10, 2026, announcing the launch of the “Totonoi Chair Buffet,” a collaboration beer with Far Yeast Brewing, and signature menu items supervised by Spa LaQua.
[Survey] Even when card payments are available, 92.4% deliberately choose the more cumbersome options of bank transfers or direct debits
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A survey by 株式会社TOKIUM on corporate card usage found that even when card payments are available, 92.4% tend to choose options such as bank transfers, with approval workflows and accounting tasks identified as challenges. Interest in using AI-integrated corporate cards reached 78.1%.
Supporting your favorite is a journey to the ultimate destination. The 第二 installment of “LOVOT Stand” begins recruiting member stores nationwide. Enjoy time together with “LOVOT.” Visit “LOVOT.”
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GROOVE X株式会社 will begin recruiting member stores nationwide from September 2026 for the 第二 wave of its official partner stores, “LOVOT Stand,” where visitors can interact with the family robot “LOVOT.”
An era for enjoying texture. 150% more chocolate chips*! Cookies added to the series’ first chocolate ring! “Self Crush” returns with an upgraded crispy, crunchy experience
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Akagi Nyugyo will launch an updated version of its “Self Crush” series nationwide in late September 2026, enhancing the enjoyment of its textures. The Choco Mint flavor will have 150% more chocolate chips, while the Cookies and Cream flavor will feature a new chocolate ring mixed with cookies.
ミロク会計人会連合会 to hold the “50th National Unified Training Conference, Chubu Meeting” in November
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The “50th National Unified Training Conference, Chubu Meeting,” sponsored by 株式会社ミロク情報サービス, will be held at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
50th
Nov. 12, 2026
Approximately 8,400 accounting firm users
Approximately 18,000 medium-sized and small businesses
[Kufu marry] Wedding event reports surpass 1,000! Latest 3 examples of increasingly diverse “celebrations that reflect who we are” unveiled
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The number of wedding event experience reports posted on くふうmarry, operated by 株式会社くふうウェディング, has surpassed 1,000. This article introduces 3 examples that reflect increasingly diverse ways to celebrate: a proposal in Mongolia, a bowling party, and a photo shoot in a tea field.
Facts
Reached 1,000 reports
As of September 29, 2026
80 guests
Contribution per guest: ¥15,000
Total: ¥1,200,000
Total (outfits, accessories, photography fees, etc.): ¥0
神戸親和大学 uses “LINE WORKS” in a required course that learns alongside the local community
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“LINE WORKS,” a communication tool provided by LINE WORKS株式会社, and the AI meeting-notes tool “LINE WORKS AiNote” are being used in 神戸親和大学’s required “Regional Co-Creation” course. They were used in approximately 40 projects during the spring semester, and the number of IDs provided will expand from approximately 600 to approximately 1,100 starting in the fall semester. The initiative aims to address challenges in information sharing and handovers in collaboration between the university and local communities, and contribute to digital transformation in education.
Facts
Used in approximately 40 projects during the spring semester
The number of IDs provided will expand from approximately 600 in the spring semester to approximately 1,100
Royal Holdings, Choshimaru and Sojitz partner on “SUSHI-TEN USA,” opening “SUSHI BLISSBA,” a sushi-focused restaurant, in the United States
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SUSHI-TEN USA Inc., the local subsidiary established by the 3 companies Royal Holdings, Choshimaru and Sojitz, will open its new brand “SUSHI BLISSBA” in Cypress, Orange County, California, on Oct. 1, 2026, as its 3rd U.S. location.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Seating capacity: 118
Store area: approximately 278.7 m²
Capital: ＄12,000,000
ロイヤルホールディングス株式会社 34％
株式会社銚子丸 33%
双日株式会社 33%
Date of establishment: March 18, 2024
Companies mentioned：ロイヤルホールディングス株式会社、株式会社銚子丸、双日株式会社、SUSHI-TEN USA Inc.
[平和堂] First-ever event in Shiga Prefecture! “チン！するレストランinアル・プラザ長浜” for 3 days only, starting Friday, October 30
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株式会社平和堂 and 日本アクセス will hold “チン！するレストランinアル・プラザ長浜,” an all-you-can-eat frozen food and ice cream event, at アル・プラザ長浜 for 3 days only, starting October 30, 2026.
“［HYPEMOD］× CARTUNE” collaboration event to be held on Sunday, October 18! CARTUNE’s “Casual Meets” will also take place
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A collaboration event between the web media outlet “［HYPEMOD］,” operated by 株式会社イード, and the car community “CARTUNE” will be held at 58 LOHAS CLUB in Tochigi Prefecture on October 18, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 18, 2026
9:00～16:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社イード、［HYPEMOD］、CARTUNE、58 LOHAS CLUB
株式会社ジェイテクト has published its integrated report, “ジェイテクトレポート2026.” The report outlines the story of its “transformation into a solution provider” based on the JTEKT Group 2030 Vision and its efforts to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term.
[Cross-Cultural Understanding Framework, 18th installment] “Culture Map: Czech Republic Edition” released; materials available free of charge
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has released free of charge “Country Culture Map: Czech Republic Edition,” a resource for developing global talent. It is the 18th installment in the series and offers a comparative analysis with Japan based on Erin Meyer’s Culture Map.
Investment as lead investor in WAYFARER株式会社, developer and provider of the hotel operations AI platform “Materia Connect”
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The Canon MJ MIRAI Fund, managed by Global Brain, has invested as lead investor in WAYFARER株式会社, provider of the hotel operations AI platform “Materia Connect.”
Facts
Up to 25% improvement in RevPAR
90-second online check-in
13 properties operated by Wayfarer itself
Companies mentioned：グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund、Canon MJ MIRAI Fund、WAYFARER株式会社、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン未来投資事業有限責任組合
“HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2” named official watch of the international freediving competition “Volcano Cup” for the 3rd consecutive year
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華為技術日本株式会社 sponsored the international freediving competition “Volcano Cup 2026,” held in Kagoshima Prefecture in September 2026, for the 3rd consecutive year, and used the “HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2” as the official watch of the competition.
Nowcast launches “customer and deal management” feature for retail brokerage firms and franchise headquarters on its store development AI agent, “DataLens店舗開発”
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株式会社ナウキャスト has launched a customer and deal management feature for retail brokerage firms and franchise headquarters on its store development AI agent, “DataLens店舗開発.”
Facts
More than 3,000 facilities nationwide
Tenant data on more than 180,000 stores
More than 250 financial institutions in Japan and abroad
4 stages: “unopened,” “viewing,” “application in progress,” and “contracted”
江崎グリコ’s first frozen baby food brand, “cotote (コトテ),” to launch in stores starting Monday, October 19
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江崎グリコ will begin selling its frozen baby food brand “cotote” in stores from October 19, after previously offering it exclusively through its official online shop. To start, 4 popular menu items will be sold at アカチャンホンポ.
キングジム launches “テプラボ部,” an owned media site offering label-making tips for its online printing service “TEPLABO（テプラボ）”
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株式会社キングジム launched “テプラボ部,” an owned media site sharing label-making ideas, and “LabeWrap（ラベラップ）,” a 3D label simulator, on September 29, 2026, as support tools for its online printing service “TEPLABO（テプラボ）.”
ビルスピアカデミー publishes white paper: In the age of AI-generated documents, what’s missing is talent who can see through them
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“ビルスピアカデミー,” operated by パーソルイノベーション株式会社’s ビルスピカンパニー, has published a white paper to develop the skills needed to evaluate and review work produced by generative AI.
Facts
6 perspectives: purpose, audience, assumptions, evidence, judgment, and action
Training has been conducted at more than 100 major companies to date
Satisfaction rate exceeds 95%
Achieved a repeat rate of over 90%
Opens approximately 100,000 job listings to recruitment agencies
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、パーソルグループ、ビルスピカンパニー、ビルスピアカデミー、TECH PLAY Academy、HITO-Linkエージェント
Basic to hold “ferret 15min TIPS” on Tuesday, October 13, at 12:30 p.m.: “Is the problem a lack of leads or data quality?”
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株式会社ベーシック will hold the short webinar “ferret 15min TIPS” on October 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., explaining how to address challenges involving lead volume and data quality.
Facts
Capacity: 100 people
So participants can make decisions about their company's marketing initiatives in 15 minutes
株式会社リロバケーションズ has begun selling accommodation plans for Yutoriro Tsuwano Hyakkei no Ie, an exclusive-use detached guesthouse opening Oct. 15, 2026, next to the hot spring inn ゆとりろ津和野 in Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture.
A total of approx. 3.76 million bras collected! Turning waste into resources: Wacoal’s ongoing environmental initiative “ワコール Bra Recycle” begins this year’s collection on Thursday, Oct. 1
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株式会社ワコール will begin this year’s collection for its environmental initiative “ワコール Bra Recycle,” which has been running since 2008, on Oct. 1, 2026. The cumulative number collected has reached approx. 3.76 million, and the bras will be turned into new resources through the recycling project BRING™. During the campaign period, a “Bra Wardrobe Change Campaign” will also be held at selected stores, offering a ¥500 discount to customers who bring in unwanted bras and spend ¥5,500 or more.
[Deadline: Oct. 30] The “IP business Award” character-based planning contest opens applications for companies to submit challenges
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株式会社宣伝会議 has announced the second edition of the “IP business Award,” a planning contest using characters and IP, and has begun recruiting companies to submit challenges.
株式会社ゼロワンブースター will hold a pitch and matchmaking event on Oct. 23, 2026, at LiSH in Takanawa Gateway, Tokyo, featuring 7 research and development startups from Sendai, as part of the “Open Innovation Program UNITE SENDAI,” commissioned by 仙台市.
Facts
7 companies
Oct. 23, 2026
100 people
March 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロワンブースター、01Booster、仙台市、LiSH、TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub、THE LINKPILLAR、株式会社bionto、株式会社ElevationSpace、株式会社GENODAS、NanoFrontier株式会社、ファイトケミカルプロダクツ株式会社、ストーリーライン株式会社、トライポッドワークス株式会社、Peatix、TOHOKU STARTUP BIOTOPE、logoform.jp、01Booster Capital、InnoScouter
AIsmiley releases “Claude-Compatible Generative AI Training and Reskilling Services Comparison Guide,” outlining how to choose the right training format and 6 major services
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株式会社アイスマイリー released its “Claude-Compatible Generative AI Training and Reskilling Services Comparison Guide” on Sept. 29, 2026, to help businesses compare generative AI training and reskilling programs. The guide outlines training formats, selection criteria, and 6 major services compatible with Claude or Claude Code.
About 80% of women are unfamiliar with the content of the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace or the law itself! No. 1 measure women want the government to take: “Support for introducing flexible work arrangements” / Survey of working women by 女の転職type [No. 139]
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女の転職type, operated by 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター, surveyed 165 working women about women’s participation in the workplace. The survey found that about 80% of women were unfamiliar with the content of the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace or the law itself, and that the No. 1 measure they wanted the government to take was “support for introducing flexible work arrangements.”
The rich flavor of Black Moon, with its chocolate aroma and crisp, crumbly texture, in a luxurious galette sandwich: “Black Moon Galette Sandwich” available for a limited time starting Tuesday, Oct. 6
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Morinaga & Co. will launch “Black Moon Galette Sandwich,” a limited-time nationwide release inspired by the flavor of Black Moon, starting Oct. 6.
Consulting satisfaction differs by more than 3 times depending on “level of company involvement”; about 70% of companies expect demand for “FDE” to grow
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A survey conducted by Leverages Consulting Group found that consulting satisfaction is strongly correlated with a company’s level of involvement, with company-led projects scoring more than 3 times higher than fully outsourced projects. About 80% of companies have experienced project failures, and the spread of generative AI is expected to drive increased budgets and growing demand for FDE.
Facts
543 company representatives
67.1% combined
Just 20.0%
22.5% among companies that fully outsource
47.2% combined
40.4%
22.5%
About 80% of companies
49.3%
44.9%
31.6%
About 1 in 2 companies
¥50 million or more but less than ¥100 million (30.4%)
¥10 million or more but less than ¥50 million (27.1%)
¥100 million or more but less than ¥300 million (21.2%)
V Point service launches on 宮崎銀行’s official app, “みやぎんアプリ”
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宮崎銀行, Vポイントマーケティング and 三井住友カード will launch V Point services on “みやぎんアプリ” starting September 29, 2026. This initiative, a first for a regional bank, will let users check and accumulate V Points.
Facts
The number of users has surpassed 300,000
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社宮崎銀行、宮崎銀行、Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、Vポイントマーケティング、三井住友カード株式会社、三井住友カード、Google LLC、Apple Inc.
“資生堂パーラー サロン・ド・カフェ ラゾーナ川崎店” offers limited-edition menu items, including parfaits for savoring the bounty of autumn
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資生堂パーラー サロン・ド・カフェ ラゾーナ川崎店 will offer limited-edition parfaits and desserts made with seasonal autumn fruits, as well as a pork sauté set exclusive to ラゾーナ川崎店, in October 2026.
Facts
“Nagano Prefecture ‘Shinano Pearl’ Plum Parfait” 2,860 yen
“Kumamoto Prefecture Japanese Chestnut Parfait” 2,860 yen
“Parfait with Queen Rouge® grapes from Nagano Prefecture” ¥2,860
“Pork sauté set exclusive to ラゾーナ川崎店” ¥3,100
“Whole Japanese pear tart with caramel ice cream” ¥2,000
Launch of “Money Assist Plus,” a new feature for the “Olive” comprehensive financial service for individuals
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and 三井住友カード have added “Money Assist Plus,” a cash advance feature, to “Olive,” their comprehensive financial service for individuals. It offers preferential interest rates of 1.0% to 15.0% per annum, along with bonus V Point rewards.
Experience event for the “Gadgetable DP3 AJ,” a business backpack with 21-step adjustment to fit the body, held for a limited time at 伊勢丹立川店
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エース株式会社 will debut the domestically made business backpack “Gadgetable DP3 AJ,” equipped with the new “Adjustable Harness™” mechanism that allows the shoulder straps’ attachment position and angle to be adjusted in 21 steps to fit the wearer’s body, at “Backpack Lab,” an experience event opening at 伊勢丹立川店 on September 30.
Facts
Adjustable in 21 steps
September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) to October 6 (Tuesday)
Make BBQ easier and more fun! Buy 2 items and get 1 more free! “Ecococo Logos Buy 2, Get 1” campaign
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株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション will run a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” campaign for its coconut-shell charcoal product “Ecococo Logos,” from outdoor brand LOGOS, from October 2 to November 3, 2026.
Announcement: “Trickcal × GiGO Trickcal or Treat‼”
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment will hold the collaboration event “Trickcal × GiGO Trickcal or Treat‼” with “Trickcal: Chubby Cheek Adventure” starting October 10, 2026. The event will feature limited-edition prizes and food and drink for sale at GiGO locations and online, as well as a campaign on X.
“Kappa Sushi’s Gourmet Sea Urchin Festival” is here! Sea urchin, prized for its rich umami and melt-in-your-mouth texture, is available for a limited time! Enjoy a lavish autumn feast of sea urchin, with nigiri, gunkan sushi, chawanmushi and croquettes.
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かっぱ寿司, part of コロワイドグループ, will hold “Kappa Sushi’s Gourmet Sea Urchin Festival” from October 1 to 21, 2026, offering limited-time items including sea urchin gunkan sushi, extra-topped gunkan sushi, chawanmushi and croquettes at all locations.
To celebrate NewDays’ 25th anniversary, limited-edition craft beer “THANKS ALE,” a joint project by the JR East Group, goes on sale in limited quantities at select NewDays locations in the Tokyo metropolitan area starting Tuesday, September 29!
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NewDays, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, and 株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン will mark NewDays’ 25th anniversary by releasing the limited-edition craft beer “THANKS ALE” in limited quantities at select stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area starting September 29, 2026.
A rich, flavorful corn-studded “Miso Ramen Soup,” featuring the savory taste of 2 types of miso, pork bone broth and vegetables, with an enjoyable texture, launches Tuesday, October 6
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will launch “Miso Ramen Soup,” featuring corn, under its acure made brand on October 6, 2026.
More than 100,000 people come back every year! The 2027 edition of the household budget book praised for helping users save money even with rough entries is already on sale!
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released 3 household budget books, including The Easiest Household Budget Notebook to Use 2027, on September 29, 2026.
【Masachika Ichimura & Shinobu Otake, Naoto Kaiho & Manato Asaka】Main visual and performance details unveiled for the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, to be staged in March 2027【Priority lottery presale begins October 4】
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The musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will return to the Tokyo International Forum in March 2027. Its main visual, performance details and ticket sales information have been unveiled. Masachika Ichimura and Shinobu Otake, and Naoto Kaiho and Manato Asaka, will alternate in the leading roles.
Facts
March 2027
The 6th revival
Returns for the first time in 3 years
Run: March 16 (Tuesday)–March 28 (Sunday), 2027
Original10月4日(日)12:00から最速抽選先行開始
S seats: 16,000 yen
A seats: 11,000 yen
U-25 (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 25 or younger): 7,500 yen
Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 20 or younger): 2,000 yen
A premium milk tea for autumn, enveloped in the melting sweetness of honey sweet potatoes: リプトン Honey Sweet Potato Milk Tea, available for a limited time nationwide (excluding Okinawa) from October 13 (Tue.)
Enjoy a healthy new taste with the superfruit “dragon fruit” and “aloe”! Dragon Fruit Bowl & Yogurt Powered by 森永アロエ launches nationwide on October 6 (Tue.)
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Original森永乳業は、ドラゴンフルーツとアロエを組み合わせた「ドラゴンフルーツボウル＆ヨーグルト Powered by 森永アロエ」を10月6日より全国で新発売する。エネルギー79kcal、脂肪ゼロタイプ。
Raccoon Financial signs business-matching agreements with 3 banks in the Yamaguchi Financial Group
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株式会社ラクーンフィナンシャル has signed a business-matching agreement with 3 banks in the Yamaguchi Financial Group (Yamaguchi Bank, Momiji Bank and Kitakyushu Bank) to refer customers to URIHO, a subscription-based accounts receivable guarantee service.
Elecom donates mobile batteries with haptic feedback as participation prizes at the Sfida Setagaya Blind Soccer (R) Cup
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エレコム株式会社 donated 27 mobile batteries equipped with haptic feedback as participation prizes at the Sfida Setagaya Blind Soccer (R) Cup, organized by NPO法人スフィーダ.
株式会社プレナス will start selling the Grilled Salted Mackerel and Ginger Pork Set Meal and the Fried Chicken and Ginger Pork Set Meal for 990 yen each at やよい軒 from October 2. Both are available for takeout and will be offered as part of the Value Menu.
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379 stores as of the end of August
From Oct. 2 (Fri.)
Grilled Salted Mackerel and Ginger Pork Set Meal: 990 yen
Money Forward Cloud Individual Cost launches API integration with the Touch On Time attendance management system
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株式会社マネーフォワード has launched API integration between its individual cost management system Money Forward Cloud Individual Cost and 株式会社デジジャパン’s attendance management system Touch On Time. This will enable accurate cost management based on working-hours data.
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More than 75,000 companies have adopted the system
【デコホーム】Penguin, Shiba Inu, sloth and raccoon join the popular plush animal cushion series
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株式会社ニトリ has added 4 types—penguin, Shiba Inu, sloth and raccoon—to its plush animal cushion series and began selling them at select デコホーム stores and on ニトリネット in mid-September 2026.
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Cumulative sales for the series surpass 24,000 units
[Japan-South Korea jointly developed cosmetics brand ByUR] New black cleansing oil and facial cleanser target clogged pores with enzymes, charcoal and clay! Pre-launch sale begins Oct. 15, nationwide release on Oct. 29
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Hamee株式会社 will launch a black cleansing oil and facial cleanser formulated with enzymes, charcoal and clay from its cosmetics brand ByUR on Oct. 29.
[A food-as-medicine book drawing attention after the huge response to “四毒抜き”] After cutting out toxins, add delicious “四得” starting today! “四得摂り実践ガイド,” a guide to nourishing the body with traditional Japanese food, goes on sale Sept. 29
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株式会社扶桑社 will release “四得摂り実践ガイド,” a practical food-as-medicine book by 敏明吉野 and 純子吉野, on Sept. 29, 2026. The book aims to promote physical and mental well-being through a Japanese-style diet that not only limits “四毒”—wheat, sugar, vegetable oils and dairy products—but also incorporates “四得,” such as rice and fermented foods. The list price is 1,320 yen, tax included.
[オリエンタルホテル 東京ベイ] “Edible art” inspired by flower arrangements makes its debut: 2 Christmas cakes, the first since the appointment of the chef pâtissier
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Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay will begin accepting online reservations for Christmas cakes on Oct. 1, 2026. Its first new creations since the appointment of chef pâtissier 裕太鈴木 are 2 varieties: “ブーケ・ド・ノエル” and “クリスマスショートケーキ.”
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Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
“クラブオリエンタル” members’ preferred price: 5,225 yen, tax included
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
“クラブオリエンタル” members’ preferred price: 4,750 yen, tax included
[Shinagawa exclusive] New limited-edition assortment tin from strawberry sweets specialty shop “VERY RUBY CUT,” filled with autumn-only delights
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株式会社グレープストーン’s sweets brand “VERY RUBY CUT” will begin selling its autumn-limited “いちご缶 オータム” at its Ecute Shinagawa store on Oct. 1, 2026. Priced at 2,430 yen, the tin contains 2 varieties made with Sabrina strawberries from Italy: “いちごミルクサンド” and “いちごメープルサンド.”
“What we can do”: Students and staff of ヒューマンアカデミー日本語学校 hold a relief fundraiser following floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border
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Following floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border, students and staff of ヒューマンアカデミー日本語学校 held relief fundraisers at 3 campuses in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe, and donated 276,433 yen to 日本赤十字社.
[星野リゾート] About 4,200 people took up skiing for the first time last season! 星野リゾート式スキーレッスン「雪ッズ」 returns, helping participants rapidly improve with a sports science-based method jointly developed with a professor at 日本体育大学
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星野リゾート will offer its sports science-based ski lessons, “雪ッズ,” jointly developed with Professor 誠竹腰 of 日本体育大学, during the 2026–27 season. About 4,200 people made their skiing debut last season; this season, the program will introduce multilingual support and video. It will be offered at 3 resorts: Risonare Yatsugatake, Tomamu and Nekoma Mountain.
[シェラトン都ホテル大阪] “Shichi-Go-San Celebration Plan” lets guests choose from Japanese, Western or Chinese cuisine and includes a complimentary anniversary cake specially made by the pastry chef
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シェラトン都ホテル大阪 will offer its “Shichi-Go-San Celebration Plan” at 3 restaurants—Japanese cuisine, Chinese cuisine and creative French cuisine—from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026.
Mynavi releases “Research Report on the Minimum Wage (2026)”
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株式会社マイナビ has released a research report on the 2026 minimum wage revision. About 70% of employed respondents said they did not expect the revision to have an impact, while “100 yen or more” was the most common response for an appropriate increase. On the other hand, “less than 30 yen” was the most common response among companies, highlighting a gap in perceptions between individuals and businesses. More than 70% of part-time workers also felt there were regional disparities, and about 80% of companies considered the revision a burden.
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Weighted national average: 55 yen
“100 yen or more” was the most common response at 40.2%
“Less than 30 yen” was the most common response at 22.4%
Share who feel there are regional disparities in the minimum wage: 70.4%
“極旨 黒豚まん” sells 1 every 2 seconds, and now the series gets its first cheese-filled version! New “極旨 黒豚まんチーズ” made with a lavish blend of 5 rich cheeses: an autumn treat packed with the flavor of 100% domestic black pork!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch “極旨 黒豚まんチーズ,” the first cheese-filled product in the “極旨 黒豚まん” series, which has sold more than 90 million servings to date, at about 16,500 stores nationwide starting Sept. 29, 2026.
[セント レジス ホテル 大阪] The world’s smallest chef, just 6 centimeters tall, falls in love!? The eagerly awaited new “ル・プチシェフ・ファミリー” series makes its Japan debut
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セント レジス ホテル 大阪 will bring “ル・プチシェフ・ファミリー,” a new series from “ル・プチシェフ,” to Japan for the first time starting Sept. 29, 2026. The cinematic dining experience combines 3D projection mapping created by Skullmapping with cuisine, serving a course menu themed around the 4 seasons.
Monthly ABEMA live special featuring “GOALOUS5,” with 熊谷健太郎, 小松昌平, 寺島惇太, 仲村宗悟 and 深町寿成, to air live exclusively and free on Sept. 30 (Wed.) at 9 p.m.!
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ABEMA announced that it will broadcast “GOALOUS5 声福生放送 2026” #8, a live special featuring the 5-member male voice actor group “GOALOUS5,” exclusively and free on Sept. 30 (Wed.), 2026, at 9 p.m.
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Sept. 30, 2026
9 p.m.
Group of 5
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、AbemaTV, Inc.
3 blended malts matured over time on Yakushima. 東急ホテルズ’ 3rd original whisky, “YA五島（ごとう）,” goes on sale Nov. 1!
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東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社 will release its 3rd original whisky, “YA五島,” created in collaboration with 本坊酒造株式会社, starting Nov. 1, 2026.
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15 hotels operated by the company
On sale starting Nov. 1, 2026
Aged for 9 years
Aged for 7 years
Peat: 50 ppm
Cask strength: 62%
A mere 5 ppm of peat
1 shot: ¥1,500 and up
Bottle keep: ¥51,300 and up
Companies mentioned：東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、本坊酒造株式会社、東急ホテルズ、東急百貨店、BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel、ザ・キャピトルホテル 東急、セルリアンタワー東急ホテル、横浜ベイホテル東急、金沢東急ホテル、名古屋東急ホテル、京都東急ホテル、白馬東急ホテル、伊豆今井浜東急ホテル、宮古島東急ホテル＆リゾーツ、SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL、SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA、二子玉川エクセルホテル東急、大阪エクセルホテル東急、東急百貨店 吉祥寺店、東急百貨店 たまプラーザ店、東急百貨店 日吉店、渋谷 東急フードショー、青葉台 東急フードショー、東急バケーションズ、東京麹町東急REIホテル
Cosme Kitchen Adaptation to offer limited-edition “Autumn Parfait with Pear and Mont Blanc,” evoking the harvest season, from Wednesday, September 30
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Cosme Kitchen Adaptation, operated by 株式会社マッシュフードラボ, will offer the limited-edition “Autumn Parfait with Pear and Mont Blanc,” which is fully vegan and gluten-free, starting September 30, 2026.
DMM Online Salon announces 3rd wave of speakers for “Women's Life Design Days,” an experiential event for female influencers about choosing “my own next step” in life
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合同会社DMM.com announced 河村真木子 and ダレノガレ明美 as the 3rd wave of speakers for “Women's Life Design Days,” an experiential event for female influencers to be held in Roppongi, Tokyo, on October 24, 2026.
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Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Has provided more than 5,000 diverse online salons to date
The cumulative total exceeds 1.3 million people
60.12 million members
Now operates more than 60 services
Companies mentioned：合同会社DMM.com、DMM、Holland Village Members' Club、UCバークレー、ゴールドマン・サックス、ABEMA、サイバーエージェント
New silicone keyboard cover for MacBook Neo: soft, tear-resistant and compatible with Touch ID
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サンワサプライ has launched the “FA-SMACBNEO” silicone keyboard cover for the Apple MacBook Neo 13.0-inch. Made of durable 0.25 mm material, it features Touch ID compatibility and antibacterial treatment, and can be washed with water.
From subtle UI interactions to dazzling gimmicks, a comprehensive collection of motion for websites! On sale: “Moving Web: A Compendium of Outstanding Designs and Ideas—Practical Techniques from Professionals in the Field”
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株式会社インプレス will publish “Moving Web: A Compendium of Outstanding Designs and Ideas—Practical Techniques from Professionals in the Field,” a collection of techniques for motion in web design, on September 29, 2026.
“Welcome to the World of AI,” a book for elementary and middle school students published by 株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, has won the Science Education Publishing Award, a special project marking the 50th anniversary of 日本科学教育学会.
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Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
50th anniversary of 日本科学教育学会
Release date: August 26, 2024
List price: ¥5,280
104 pages
More than 150 countries worldwide
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025