三福管理センター begins introducing “Amazon Key” to properties under its management
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株式会社三福管理センター has begun introducing “Amazon key,” a service provided by Amazon, in the rental apartments it manages to improve convenience for residents and make unattended deliveries easier.
Storeless used-car buying franchise “Smile Cars” opens 4 new locations in September 2026, expanding nationwide and further strengthening its community-based car-life support
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株式会社スマイルカンパニー opened 4 new locations for its storeless used-car buying franchise “Smile Cars” in September 2026, bringing its nationwide network to 145 locations.
Production announcement for the final installment of ゴーストスポッターズ × one-day-only screening of the film 笑天: confirmed!
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A special screening of the film 笑天 and a production press conference for the final installment of the film ゴーストスポッターズ will be held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on October 10, 2026.
[Layout design for grid-scale battery storage] Equipment placement tailored to site conditions—key checks from site surveys through construction revealed
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has revealed that, in designing the layout for its grid-scale battery storage system “Raptor,” it takes comprehensive account of site conditions such as terrain, access routes for equipment delivery, and maintenance paths, and considers equipment placement consistently from land development through construction.
Explaining changes in the ISO9001 and ISO14001 revisions and practical responses: free seminar on Tuesday, September 29
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株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング will hold a free online seminar on September 29, 2026, explaining changes in the ISO9001 and ISO14001 revisions and practical responses.
Online on Wednesday, October 14, starting at 19:00! [Inheritance planning and lifetime gifts] What is the “new asset protection strategy” to safeguard you and your family?
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will host a free online webinar on October 14 about inheritance planning and lifetime gifts using “treasure insurance,” with Akiki Moriyasu of 株式会社Investance Wealth Management as the speaker.
Facts
Date and time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 19:00–20:00
Lifetime gifts of 1.1 million yen per year
Investment gains on stocks and investment trusts (approximately 20% tax)
Costs such as fees of up to approximately 6%
A cumulative total of more than 1,000 real estate investors
Instead of building an AI department in-house, outsource the entire function—from planning and development to day-to-day operations—at a fixed monthly fee, with renewals on a 1-month basis and no fixed contract term
[Held October 18 (Sun.)] 16th Keio Junior High School Mock Exam: specialist cram school for university-affiliated schools offers Keio hopefuls a chance to practice
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早慶ゼロワン and other cram schools operated by 株式会社ゼロワン will hold the 16th Keio Junior High School Mock Exam on October 18, 2026. It is for 5th- and 6th-grade students hoping to enter Keio Junior High School. Participation is free, with a capacity of 50 students per session. Online testing is also available.
Japan’s largest online security conference, “Security BLAZE 2026,” set for November 11 and 12!
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株式会社網屋 announced that it will hold “Security BLAZE 2026,” one of Japan’s largest online security conferences, on November 11 and 12, 2026. Last year, registrations reached 4,100. This year’s theme is confronting “unidentified cyber threats,” including AI-enabled attacks and supply chain threats, with talks by experts from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, SoftBank, and others.
Long-selling “Cooking Salt” marks its 50th anniversary: flipbook-style animation and brand history released
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公益財団法人塩事業センター has released a flipbook-style animation and brand history for its long-selling product “Cooking Salt,” which marks its 50th anniversary, and plans to hold a commemorative quiz event in October.
[Latest 2026 survey] Practical study of interlocking pavers for outdoor spaces: 208 companies share recommended installation locations, how to choose, and maintenance tips
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外構・エクステリアパートナーズ, operated by 株式会社ソーラーパートナーズ, surveyed 208 member companies about practical aspects of interlocking paving. The survey found that it is often used for entrance paths and as an accent in parking areas, and that construction quality for the ground and base, weed prevention, and management of changes over time are considered important.
Facts
Total companies responding: 208
“Entrance paths” ranked highest at 85.6%
Parking lot partial area / accent: 60.1%
Garden / terrace: 52.4%
Parking lot overall: 36.1%
Places with frequent traffic by large or heavy vehicles: 80.3%
Areas with weak ground: 72.1%
When you want to keep initial costs as low as possible: 43.8%
Roadbed and ground compaction: highest at 75.0%
Thickness and strength of blocks suitable for vehicles: 61.5%
Roadbed thickness: 56.7%
Insufficient ground compaction: 79.8%
Insufficient roadbed compaction: 70.2%
Insufficient roadbed thickness: 55.8%
Varies greatly depending on the conditions of use: highest at 43.3%
Around 5–10 years: 25.0%
Around 1–5 years: 12.5%
Sometimes: 44.2%
Often: 28.4%
The total came to 72.6%
Also, varies greatly depending on the construction method: 13.5%
Weed regularly: highest at 40.8%
Prepare the base properly: 38.3%
Use joint filler that prevents weeds: 26.7%
Crushed stone and roadbed preparation: 74.0%
Compaction: 64.9%
Adjusting the ground level: 54.3%
Block cutting and shaping also: 49.5%
Block sinking and uneven levels: highest at 39.4%
Weeds growing through the joints: 34.1%
Loose blocks: 27.9%
No particular issues are brought up: 25.5%
Design: highest at 57.7%
Load-bearing capacity and strength: 37.0%
Size and shape: 34.1%
A track record of 15,000 cumulative quote requests
【Tokyo Station】Available for a limited time this fall and winter! “Chocolate flavor” joins the creme brûlée tart that has sold more than 3 million units ＜ブリュレメリゼ＞
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株式会社グレープストーン will begin selling the fall- and winter-limited “Brûlée Chocolate Tart” at “Tokyo Gift Palette” in Tokyo Station from October 1, 2026. It is a chocolate version of the popular “Brûlée Cream Tart,” which has sold more than 3 million units in total.
Launch of an in-person seminar for the “Advanced Technology Open Innovation Course (organized by 公益社団法人 高分子学会) — Aspiring to become a business producer who co-creates new value through cross-industry exchange”
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公益社団法人高分子学会 and 株式会社AndTech will hold the “Advanced Technology Open Innovation Course,” aimed at co-creating new value through cross-industry exchange. The program consists of 4 sessions and includes visits to the innovation centers of Mitsubishi Chemical, Nichia, and Murata Manufacturing. The fee is 132,000 yen for members and 176,000 yen for nonmembers.
HAL探偵社 has opened new branches in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture; Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture; and Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, to expand its service area.
Connecting 6 locations nationwide online on International Day of the Girl to share girls’ “proposals for the future”
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公益社団法人ガールスカウト日本連盟 will hold “Girls Messe 2026,” a hybrid event connecting 6 locations nationwide online, to coincide with International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2026. Girls will present their proposals for the future, and award ceremonies will also be held, including for the “Community Action Challenge 100 Award.”
Facts
Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun.)
Satellite venues in 6 locations nationwide
The 8th Community Action Challenge 100 Award
Original5年間で20種類以上の有機野菜を栽培
More than 20 varieties of organic vegetables
Collected 323 kg
Conducted a survey of 562 junior high and high school students
Improve junior high school students’ understanding by more than 90%
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人ガールスカウト日本連盟、国連、ガールスカウト福島県連盟、ガールスカウト栃木県連盟、ガールスカウト滋賀県連盟、ガールスカウト徳島県連盟、ガールスカウト福岡県連盟、ガールスカウト宮崎県連盟、吉兆楽、came came 30
Announcement of a customer appreciation campaign marking the 50th anniversary of the launch of “帝国ホテル Hotel Margarine”
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株式会社帝国ホテルキッチン will hold a customer appreciation campaign from October 1 through November 30, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of “帝国ホテル Hotel Margarine.”
Making customers’ “thank you” visible with “Thanks STAFF”; confirmed an +8.6% increase in intent to continue working at LaLaport Ebina; rollout decided for 50 facilities nationwide
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三井不動産株式会社 announced that it will partner with Vanish Standard to introduce “Thanks STAFF,” which makes customer appreciation visible, at 50 commercial facilities nationwide. A pilot at LaLaport Ebina increased staff members’ intent to continue working by +8.6%.
“Waku Waku Doki Doki Nishitera Park Autumn Festival 2026” to bring together 10 children’s cafeteria groups in Minami Ward!
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特定非営利活動法人happiness will join forces with 10 groups operating children’s cafeterias in Minami Ward, Kyoto, to hold the “Waku Waku Doki Doki Nishitera Park Autumn Festival 2026” on Oct. 3, 2026.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! The dyslexia advocacy group NPO法人エッジ is holding events and seminars to raise awareness of dyslexia, which can cause difficulties with reading and writing.
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認定NPO法人エッジ will hold multiple awareness events and seminars on reading and writing difficulties, designating October as Dyslexia Awareness Month.
Facts
2 to 3 students per class of 40
8% in Japanese
353,970 elementary and junior high school students are not attending school
Approximately 35% of elementary school students not attending school
Approximately 60% of junior high school students not attending school
“mirumi,” the charm robot that “sneaks a peek,” launches in limited-edition “BLACK” on October 1
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ユカイ工学 will begin selling “BLACK,” a limited-edition color of its charm robot “mirumi,” on Oct. 1, 2026. It will be available first at 蔦屋書店 and the official online store, followed by MoMA Design Store and department stores around the world.
[Latest 2026 survey] More than 60% of companies report a “meeting conversion rate below 20%”... Which lead-generation strategies are effective by industry?
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社PRIZMA in September 2026, more than 60% of companies across industries including consulting, staffing, finance, and IT/SaaS reported an average meeting conversion rate below 20%. “Web advertising” was the largest lead-generation channel across all industries. Effective ways to improve conversion rates include changing offers to “free assessments, trials, and individual consultations” and encouraging prospects to schedule a meeting immediately after conversion.
A resource for the transition of club activities to community-based programs: “Hare Newspaper,” a digital newspaper-making service that can be used by small or remote teams
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株式会社スオウ has launched “Hare Newspaper,” a web service that enables small or remote teams to edit and publish a newspaper, and proposes it as a resource for the transition of club activities to community-based programs.
“Rafull,” the smartphone shoulder strap that lifts your spirits, to make its first appearance at the 4th Inbound Products EXPO!
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くるみ, operator of the smartphone shoulder strap brand “Rafull,” announced that it will exhibit for the first time at the “4th Inbound Products EXPO,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026.
For small and midsize businesses without a “web manager”: “Okwi.app (オクウィ),” an all-in-one marketing system that uses AI to analyze and improve 4 channels—SEO, MEO, SNS, and LLMO
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株式会社Okwi has added a feature to its all-in-one marketing system “Okwi.app” for regional small and midsize businesses. AI integrates analysis and improvement recommendations across 4 channels: Google Search (SEO), Google Maps (MEO), Instagram (SNS), and AI search (LLMO). Since its launch in April 2026, the service has been continually updated to help companies without dedicated staff pursue customer-acquisition initiatives with limited resources.
Facts
4 customer-acquisition channels
Service launched in April 2026
Stands at 39.4%
53.8% have increased sales compared with 3 fiscal periods ago
“From ‘burning’ and ‘building’ with wood to ‘wearing’ it: ‘wood yarn,’ made from Japanese thinned timber, surpasses ¥1 million in crowdfunding in 5 days”
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Playful株式会社 launched a crowdfunding campaign on READYFOR on Sept. 1, 2026, to develop products using “wood yarn,” a new material made from Japanese thinned timber, and promote forest circulation. The campaign surpassed ¥1 million in contributions within 5 days of launch and continues to seek support toward its ¥3 million target.
“最適AI株式会社,” an AI support company that has developed its own core business operations in-house, is established
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A group company operating an electricity retail business established 最適AI株式会社 in September 2026 to support AI adoption by corporations. Drawing on its experience developing its own core business systems in-house, it will provide AI training, contract development, and advisory services.
Facts
September 2026
Less than half the price of major consulting firms
Neither a dating app nor a matchmaking agency: community-based matching service “ORIME,” where relationships grow among the same 40 people over 4 weeks, to launch a pilot program in October
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アスモアリンク株式会社 will launch the first beta program for “ORIME,” a community-based matching service where people meet through shared experiences, in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2026. 40 men and women in their 30s will share group experiences with the same members over 4 weeks to test how relationships develop.
All 4 clients supported by 株式会社中小企業経営支援事務所 selected in the 2nd round of the Small and Medium Enterprise Growth Acceleration Subsidy; nationwide selection rate is approximately 25.6% — accepting applications for support in the 3rd round (deadline: Oct. 29)
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株式会社中小企業経営支援事務所 announced that all 4 companies it supported in the 2nd round of the Small and Medium Enterprise Growth Acceleration Subsidy were selected. The nationwide selection rate was approximately 25.6%. The company is accepting applications for support and free consultations for the 3rd round (deadline: Oct. 29).
Facts
The acceptance rate is approximately 25.6%
872 applications
223 applications were accepted
Annual sales on the scale of 10 billion yen
The maximum subsidy is 500 million yen
Investment of at least 1億円
A free initial consultation lasting 60 minutes
Approximately 277 cases to date
Approximately 16.76 billion yen in cumulative subsidies
100 years since its founding: 玉川グループ, a pioneer in government and hotel linen supply, completely revamps its website
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株式会社玉川ホールディングス has completely revamped the website of 玉川グループ, a pioneer in government and hotel linen supply, to mark its 100th anniversary. The new site highlights the group’s values and 100-year history, information shared through “Tamagawa News,” and expanded recruitment information.
Survival rates after treatment for heart attacks in Japan are trending downward. In addition to a shortage of cardiologists, hospital mergers and closures may have an impact. “KEEP 94 PROJECT” launched to carry a 94% survival rate into the future
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一般社団法人日本心血管インターベンション治療学会（CVIT） launched the public awareness project “KEEP 94 PROJECT” on September 29 in response to the downward trend in survival rates for acute heart attacks in Japan. As its first initiative, it will release a documentary featuring cardiologists, an updated heart map, findings from a survey on initial response, and a checklist supervised by doctors.
Facts
Approximately 94% in 2019
Fell to 93% in 2025
September 29 (Tue.)
The Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki Prefecture, home to approximately 130,000 people
Ideally, treatment should begin within 90 minutes
Survey of 521 men and women aged 20 and older nationwide
Entering its 9th year since opening, with referrals at the heart of its business: immigration and visa support specialist 行政書士法人SINCERITY revamps its official website
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行政書士法人SINCERITY has revamped its official website as a specialist in foreign recruitment and residence status support, aiming to make its services easy to understand for people beyond those referred to the firm.
Facts
95% come through referrals alone
We have provided support in approximately 1,500 cases
AI Japanese-language training app “Meshclass” for foreign employees now available to companies and corporations
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Meshclass株式会社 has launched the official corporate version of “Meshclass,” an AI-powered Japanese learning app with more than 100,000 registered users to date. In response to the growing number of foreign workers, it offers support for learning job-related Japanese, including business conversation and industry-specific terminology, AI conversation practice, and corporate learning management features.
“Manage asbestos as if it is present.” metalab. (メタラボ) adds an “Asbestos Removal Record” feature to its property management system [Patent pending]
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株式会社metalab. began offering an “Asbestos Removal Record” feature on September 28, 2026, for its asbestos pre-inspection and property management system, enabling users to record the removal status of asbestos-containing building materials.
“That administrative work isn’t something the president needs to do.” Construction and civil engineering AI service “AI Banto” officially launches on October 1, with support for 10-year retention of subcontractor estimates
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株式会社菩提樹 announced that it will officially launch “AI Banto,” an AI service for construction and civil engineering, on October 1, 2026. It supports the obligation to retain subcontractor estimates for 10 years and the change in the invoice system’s deduction rate (80%→70%), and offers a feature that automatically creates documents based on tradespeople’s LINE inputs.
A special website for high-performance PET sheets has launched ahead of the 17th Highly-functional Material Week
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Ahead of the 17th Highly-functional Material Week, which will be held in September, 遠東新世紀日本株式会社 has launched a special website for its high-performance PET sheets, showcasing product lines featuring static control and heat resistance, along with recycling solutions.
For EC and D2C businesses | Latest trends and front-line report on reducing electricity costs [September 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free report on reducing electricity costs for EC and D2C businesses. It explains the difficulty of reviewing electricity unit prices and key points for checking contracts, against a backdrop that includes 日本郵便’s rate revisions and cookie regulations.
[Official commercial released] “Haisai! Ryukyu Manpuku FES 2026 in Fukuoka” begins airing on TV, CS and YouTube! Held at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka on October 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.)
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The official commercial for “Haisai! Ryukyu Manpuku FES 2026 in Fukuoka” has been released. The event will be held at Maizuru Park in Fukuoka on Oct. 17 and 18, featuring 13 acts and around 40 vendors. Admission is free.
Not just rice and water: yeast and lactic acid bacteria from Hokkaido, too. Fukutsukasa Shuzo asks what Hokkaido sake should be with new release “ToyTou,” out Oct. 8
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Fukutsukasa Shuzo will release “ToyTou,” a new sake under its second brand Goshiki Saiun, on Oct. 8, 2026. In addition to rice and water from Hokkaido, it uses yeast and lactic acid bacteria native to Hokkaido.
Independent survey of 19 CCUS-certified integrated systems: “CCUS Tech Landscape 2026” released
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株式会社FIRST has released “CCUS Tech Landscape 2026,” an independent survey and analysis of 19 CCUS-certified integrated systems. The report classifies the services into 6 types, visualizes their features in 3 positioning maps, and provides a detailed comparison table.
Health ministry continues discussions on the “quality” of disability employment. Survey of 216 people with disabilities points to “job matching and ability to perform” as key to improving quality
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株式会社EiU will release a white paper in September 2026 based on a survey of 216 people with disabilities who are employed. The survey found that “job matching and ability to perform” had the strongest correlation with employment quality (ρ=0.758). The finding aligns with discussions at the health ministry and highlights the importance of putting dialogue with supervisors and psychological safety into practice.
【REFOLMO Med】Co-hosted by 精介AI and コトノア｜“Can that AI really be used in the field?” The realities of AI in healthcare and nursing care
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株式会社REFOLMO will co-host a free online webinar with 精介AI and コトノア in October 2026 to discuss how generative AI is being used in healthcare and nursing care settings and how to embed it in practice.
【Oct. 25 is Yashiro Pet Remembrance Day】Yashiro Memorial Parks and Tombstones to hold “2nd Pet Memorial Service: Connecting Hearts” at Hokusetsu Ikeda Memorial Park
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株式会社霊園・墓石のヤシロ will hold its “2nd Pet Memorial Service” at Hokusetsu Ikeda Memorial Park on Oct. 25, 2025. With support from the Japan Animal Trust Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, the event will include a memorial service and a special interment ceremony, as well as an adoption event for rescued dogs and cats.
One point of contact for “Where should I go for help?” with online eligibility verification: San-ei Medicis launches implementation and operations support for medical institutions
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三栄メディシス株式会社 has launched a support service for medical institutions, covering online eligibility verification from implementation through operation. It provides a single point of contact for inquiries, as well as environment checks, equipment selection and troubleshooting. The initial setup fee is ¥100,000, and the company has handled a cumulative total of 1,000 cases.
Embroider a message, name and date directly onto the bouquet: glitter rose specialist IRiller（アイリエ） launches new service
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Glitter rose specialist “IRiller（アイリエ）,” operated by アイリエ株式会社, has launched an original embroidery service that adds a message, name and date to the Oshu tweed fabric used as the base of its bouquets.
Facts
Up to 3 lines can be embroidered
Originalデータ作成～刺繍～最終仕上げまで1件あたりおよそ1～2時間を要しますが
8 of the 12 types of tweed fabric are available for embroidery
株式会社家がほしい launches a specialized consultation site for selling inherited condominiums; checks include unpaid maintenance fees, neighborhood disputes and building management status
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株式会社家がほしい has launched “家が必要.com,” a specialized consultation site for selling inherited condominiums. It helps check for unpaid maintenance fees, neighborhood disputes and the building’s management status. Consultations and appraisals are free.
Register properties easily from floor plans. Launch of “Real Estate-Specific AI-OCR,” with greatly enhanced accuracy in reading real estate information
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DataBee株式会社 began offering “AI-OCR,” a new feature of its real estate DX platform “Miraie,” on Sept. 16, 2026. The feature accurately reads property information from sales floor plans, streamlining data entry by automating sorting and transforming confirmation and correction work.
Facts
Launched on Sept. 16, 2026
Original入力作業だけで1枚あたり30〜60分（※1）かかることもあります
Up to 5 files can be imported at once
Deployed at more than 300 companies
More than 4,000 stores
Successful listing rate on major portals: 99.99%
Achieved an approximately 70% reduction in property data entry work
Automatically enters 400+ of several hundred items with a single click
In 2025, a patent related to “Image Material Provision Method, Image Material Provision System, and Program”
“Complete Physical AI Company Database,” containing data on 2,088 companies related to physical AI and analyzing industrial structure and other areas, now available - 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister began offering its “Complete Physical AI Company Database,” containing data on 2,088 companies related to physical AI, on Sept. 29, 2026.
Facts
2,088 company records
Sept. 29, 2026
Japan: 1,766 records
United States: 142 records
China: 180 records
Roles of 1,030 companies and organizations
Relationships between 797 companies and 15 industries
Press event to showcase highlights of “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND”
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A press event for “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND,” hosted by Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium, will be held on Oct. 30, 2026, with announcements of notable content and speakers.
Facts
Will be held from Dec. 15 (Tue) to 17 (Thu), 2026
Date and time: Oct. 30 (Fri), 2026, 17:30–19:30
Attendance at the previous event surpassed 5,500 (actual count)
Innovators gathered from 39 countries and regions worldwide
More than 1,050 business meetings were held
Conferences held across 6 themes
Companies mentioned：Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、一般社団法人中部経済連合会、名古屋大学、愛知県、名古屋市、浜松市、東海国立大学機構名古屋大学、中日ビル、ナディアパーク、アーバンネット名古屋ネクスタビル、明治安田生命、STATION Ai、TechGALA Japan、内閣府
Survey of 2,000 people: 85.71% of those who kept pets in properties where pets were prohibited had no individual permission; about 40% were not found out until they moved out
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A survey of 2,000 people conducted by ブルークリーン株式会社 found that 85.71% of respondents who kept pets in properties where pets were prohibited had not obtained individual permission, and in about 40% of cases, the pet was not discovered until the tenant moved out.
Facts
A survey of 2,000 men and women aged 30 and older nationwide
85.71% had not obtained individual permission from their landlord or property management company
41.07% said their pet was not discovered until they moved out
Free seminar on the latest web marketing—Learn from popular manga: “Question the rules of the game”—How to find the winning strategy in web marketing
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ONE Lab, operated by one move株式会社, is accepting participants for free web marketing workshops to be held from October 2026 onward. Using popular manga as examples, the workshops will explain how to rethink strategy by questioning the rules of the game. No advance registration is required, and sessions will be streamed via Google Meet.
イレブンラボ launches “Eleven v4,” an AI voice model that “acts”; low-latency “Eleven v4 Turbo” also unveiled
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イレブンラボジャパン has begun offering “Eleven v4,” a speech synthesis model with powerful emotional expression, and its low-latency version, “Eleven v4 Turbo.” v4 supports more than 90 languages and can also generate ambient and sound effects. Turbo, with a response time of about 100 milliseconds, is suited to real-time conversation and is available through “ElevenAgents.”
Initial production run sells out about 1 month after launch; WAQ MULTI BURNER BASE back in stock
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WAQ株式会社 has restocked “WAQ MULTI BURNER BASE,” a product from outdoor brand WAQ, and resumed regular sales through its official online store. The initial production run of 1,000 units sold out about 1 month after launch.
“DENBA Health” introduced at BELLEFINE（ベルフィーヌ）, a salon supporting beauty and health in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture!
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BELLEFINE（ベルフィーヌ）, a salon in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, has joined as a new partner in the “DENBA Franchise” operated by 株式会社フォーシーズHD and introduced “DENBA Health.”
Facts
Holds patents in 49 countries worldwide
Since December 2025
Became the 4th location with the Tokorozawa store on Sept. 26 (Sat)
株式会社Xcountry has begun overseas sales of its indoor fitness brand “ROOM FIT” and held a launch event in Guangzhou, China. The company used Xiaohongshu (RED) as a sales channel and held a hands-on event attended by about 60 people.
AXer begins offering an additional knowledge platform for analyzing performance and creative assets by service
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株式会社アイトリガー will begin offering an expanded configuration for its advertising knowledge platform “AXer” in October 2026, enabling performance and creative assets to be analyzed by service. Implementation was completed in September for a project in the education industry, and the platform will help companies with multiple services generate improvement hypotheses for each KPI and messaging angle.
【2026 Shichi-Go-San】New lineup of 3 haori hakama outfits for 5-year-old boys｜Distinctive styles, from nuanced colors to tiger patterns
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レンタル衣裳マイセレクト, a kimono rental specialty store operated by 株式会社LIN, is introducing 3 new haori hakama outfits for 5-year-old boys ahead of the 2026 Shichi-Go-San season in autumn.
Scene Live develops technology to visualize “gaps in perception” in communication and files patent application
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株式会社Scene Live developed technology to visualize “gaps in perception” in communication and filed a patent application. The company is expanding the use of its “bq” series beyond recruitment to corporate activities in general, including meetings and business negotiations.
Model visualizes the movement of instruments and deformation of brain structures not visible on neuroendoscope screens—research paper on Japan-developed “transparent brain model” published in international academic journal
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株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー announced that a research paper on the “transparent brain model,” jointly developed with Kenichi Nishiyama and Ten Miwa, was published in the international academic journal Child’s Nervous System on September 1, 2026. The model visualizes instrument movement outside the endoscope’s field of view and brain structure deformation, demonstrating potential applications in surgical training and device development through comparisons of rigid and flexible endoscopes.
鈴乃屋 to hold its first event in Beppu, “鈴乃屋きもの記念祭”! Special exhibition of period costumes used in a historical drama
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きもの鈴乃屋 will hold Beppu’s first “鈴乃屋きもの記念祭” at トキハ別府店 from October 9 to 14. The event will feature a special exhibition of 4 period costumes used in a historical drama, along with sales of formal visiting kimono and reused kimono.
51.5% have encountered someone they consider “effeminate”｜Key traits include “dwelling on the past,” “being bothered by small things” and “indecisiveness” [ハッピーメール survey]
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In a survey by ハッピーメール, operated by 株式会社アイベック, 51.5% of 200 adult men and women said they had encountered someone they considered “effeminate.” Traits cited included “dwelling on the past,” “being bothered by small things” and “indecisiveness.”
東陽テクニカ signs exclusive domestic sales agency agreement with France’s Miratlas社
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株式会社東陽テクニカ has signed an exclusive domestic sales agency agreement with France’s Miratlas社 and will begin selling its “Sky Monitor” atmospheric observation system for optical satellite communications on September 29, 2026.
JAXA venture 株式会社天地人 to exhibit at “2026長崎水道展,” one of Japan’s largest waterworks exhibitions
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JAXA-certified space startup 株式会社天地人 will exhibit at “2026長崎水道展,” one of Japan’s largest waterworks exhibitions, to be held at Dejima Messe Nagasaki in October 2026. The company will showcase its independently developed waterworks DX solution “宇宙水道局” and its cloud services.
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October 21 (Wed.)–23 (Fri.), 2026
162 companies and organizations
Booth number: No. 84
The cumulative number of adopting utilities has exceeded 100
Learning recruitment management system “Wantedly Hire”｜New “AI Meeting Minutes” feature now available
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ウォンテッドリー株式会社 will begin offering the new “AI Meeting Minutes” feature for its recruitment management system “Wantedly Hire” on September 29, 2026. The feature supports automatic recording of online meetings and interviews, summary generation and transcription, aiming to reduce interviewers’ workloads and streamline the selection process.
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Starting September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)
45,000 registered companies
Exceeded 4.5 million individual users
15-second fast-forward and rewind
4 plans: “Essential,” “Growth,” “Professional” and “Enterprise”
Companies mentioned：ウォンテッドリー株式会社、Google Meet、Microsoft Teams
A new kind of strength training for the longevity era works “muscles” and “movement” at the same time! New studio program “Ageless Train,” incorporating movement resistance training, starts in October
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株式会社ティップネス will launch “Ageless Train,” a new studio program that works “muscles” and “movement” at the same time, at all ティップネス and ティップ．クロス TOKYO locations in October 2026.
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October 2026
3D movement
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティップネス、ティップネス、ティップ．クロス TOKYO
As part of “うべスタートアップ,” operated by 株式会社ツクリエ, the “宇部市高校生ビジネスプランコンテスト2026 最終審査会” was held at Ube City Hall on August 22, 2026. Ten high school teams selected from 135 entries gave presentations, and 3 awards, including the grand prize, were presented.
【New store information】“串カツ田中 膳所店” opens Thursday, October 1!
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株式会社ユニシアホールディングス, a subsidiary of 株式会社串カツ田中, announced that it will open “串カツ田中 膳所店” in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. It also announced that it will hold online information sessions to encourage franchise participation.
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Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
3 minutes on foot from the station
59 seats
The Premium Malt’s Kaoru Ale for ¥290
More than 30 million bottles sold cumulatively
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中、株式会社ピソラ、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB
Dalton strengthens automation solutions for pharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing sites—signs agreement with STÄUBLI to become its exclusive distributor in Japan
Nyanko-sensei comes to life on paper!? Traditional wood-carved and black buffalo horn versions join the “Natsume Hanko Book: Yuin Collection,” stamps for paper lovers that add a cute touch to planners, letters and more
A leather accessories collection is here, created in collaboration with “AGILITY,” a Japanese-made brand known for quality craftsmanship by leather artisans, from “Mobile Suit Gundam”!!
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株式会社バンダイ’s Lifestyle Business Division is launching a leather accessories collection in collaboration with “Mobile Suit Gundam” and Japanese-made leather goods brand “AGILITY.” Preorders will begin on “プレミアムバンダイ” on September 29, 2026, and the items will be available in stores at STRICT-G locations from October 31 of the same year.
Free demonstration event on the latest surveying drone and 3D measurement solutions, themed around “labor-saving and construction DX,” to be held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on Wednesday, October 21
Feng shui, Asia’s most powerful field of learning. Why do the world’s elites use feng shui? Feng shui master Yuchiku Rinoie, whose books have sold more than 10 million copies in total, unravels the “philosophy of fortune”!
[蔦屋書店・蔦屋家電] Limited “BLACK” color of the “mirumi” peekaboo charm robot to go on presale from Oct. 1 (Thu.)
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The limited “BLACK” color of “mirumi,” a charm robot developed by Yukai Engineering, will go on presale from October 1, 2026, at 蔦屋書店・蔦屋家電, operated by Culture Convenience Club, and its online store.
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Available for presale from Thursday, October 1, 2026
Partnership signing ceremony with figure skater Ami Nakai at “UNDER ARMOUR BRAND SUMMIT 2026,” an event marking the 30th anniversary of the アンダーアーマー brand
What kind of career do IT engineers need in the AI era? Techworks representative Ayumu Ono begins accepting requests for guest lectures and event appearances
Sumitomo Electric System Solutions provided Otoron Cars with a delivery planning system, reducing the burden on delivery drivers through more efficient logistics. The system imports current land transport data into “配送デス®” and creates transport plans through automated vehicle dispatch.
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Sumitomo Electric System Solutions provided Otoron Cars with its delivery planning system “配送デス®,” improving logistics efficiency and reducing the burden on drivers.