[Sakurada, Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture] 24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Higashi-Washinomiya” to open on Oct. 13｜71st location nationwide
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エーイーシー株式会社 will open ECOFIT24 Higashi-Washinomiya in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 13, 2026, making it its 71st location nationwide. With cumulative membership surpassing 50,000, it is expanding its 24-hour fitness gyms, which charge a monthly fee of ¥2,980.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
71st location nationwide
Cumulative membership of 50,000
Limited to the first 300 people
Save up to approximately 9,000 yen on initial costs
株式会社アクティバリューズ’ self-updating AI knowledge platform, “talkappi KNOWLEDGE,” has been adopted by 東京・湯河原温泉 万葉の湯 町田, reducing inquiry response times and improving operational efficiency.
ライカカメラジャパン株式会社 will present a photo exhibition by photographer 若林 満, “Dérive (Drifting),” at ライカギャラリー京都. The exhibition features works capturing scenes encountered by chance while walking through the city without a set destination, and will run from Oct. 3 to Dec. 3, 2026.
Fall “favorite menu items” available for a limited time starting Thursday, Oct. 1!
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肉汁餃子のダンダダン, operated by 株式会社ダンダダン, will offer 6 fall seasonal menu items for a limited time starting Oct. 1, 2026, and run campaigns on X and through a survey.
Customer favorites! Hamburg steak bento and potato salad named “Inageya Specialty Items”
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株式会社いなげや announced that it has recognized 2 items—the “Hamburger Steak with Onion Sauce & Crab Cream Croquette Bento” and “Special Potato Salad with Lactic Acid Bacteria”—under its original “Inageya Specialty Items” certification program.
[Kanshukuen ESHIKOTO] Savor Echizen crab, a signature winter delicacy of Fukui, with Kokuryu junmai sake
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〈歓宿縁 ESHIKOTO〉, a hot-spring auberge in Eiheiji, Fukui Prefecture, operated by 株式会社アクアイグニス, will serve its “Echizen Crab and Seasonal Delicacies Kaiseki” at 日本料理 えん from Nov. 7, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The course features dishes including 日本料理 えん’s original Echizen crab sake shabu-shabu made with Kokuryu junmai sake, boiled crab, and seiko crab. The property will also begin offering mail-order sales of Echizen crab exclusively to overnight guests.
Facts
Starting Saturday, November 7, 2026
Until Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Original1名料金：97,000円(税込)～
Medium size (800 g)
Large size (1 kg)
Imperial Household presentation-grade size (1.2 kg)
Large size (1 kg) +¥18,755 per person
Imperial Household presentation-grade size (1.2 kg) +¥36,300 per person
[QUICK × Kyodo Printing Webinar] How will the value of integrated reports change in the SSBJ era?—Understanding the essence of the rules to enable effective disclosure
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Announcement of a webinar hosted by 共同印刷株式会社 and 株式会社QUICK ESG研究所. The webinar will explain how the value of integrated reports and approaches to information disclosure will change as SSBJ standards become mandatory from fiscal years ending March 2027 onward, from both investor and corporate perspectives.
Nara’s Koryo Town “広陵くつした” heads to Rwanda, Cambodia and Ukraine—local industry and elementary school students’ learning connect people around the world through peace
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト carried out a project in summer 2026 that delivered educational materials and artwork made using leftover fabric from Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture’s local sock industry, to Rwanda, Cambodia and Ukraine, linking local studies with peacebuilding and environmental education.
The completely free LINE CRM tool “Lフリー(エルフリー)” automates tagging and message delivery by advertising platform through integration with the LINE friend-add tracking tool “L-TRACK(エルトラック)!”
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株式会社SVC began offering an integration feature between its completely free LINE CRM tool “Lフリー” and the LINE friend-add tracking tool “L-TRACK” on September 17, 2026. The feature enables automated tagging and message delivery by advertising platform.
visumo launches YouTube integration for 島村楽器, enabling centralized management of more than 150 YouTube channels
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株式会社visumo has launched a feature for “島村楽器 Update!,” a media outlet operated by 島村楽器, to centrally manage and integrate more than 150 YouTube channels. By bringing together video content previously dispersed among stores and departments and displaying it by instrument category, the feature aims to improve users’ purchasing experience.
Announcing “Apresia FON,” a practical APN solution that minimizes investment risk with no dedicated network required and a small-scale start
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APRESIA Systems株式会社 has begun offering “Apresia FON,” a multi-service APN platform that requires no dedicated network and can share existing lines, to enable early implementation of all-photonics networks (APNs) that support AI traffic and 6G.
Facts
Target of investing 5.9 trillion yen in APN by 2040
High-capacity transmission capability of 14.4 Tbps
Reduces power consumption by about 65%
Reduces installation space by about 76%
Full-scale proposals and rollout to telecommunications carriers from 2026...
“4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi,” a 4-a-side soccer event conceived by Keisuke Honda; former Japan national team players Yosuke Kashiwagi and Yuya Kubo to coach the “4v4 Soccer Clinic”
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Now Do株式会社 and KDDI株式会社 announced details of the “4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi,” to be held in Yamaguchi Prefecture from October 10 to 12, 2026. The event will take place as part of “yab Fureai Festa 2026,” hosted by Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, and will feature a “4v4 soccer class” led by former Japan national team players Yosuke Kashiwagi and Yuya Kubo, as well as an experiential tournament.
[赤から] New lunch menu launches! “赤から Mixed Noodle Lunch” goes on sale October 1
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赤から, a hot pot restaurant chain operated by 株式会社甲羅, will begin selling its new “赤から Mixed Noodle Lunch” menu exclusively at 9 directly operated locations starting October 1, 2026.
スターペイント, a subsidiary of 株式会社シーラ, has released its “Popular Renovation Ranking” based on work completed from September 2016 to August 2026. The most common combination was “exterior wall painting + roof painting” (41.6%), which offers benefits such as savings on scaffolding costs.
Facts
Accounted for 41.6%
No. 2: Exterior wall painting, 27.9%
Accounted for 3.7%
Annual work completed: more than 3,000 projects
Cumulative work completed: more than 10,000 projects (as of the end of August 2026)
“SKZOO Drone and Fireworks Show” to be held at 富士急ハイランド on October 17 and 18
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株式会社レッドクリフ will handle the production and operation of a drone and fireworks show using 500 drones on October 17 and 18, 2026, as part of a collaboration event between Stray Kids’ official characters “SKZOO” and 富士急ハイランド.
ESCAPE.ID to launch an email-sending feature for member businesses on October 13, enabling them to reach followers and participants.
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ESCAPE株式会社 will launch a new email-sending feature for member businesses on its puzzle and escape game portal “ESCAPE.ID” on October 13, 2026. Businesses can use it to contact followers and ticket holders, at a rate of 1 yen per 1 message (excluding tax), with no initial or monthly fees.
Facts
Oct. 13, 2026
1 yen (excluding tax)
Companies mentioned：ESCAPE株式会社、ESCAPE.ID、Sendgrid、Amazon SES、Azure Communication Services
SORABITO introduces “i-Rental Inspection” for construction equipment rentals at 4 companies in the Wakita Group, further accelerating business digital transformation
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SORABITO株式会社's inspection service, i-Rental Inspection, has been adopted by 4 group companies of 株式会社ワキタ, advancing operational digital transformation and standardizing inspection quality.
株式会社Channel Corporation is sponsoring the B2B conference “OUTCOME 2026,” to be held on October 29, 2026, where executive officer Ryoji Yamamoto will speak.
Facts
More than 240,000 companies worldwide
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
From 4 people to 2
Limited to 50 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Channel Corporation、株式会社UPDATA、株式会社カンリー、Sierra Technologies、Zen and Company、富士通株式会社、株式会社SHIFT AI、株式会社スペースデータ、Palantir、カスタマーサクセス株式会社、株式会社プレイド、ウェルディレクション合同会社、freee株式会社、一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション
[Exhibiting at the ’26 Security Equipment Exhibition for Counterterrorism (SEECAT)] Showcasing cameras and image-analysis software for surveillance and analysis systems, as well as LEO chart plotters and underwater audio visualization systems for maritime applications
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コーンズテクノロジー株式会社 will exhibit at the ’26 Security Equipment Exhibition for Counterterrorism, “SEECAT,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 30 to October 2, 2026, showcasing products for surveillance and analysis systems and maritime applications.
Better Place forms business alliance with 西日本シティ銀行 to support employee retention at small and medium-sized businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture through the “Hagukumi Corporate Pension”
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株式会社ベター・プレイス has formed a business alliance with 西日本シティ銀行 to support employee retention, a challenge for small and medium-sized businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture, through the “Hagukumi Corporate Pension.”
Facts
Small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99.7% of all companies in Japan
Employees of small and medium-sized enterprises account for 69.7% of the workforce
Only 16% of companies with 30–99 employees have a retirement pension plan
About 95% of adopting corporations are small and medium-sized, with 300 or fewer employees
Period: establishments introduced in the most recent 1 year (October 2024–September 2025) (2,001 corporations, 2,044 business establishments)
[Fall Gaming Sale] Next-generation pro controller “BIGBIG WON Rainbow 3” resists drift and lag, now at a special price | 8K-precision sticks × 2000Hz ultra-low latency for “controls that do exactly what you want”
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ONO貿易株式会社, the official Japanese distributor of gaming brand “BIGBIG WON,” is selling the next-generation pro controller “BIGBIG WON Rainbow 3” at a limited-time special price on 楽天市場 starting September 28, 2026. The product features 8K-precision sticks and 2000Hz ultra-low latency.
ONO貿易株式会社 is selling the Belgian soccer training ball “SenseBall” at a limited-time special price starting September 28, 2026. It has been adopted by 500 clubs worldwide and has also been featured by former Japan national team player Daigo Nishi.
ニュージーランド政府観光局 × ニュージーランド航空 launch limited-time sale for “A New Zealand Trip to Replenish Me”
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ニュージーランド政府観光局 and ニュージーランド航空 will launch a limited-time sale on September 29 in connection with a new campaign featuring Kana Kurashina as ambassador. Economy-class flights from Narita to Auckland and Christchurch will be available from ¥138,000.
Facts
Economy: from ¥138,000
Premium Economy: from ¥298,000
Business Premier: from ¥509,000
Starting today, September 29
The Narita–Christchurch route will begin on November 27, 2026
As summer draws to a close! A science show and factory tour for parents and children, offering a hands-on look at the care that goes into product development at a low-irritation skincare maker
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス held a special summer vacation event on August 20, 2026, featuring a science show led by product research and development staff and factory tours at Tokyo Factory and the factory inside “Natu no Mori” in Shiraoi, Hokkaido.
Monoxer (Monoxuga) ranks No. 1 in adoption share in 2 markets: cram schools and Japanese-language schools
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The memory platform “Monoxer,” provided by モノグサ株式会社, ranked No. 1 in adoption share in the cram school and Japanese-language school markets, according to research by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構.
Facts
FY ending September 2026 “Market Survey on Memory Retention Apps”
Covering 8 major companies
Those with an adoption consideration rate of 5% or higher
A wave of books about Tokyo’s 足立区! Special displays at bookstores and libraries in 足立区 this autumn reading season [Starting October 1 (Thursday)]
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足立区 will work with 12 bookstores and libraries in the ward to set up special displays of books about 足立区 from October 1 to 31. The displays will highlight 3 books published this year, with special exhibits at 10 locations in the ward, including “足立区生物園” and “ギャラクシティ.”
[Shizuoka, Suruga Ward] “Relax, then meat!!,” an extravagant autumn event pairing a satoyama sauna with premium yakiniku bento, to be held November 7 (Saturday)! Historic first appearance by the renowned restaurant 慶州, founded in Showa 52! Aufguss sessions by special guest sauna masters also planned!
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The “Relax, then meat!!” event will be held on November 7 at ふきさらし湯, operated by 株式会社創造舎. The yakiniku restaurant 慶州, founded in Showa 52, will make its first appearance, with aufguss sessions by Kota Iwaki and Kaho Sugiyama, as well as a pop-up by GOOD TIMING TEA.
浦安青年会議所 × 浦安D-Rocks jointly present “Let’s Go! Urayasu ONE TEAM — A Disaster Preparedness Festival We Create Together!”
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浦安D-Rocks and 公益社団法人浦安青年会議所 will jointly hold “Let’s Go! Urayasu ONE TEAM — A Disaster Preparedness Festival We Create Together!,” an interactive event focused on disaster preparedness, on October 18, 2026.
Shingo Suzuki, representative director of 株式会社イマクリエ, will speak as an instructor at a “Regional Revitalization and Recidivism Prevention” training session for approximately 40 correctional facility staff, at the request of 法務省関東矯正管区 on September 29, 2026.
2foods, the food brand of 株式会社TWO, will release a new Web commercial for 2Water Ceramide featuring MEGUMI and an interview on Sept. 29, and will launch the new carbonated water product 2Water Sparkling Ceramide ahead of its full release.
wevnal and SUPER STUDIO form comprehensive alliance to maximize LTV in telephone customer service
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株式会社wevnal and 株式会社SUPER STUDIO have formed a comprehensive alliance aimed at maximizing LTV in telephone customer service, built on 3 pillars: technology integration, collaboration and customer support.
Facts
88.7% said there is a difference in service quality between experienced and newly hired operators
[MYTREX] MEDICAG series to exhibit at the Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Industry Exhibition HOKKAIDO2026
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MYTREX, the beauty and wellness brand operated by 株式会社創通メディカル, will exhibit at the Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Industry Exhibition HOKKAIDO2026, held Oct. 7–8, 2026, and showcase 3 products from the MEDICAG series.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）～8日（木）
3.5 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
WOW WORLD to exhibit at the 4th Sales and Marketing DXPO Fukuoka '26
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株式会社WOW WORLD will exhibit at the 4th Sales and Marketing DXPO Fukuoka '26, held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 22–23, 2026, and showcase its in-house-developed WEBCAS series and market research services.
Facts
More than 12,000 companies have adopted the service
New arrivals: the “Melting Cream Bun (Caramel),” with the sweet aroma of melting caramel, and the fragrant “Raisin and Cheese Cream Brioche”! 5 new breads, including indulgent treats featuring autumn flavors, go on sale Oct. 1
“A Trio of Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Cream,” a sumptuous taste of autumn, and the juicy “Pork Belly Char Siu and Egg Sandwich”: new sandwiches offering autumn flavors and a satisfying meal arrive Oct. 1
RHODOLIRION introduces items made with the eco-fur material TISSAVEL
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RHODOLIRION, the women's brand operated by 株式会社ネペンテス, has adopted material from the eco-fur brand TISSAVEL, operated by MNインターファッション株式会社, and will offer 5 types of items for the 2026 fall/winter season.
[DTS] Begins sales of the 2026 version of its 3D home-design CAD software, Walk in home
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株式会社DTS will begin selling the latest version, “2026,” of its 3D home-design CAD software Walk in home in October. The update enhances support for BIM drawing reviews, online building permit applications and 2×4 construction, with a color floor plan feature planned for March 2027.
Enjoy clear starry skies and bonfires in Yanbaru, Okinawa, this winter: “Bonfire Lounge” open Nov. 1–Dec. 31
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TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN, operated by カトープレジャーグループ, will hold the limited-time “Bonfire Lounge” event from November 1 to December 31, 2026.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Until Thursday, Dec. 31
November: approximately 21°C
December: approximately 18°C
19:30～21:30
1 set: ¥1,500, tax included
Companies mentioned：カトープレジャーグループ、TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN、株式会社カトープレジャーグループ
ラクス and 富士ソフト partner on implementation and operational support of “Rakuraku Seisan” for enterprise companies
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ラクス and 富士ソフト will begin partnering on implementation and operational support of the cloud-based expense settlement system “Rakuraku Seisan” for enterprise companies on September 29, 2026.
Logistics DX service “Logipoke” shifts time and attendance clock-ins from “self-reporting” to “objective records”
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X Mile株式会社 has launched “GPS/Geofence Clock-In,” a new feature for its logistics DX service “Logipoke” that records and verifies location data when employees clock in and out. The feature separates clock-in controls within business premises from the collection of objective records during long-distance operations, enabling attendance management tailored to the realities of the transport industry.
Make your holiday table delicious and flexible. 2027 New Year menu reservations now open for “RF1,” “日本のさらだ いとはん,” “融合” and “グリーン・グルメ”
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株式会社ロック・フィールド will begin accepting reservations for its 2027 New Year menu on September 29 at its prepared-food stores “RF1,” “日本のさらだ いとはん,” “融合” and “グリーン・グルメ.”
キュレーションズ株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with ナイル株式会社, jointly offering customer engagement design for the generative AI era and support for new business development and growth using corporate assets.
A new ES project supporting retail workers’ desire to “keep working” amid severe labor shortages: “Thanks STAFF” makes customer appreciation visible
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Mitsui Fudosan and 株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード will begin rolling out “Thanks STAFF,” an employee satisfaction (ES) improvement project aimed at addressing labor shortages in retail, at 50 commercial facilities nationwide from mid-January 2027. The rollout follows a pilot that confirmed improvements in staff retention intentions and motivation. The initiative makes customer appreciation visible and delivers it through “STAFF START,” a digital transformation app for store staff.
[Wakamono Research survey] Asked young people in the Reiwa era: Ranking of celebrities whose surname is “Saito”—that comedian takes 1st place!
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株式会社ワカモノリサーチ announced its ranking of celebrities with the surname “Saito,” based on a survey of 469 young people aged 14–20 nationwide. Tsukasa Saito of トレンディエンジェル ranked 1st, former 乃木坂46 member Asuka Saito ranked 2nd, and former =LOVE member Nagisa Saito ranked 3rd.
Facts
Valid responses: 469 people
Young people aged 14–20 nationwide (male and female)
Tsukasa Saito of comedy duo トレンディエンジェル (27.1%)
Former member Asuka Saito of the female idol group 乃木坂46 (24.9%)
Former member Nagisa Saito of the female idol group =LOVE (10.4%)
Actor Takumi Saito (9.2%)
Kiara Saito, a member of the female idol group =LOVE (4.9%)
Yuki Saito, a former professional baseball player who is now also active as a TV presenter (3.2%)
Soma Saito, active as a voice actor and singer-songwriter (1.9%)
“Sharefull” spot-work research conducts survey on the “¥1.06 million income threshold”
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シェアフル株式会社 surveyed app users about the “¥1.06 million income threshold.” The results showed that 69.0% of people covered by a family member’s health insurance had experience limiting their income because of the threshold. While some said they would like to work more hours if the threshold were abolished, childcare and caregiving were among the reasons others said it would be difficult.
Facts
The ¥1.06 million income threshold
Valid responses: 16,992
69.0% of people covered by a family member’s health insurance
Reduced working hours...the most common response at 38.0%
Want to increase working hours...the most common response at 33.0%
Installation of refill stations for personal water bottles at prefectural schools and other locations under a cooperation agreement with Yamagata Prefecture
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Under a cooperation agreement with Yamagata Prefecture, ウォータースタンド株式会社 installed water dispensers for personal bottles at 50 facilities, including prefectural schools, and began operations on September 14, 2026.
Facts
50 facilities, including prefectural schools
Operations began on Monday, September 14, 2026
Approximately 25,000 liters of water dispensed in FY 令和7
【PEANUTS】A natural texture with a touch of “Snoopy”! The “Jute Lunch Bag,” convenient for quick outings, is scheduled for release from Skater in early October
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スケーター株式会社 plans to release the “Jute Lunch Bag SNOOPY,” featuring a Snoopy design, in early October 2026. The price is ¥2,420 (tax included).
povo2.0 marks its 5th anniversary with a ¥5 “0.5GB (24 hours)” add-on and a 5th-anniversary limited povo gacha
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KDDI, 沖縄セルラー and KDDI Digital Life will mark povo2.0’s 5th anniversary by offering new registrants a 0.5GB add-on for ¥5 in October 2026, and will run a ¥555 gacha campaign at the end of September.
【Sponsorship applications now open】Uber, Vercel and others to share the latest examples under the theme “Creating value with AI.” “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026” returns this winter!
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ファインディ株式会社 has opened sponsorship applications for “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026,” to be held in Hamamatsucho on December 14 and 15, 2026. The theme is “Creating value with AI.” The previous event drew 4,708 applicants, with decision-makers accounting for more than 50%. There are 6 sponsorship plans.
Facts
ファインディ株式会社 has opened sponsorship applications for “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026.”
Original本サミットは2026年12月14日（月）・15日（火）の2日間にわたり開催される。
The previous event received more than 4,700 applications.
This year’s theme is “Creating value with AI.”
There are 6 sponsorship plans: Diamond/Platinum/Gold/Silver/Session/Exhibition.
“AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026,” held in June 2026, received 4,708 applications.
Decision-makers accounted for more than 50% of attendees.
Notice: Speaker at the “CEATEC 2026” opening session
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Takashi Sonoda, Representative Director, President and CEO of 株式会社ウフル, will speak as moderator at the opening session of “CEATEC 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on October 13, 2026.
株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部 will launch its popular fall and winter menu item, “Beef Sukiyaki Bento,” on October 1, 2026, and run campaigns including a collaboration with Sega and a speed lottery.
Anmaki: Get 5 for the price of 3! Save up to ¥580. Toyohashi’s long-established Japanese confectionery shop Okamedo will hold its big fall value sale for 3 days starting October 2
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株式会社お亀堂 will hold its “Big Fall Value Sale” from October 2 to 4, 2026, at its factory shop in Toyohashi. The sale will feature larger portions of popular Japanese sweets, including anmaki and oni manju, discounts on sweets at the adjoining cafe, and gift certificates for purchases of ¥1,000 or more, tax included.
OBC partners with あいち銀行 to support the rollout of the corporate payment platform service “Arch Bridge”
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株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント (OBC) is partnering with 株式会社あいち銀行 to support the rollout of the corporate payment platform service “Arch Bridge.” The business partnership will establish a framework for expanding both companies’ services and promote DX among small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
【Asakuma Steak】Reservations open for the 2027 “Asakuma Osechi”! 3 varieties packed with meat specialties and a colorful selection of Japanese and Western dishes
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株式会社あさくま has opened reservations for its 2027 “Asakuma Osechi.” Drawing on its expertise in meat dishes as a steak restaurant with a 77-year history, it is offering 3 varieties: “Pine,” “Bamboo” and “Plum.” Book by October 20 to receive 10% off the regular price.
三菱食品株式会社 and キユーピー株式会社 will run the “Wrap Sandwich Campaign” from October 1 to November 7, 2026. Enter online with a receipt for an eligible purchase for a chance to win a キユーピー factory tour or a gift.
“イヒンユライ” to begin monitor production on September 29, preserving memories in physical and digital form—turning keepsakes into small objects
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イヒンユライ, which operates at 100BANCH, launched the “イヒンユライ” service on September 29, 2026, upcycling keepsakes into whale-shaped objects and preserving digital memories. It is recruiting production monitors at a special price and will hold an exhibition in Shibuya starting the same day.
Win invitations to the sold-out Red Bull Symphonic Yokohama concert and limited-edition merchandise! Red Bull Symphonic セブン-イレブン entry lottery campaign
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レッドブル・ジャパン株式会社 will run an entry lottery campaign at セブン-イレブン stores nationwide starting September 29, 2026, commemorating the Red Bull Symphonic Yokohama concert taking place in November.
[Shinjuku Flags] Shaun the Sheep Movie: The Beast of Mossy Bottom collaboration begins October 1 (Thu)! Shaun the Sheep takes over the venue for Halloween, with limited-edition giveaways, a cafe collaboration, family-friendly activities and more
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Shinjuku Flags, operated by 株式会社小田急ＳＣディベロップメント, will hold a collaboration event with Shaun the Sheep Movie: The Beast of Mossy Bottom from October 1, 2026. The program will feature Halloween decorations, a cafe collaboration, workshops and campaigns.
Facts
Large 1.9-meter-wide illustration
Participation fee: 1,200 yen (tax included)
Prize: Movie tickets for Shaun the Sheep Movie: The Beast of Mossy Bottom — 5 pairs, 10 people
Prize: Shaun the Sheep “Acrylic Charm: Scene Art” — 6 people
[ホテルニューオータニ博多] A “gourmet jubako” to welcome the New Year! “Reiwa 9 New Year’s Osechi” prepared by Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine chefs
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ホテルニューオータニ博多 is accepting reservations through December 20, 2026, for “Reiwa 9 New Year’s Osechi,” prepared by Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine chefs. The varied lineup includes a premium five-tier box (58 items), customizable osechi, a Hakata ozoni set and osechi sweets. ニューオータニクラブ members will receive special benefits.
[佐渡汽船] Now on sale: “From World Heritage sites to tub-boat rides! A 1-night, 2-day tour of Sado’s history and culture”
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佐渡汽船 has begun selling a group 1-night, 2-day package tour exploring Sado Island’s history and culture, including World Heritage sites and a tub-boat experience.
SUPER STUDIO and wevnal form comprehensive alliance to maximize LTV in telephone customer service
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株式会社SUPER STUDIO and 株式会社wevnal have formed a comprehensive alliance to maximize LTV in telephone customer service, built on 3 pillars: technology integration, collaboration and customer support.
Facts
88.7% said there is a difference in service quality between experienced and newly hired operators
カルティエ has revamped its Roadster watch, first introduced in 2002, and will launch it on October 1 in 3 materials—gold, gold and steel, and steel—with 2 sizes, medium and large.
あしたのチーム begins business partnership with MOLTON株式会社, provider of the corporate legal outsourcing service ALSP Cloud Legal
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株式会社あしたのチーム and MOLTON株式会社 began a business partnership on September 26, 2026, to provide integrated support for human resources system reform and the development of legal and labor infrastructure.
Facts
Starting September 26, 2026
More than 4,000 companies have adopted the service
Fukushima Galilei | Announces launch of compact dough conditioner using non-fluorocarbon refrigerant
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Fukushima Galilei has launched the compact dough conditioner “BDD-208LSX.” It improves energy efficiency and safety through the industry’s first use of R1234yf, a non-fluorocarbon refrigerant, and has an annual sales target of 500 units.
We want to reach people who “don’t know” about rescued dogs and cats. エブリデイ行田店 to hold its first dog and cat charity market, where visiting families can reflect on life
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エブリデイ行田店, operated by 株式会社東洋, will hold its first charity market in its parking lot on October 25, 2026, to raise awareness about the circumstances of rescued dogs and cats.
Pilot study begins on school facilities DX using Spacepad and smart locks at 2 Kyoto municipal schools
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株式会社スペースマーケット will begin a pilot study on digitizing school facilities in September 2026 at Kyoto Municipal Daigo Elementary School and Okazaki Junior High School, using the public facility reservation management system “Spacepad” and the smart lock “SPLATS KEY.”
Facts
Began sequentially from September 1, 2026
Okazaki Junior High School: Begins September 16, 2026
Spacepad customers: 43 municipalities and organizations
Two consecutive dual-concept hybrid openings planned from late September to early October! Expanding dual-concept hybrid locations to brands other than “壱角家”!
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株式会社ガーデン will introduce the dual-concept hybrid model at 2 locations under brands other than “壱角家”—“だるまのめ” and “一竜”—on September 30 and October 3, 2026, and will offer abura soba at a special price.
Facts
2 locations in total
Sep. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Saturday, Oct. 3
682 yen (750 yen including tax)
Just approximately 100 days
Expansion to more than 100 locations
26 seats
43 seats
Every day: 24 hours
Price: ¥810 (¥890 including tax) and up
Price: ¥1,037 (¥1,140 including tax and up)
“Corporate restructuring” and “business turnaround” for more than 12 companies
From “being made to do it” to “taking action independently.” 株式会社IKUSA launches “BOSAI TRIAL,” an experiential disaster preparedness program that uses the office as a learning resource
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株式会社IKUSA has launched “BOSAI TRIAL,” an experiential disaster preparedness program that uses the office as a learning resource. The service aims to prevent legally mandated drills from becoming perfunctory and to encourage participants to check their disaster preparedness knowledge and equipment through game-based activities.
Facts
16 disaster preparedness challenges in total
More than 1,600 events and training sessions annually
Main event: approximately 70 minutes
Number of participants: [performance format] 30 or more
A traveling oyster hut arrives in Inagawa, Hyogo Prefecture! Open for a limited time from October 2 to October 25! Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell, 880 yen per serving!!
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A traveling oyster hut will open for a limited time at イオンモール猪名川店 in Inagawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, from October 2 to 25, 2026. Oysters in the shell from Miyagi Prefecture will be offered for 880 yen per serving. The event will feature self-service BBQ-style charcoal grilling over binchotan, along with grilled seafood such as turban shells and scallops and a wide selection of other menu items. The event aims to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The seating fee (charcoal fee) is 390 yen per person (free for preschool children).
Everything you need to know in one book! “Itabashi no Ippin 2025 Certified Products Book” published
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東京都板橋区 has published “Itabashi no Ippin 2025 Certified Products Book,” a handbook featuring 50 certified food products under the “Itabashi no Ippin 2025” food brand, which aims to revitalize commerce in the ward.
A traveling oyster hut arrives at MEGAドン・キホーテ函館店 in Hokkaido! Open for a limited time from October 23 to November 23! Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell, 880 yen per serving!!
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A traveling oyster hut will open for a limited time at MEGAドン・キホーテ函館店 in Hokkaido, from October 23 to November 23, 2026. Oysters in the shell from Miyagi Prefecture will be offered for 880 yen per serving. The event will be held as a self-service BBQ supporting recovery efforts.
スクー publishes a special feature on classes about “thinking about your career”
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株式会社Schoo has published a special feature themed around “thinking about your career” on Schoo, its online learning service for working adults. The feature introduces 5 classes, all available to watch for free.
Facts
Approximately 9,000 learning videos offered
Cumulative number of adopting companies exceeds 4,500
Safie and BONX launch PoC for “Safie Report Agent,” an AI agent that records on-site insights through video and audio
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セーフィー株式会社 and BONX have developed “Safie Report Agent,” an AI agent that records on-site insights through video and audio, and will begin a PoC using the beta version on September 29, 2026.
[BUYMA] Listings completed in as little as 30 seconds. Launch of “BUYMA Personal Shopper,” an app exclusively for sellers
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株式会社エニグモ’s marketplace BUYMA launched “BUYMA Personal Shopper,” a listing app for personal shoppers, on September 28, 2026. The app features listings in as little as 30 seconds and automatic data entry, and is available for iOS and Android.
While 76.5% of women in white-collar jobs are concerned about AI replacing their work, a shift to blue-collar work is “under consideration, subject to conditions.” Women’s career choices amid the white-collar employment crisis
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According to a survey conducted by SHE株式会社, 76.5% of women in white-collar jobs are concerned about changes to their work caused by AI. Meanwhile, 49.4% said they would consider moving to blue-collar work under certain conditions, highlighting how career choices are shaped not only by the risk of replacement but also by work styles and suitability.
Facts
49.4% said they would “consider it as an option depending on the conditions”
Valid responses: n=168
48.2% said their current work and skills would remain relevant for “less than 5 years”
Just 15.3% said they would “actively consider it as an option”
More than 250,000 people have taken the course to date
Speaking at “World Mental Health Day 2026,” an interactive conference created by everyone, to be held online October 16!
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株式会社FiNC Technologies, which focuses on preventive healthcare and AI, will speak at “World Mental Health Day 2026,” an online conference hosted by 株式会社Rodina on October 16, 2026, and give a talk on primary prevention and ways to use health management apps.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
13:00〜17:20
Supporting organizational improvement at more than 100 companies
[アトレ吉祥寺] Repurposing materials from a former school building as art and goods! Community art exhibition with 藤村女子中学・高等学校 opens Thursday, October 1; limited-edition upcycled products linked to “ものとアート” also on sale for a limited time
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アトレ吉祥寺, operated by 株式会社アトレ, will hold a community art project starting October 1, 2026, in collaboration with 藤村女子中学・高等学校 and リフレクトアート株式会社, using materials salvaged from the demolition of the former school building. The project will include an exhibition, sales of limited-edition upcycled products, and workshops.
“Is it becoming difficult to keep owning a car?” 73.5% of drivers say running costs are a burden, and 35% have considered “giving up their car,” according to カーネクスト
エクシブ湯河原離宮 receives “Beautiful Skin Hot Spring” certification
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The rock bath and Tsukimi no Yu at the members-only resort hotel エクシブ湯河原離宮, operated by リゾートトラスト株式会社, received “Beautiful Skin Hot Spring” certification and were designated “Barrier Oasis Hot Springs” following scientific analysis by 株式会社ポーラ・オルビスホールディングス.