[Expanded seating] Teaser video released for the Corporate Value Enhancement Conference 2026, to be held on October 8 (Thursday)
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株式会社リンクソシュール has released a teaser video for the Corporate Value Enhancement Conference 2026, to be held on October 8, 2026, and expanded online participation capacity. Key figures from major companies, including 丸紅, MUFG and SOMPO, will take the stage.
Experiential career event Miraii Park X, attended by more than 1,500 parents and children in Kobe, to be held in smart city Kakogawa!
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株式会社miraii will hold the experiential career event Miraii Park X on October 25, 2026, with the support of the Kakogawa City Board of Education and others. More than 1,500 parents and children attended past events in Kobe.
[To be held at Tokyo Big Sight] Expanding nationwide! Children learn about jobs at Tokyo-based companies through play at career experience event Miraii Park X
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株式会社miraii will hold the career experience event Miraii Park X at the Tokyo Big Sight TFT Building on October 31, 2026, with the support of the Koto City Board of Education.
Hakuju Institute for Health Science to exhibit for the first time at the 40th Abeno Health Fair
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will exhibit for the first time at the 40th Abeno Health Fair, to be held at the Abeno Ward Office on October 3, 2026. It will offer hands-on assessments using the Brain Fitness Trainer CogEvo and distribute Calron, a high-calcium drink.
紀の川市立図書館 launches new service: Borrow books with your My Number Card
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紀の川市立図書館 will launch a new service on October 1, Reiwa 8, allowing users to borrow books by linking and registering their My Number Card with the library system.
紀の川市 will hold a sales promotion event for products certified under the “ISSEKI” brand at KITTE大阪＠JPカフェ on October 3 and 4, aiming to raise brand awareness and develop sales channels in the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Keihanshin region.
A fall indulgence centered on chestnuts. “Marron Collection,” an afternoon tea featuring a freshly squeezed Mont Blanc parfait, is coming soon. A fall-limited menu showcasing the appeal of chestnuts, including Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc and marron éclairs
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グランドプリンスホテル大阪ベイ will offer “Marron Collection,” a fall-limited afternoon tea featuring chestnut treats such as Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc and marron éclairs, from November 4 to 20, 2026. The price is ¥5,800 for adults.
Facts
November 4, 2026
Nov. 20
￥5,800
￥3,480
￥500
13％
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホライズン・ホテルズ、グランドプリンスホテル大阪ベイ、ロンネフェルト、Seibu Prince Global Rewards、SEIBU PRINCE CLUB
Trilateral Commission launches “Study Group on AI, Human Control and Strategic Stability”
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The Trilateral Commission's Asia Pacific Group has launched a new study group to examine human control and strategic stability in the military and security applications of AI. Ken Jimbo, Roberto Cingolani and Doug Beck will serve as co-chairs, with final recommendations scheduled for completion in 2027.
“General Affairs Awards 2026 IGNITE DAY” to be held on December 2! A day of discovery, networking and learning
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株式会社月刊総務 will hold the General Affairs Awards 2026 IGNITE DAY on December 2, 2026. The event recognizes initiatives by general affairs departments and offers opportunities for networking and learning among general affairs professionals through finalist presentations, panel discussions with judges and a reception.
Single malt Scotch whisky “The Singleton Dufftown” gets a new package design
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Diageo Japan has redesigned the packaging for its single malt Scotch whisky “The Singleton Dufftown.” The new packaging for the 12-year-old expression will be introduced with shipments from October 6, 2026.
FLAFFY and サンリオピューロランド join forces! Two special events where you can enjoy the day with your dog to be held in November
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株式会社FLAFFY and Sanrio Entertainment will jointly hold special events where attendees can bring their dogs at Tama Central Park and サンリオピューロランド in November 2026.
Facts
250,000 total followers
To be held in November 2026
3 days, November 21 (Saturday)–23 (Monday, public holiday)
32 advanced elevators and escalators delivered to Urban Net Sapporo Link Tower
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Fujitec has delivered a total of 32 units—21 elevators and 11 escalators—to Urban Net Sapporo Link Tower, a large mixed-use building under construction in Sapporo. The installation features the latest technology, including the EZ-SHUTTLE destination registration system and a function that works with cleaning robots. The company will also relocate its Hokkaido Branch there.
Of PCs sent in with reports that they “might be broken,” symptoms could not be reproduced at the service center in 6.6% of cases. An analysis of 861 cases involving fault checks and repairs found that reported symptoms could not be confirmed in 57 cases.
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リングロー株式会社 announced that it analyzed records for 861 refurbished PCs sent to its production site between January 1 and September 14, 2026, and that the center could not reproduce the reported symptoms in 57 cases (6.6%). The company does not assume that an inability to reproduce symptoms means there was no malfunction or that the report was false, and takes measures such as replacing parts as needed.
Facts
861 refurbished PCs sent to the production site for fault checks and repairs
Pilot offering of support in selecting local manufacturing partners for Japanese companies seeking to enter or expand their businesses in India
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高千穂交易株式会社 is expanding the pilot offering of a service to help Japanese companies seeking to enter or expand their businesses in the Indian market select local manufacturing partners.
Docomo, Dentsu, CARTA ZERO and Intage update “docomo data square” and offer it as a market twin
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Docomo, Dentsu, CARTA ZERO and Intage will update “docomo data square” and, from September 29, 2026, offer a new marketing data platform that enables cross-analysis of “dynamic lifestreams” and “static psychological anchors” using the same ID.
Facts
Available from Tuesday, September 29, 2026
More than 100 million Docomo d POINT CLUB members*3
The number of d POINT CLUB members as of the end of March 2026
October 1 is Soy Sauce Day: More than 130 years dedicated to soy sauce brewing—Yamamori to showcase value-added soy sauces for food service at “Food Development Exhibition 2026”
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ヤマモリ株式会社 will exhibit at “Food Development Exhibition 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14, and present 6 varieties in its original-process value-added soy sauce series for food service.
Survey of Aoyama Gakuin track and field athletes aiming for a 4th consecutive Hakone Ekiden title: “Nutrition” and “taste” are top priorities when choosing vegetables
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株式会社村上農園 announced the results of a survey conducted in August 2026 of athletes from 青山学院大学陸上競技部. “Nutrition” and “taste” were priorities when choosing vegetables, while the company’s “Broccoli Super Sprout” received high ratings for its “nutritional value” and “convenience.”
Facts
Number of respondents: 46
Both were approximately 70%
More than 40%
Approximately 40% of the athletes
Accounted for 80% or more
At least 20 times that of broccoli
400 mg per 100 g
Has grown to approximately 5 times its previous level
AI role-play “SAPI Role-Play” launches customer harassment prevention package; free demo scenes tailored to each company’s response and trial use now available
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株式会社Sapeet has launched a “Customer Harassment Prevention Package” using “SAPI Role-Play” to support measures against customer harassment, which will become mandatory from October 1, 2026. The package offers free creation of demo scenes reflecting each company’s response policies and allows trial use. Its AI evaluation function, based on Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare guidelines, supports practical employee training.
[関西外国語大学] Enjoy musical theater classics such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Misérables” and “Wicked” in English. A concert will be held on Thursday, October 22 (free admission; advance registration required).
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The 国際文化研究所 at 関西外国語大学 will hold a concert on October 22, 2026, featuring musical theater classics performed in English. The group “MOKAREA” will perform. Admission is free, with advance registration required (capacity: 200 people).
AI camera “AIMERA®” selected for soil classification technology in Toda Corporation’s earth-pressure-balance shield tunneling work
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株式会社Rist supported the development of soil classification technology using its proprietary AI camera “AIMERA®” to improve the accuracy of a soil volume measurement and management system for Toda Corporation’s earth-pressure-balance shield tunneling work. Verification achieved automated classification accuracy of more than 90%.
ALH of SHIFTグループ replaces internal information platform for approximately 2,200 users with Zoho Connect and Zoho Cliq
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Zoho Japan announced that ALH replaced “Workplace from Meta” with Zoho Connect and Zoho Cliq as its internal information platform for approximately 2,200 users. Using a dedicated tool, it migrated 10 million records in approximately 1 month, avoiding a 3-month development period and an investment of several million yen for in-house development.
Facts
Approximately 2,200 users
Used for approximately 7 years
Migrated in approximately 1 month
An approximately 3-month development period
An investment of several million yen
Migration of approximately 10 million records
Surveyed products and services from approximately 10 companies
Conducted a comparative evaluation of 3 products in demo environments
From the previous several days
Shortened to approximately 1 day
Offers more than 60 applications
The company has more than 19,000 employees
Original1億5,000万人を超えるユーザー
More than 1 million companies and organizations
Companies mentioned：ゾーホージャパン株式会社、ALH株式会社、SHIFTグループ、SHIFT、Workplace from Meta、Meta、Googleサイト、Zoho Corporation
Stay plan with a ¥2,000 voucher for “北海道食品庫ニセコ” available at “Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho”
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鶴雅観光開発株式会社 has begun selling a stay plan at “Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Bessou Moku no Sho” that includes a ¥2,000 voucher redeemable at “北海道食品庫ニセコ” in front of JR Niseko Station.
LEADING EDGE sponsors and participates in the Nagasaki Prefecture mini-basketball tournament, supporting local sports to help the next generation take on new challenges
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LEADING EDGE, the training brand of 株式会社YOCABITO, sponsored and took part in the 3rd 99 Islands Cup Basketball Tournament 2026, held in Nagasaki Prefecture, supporting local sports through product demonstrations and prize donations.
Kimono brands ICHIKURA and オンディーヌ sponsor the 19th Japan High School Dance Club Championship Summer Official National Tournament, Kanto-Koshinetsu and Tokyo tournaments! Supporting high school dancers at a special venue booth
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株式会社一蔵 sponsored the Kanto-Koshinetsu and Tokyo tournaments of the 19th Japan High School Dance Club Championship Summer Official National Tournament, held in August 2026, supporting high school dancers at a special venue booth.
Special exhibition “尾﨑士郎 and 宇野千代: Two Lives as ‘人生劇場’ — The Magome Chapter” to be held! [Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture]
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A special exhibition on the lives of writers 尾﨑士郎 and 宇野千代 in the Magome Writers’ Village, titled “尾﨑士郎 and 宇野千代: Two Lives as ‘人生劇場’ — The Magome Chapter,” will be held at 尾﨑士郎記念館.
Facts
Married 4 times over a lifetime
A life spanning 98 years
General admission (high school students and older): 300 yen
医療法人社団福美会 ヒロクリニック has revamped its “Mounjaro Companion App” for patients undergoing Mounjaro treatment, adding a feature that automatically calculates calories from food photos.
Facts
More than 75,000 NIPT tests performed
Test results are delivered in approximately 2–5 days
The result reporting rate is 99.98%
Original1日1回体重を記録するだけで、1ポイントを獲得できる
1 point = 1 yen
Detects more than 200 types of single-gene disorders
Coming to 4 GARDEN HOUSE locations! Enjoy seasonal Shine Muscat grapes in each restaurant’s own style with the limited-time “SHINE MUSCAT SELECTION”
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株式会社GREENING will offer the limited-time “SHINE MUSCAT SELECTION” menu featuring Shine Muscat grapes at 4 GARDEN HOUSE locations starting October 1, 2026.
インタセクト sponsors APRCE2026, the 22nd Asia Pacific Retailers Convention, and exhibits at the concurrent RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026
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インタセクト・コミュニケーションズ株式会社 will sponsor APRCE2026, to be held at Tokyo International Forum in October 2026, and exhibit at the concurrent RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026. The company will present solutions supporting DX in the retail industry and deliver a talk.
A “Dispatch and Vehicle Profitability Improvement Package” for transport companies integrated into “社長の分身.” Tackling driver shortages, empty trucks, fares and vehicle-level profitability together
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株式会社ルミッション will launch its “Dispatch and Vehicle Profitability Improvement Package” for transport and trucking companies through its management support service “社長の分身” for small and medium-sized businesses, starting September 29, 2026.
スカイパックツアーズ has begun selling a 2-day tour of the 4th Ishioka Tsukubane Half Marathon and sightseeing in Ibaraki, departing from and arriving at New Chitose Airport and traveling with スカイマーク. A campaign is also underway offering coupons worth up to 50,000 yen off the official スカイマーク dynamic package “たす旅.”
New Lavender and Light Yellow shades arrive in a high-moisture makeup base that lets you choose a color to suit your desired complexion and refresh your look
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株式会社マリークワント コスメチックス will launch new shades, “Lavender” and “Light Yellow,” of its high-moisture “Color Evenner” makeup base on October 6, 2026.
A primer and liquid foundation that make skin look more beautiful as time passes, from MARY QUANT’s premium line for those with more life experience
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株式会社マリークワントコスメチックス will launch new base makeup products from its premium line “QUANT by MARY QUANT” on October 6, 2026: “QUANT by MARY QUANT Upturn Primer” and “Upturn Foundation.”
[This fall, rethink sitting too much] A way to get cardio exercise at home while doing other things to counter inactivity during desk work | Start a healthy routine with the professional-grade Xiser Pro Trainer stepper, featuring unlimited continuous use and quiet operation
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ONO貿易株式会社, the official distributor in Japan of the American-made straight stepper Xiser Pro Trainer, recommends incorporating the product into a healthy routine to address inactivity from working at home. It features unlimited continuous use, quiet operation and compact storage.
株式会社シャトレーゼ adopts “BareMail Spam Scoring,” strengthening its DMARC policy and enabling logo display through BIMI
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A case study has been published on 株式会社シャトレーゼ’s adoption of “BareMail Spam Scoring,” provided by 株式会社リンク, strengthening its DMARC policy and enabling logo display through BIMI.
Ricoh Japan updates AI meeting minutes service toruno
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リコージャパン株式会社 updated the features of its AI meeting minutes service toruno, enhancing its AI summarization function and integrations with kintone®、OneDrive and Google Drive™.
Facts
Supports 18 languages, including English and Chinese
Number of employees: 17,088 (as of April 2026)
Number of locations: 337 (as of April 2026)
Group consolidated net sales of 2,608.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026
三菱地所株式会社 analyzes passenger flows before and after airport visits to promote regional revitalization; publishes interview on the adoption of passenger flow analysis AI Agent Misecile
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株式会社GROWTH VERSE published an interview with 三菱地所株式会社 as a case study of adopting its passenger flow analysis AI Agent Misecile. 三菱地所株式会社 is involved in operating 10 airports nationwide and discusses initiatives using passenger flow data from before and after airport visits.
From choosing to tailoring: WIDE PANTS SUIT ORDER begins taking orders on October 1 (Thursday)
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株式会社コナカ announced that it will begin taking orders nationwide on October 1, 2026, for WIDE PANTS SUIT ORDER, a made-to-measure version of WIDE PANTS SUIT, launched in October 2025 at SUIT SELECT, its brand offering ready-to-wear suits. Using its proprietary AI SPEED ORDER system, customers can customize fabric, size and other details, with delivery in as little as 10 days.
[明治記念館 Pastry Shop] Limited-time Baked Cheesecake, made generously with French キリ クリームチーズ for an exquisite melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor, now on sale to popular acclaim!
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A limited-time Baked Cheesecake made with French キリ クリームチーズ is on sale at 明治記念館 Pastry Shop. Price: 810 yen (tax included).
株式会社エービーシー商会 will exhibit at FABEX Kansai 2026, held at INTEX Osaka from October 14 to 16, 2026, showcasing synthetic resin floor coatings and maintenance materials.
[営業ハック × UMU joint event] Sales training that does not end when the session does: a system for embedding learning in the workplace through training strategies with a conversion rate above 80% and neuroscience
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ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社 and 株式会社営業ハック will hold an online seminar on October 2, 2026, explaining training strategies with a conversion rate above 80% and learning design based on neuroscience.
Gokurakuyu to hold Happy Pink Ribbon Bath, turning the water pink at 30 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations nationwide, starting October 1 (Thursday)
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株式会社極楽湯 will hold the Happy Pink Ribbon Bath at 30 directly operated locations starting October 1, 2026, to mark Pink Ribbon Month, and will set up donation boxes and conduct awareness activities.
The headliners for each day of the 3-day BMSG FES'26 have been announced. Each day will feature a different setlist and production. The side stage will also feature BANVOX, BMSG TRAINEE and a star-studded dance lineup.
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BMSG has announced details of BMSG FES'26, to be held in Odaiba from October 10 to 12, 2026. The main-stage headliners are STARGLOW, MAZZEL and BE:FIRST. BANVOX and dance teams will perform on the side stage, and the B-SIDE AREA will also open at 9:00.
Facts
Saturday, October 10, 2026
12th (Monday, public holiday)
Held this year for the 5th time, marking 5 consecutive years
B-SIDE AREA opens at 9:00
The side stage opens at 10:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社BMSG、BMSG、SKY-HI、STARGLOW、MAZZEL、BE:FIRST、BANVOX、BMSG TRAINEE、Aile The Shota、ODORI、RHT.、THE SPC BOYS CLUB、NAGI thespcstppr
a-assi AIマッチング to integrate with the recruitment business cloud PORTERS starting October 1 (Thursday), 2026
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株式会社エーアシ and ポーターズ株式会社 will launch an API integration on October 1, 2026, between a-assi AIマッチング, a job-matching AI for recruitment agencies, and PORTERS, a cloud service for the recruitment business. This will allow PORTERS job data to be evaluated by AI to support recommendations, with the results written back to PORTERS.
Intage, docomo, Dentsu and CARTA ZERO update docomo data square and offer it as a Market Twin
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Intage, docomo, Dentsu and CARTA ZERO have updated docomo data square and will begin offering a marketing platform integrating behavioral and psychological data on September 29, 2026.
Facts
Available from Tuesday, September 29, 2026
More than 100 million Docomo d POINT CLUB members*3
Approximately 100,000 d POINT CLUB members
Companies mentioned：株式会社インテージ、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社電通、株式会社CARTA ZERO
アスラ株式会社, which supports the social participation of people with disabilities through welfare and logistics, adopts MyTalent Platform to enable AI-native recruiting and launches a recruitment-owned media outlet
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株式会社TalentX announced that アスラ株式会社 has adopted its AI-native recruiting platform, MyTalent Platform, and launched a recruitment-owned media outlet.
Turning customers’ “This is exactly what I wanted to eat!” into a product: Savory Stir-Fried Domestic Burdock Salad, bringing out the texture and flavor of burdock, launches October 1 <40th anniversary of the commercial burdock salad>
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ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社 will launch Savory Stir-Fried Domestic Burdock Salad, made with 100% domestically grown burdock, on October 1 to mark the 40th anniversary of its commercial burdock salad.
Facts
40th anniversary of the launch of commercial burdock salad
On sale at retailers nationwide starting October 1 (Thursday)
[20th Anniversary Event] Startup Audition in YOKOSUKA 2026 names 7 finalists who passed the first screening
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The Yokosuka City-sponsored business plan competition “Startup Audition in YOKOSUKA 2026,” operated by 株式会社アルファドライブ, received a record-high 54 applications and has selected 7 finalists who passed the first screening. The final judging session will be held on October 23.
A stylish new design that blends into your interior while keeping the popular fragrance! “Sawaday Fragrance Gel” for rooms and toilets
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical will relaunch its gel-type air freshener and deodorizer under the “Sawaday” home fragrance brand, with sales beginning October 8, 2026.
IKEA to roll out more than 800 new products for October starting October 1, 2026 (Thursday)!
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IKEA Japan will launch more than 800 new products nationwide in stores and online starting October 1, 2026, under the theme “A home filled with flowers, always.”
ブッキング・ドットコム holds Traveller Review Awards 2026 ceremony in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, named “Japan’s most welcoming city” for 7 consecutive years
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Booking.com held an awards ceremony to celebrate Nozawa Onsen Village in Nagano Prefecture being named “Japan’s most welcoming city” in the “Traveller Review Awards 2026” for 7 consecutive years.
Facts
More than 370 million trusted reviews
Average review score of 8.0 or higher
Cities with at least 50 eligible accommodations
Companies mentioned：Booking.com、ブッキング・ドットコム、Booking.com Japan K.K.、Booking Holdings Inc.
Claude responses now available alongside those from ChatGPT and Gemini. CINC updates its in-house AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO) tool and strengthens support
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株式会社CINC has added Claude to the data sources for its proprietary AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO) tool, enabling it to collect response data from 7 AI services and features, including ChatGPT and Gemini. This will strengthen analysis across multiple AI services and its support system.
Facts
Covering 7 services
Highest at 60%
7% in 2025
To reach 20% in 2026
Using an average of 3.0 services
Companies mentioned：株式会社CINC、CINC、Menlo Ventures、CINC Capital
Successfully developed a serum formula that combines high concentrations of tranexamic acid and niacinamide without a tight, taut feeling
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株式会社ナリス化粧品 has successfully developed a low-viscosity serum formula that contains high concentrations of tranexamic acid and niacinamide, active ingredients in quasi-drugs, while minimizing any tight, taut feeling.
[Okayama Prefecture] 96.7% of young agriculture students experienced the benefits of assist suits! Smart agriculture class using assist suits held at an agricultural college
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ダイヤ工業株式会社 held a smart agriculture class using assist suits at Okayama Prefectural Agricultural College on September 1, 2026. Of the 30 students, 96.7% said they felt the benefits of the suits.
株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント and 株式会社FLAFFY will hold outdoor and nighttime events in November 2026 at Tama Central Park and サンリオピューロランド to mark the 30th anniversary of Pompompurin.
One drop leaves skin radiant and hydrated, with a plump, firm feel! New medicated moisturizing oil serum launches October 6, 2026, and also helps prevent rough skin and acne.
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー will launch a new medicated moisturizing oil serum from the skincare brand “乾燥さん” on October 6, 2026.
宮崎県国富町 and 社会構想大学院大学 sign comprehensive regional revitalization partnership agreement
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社会構想大学院大学, operated by 学校法人先端教育機構, signed a “Comprehensive Regional Revitalization Partnership Agreement” with 宮崎県国富町 on September 15, 2026, to address local issues and develop human resources. This is the university’s first comprehensive partnership agreement with a municipality in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Royal’s Western and traditional Japanese cuisine to grace New Year’s tables: reservations for “Royal’s Japanese-Western Osechi 2027” open Wednesday, September 30
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ロイヤル株式会社 will begin taking reservations on September 30, 2026, for “Royal’s Japanese-Western Osechi 2027,” for New Year’s 2027. The quantity is limited to 2,100, and the price is 29,800 yen (tax included).
[Anker Japan] Launch of a public-private pilot project to establish a safe collection system to prevent fires involving lithium-ion batteries and other products
ASUENE begins developing an integration feature for “ASUENE LCA” to enable data exchange compliant with the automotive industry’s international Catena-X standard
[At Home Survey] Price Trends for Existing Condominiums in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area (August 2026)
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According to a survey by At Home Co., the average price per existing condominium in the Tokyo metropolitan area reached ¥60.16 million as of August 2026, rising for 25 consecutive months both month over month and year over year. Saitama City recorded prices in the ¥40 million range for the first time, and 7 areas set new highs since January 2017.
75 people from 14 countries around the world invest in the cultural property 北條家住宅, and take part in Sado’s thatched-roof work, wild herb gathering and cemetery cleaning
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The restoration of 北條家住宅, a cultural property in Sado, Niigata Prefecture, is progressing through a PlanetDAO project funded by 75 people from 14 countries around the world. A meetup for co-owners will be held in October 2026.
14-minute walk from Keikyu Kamata Station: Sperabo Keikyu Kojiya Ekimae Store to open on November 1, 2026!
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The self-storage facility Sperabo Keikyu Kojiya Ekimae Store, operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, will open on November 1, 2026. Located a 14-minute walk from Keikyu Kamata Station, it offers contactless, in-person-free contracts and access in as little as 1 hour.
A functional food that helps lower blood pressure in people with elevated blood pressure※ Enjoy the delicious taste of high-cacao chocolate and fragrant peanuts in “Cacao Peanut Chocolate,” launching on Tuesday, October 6
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Morinaga & Co. will launch “Cacao no Chikara Peanut Chocolate,” a functional food containing cacao polyphenols, on October 6.
Docomo, Dentsu, CARTA ZERO and Intage update “docomo data square” and offer it as a market twin
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Docomo, Dentsu, CARTA ZERO and Intage will update “docomo data square” and launch a new marketing platform on September 29, 2026, enabling cross-analysis of behavioral and psychological data using the same ID.
Facts
Available from Tuesday, September 29, 2026
More than 100 million Docomo d POINT CLUB members*3
45th anniversary of the show's broadcast: “From the North Country Dramatic Concert” announced! Featuring nostalgic footage and music alongside rare behind-the-scenes stories. Tomoko Nakajima, Megumi Yokoyama and Keiko Takeshita confirmed as rotating talk guests!
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A dramatic concert celebrating the 45th anniversary of the broadcast of “From the North Country” will be held at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL in November 2026. Toshiyuki Watanabe will serve as music director, Masuda of Masuda Okada as host, and Tomoko Nakajima, Megumi Yokoyama and Keiko Takeshita will appear as rotating talk guests.
Facts
45th anniversary of the broadcast
First broadcast on フジテレビ in 1981
Even after the 24-episode drama series finished airing
Special website for the book “How to Build Repeatable Growth: GTM Strategy” opens on 9/28! The author, who has led market development and business growth at global tech companies, explains how to build a sales engine. Practical insights on GTM strategy will also be shared on an ongoing basis!
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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング opened a special website on September 28, 2026, for “How to Build Repeatable Growth: GTM Strategy,” written by Shigeharu Fujiwara.
“Snug from the front!” Easy even if you’re not dexterous※1 A new wig with the feel of a headband: “Eve Premier Tiara,” launching Wednesday, September 30
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株式会社アデランス will launch “Eve Premier Tiara,” a new product that is easy to put on like a headband, on September 30 under its women’s made-to-order wig brand レディスアデランス.
The decline in pregnancy notifications in Utsunomiya City slowed after the introduction of “Lunalluna Mirai Support,” according to statistical analysis
Launch of 8 printer models, including the series’ first MFP models with built-in large-format scanners, providing easy high-quality scanning and copying tailored to document type
Launch of 5 large-format printers equipped with baskets that can stack A0 drawings in output order, reducing post-printing work and helping improve productivity in printing operations
Learn all about the gods and heroes of Greek, Norse, and Japanese mythology!! “Mu Special Edition: The Mysteries of the Gods and Myths of the World” is now on sale!!
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released “Mu Special Edition: The Mysteries of the Gods and Myths of the World,” a mook introducing myths and gods from around the world, on September 29, 2026.
[Eikoh] Trial sessions for a “Writing Course” aimed at current 2nd graders seeking admission to metropolitan public integrated junior and senior high schools, held in October, November and December
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E-style Produced by栄光ゼミナール, a cram school specializing in preparation for metropolitan integrated junior and senior high schools and operated by 株式会社栄光, will hold trial sessions for its “Writing Course” for 2nd graders at each school starting in October 2026.
Facts
44.7% acceptance rate
General pass rate 30.1%
6 people per session
Companies mentioned：株式会社増進会ホールディングス、Ｚ会グループ、株式会社栄光、E-style Produced by栄光ゼミナール、栄光ゼミナール、公益社団法人 全国学習塾協会
Results of a survey on coffee conducted by 株式会社ぐるなび. Coffee is enjoyed by 73% of respondents, with the figure rising with age, and daily consumption is the most common frequency. Home is the most popular place to drink coffee, at 67%, while women tend to visit cafes more often and spend more. Demand for decaffeinated coffee is also growing amid greater health awareness.
Facts
73% of people like coffee
People in their 20s (58%)
People in their 60s (88%)
A gap of 30 points
Original「毎日（1日1〜2杯）」が38％
“At home” at 67%
About 50%, particularly among women in their 20s and 30s
ニトリグループ showcases “the future of living” at APRCE2026, and introduces its unique business model, which has evolved since the company’s founding
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株式会社ニトリホールディングス will exhibit at the 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention (APRCE TOKYO 2026), to be held at Tokyo International Forum on October 8 and 9, 2026. It will showcase “the future of living” and its unique “Manufacturing, Logistics, IT and Retail” business model. Founder Akio Nitori is also scheduled to deliver a keynote address.
登録管理ネットワーク launches online intake system to digitize vehicle loan lien release procedures
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登録管理ネットワーク began full-scale service on the 9th in 2026 for its “Online Lien Release Intake System,” which digitizes lien release procedures after vehicle loans are paid off. The system reduces processing time from about 7 days by mail to as little as 3 business days and eliminates paper procedures. The company aims to introduce it at 15 companies by the end of 2026.
Facts
Full-scale service began in September 2026
Cuts processing time to as little as 3 business days
Previously took about 7 days by mail and other methods
Handles more than 10,000 applications per month
Applications accepted 365 days a year (6:00–24:00)
Aiming for adoption by 15 companies by the end of 2026
A highlight of the 2026 taiga drama “豊臣兄弟!”! The first full-scale Sengoku talk festival will be held in Maizuru, a place connected to “細川幽斎”!!
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The first full-scale historical event, “Maizuru Sengoku Talk Festival,” will be held in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, on December 6, 2026. The main themes are the father-son relationship between 細川幽斎 and 細川忠興, and the Azuchi-Momoyama period. 稲葉継陽, 平山優, 柴裕之 and others will take part in talk sessions based on the latest research.
[阪急うめだ本店] A “compare knife grips” corner where you can try before you choose! An interactive sales area to help you find the perfect knife
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An interactive corner at the Kitchen & Dining area on the 7th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 lets customers compare how knives feel in their hands. Specialist staff recommend the best knife based on customer consultations, and also provide after-sales care such as sharpening and repairs.
The cast takes an in-depth look at the final film in the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series! Kaito Ishikawa: “This is where that growth comes to fruition”; Inori Minase: “Run, Sakuta! Run, you rascal!!” 4 cast members come up with promotional taglines!
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ABEMA aired a special program ahead of the release of the final film in the “Rascal Does Not Dream” anime series, with the cast discussing the work and coming up with promotional taglines.
A shimmering red and classic white to brighten Christmas Eve in Kanazawa. Reservations open October 1 at 金沢東急ホテル for the new “Miwaku no Rouge,” limited to 10 cakes, and the much-loved “White Christmas”
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金沢東急ホテル began accepting reservations on October 1, 2026, for its Christmas cakes “Miwaku no Rouge” and “White Christmas.”
A seminar titled “The Copper Market in the Age of AI and Electrification,” featuring Naomi Suzuki, Deputy General Manager of the Economics Department and Chief Market Analyst at 住友商事グローバルリサーチ株式会社, will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所(SSK) will host a seminar on “The Copper Market in the Age of AI and Electrification” on October 6, 2026, with Naomi Suzuki of 住友商事グローバルリサーチ株式会社 as the speaker. She will explain why copper prices remain high despite a slowdown in the Chinese economy, as well as changes in supply and demand structures, including supply constraints and resource nationalism.
Hide power strips and Switch consoles together! 32 cm-wide steel cable box goes on sale
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Sanwa Supply has launched the 32 cm-wide steel cable boxes “200-CB072W” and “200-CB073BK,” which can store power strips, Switch consoles and other items.
パナソニック will launch the Nano Care EH-HN30 straightener in early November 2026. It straightens hair in 1 pass, even at a lower temperature, and enhances colored hair.
“Mysterious Museum and Fragments of Memory,” a real-world puzzle game at a building whose architectural design was supervised by Kengo Kuma, opens Nov. 5.
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Co-hosted by 株式会社KADOKAWA and 株式会社角川メディアハウス, the real-world puzzle game “Mysterious Museum and Fragments of Memory” will take place at 角川武蔵野ミュージアム, whose architectural design was supervised by Kengo Kuma, starting November 5, 2026.
Facts
Price (tax included): 2,200 yen
Price: 850 yen (tax included)
The Bookshelf Theater, surrounded by approximately 22,000 books
[ルイ·ヴィトン] Masculine tones in silver: new fashion jewelry for men
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Louis Vuitton has released its new “LV FALL” fashion jewelry collection for men. The 4 pieces—a necklace, bracelet, earrings and ring—feature sterling silver with a black patina finish, creating a masculine look and sharp design.