[Survey of 100 people aged 20s to 60s and over] Where in Kyoto do people want to wear a kimono during the autumn foliage season? Survey also looks at concerns
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A survey on kimono rentals during Kyoto's autumn foliage season, conducted by 梨花和服/花乃和服, operated by TripFarm株式会社, among 100 people aged 20s to 60s and over. A total of 54.0% said they would like to try wearing a kimono, mainly for the unusual experience and the chance to make special memories. On the other hand, many expressed concerns about restricted movement and the effort involved in dressing. Respondents also valued ways to avoid crowds, comfortable footwear for walking and reasonable prices, with most setting a limit of less than 8,000 yen.
Facts
Number of respondents: 100
Combined: 54.0%
78.0% said they do not wear kimono
“It offers an experience outside the ordinary” received 37 votes
Blueship launches “Zoom AI Phone Answering Solution” for local governments
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株式会社Blueship has launched the “Zoom AI Phone Answering Solution,” which supports local governments in handling inquiries. Combining Zoom Phone and Zoom Virtual Agent (Voice), the service provides end-to-end support, from initial AI responses and handoffs to staff to transcribing and summarizing calls.
Toward an organization where employees take pride and work autonomously: 株式会社イプラ wins the “Corporate Culture Grand Prize”
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株式会社イプラ won the “Corporate Culture Grand Prize” at the Corporate Culture Forum hosted by 株式会社チームエル. The award recognized its efforts to create an environment employees can take pride in, including revitalizing internal communications and fostering a flat organizational culture.
World No. 1※1 hair removal cream brand Veet relaunches for the first time in 4 years! New “Veet Hair Removal Cream for Sensitive Skin” series, also suitable for the V-line
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レキットベンキーザー will launch the sensitive-skin series from the world No. 1 hair removal cream brand Veet in late September 2026. Featuring a new approach to care tailored to different body areas, the range includes products for the V-line and for men.
Facts
Contains 76% or more serum ingredients
Hair removal time: 5 minutes
Capacity: 150g
Launch timing: Rolling out nationwide from late September 2026
Just record your work, and AI automatically creates handover documents and workflow diagrams — “メボシ” launches a new feature to export in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word formats
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株式会社Renewer has launched a new feature for its work-visualization AI agent “メボシ” that automatically generates 4 types of documents, including workflow diagrams and requirements specifications, from recordings of PC work and exports them in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word formats. It is also offering a free campaign for automatically creating handover documents, limited to the first 5 companies.
Facts
4 types of documents: workflow diagrams, task lists, analysis reports, and requirements specifications
The front lines of disability employment in the AI era — 2 practical case studies to be presented at the “Vocational Rehabilitation Research and Practice Conference,” hosted by JEED under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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株式会社綜合キャリアトラスト will present case studies at the 34th Vocational Rehabilitation Research and Practice Conference, hosted by JEED on November 5, 2026. The presentations will cover expanding job opportunities through generative AI and no-code tools, and IT-related remote work at the SAKURA employment transition support center.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
２ practical case studies
34th Vocational Rehabilitation Research and Practice Conference
ELLISS, an inner-care brand launched by 株式会社ALBONA, sponsors “にじさんじ甲子園2026”! Limited-edition commemorative sets also prove a big hit
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ELLISS, the inner-care brand of 株式会社ALBONA, sponsored “にじさんじ甲子園2026,” a major gaming event hosted by ANYCOLOR株式会社’s VTuber group にじさんじ, and sold limited-edition commemorative sets.
Genki GDC to offer “桃太郎サーモン” for advance sale, following its recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake
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株式会社Genki Global Dining Concepts will offer “桃太郎サーモン,” raised by 有限会社ひらやま, for advance sale at GENKI SUSHI×魚べい上野店 on October 3 and 4, 2026, and donate the proceeds to Yatsushiro City to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake.
Facts
October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026
令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake
Full-scale shipments are planned for 2027
Starting with 36 tanks
Now expanded to 55 units
To be expanded in stages to a scale of 1,000 tanks over the next 7 years
Up to 1,000 tons annually
A production capacity of approximately 260,000 fish)
Aiming for stable annual production of 40–60 tons
Companies mentioned：株式会社Genki Global Dining Concepts、有限会社ひらやま、株式会社山平
Notice of publication of a case study on developing upstream consulting talent at 伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社, by Cambridge Technology Partners
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Cambridge Technology Partners has published a case study on its support for developing upstream consulting talent at CTC. CTC has broadened the scope of its support for upstream processes to streamline IT infrastructure and address future IT needs. Through Cambridge’s “Project Leader and Project Team Training School,” it fostered a mindset shift toward starting from customer challenges and helped participants acquire practical methods.
Earns “aa” rating for 4 consecutive years under 日本SME信用格付け
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コガソフトウェア株式会社 has earned an “aa” rating for 4 consecutive years under 日本SME信用格付け. Since its founding, the company has disclosed its financial statements every fiscal year and demonstrated a management approach that emphasizes legal compliance and accountability.
シンク・スリー signs strategic agreements with driving schools, Japanese-language schools, and workforce-sending agencies in Nepal / Establishes a system in Nepal to provide Japanese-style driving instruction to foreign drivers before they come to Japan
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株式会社シンク・スリー has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with 3 companies: Nepalese recruitment agency “Mother Brain Nepal Pvt. Ltd.,” Japanese-language education institution “Yukiguni Education Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.,” and driving school “Antique Driving Centre.” The agreement establishes a system to provide Japanese-style classroom and practical driving instruction before trainees come to Japan.
特例認定NPO法人321プロジェクト held an “Experience Being a Company President” session for middle school students at 京都産業大学附属中学高等学校. Its chair, 川村政輝, created a learning opportunity at a school for the first time since earning the title of Social Education Specialist.
Facts
6 students in middle school grades 1–2 took part
The session ran from 9:40 to 11:20
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Completed the social education director training course in August 2026
On September 1, 2025, we were officially certified as a “Specially Certified NPO” by Kyoto City (the competent authority).
Junmai Rich Miso Ramen Ebisu Kasugai Nishiyama restaurant will hold a 1st anniversary festival for 7 days only starting October 9, offering 300 yen off 3 popular ramen dishes and distributing topping passports.
株式会社Preferred Networks will exhibit at CEATEC2026, held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing examples of implementations including autonomous delivery robots and the domestically developed large language model PLaMo™. 千々岩大志, manager of the AI Products & Solutions Division, and 福田昌昭, vice president of engineering, will also speak.
The “Fun and Informative! Everyone’s Lecture Event — Unnan City Decarbonization Forum 2026,” hosted by 雲南市, will be held on October 12, 2026. Shuichi Takizawa of Machine Guns and Yuki Wada will give talks on home appliances, saving money and waste issues.
Facts
October 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
13:00～16:00
Participation is free
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:00
Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00
A waste-free lifestyle that saves 30,000 yen a month
[Tokushima University] Researchers uncover how epidermal lipid metabolism amplifies inflammation and itching in atopic dermatitis — Lysoplasmalogens produced by PLA2G2F are involved in skin inflammation and itching —
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A research group including Tokushima University has uncovered how the epidermal lipid-metabolizing enzyme PLA2G2F increases in atopic dermatitis and produces lysoplasmalogen (P-LPE), promoting production of the inflammation-related molecule IL-33 and amplifying skin inflammation and itching.
[New release on 9/18] Carefully prepared by artisans in Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, this sweet-and-savory simmered bonito dish is perfect with rice and recommended for everyday meals!
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株式会社オーガランド launched its additive-free, shelf-stable simmered bonito dish on September 18, prepared by artisans in Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture. Inspired by the flavors of dashi specialty restaurant だし割烹香煙, the product has a sweet-and-savory flavor and contains no coloring agents or preservatives. Prices start at 1,180 yen including tax, and the contents weigh 110 g.
A touch-enabled digital signage system, FLOWNAVI, featuring a new “surprise presentation” function to spark conversations with guests, installed at 3 Tokyu Stay properties in the Shinjuku area
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株式会社インセクト・マイクロエージェンシー has installed FLOWNAVI, a touch-enabled digital signage system featuring a new “surprise presentation” function, at 3 Tokyu Stay properties in the Shinjuku area operated by 東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社. The product is now installed at 15 locations nationwide.
Automatically normalize data collected from Excel, PDF and systems using AI
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株式会社KUIX has added an AI-powered data cleansing function to SMART DATA COLLECTOR, its cloud service for data collection and centralized management. Based on registered master data, the function automatically normalizes data collected from sources such as Excel and PDF, and uses generative AI assistance to narrow down the data requiring review, helping improve operational efficiency.
ホテル・ザ・ルーテル, operated by ウィズシード・ホスピタリティ・マネジメント, held a “children’s cafeteria” on August 10 and September 11, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary and express its gratitude to the local community.
＼October 5 is Internal Newsletter Day／ [Survey] 70% feel that “internal newsletters and IC contribute to management”! Internal newsletters evolve from “reading material” into “tools that drive organizations”
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In a survey conducted to mark Internal Newsletter Day, ウィズワークス株式会社 found that about 70% of companies feel internal newsletters and IC contribute to organizational development and management.
Facts
Accounting for about 70% of the total
“Embedding management principles and vision” (55.3%)
【coca】Long-selling “Dolman Knit Series” surpasses 1 million units sold cumulatively! Popular items styled by Ai Takahashi!
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The long-selling “Dolman Knit Series” from the fast-fashion brand “coca,” operated by 株式会社adapt retailing, has surpassed 1 million units in cumulative sales. Ai Takahashi wears the items and showcases their appeal.
【CHAVATY Arashiyama exclusive】All-you-can-eat freshly baked scones and free-flow tea: “Autumn Tones Afternoon Tea,” wrapped in the deepening autumn colors of Arashiyama, launches October 5, 2026
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株式会社CHAVATY R&C will launch “Autumn Tones Afternoon Tea” exclusively at CHAVATY Arashiyama starting October 5, 2026. During the event, guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat freshly baked scones and free-flow tea (15 varieties or more). Prices start at 5,200 yen (tax included).
Original【東京・半蔵門で福岡を丸ごと体験！】食・伝統工芸・遊びが詰まった１日限定イベント『ふくおかフェス in TOKYO 2026』10月3日（土）開催
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株式会社イースト will hold “Fukuoka Fest in TOKYO 2026,” a one-day event hosted by 福岡県東京事務所, at “麹町なだ万 福岡別邸” in Hanzomon, Tokyo, on October 3, 2026. The event will feature special menu items made with ingredients such as Hakata Wagyu beef and Amaou strawberries, workshops where visitors can experience traditional crafts such as Okawa kumiko woodworking and Miyawaka Oidashi-neko cat figurines, and a quiz rally.
Despite an average score of just 8 points out of 100, satisfaction reached 98%; 384 people took on a challenging, University of Tokyo-level math mock exam created by Gento Kono | Event Report
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河野塾, operated by 株式会社Stardy, held a challenging, University of Tokyo-level math mock exam event featuring questions written by Gento Kono. Despite an average score of just 8 points, the event recorded a satisfaction rating of 98%.
Facts
384 participants
The average score was just 8 points (out of 100)
Participant satisfaction with the event was 98%
239 people attended at Belle Salle Hall Shinjuku South Exit, the event venue
New “GENBA LIP GLOSSY” from Pyt, supervised by leading K-POP makeup artist Dasom, delivers a glossy, moisturized feel that lasts
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STORiiY株式会社 will launch “GENBA LIP GLOSSY,” a new lip gloss from “Pyt,” a brand supervised by K-POP makeup artist Dasom, starting October 3, 2026. The product focuses on the shine and moisturizing feel needed on set.
Bringing next-generation financial education from “Tokyo, an international financial city”! The 4th FES Contest® to hold its first “Tokyo Regional Competition” in Hachioji
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一般社団法人日本金融教育支援機構 announced that it will hold the first “Tokyo Regional Competition” for the “4th FES Contest®,” a financial education video contest for junior high and high school students, in Hachioji on November 1, 2026.
“Sugusuto,” a retrofit unattended sales system, goes on sale September 30
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タカハ機工株式会社 will launch “Sugusuto,” a retrofit unattended sales system that combines electric locks and cashless payment for freezers and refrigerators, on September 30, 2026. The company will display a working model at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from that day through October 2, and introduce sales methods that require no store setup and ways to use data to food manufacturers and employee-benefit service providers.
【Job-hunting harassment prevention measures become mandatory starting October 2026】Are measures for recruitment staff alone insufficient? “Job-Hunting Harassment Course,” for all employees who interact with job seekers, now available through e-JINZAI
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株式会社ビズアップ総研 offers the “Job-Hunting Harassment Course” through its online training service “e-JINZAI for business,” in response to the mandatory measures to prevent sexual harassment against job seekers and others that take effect on October 1, 2026.
Expanding wines exclusively for restaurants: Following “酵母の泡 粋翔,” sales begin for “甲州 粋凛” and “マスカット・ベーリーA 粋麗”
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マンズワイン株式会社 will hold a tasting event on October 22, 2026, to expand its commercial wine lineup for restaurants. The event will introduce new products “甲州 粋凛” and “マスカット・ベーリーA 粋麗,” as well as a new vintage from the “ソラリス” brand.
From unlocking to finishing your drink, every step can be completed with one hand. The ultra-light, one-touch Airlist mug bottle launches.
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株式会社アトラス will launch “Airlist,” an ultra-light, one-touch mug bottle that can be operated with one hand, on September 30, 2026. It is made lighter by using thinner stainless steel and features vacuum insulation. Available in 4 sizes, it is also suitable for sports drinks.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Available in 4 sizes: 365mL, 495mL, 620mL, and 800mL
The 365mL size weighs about 170g
Even the largest 800mL size weighs about 270g
Cumulative shipments of the series have surpassed 5 million bottles
栗林商船株式会社 and its group company 栗林運輸株式会社 held a joint open company event on 3 dates for students graduating in 2028 to learn about logistics coordination from shipping to land transport. A total of 40 people attended.
Facts
Expected to graduate in 2028
August 4, 2026 (Tuesday), August 21 (Friday), and September 4 (Friday)
モルテン holds Dream Ball Relay at “Basketball Girls Clinic ～未来へつなぐパス～”
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On August 19, 2026, 株式会社モルテン held the “Dream Ball Relay” at “Basketball Girls Clinic ～未来へつなぐパス～,” which took place at the National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium. The event also featured coaching by 3 former W League players, an architecture tour, and the donation of practice balls used in the W League.
RGS to exhibit and speak at FIT2026 (Financial Information Technology Exhibition)
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RGS株式会社 will exhibit at FIT2026, held at Tokyo International Forum on October 15 and 16, 2026, and will present a seminar jointly with Delphix Software合同会社. Exhibited products include the test automation tool “ATgo” and the modernization solution “CopilotGo.”
Facts
October 15 (Thu.) and 16 (Fri.), 2026
Has a track record of reducing workload by up to 88%
Boasts a customer retention rate of 91.8%
Economic losses are estimated to reach up to ¥12 trillion annually
About 60% of Japanese companies still have not moved away from legacy systems
Disruptions caused by management and human factors account for about 30%
Scalebase株式会社’s revenue management system “Scalebase” and billing and payment system “Scalebaseペイメント” have been adopted by 株式会社イネサス, a subsidiary of 山口フィナンシャルグループ.
アルパカ launches U.S. stock trading service for SBIタイオンライン証券
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Alpaca has begun providing SBIタイオンライン証券 with infrastructure for U.S. stock trading, as well as execution, clearing, and custody services. This is its first overseas commercial project under its partnership with トレードワークス, and it also supports securities lending services.
Developing next-generation, high-performance cosmetic ingredients derived from fish stem cells
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インテグリカルチャー株式会社 and Singapore-based ImpacFat Pte. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on fish stem cell-derived cosmetic ingredients and will promote joint development, contract manufacturing, and sales in the APAC market.
永井酒造 named to Forbes JAPAN’s “Destinations of the Year 2026” TOP30. Win a trip exploring Kawaba Village’s nature, food, and 永井酒造 to mark the 3rd anniversary of “SHINKA”
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永井酒造 has been named to Forbes JAPAN’s “Destinations of the Year 2026” TOP30 and is running a special campaign to mark the 3rd anniversary of the opening of “SHINKA” and its 140th anniversary.
MOLTON begins business partnership with corporate legal outsourcing service ALSP “クラウドリーガル” and “あしたのチーム,” which supports HR system reform and the development of performance evaluation systems
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MOLTON株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社あしたのチーム, which supports HR system reform, to establish an integrated support structure for HR and legal services.
Facts
More than 4,000 companies have adopted the service
秋葉原ドローンスクール signs partnership agreement with KONAMI eスポーツ学院
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秋葉原ドローンスクール, operated by 田中電気株式会社, and KONAMI eスポーツ学院, operated by 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント, have signed a partnership agreement to hold special lectures and support e-sports teams.
Survey of 40 people with experience raising funds using buy-now-pay-later services: 70.0% said they received “80–89%” of the amount spent
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ギフトカード買取ガイド, operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 40 people with experience raising funds using buy-now-pay-later services. Among respondents, 70.0% said the amount they received was “80–89%” of the amount spent.
The “zenkenkai” logo appears on the official uniform of 千葉ジェッツ!
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“zenkenkai,” operated by 株式会社日本直販総本社, will display its logo on the official uniform of B.LEAGUE team 千葉ジェッツ for the 2026-27 season. Approximately 300 chiropractors attended a preseason game, and a 50th anniversary appreciation event is scheduled to be held at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in 2027.
The 2nd collaboration following the “別パン” sensation! TBS Sunday Theater’s 『VIVANT』 × 神戸屋: “red and black” croissants and pain au chocolat inspired by the organization “テント” in the show go on sale October 4 (Sunday)
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株式会社神戸屋 will launch “クロワッサン・ノワール・ルージュ” and “パン・オ・ショコラ・テント” on October 4, 2026, as the 2nd collaboration with TBS Sunday Theater’s 『VIVANT』. Continued sales of some items from the 1st collaboration, “別パン,” at select stores have also been confirmed.
Real estate investment crowdfunding [DARWIN funding] to open applications for Development-Type Fund No. 48 from 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 1!!
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ダーウィンアセットパートナーズ株式会社 will open applications for Development-Type Fund No. 48 on DARWIN funding from 9 a.m. on October 1. The fund targets a newly built residence in Kita Ward, Tokyo, with a target offering of 423 million yen, an expected annual yield of 8.1%, and a term of 12 months.
“ELEMENT日暮里店,” an unlimited-access personal training and machine Pilates gym 8 minutes on foot from Nippori Station, grand opens! Copy
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“ELEMENT日暮里店,” a franchise location of the personal gym ELEMENT operated by 株式会社MIGRIDS, grand opened on October 1, 2026, under 株式会社BRIX EDGE, 8 minutes on foot from Nippori Station.
A record approximately 70,000 participants! “夏のオンライン自由研究フェス2026” connects children with companies and experts
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キッズウィークエンド株式会社 held “夏のオンライン自由研究フェス2026” from July 1 to August 31, 2026. Combined participation from the general public and after-school programs reached a record high of approximately 70,000.
株式会社KOMOJU signs official partnership agreement with EC-CUBE
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株式会社KOMOJU has signed an official partnership agreement with EC-CUBE. EC-CUBE users can now quickly add a wide range of payment methods, including PayPay and convenience store payments, through a dedicated plug-in.
Facts
Supporting businesses operating more than 20,000 sites in Japan and overseas
As of March 5, 2026, the company name was changed from 株式会社DEGICA to “株式会社KOMOJU”
Event report: A diverse range of players in food and agriculture gathered from within and beyond Higashi-Mikawa. “東三河FOOD DAYS 2026” creates new connections and collaborations
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Original2026年9月11日（金）・12日（土）
86 people from 47 partner companies and organizations
Integration with Yamato Transport’s “Direct-from-Producer Shipping Support Service.” Automates order management and logistics, helping businesses handle increased orders
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テープス株式会社 has integrated with Yamato Transport’s “Web Shipping Control Service (Direct-from-Producer),” automating e-commerce order management and logistics operations. This enables the automatic creation of shipping request slips, notifications to shipping locations, and entry of tracking numbers, reducing staff workload and helping businesses handle increased orders.
株式会社ビジコム will make its first appearance at the 7th Clinic EXPO, part of the 9th Medical Japan Tokyo, to be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026. It will showcase POS solutions for medical facilities and business-use hardware, highlighting its track record of approximately 3,000 installations nationwide.
A lawn plaza and 3×3 court are coming to 韮崎市営総合運動場! Opening Oct. 4, with a commemorative event
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A lawn plaza and 3×3 basketball court will open at 韮崎市営総合運動場 on Oct. 4, with a commemorative event also planned. In April 2027, 5 all-weather artificial-turf tennis courts with lighting are also scheduled to be completed.
システムエグゼ makes MotionBoard, integrated with generative AI, available through EXEX Production Management for overseas factories
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株式会社システムエグゼ has upgraded MotionBoard, the data application platform included in its EXEX Production Management package for overseas factories, to a version integrated with generative AI. This will enable frontline staff without specialized knowledge to create dashboards and conduct analysis through natural-language conversations, supporting operational improvements and decision-making at Japanese manufacturers in Vietnam and other ASEAN markets.
Dandelion Chocolate marks 10 years in Japan with the opening of its second flagship location, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Factory
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ダンデライオン・チョコレート・ジャパン株式会社 will celebrate its 10th anniversary in Japan by opening Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Factory, its second flagship location in the country, in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, on Oct. 30, 2026. The facility, with a total area of approximately 300 tsubo, will produce bean-to-bar chocolate and offer gelato, factory tours and more.
Facts
10th anniversary of its arrival in Japan
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Total area: approximately 300 tsubo
3 stories
Ceiling height: approximately 5.5 meters
Approximately 100 tsubo
2016
2010
Companies mentioned：ダンデライオン・チョコレート・ジャパン株式会社、Dandelion Chocolate Japan 株式会社、Peatix
Now accepting participants: Making Okinawa Prefecture fun and clean through esports and litter collection! “eスポGOMI with 琉球コラソン RYUKYU e SPORTS & ECO GRAND PRIX 2026 北中城村STAGE”
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株式会社Life Reversal Gaming is participating in the operation of the environmental conservation event “eスポGOMI with 琉球コラソン RYUKYU e SPORTS & ECO GRAND PRIX 2026,” hosted by 琉球コラソン. The 3rd stage will be held in 北中城村 on Nov. 21.
成蹊大学 to hold lecture on “Cyberattacks through the Lens of International Law” on Oct. 10
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成蹊大学 will hold a lecture on “Cyberattacks through the Lens of International Law” on Oct. 10, 2026, hosted by its Society 5.0 Research Institute. Kazuhiro Nakatani, professor emeritus at 東京大学, will speak about international legal issues in countering cyberattacks.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026
300 people
Companies mentioned：成蹊大学、学校法人成蹊学園、成蹊学園、成蹊大学 Society 5.0研究所、東京大学、東海大学、YouTube
“Stone-baked carbonara” returns for a limited time from Oct. 1 at 魔法のパスタ伊集院店
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魔法のパスタ伊集院店, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, will bring back “stone-baked carbonara” for a limited time from Oct. 1, 2026. The dish is returning for an extended period following a positive response to its previous run.
京丹波町 has introduced a new in-person hometown tax return gift: an all-you-can-fill and weigh-and-pay experience with black soybeans at the roadside station 京丹波味夢の里.
How much stinginess can women tolerate in a boyfriend? Survey of 100 women finds 31% have ended a relationship or lost interest
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恋愛占い診断, operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 100 women about stingy behavior by boyfriends. A total of 31% said they had lost interest or broken up, and “keeping a detailed record of how much he paid for dates” was the most frequently cited stingy behavior.
Facts
100 women
31% combined
5% of women had actually ended a relationship
33% of women chose “I lose interest when he’s stingy”
“Keeping a detailed record of how much he paid for dates” topped the list at 84%
“Keeping a detailed record of how much he paid for dates” ranked first at 37%
Demonstration of Hourly Matching combining solar power plants and grid-scale battery storage begins
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NTT Anode Energy, JERA Cross and docomo will begin a demonstration of Hourly Matching, combining solar power generation and grid-scale battery storage, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Starting October 1, 2026
At 3 docomo telecommunications buildings
Companies mentioned：NTTアノードエナジー株式会社、JERA Cross、NTTドコモ、Granular Energy 社、EnergyTag
株式会社アジャイルウェア earns Kansai’s first “Well-Being Management Certification Stage 3”
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株式会社アジャイルウェア has earned Stage 3 certification, the first in Kansai, under the Well-Being Management Stage third-party certification program of 一般社団法人エコステージ協会.
A gathering of mysterious gemstones that change expression in the light: Jewelry brand BIZOUX（ビズー） to hold “Inside Color Change ― Into the World of Color-Changing Gemstones,” an event to spark intellectual curiosity, in Ginza and Kyoto
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Jewelry brand BIZOUX will hold a special exhibition focused on gemstones whose color and brilliance change with the light at its stores in Ginza and Kyoto from Oct. 2 to Nov. 22, 2026. The exhibition will feature limited-edition new pieces using alexandrite and Bekily blue garnet, a loose-stone collection showcasing 6 optical effects, and in-store light-source experiments.
Gods and heroes engraved on coins from 2,500 years ago—Mitsuru Hayama, author of “The Complete Guide to Investing in Antique Coins,” publishes a new two-part book exploring ancient Greek currency
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Author Mitsuru Hayama will publish the two-part Kindle book “Currency in Ancient Greece,” focused on ancient Greek currency, on August 5, 2026. Related information about “VAULT30,” operated by 株式会社コンボイスイッチ, and RareCoinShop is also included.
株式会社治一郎 will launch its limited-edition autumn product, the two-layer “Apple Cinnamon × Butter Baum,” in limited quantities at all stores from October 1, 2026.
Naoko Nishioka of NONKI合同会社, which supports community engagement and relocation in Minamiise Town, visits Rikuzentakata. “Do people who come here grow?”—New SET podcast series begins September 25
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認定NPO法人SET has invited Naoko Nishioka of NONKI合同会社, which supports relocation in Minamiise Town, to Rikuzentakata. Their conversation will be released from September 25 as the new podcast series “How a Town Keeps Attracting People 2.”
Facts
3 episodes in total
About 30 minutes per episode
15 years of existential crisis
More than 5,000 participants annually
Companies mentioned：NONKI合同会社、認定NPO法人SET、Spotify、Amazon Music
Make chocolate time your own: “Hitorijime Sweets” adds 11% more to its standard products for fall and winter 2026, with 2 new products bringing the lineup to 8 items
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栄光堂ファクトリー株式会社 will release its fall-winter 2026 lineup for the chocolate brand “Hitorijime Sweets” on October 5. The 3 standard products will be increased by 11%, and 2 new products will be added, bringing the lineup to 8 items.
TOYO TIRE adopts “Resilire,” a cloud service for supply chain risk management
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株式会社Resilire announced that TOYO TIRE has adopted “Resilire,” a cloud service for supply chain risk management. TOYO TIRE introduced the service to support stable procurement of natural rubber and other materials and improve sustainability, as part of its response to climate change and geopolitical risks.
栄光堂ファクトリー株式会社 will release “Whimsical Gummies,” a new gummy product featuring the mascot character “Mr.TORAKICHI” from the sweets brand “TOKYO CROWN CAT,” on October 5, 2026. “Mixed Candy” has also been revamped, with its flavors narrowed down to 12 varieties.
“HANZO Automated Ordering,” a service for restaurants provided by 株式会社Goals, has been adopted at about 720 locations of “カラオケまねきねこ,” a subsidiary of 株式会社コシダカ, helping reduce inventory and workload.
“Stock MAMORU (Stock MAMORU),” a corporate-only delivery-based storage service, begins offering services for exhibitors at trade shows organized by RX Japan合同会社, helping resolve trade show logistics and labor shortages
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株式会社日本パープル has begun offering its corporate-only delivery-based storage service, “Stock MAMORU,” to exhibitors at trade shows organized by RX Japan合同会社, helping address logistics and labor shortages.
Applause and excitement fill the venue—Director Yutaka Mizutani receives an “Honorary Award” at the Tropea Film Festival in Italy! “Piccola felicità” crosses the sea to captivate audiences! “For 150 minutes, the entire film was overflowing with emotion”
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Director Yutaka Mizutani received an honorary award at the Tropea Film Festival in Italy, where a special screening of his film “Piccola felicità” was held.
Public seminar “Living with Whales” to mark the 10th anniversary of Japan Heritage designation, to be held in Taiji Town on Saturday, October 24, 2026
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A public seminar marking the 10th anniversary of Japan Heritage designation will be held in Taiji Town, Wakayama Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. Capacity: 80; advance registration required.
Facts
10th anniversary of Japan Heritage designation
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Original13時30分から
Capacity is 80 people
Companies mentioned：熊野灘捕鯨文化継承協議会、和歌山県東牟婁振興局地域づくり課、太地町歴史資料室、ニューベッドフォード捕鯨博物館、日本小型捕鯨協会、太地町漁業協同組合、太地町立くじらの博物館、一般財団法人日本鯨類研究所、Microsoft Forms
Chikyu no Niwa Tokyo Solamachi store enters the world of “Zombies”! Limited-time collaboration event from October 1 (Thursday)!
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株式会社三洋堂 will hold a limited-time collaboration event between “Zombies” and 株式会社イオンファンタジー from October 1 to November 8, 2026, at the “Chikyu no Niwa Tokyo Solamachi” store and PRIZE SPOT PALO Shibuya A2 Building and Himonya locations.
“Ohana Rehab Care Manager Station,” a home care support office using AI services from 株式会社ウェルモ, received the Prime Minister’s Award for Creating Comfortable Work Environments for Care Workers for fiscal 8 of the Reiwa era, hosted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Facts
Average of 45 minutes for manual entry
Average of 15 minutes with voice-input AI
Average of 5 minutes after RPA implementation
Held at the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday, August 31, 2026
【2026 Shichi-Go-San】New arrivals: 4 hifu garments for 3-year-old boys｜From blue and red to natural colors
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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, has added 4 new hifu garments for 3-year-old boys to its lineup ahead of the 2026 autumn Shichi-Go-San season.
阪神高速道路株式会社, which operates expressway construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair businesses, among others, adopts the AI-powered contract operations platform “LAWGUE”
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FRAIM株式会社’s AI contract operations platform “LAWGUE” has been adopted by 阪神高速道路株式会社.
株式会社ノジマ will open “ノジマ イオン新松戸店” on the 3rd floor of イオン新松戸 on October 2, 2026. The opening sale will offer up to 20% back in ノジマ points and app benefits, and WAON POINT can also be used.
AI helps address labor shortages in recruitment. Inquiries from staffing companies about a service where AI avatars interview applicants have risen to approximately 2.7 times the level of the same period last year
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JetB株式会社 announced that inquiries from staffing companies about “Our AI面接,” its AI avatar interview service, rose to approximately 2.7 times the level of the same period last year, reaching 63 inquiries during January–August 2026. A 厚生労働省 survey found that 49% of workplaces were short of regular employees, and the company is helping reduce the burden of recruitment operations.
ジインズ’ integrated identity management system “ADMS” connects with “Soliton OneGate”
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株式会社ソリトンシステムズ and 株式会社ジインズ announced that they will begin offering a module for automatic integration between the integrated identity management system “ADMS” and the cloud authentication service “Soliton OneGate” on October 1, 2026.
The “in-between time” while coffee is brewing becomes a new media space! Full-scale rollout of “FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD Advertising” begins; demonstration testing of new LED displays for “ファミマTV,” cutting power consumption by 50%, also starts
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株式会社ゲート・ワン and 株式会社ファミリーマート have begun the full-scale rollout of “FAMIMA CAFÉ LCD Advertising,” a new media platform using the LCD screens of the new “FAMIMA CAFÉ” coffee machines. They will also begin demonstration testing of LED displays to reduce power consumption for the digital signage “ファミマTV” in October 2026.
Facts
50% reduction in power consumption
The “in-between time” of 30 to over 120 seconds spent waiting for coffee to brew
Achieved a high score of 63.9%
Approximately half, or 50.2%, indicated purchase intent
Purchase rate increased to 1.39 times that of the group not exposed to the ad
Purchase rate rose significantly to 2.59 times
Approx. 16,000 stores equipped
Estimated total reach: approx. 11,000,000 people
(14-day advertising campaign)
15-second ad airing
19-second “FAMIMA CAFÉ” promotional video
Number of survey participants: 53,337
Number of survey participants: 321
Reduce power consumption by 50% or more compared with conventional models
【One device for everything from smartphones to laptops】GaN enables an ultra-compact design! Two series of PD chargers with up to 65W output launch September 29: a versatile “3-port” model and a simple “1-port” model
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株式会社アドテック will launch the GaN-powered, USB PD-compatible fast chargers with up to 65W output—the “APD-V065SAC2 Series (3-port)” and “APD-V065C Series (1-port)”—on September 29, 2026.
エアドッグジャパン completes donation of 431 high-performance “Airdog” air purifiers to 18 projects across 16 municipalities nationwide
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株式会社エアドッグジャパン donated 431 high-performance “Airdog” air purifiers to 18 projects across 16 municipalities nationwide through “river,” a platform operated by 株式会社カルティブ.
Spotting when authorized users act “out of character.” “Insight PISO 3.0,” with enhanced measures against insider threats, now available
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株式会社インサイトテクノロジー announced that it will launch “Insight PISO 3.0,” a major upgrade to its database auditing software “Insight PISO,” on September 29, 2026. The product strengthens its whitelist feature for detecting abnormal access by authorized users and adds functions to reduce the burden of privileged ID auditing, addressing insider threat countermeasures and security challenges in the age of AI agents.
【2 months after the disaster】Kumamoto earthquake: What did corporate donations make possible on the ground? Peace Winds Japan and Japan Heart to hold an “interim briefing” on October 5 and 6