Lifetech, maker of the heat-shielding material “Thermo Barrier,” increases average monthly inquiries from 10 to 216 through web marketing. Ranked No. 1 in industry sales in FY2025
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アルテナ株式会社, which supports web marketing for 株式会社ライフテック, increased average monthly inquiries from 10 to 216, making the company the industry’s No. 1 seller of heat-shielding materials in FY2025.
[First in Wakayama Prefecture to win the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award] Jabaraizu Kitayama wins the 14th “Food Industry Mottainai Awards”
knewit raises funds in a Pre-Series A round, bringing total funding to 290 million yen
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株式会社knewit raised funds in a Pre-Series A round through a third-party allotment of shares to existing investor KUSABI, bringing its total funding to 290 million yen. The funds will be used to strengthen products, particularly AI agents, and hire talent.
株式会社DREAM PONY targets annual sales of 2 billion yen in its 3rd fiscal year, growing to approximately 9 times its first-year level; strengthens hiring for 4 roles as business expands
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株式会社DREAM PONY expects to reach annual sales of 2 billion yen in its 3rd fiscal year and will strengthen hiring for 4 roles—administrative staff, sales staff, telephone appointment setters, and secretaries—as its business expands.
A festival devoted to Japanese chestnuts, presented by Ibaraki Prefecture, “Japan’s top chestnut-producing region”! First-ever Kansai and Osaka event! “Kasama Marron Collection in OSAKA”
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Ibaraki Prefecture will hold “Kasama Marron Collection in OSAKA” at 阪急うめだ本店 in Osaka from Oct. 7 to 13, with 9 prefectural shops selling Japanese chestnut sweets.
Facts
7 days, from Oct. 7 (Wed.) to Oct. 13 (Tue.)
Held annually since 2022
9 popular shops from across the prefecture will take part
Ranking of prefectures popular for sake breweries and wineries: Which prefecture took 1st place, ahead of Yamanashi and Niigata? Survey by Hankyu Travel
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A Hankyu Travel survey on the prefectures people would like to visit for alcohol-related facilities found Hokkaido in 1st place, ahead of Yamanashi and Niigata.
Facts
Valid responses: 560 people
Survey period: 2026/8/18–2026/8/24
There are approximately 1,500 sake breweries in Japan and
Akatsuki Media Studio produces a perfume branding film for Nihon Kodo! Popular voice actor Fumiya Imai cast as narrator
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株式会社アカツキメディアスタジオ produced a perfume branding film for 株式会社日本香堂. Voice actor Fumiya Imai narrates the film, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process from fragrance formulation to manufacturing.
ボードライダーズ to open its 2nd Hawaii store on September 25
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ボードライダーズ held a soft opening for its 2nd Hawaii store, “Boardriders Waikiki at The Hilton Hawaiian Village,” inside ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 25, 2026.
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026
2nd Hawaii store
Companies mentioned：ボードライダーズジャパン合同会社、ボードライダーズ、Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort、ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ、Boardriders Hawaii、Hyatt Regecy Waikiki
“Let’s go shopping by JR today! Shopping Support Benefit” to launch!
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西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and JR西日本SC開発株式会社 will launch the “Let’s go shopping by JR today! Shopping Support Benefit” on October 1, 2026. Customers who travel by JR to eligible stations and shop at participating facilities on the same day will receive up to 500 WESTER points, depending on the amount spent.
[Regional revitalization × DX] A member working part-time joins 株式会社LULL’s regional revitalization project in Kunigami Village, Okinawa Prefecture.
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株式会社LULL announced that Norishige Ambiru, a member of the company, has joined a regional revitalization project in Kunigami Village, Okinawa Prefecture, as a part-time regional revitalization entrepreneur. The move will bring together corporate members based locally and part-time members with digital expertise to address regional challenges through tourism DX and government DX.
株式会社ラショナル・ジャパン will exhibit at “FABEX Kansai 2026,” held at INTEX Osaka from October 14 to 16, 2026, showcasing the “iCombi Pro” combi-steam oven and the “iVario Pro” multifunctional cooking system.
Local idols give it their all on the real and virtual Osaka Stations! “Autumn Grand Music Festival” hosted by Virtual Osaka Station 4.u
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西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and 株式会社JR西日本コミュニケーションズ will hold the “Autumn Grand Music Festival” at Osaka Station and in the metaverse “Virtual Osaka Station 4.u,” featuring 12 local idol groups from the Kinki region and 3 VTuber artists. In addition to live performances, the event will include a competition streamed in the virtual space, with the top 3 groups featured in large-scale advertisements.
Lending-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest” to open subscriptions for new fund “Ｍ＆Ｈアセットマネジメント 収益レジデンス開発ファンド５－１号” starting Oct. 1
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Fintertech株式会社 will begin accepting subscriptions on Oct. 1 for the 収益レジデンス開発ファンド５－１号 of Ｍ＆Ｈアセットマネジメント through its lending-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest.” The expected annual yield is 3.60%, and the maximum offering amount is 80 million yen.
“Medicine packaging” comes to a company website: Medical arts project “IGEI” incorporates
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“IGEI,” a project combining medicine and the arts led by physician and artist Ryohi Jinnouchi, has incorporated and launched as “IGEI Inc.” Its official website has gone live with an interactive design modeled on medicine packaging.
Facts
Born in 2000
In 2025, we launched “IGEI（医藝）,” a project advocating “the fusion of medicine and the arts.”
In March 2026, it held its first exhibition, “=QUAL M=DICAL C=NT=R,” at BLOCK HOUSE in Harajuku, Tokyo.
In September 2026, it took on its first client, 筑波大学, and handled the visual design for “UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA NIGHT 2026,” an international medical and healthcare event held in Boston/Cambridge, U.S.
Companies mentioned：IGEI株式会社、IGEI Inc.、TBS、Red Bull Japan、Amazon、筑波大学、Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group、岸裕真、Dos Monos、WWDJAPAN、FASHIONSNAP、BLOCK HOUSE、筑波大学附属病院
【株式会社サンコネクション Amazon Appreciation Sale】SUNCONNECTION products up to 75% off! Sale runs from Sept. 30 (Wed.) to Oct. 15 (Thu.)! Semi-solid-state mobile batteries and more for just 980 yen!
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株式会社サンコネクション will hold a special sale of SUNCONNECTION brand products on Amazon from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15, 2026. Semi-solid-state mobile batteries, video cameras and other products will be discounted by up to 75%, with some items available for as little as 980 yen.
株式会社JSOL adopts “365 Alert” alongside cloud migration of its email system, strengthening measures against misdirected emails while reducing operational workload
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IT solutions vendor 株式会社エアー announced that 株式会社JSOL has adopted its cloud-based email misdelivery prevention service, “365 Alert.” To improve security and reduce operational workload, JSOL selected the service as part of its cloud migration and has achieved stable operations.
Explaining the need for “Proof of Human” in the expansion of the AI economy
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髙橋正巳, Japan representative of Tools for Humanity Corporation, will join a panel discussion at “GenAI/SUM 2026” on Oct. 5, 2026, and explain the need for “Proof of Human” technology in the “AI economy.”
Facts
October 5, 2026
17:30〜18:20
A scale of 7 billion people
Companies mentioned：Tools for Humanity Corporation、日本経済新聞社、株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、日本電気株式会社、NEC、国際社会経済研究所、株式会社Pacific Meta、NIKKEI Financial、Tools for Humanity、World Network、World Money、World ID、Sam Altman、Alex Blania、Max Novendstern、ソニー、Uber Japan、Uber Eats、WeWork Japan、スクラムベンチャーズ
Front-seat swivel mechanism “SwivelSeat（スイベルシート）” for トヨタ シエンタ resumes sales Sept. 29 after performance improvements
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株式会社YURT will resume sales of “SwivelSeat,” a front-seat swivel mechanism designed exclusively for トヨタ シエンタ, on Sept. 29. Its swivel performance has been improved, and the price has been revised to 107,800 yen.
Purchase franchise “つなぐ屋” welcomes 3 new franchisees, which began operations on Sept. 28—head office provides support from training through event launch
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The purchase franchise “つなぐ屋,” operated by 株式会社カイトル, saw 3 new franchisees begin operations at purchase events on Sept. 28, 2026. The head office provides phased support, from training and preparing to open to follow-up after business begins. As the number of franchisees grows, it is strengthening its support structure with hiring assistance and role-playing training.
The “懐石” brand, established more than 20 years ago, expands into dog treats. “懐石 歯みがきガム,” a dental-care chew with a special shape that is satisfying to chew, launches Oct. 1, 2026
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ペットライン株式会社 is expanding its “懐石” brand, which has been around for more than 20 years, into dog treats. It will launch “懐石 歯みがきガム” on Oct. 1, 2026, a dental-care chew with a special shape and firm design.
A new “crispy-chewy” texture from LOUANGE TOKYO: New doughnut-shaped chocolate madeleine “CHOCOLINE DONUT（ショコレーヌ ドーナツ）”
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LOUANGE TOKYO, operated by 株式会社スイーツプラス, will launch the doughnut-shaped chocolate madeleine “CHOCOLINE DONUT” at 3 locations in Roppongi, Ginza and Nagoya starting Oct. 1, 2026.
【カラオケまねきねこ】Now even more exciting with a new feature for teaming up with friends! E-bo-exclusive “Aim for It with Your Score! Lucky BINGO” launches Sept. 29, 2026!
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株式会社コシダカ will launch “Aim for It with Your Score! Lucky BINGO,” an event with added features, on Sept. 29, 2026, on “E-bo,” the entertainment platform offered at カラオケまねきねこ.
Facts
722 locations nationwide as of the end of August 2026
Original2026年9月29日（火）14:00より開催
300,000pt for reaching the maximum level (Lv.10)
818 locations across 5 countries, including Japan (as of the end of July 2026)
Revenue: 69.387 billion yen (consolidated, fiscal year ended August 2025)
Available for only about 3 weeks! 2026 sales opening date for the rare 丹波篠山黒枝豆 edamame set for Oct. 8!
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The 2026 sales opening date for 丹波篠山黒枝豆, a specialty of 丹波篠山市 in Hyogo Prefecture, has been set for Oct. 8. It is available for only about 3 weeks and is known as “幻の枝豆” (rare edamame).
—Free Shichi-Go-San outfits and on-location photo shoots by professional photographers—Applications open for the “Shichi-Go-San Support Project 2026,” for children in residential care facilities
A new staple in business pants! ORIHICA significantly expands its “Business-Casual One-Pleat Pants” lineup
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ORIHICA, operated by 株式会社AOKI, has significantly expanded its lineup of “Business-Casual One-Pleat Pants,” designed for a smart look in both business and casual settings, and has begun sales at all stores and through its online shop.
成果発表会 to be held for the “challengers” in the first half of Reiwa 8 at startup hub “AGORA Hon-atsugi”!
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神奈川県 will hold a成果発表会 on October 31 for 13 challengers in the first half of Reiwa 8 taking part in its hands-on support program at startup hub “AGORA Hon-atsugi.”
Facts
Approximately 4-month hands-on support program
Number of presenters: 13
Companies mentioned：神奈川県、厚木商工会議所、PyxOne、YUZUFILM、Sotto AI
Sales begin for “LionEX,” a fire extinguisher for lithium-ion battery fires, supporting a safe and secure infrastructure environment for the JR West Group
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ジェイアール西日本商事 will begin sales in early October 2026 of “LionEX,” the first fire extinguisher for lithium-ion battery fires introduced by the JRグループ. JRバス中国 and JR西日本ホテルズ will introduce it in stages.
Kyoto Night Market, which has drawn more than 460,000 visitors to date, moves to 京都市 City Hall Plaza. “Halloween Monster Night,” connecting above- and below-ground venues, will be held October 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.)
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合同会社京都夜市プロジェクト will hold “Kyoto Night Market Halloween Monster Night” on October 3 and 4, 2026, at 京都市 City Hall Plaza and Zest Oike Kawaramachi Plaza. The event has drawn more than 460,000 visitors to date, and this special edition connecting above- and below-ground venues will feature a yokai parade, workshops and more.
Greater Tokyo accounts for 23.5% of construction management job listings; median salary of ¥4.5 million is on par with the national level, while jobs with no transfers (68.4%) and those open to inexperienced applicants (41.5%) exceed national rates | Analysis of 1,411 listings [Construction Management Jobs Data Survey Vol. 19]
Trade settlement proof-of-concept using “TradeWaltz®” to speed up trade transactions selected for support under the 金融庁’s “FinTech Proof-of-Concept Hub: Payment Modernization Project (PIP)”
KIPRUN TRAIL series and flagship mountain-ultra model “KIPCLIMB MAX,” embodying the power of collaboration proven by the UTMB® 2026 women’s champion, launch October 2 (Fri.)
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KIPRUN will launch “KIPCLIMB MAX” and “KIPRIDE GRAVEL” in Japan on October 2. The new models reflect a collaborative development approach shaped with an athlete who won the women’s title at UTMB® 2026.
Facts
Long-distance trails of 40–170 km
Finished in 21 hours, 54 minutes and 49 seconds
More than 1 million meters of cumulative elevation gain
事業人 joins the “北陸スタートアップランウェイ.” It will support startups in Hokuriku from organizational and human resources perspectives.
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株式会社事業人 has joined the Hokuriku-area startup support platform “北陸スタートアップランウェイ,” contributing support in organizational development and human resources strategy.
Facts
A track record of supporting more than 300 companies
北陸スタートアップランウェイ launched in June 2026
A network covering 9 regions across Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社事業人、北陸スタートアップランウェイ、株式会社Relic、株式会社サムライインキュベート、Tokyo Venture Capital Hub、森ビル株式会社、J-Startup KANSAI
せんデータ株式会社 has released a free “New Corporation Dashboard” that visualizes trends in newly established companies using public data from 国税庁 and 法務省. The number of newly established companies with “AI” in their names has grown about 4 times in 3 years, and company registration filings in 2025 reached their highest level since 1997.
Facts
About 4 times higher in 3 years
From 86 companies in 2022
to 368 companies in 2025
3.5 times), and “BASE”
There were 145,357 company registration filings in 2025.
There were 157,741 newly established companies.
That was a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
The figure reached 31.1% in 2025.
The most common was “JAPAN” (1,840 companies).
A total of 1,000 companies were randomly selected.
A website was found for 16.1%.
The figure was 13.0%.
No website or social media account could be found through searches for 84.2%.
Discussing the social implementation of Physical AI and the future of AI: “GPU UNITE 2026” to be held at the University of Tokyo on Oct. 21
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The GPU UNITE Executive Committee will hold “GPU UNITE 2026” at the University of Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2026. Leaders from Telexistence, MW and Anthropic Japan will speak and take part in discussions on topics including Physical AI, AI agents and humanoids.
Facts
GPU UNITE 2026 will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the Ito International Research Center at the University of Tokyo.
The keynote address will be delivered by Telexistence株式会社 co-founder and CTO Motoki Sano.
The special address will be delivered by 株式会社MW Co-Founder & CEO Shuzo Narita.
Junichiro Tsuji of Anthropic Japan will participate in the panel discussion.
Admission is ¥3,300 (tax included) and up for general attendees; students may attend free of charge.
In June 2026, Telexistence unveiled a demonstration of a humanoid autonomously bagging convenience store products.
[Makuake campaign surpasses 410%] Visiting Kumamoto, eating, drinking and enjoying its offerings can help the region recover. Japanese restaurant “五感” serves a special dinner to “savor all that Kumamoto has to offer”
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The Japanese restaurant “五感” in Kumamoto City announced that its Makuake project had surpassed 410% of its target amount. To mark the occasion, it will offer a special omakase course and craft ice cream “無垢 -MUKU-”; the “Kumamoto Recovery Support Discount” will also launch in October 2026.
15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake: A day connecting Fukushima families and Muko City, Kyoto, through the “future”
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ミンナソラノシタ and 子どもまんなか未来共創プロジェクト will hold a community exchange event in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture, on Nov. 8, 2026, to reflect on the 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The event will take place while parents and children from Fukushima Prefecture are staying through the “kindergarten study abroad” program, and will explore the future through presentations and discussions on food, agriculture, the environment and education.
高槻市 to run a campaign giving older residents experience with online applications
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高槻市 will run the “Try Applying by Smartphone” campaign from Oct. 9 to Dec. 10, 令和8年, to encourage residents aged 60 and over to use digital government services. It will also set up and operate smartphone assistance desks at Crosspal Takatsuki and 5 senior citizen welfare centers in the city to address the digital divide.
Prefectural ranking for construction management job openings: Tokyo ranks 1st with 643 positions, Aichi 2nd and Osaka 3rd. The top 10 prefectures account for 51.3% | Analysis of 5,993 construction management job listings [Construction Management Job Data Survey Vol. 18]
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A survey by the ジョブリー建設 editorial team analyzed 5,993 construction management job listings. Tokyo ranked 1st with 643 positions, followed by Aichi in 2nd and Osaka in 3rd; the top 10 prefectures accounted for 51.3% of the total. Areas with fewer job openings tended to have a higher share of companies operating nationwide.
Premium frozen gourmet brand “mitaseru (ミタセル)” tests cross-border e-commerce sales and market acceptance in Singapore, exploring the potential to bring the flavors of Japan’s renowned restaurants to the world
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Mitsui Fudosan subsidiary mitaseru JAPAN conducted cross-border e-commerce sales and a consumer survey to assess the acceptance of its premium frozen gourmet brand “mitaseru” in the Singapore market. The results showed that more than 96% found the service concept appealing, suggesting potential for overseas expansion.
Facts
The number of visitors to Japan in 2025 was approximately 42.68 million.
98.2% of foreign visitors to Japan experienced Japanese food during their stay.
Of those, 95.2% said they were “satisfied.”
There are also approximately 181,000 Japanese restaurants overseas.
That is more than 3 times the approximately 55,000 restaurants in 2013.
A survey of 380 local consumers
More than 96% said they found it “appealing.”
The labor market participation rate for women in the main working-age group is above 80%.
Approximately 85% said they were “interested” in overseas sales.
An e-commerce site with 500,000 members
Capital: ¥45 million
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、株式会社mitaseru JAPAN、J PASSPORT、観光庁、農林水産省、JNTO、Ministry of Manpower Singapore
Exhibition on nature and calligraphy to be held at a natural history museum in 高槻市
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The special exhibition “Expressing Nature and Form: The ‘Forms’ of Calligraphy and Ink,” featuring biological specimens used as materials for calligraphy tools and calligraphy and ink painting works themed around nature, will open at 高槻市立自然博物館 on Oct. 3, 令和8年.
The Kamakurayama Roast Beef Main Restaurant, operated by 株式会社レストラン鎌倉山, will host a special pairing dinner on Nov. 11, 2026, with Antonino Destro, a wine producer from Sicily, Italy.
35.8% of construction management job listings do not require business trips, and 83.3% of those also do not require transfers. 13.6% mention that direct travel to and from worksites is permitted | Analysis of 5,993 construction management job listings [Construction Management Job Data Survey Vol. 17]
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The ジョブリー建設 editorial team analyzed 3,771 of the 5,993 construction management job listings as of September 2026 that specified whether business trips were required. It reported that 35.8% did not require business trips, and that 83.3% of those also did not require transfers. The share mentioning that direct travel to and from worksites was permitted was 13.6%.
Facts
3,771 listings specified whether business trips were required.
“No business trips” accounted for 1,350 listings (35.8%
83.3% of listings that did not require business trips also did not require transfers
There are 817 job listings (13.6% of the total) that state “Remote work from start to finish possible”
The median stated minimum annual salary is 4.2 million yen
Why did Taisei Corporation choose a “bento-ordering” app? Its focus: using digital transformation to improve working conditions for people who support construction sites
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株式会社Malme has published a case study on “Mogupochi,” a bento-ordering app adopted by Taisei Corporation. Developed using FDE, the app has reduced the workload of on-site administrative staff and cash handling, while streamlining order processing for bento shops.
Taisei Corporation’s Mr. Tanaka and Malme discuss the role of FDE. How can construction digital transformation driven by on-site needs take shape?
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株式会社Malme has published an interview with Yoshifumi Tanaka of Taisei Corporation, explaining how a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) helps bring construction digital transformation driven by on-site needs to life.
Facts
Deliver a working prototype in 2–3 weeks
We first met about 4 years ago, when LINE WORKS was introduced
IIJ adds a package combining a CMS and server environment to “IIJ Content Management Solution,” which supports website development and operation
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IIJ has added a new package combining the CMS product “WebRelease2” and the cloud hosting service “IIJ Cloud Web Hosting Service” to its “IIJ Content Management Solution,” which supports website development and operation. The package is intended to reduce the burden and cost of adoption for small and medium-sized businesses and local governments.
Not just the “mind,” but the “body,” too. A new home-visit nursing station opens to advance well-being
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Fusion株式会社 will open セノーテ訪問看護福岡城南ステーション inside 松永病院 in Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City, on October 1, 2026. The new home-visit nursing model aims to provide support for both the mind and body by combining セノーテ’s psychiatric specialty with the physical care expertise of 桜十字グループ.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Operates 19 stations nationwide
Nearly 99% of clients have psychiatric conditions
Including 17 certified psychiatric nurses
セノーテ was founded in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, in October 2016
[First location in Chiba Prefecture] “Customizable mala tang” arrives at Maihama’s Ikspiari®! “Gokumi Medicinal Soup Cai Cai Mala Tang” opens in the food court on Monday, October 19!
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株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング will open “Gokumi Medicinal Soup Cai Cai Mala Tang Ikspiari” at Ikspiari, a shopping complex within Tokyo Disney Resort, on October 19, 2026. It will be the brand’s first location in Chiba Prefecture and its 9th nationwide.
Over 12,000 units sold across the series! The second “Decopin Buster” launches in October. Compete to see who has the strongest flick and crown a champion!
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株式会社ハック will launch “Decopin Buster LITE,” a mini-sized version and the second entry in the “Decopin Buster” series, in October 2026. Cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 12,000 units.
< Nagasaki exclusive > Fluffy and moist! The even more delicious “Hanakago Chocolat” will be available for a limited time from October 1 (Thursday) at 赤い風船.
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The 株式会社九十九島グループ brand 赤い風船 will release improved versions of “Hanakago Chocolat” and “Hanakago Assortment” exclusively in Nagasaki for a limited time starting October 1. In addition, 3 new products will launch simultaneously, exclusively in Hakata.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
5-piece box: 1,188 yen (tax included)
10-piece box: 2,268 yen (tax included)
Made with 85% grass-fed butter among the butter used
5 pieces: ¥1,296 (tax included)
1 whole cake: 2,160 yen (tax included)
Made with 91% cultured butter among the butter used
Yuki Mita graces the cover and opening 10 pages with NUDY cuts from her 2nd photo book! The 3rd photo book is out, and Haruka Kodama, Momoka Onishi, 織莉叶, ぱぷりこ, 波留永松, Honoka Sasaki, and こまき峰島 are featured in FLASH, on sale September 29 (Tuesday)
ファーストイノベーション releases “Consultation Preparation Sheet for Online Backlash and Reputational Damage” for free
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株式会社ファーストイノベーション released the “Consultation Preparation Sheet for Online Backlash and Reputational Damage” for free on September 25, 2026, on the website for “AI Backlash Risk Assessment.” The sheet is a fill-in PDF document, 2 pages in A4 format, designed to help companies and individuals organize information they find concerning online and use it when consulting a response service provider or lawyer.
Unlimited-time all-you-can-drink for ¥1,672 (tax included) [up to 360 minutes of all-you-can-drink], with all-you-can-eat appetizers and unlimited clam soup; limited-time offer from 10/1 (Thu) to 10/14 (Wed)
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The restaurants 富士喜商店 and 夢酒, operated by 株式会社ALL GRACE, are offering all-you-can-drink plans for a limited time from October 1 through 14. The standard plan (no draft beer) costs ¥1,672, and the premium plan costs ¥2,992; both include all-you-can-eat appetizers and unlimited clam soup.
For anyone looking to get started with PaperShoot: a “starter set” featuring the popular CROZ Vanguard goes on sale exclusively on Pinkoi
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ピンコイ株式会社 has launched a beginner-friendly starter set for the Taiwan-origin digital camera brand PaperShoot, exclusively on Pinkoi. The set pairs a CROZ Vanguard camera with filter cards and a lens cap, and is ¥1,000 off the regular price.
Long-term follow-up study on cancer care after using “N-NOSE®わんちゃん”
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アニコム損害保険 conducted a long-term follow-up study after use of HIROTSUバイオサイエンス’s cancer risk test for dogs, “N-NOSE®わんちゃん.” The estimated rate of new cancer treatment in the high-risk group was about 4 times that of the low-risk group, with an upward trend confirmed according to risk level.
Facts
1,180 dogs
1.6% in the low-risk group (A–C classification)
6.9% in the high-risk group (D・E classification)
It was about ４ times
７ cases estimated to have started cancer treatment for the first time
トライコーン株式会社 case study published: “Accurate business card data integration boosts sales activities using kintone®”
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A case study has been published on トライコーン株式会社’s implementation of Ｓｋｙ株式会社’s sales business card management system, “SKYPCE,” achieving accurate business card data integration and more efficient data conversion through kintone® integration.
売れるネット広告社グループ (9235) subsidiary SOBAプロジェクト launches “Vibe Coding Support Plan” — diagnoses business apps created with AI and addresses high-priority issues
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SOBAプロジェクト, a consolidated subsidiary of 売れるネット広告社グループ, has launched its “Vibe Coding Support Plan,” which diagnoses and fixes business apps created with AI.
Average monthly overtime in construction management job listings: median 30 hours, 40.1% at 20 hours or less and 10.7% over 40 hours | Analysis of 5,993 construction management job listings [Construction Management Job Data Survey Vol.16]
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ジョブリー建設’s editorial team analyzed 5,993 construction management job listings as of September 2026, examining the rate of listings specifying overtime hours, their distribution, and their relationship to advertised annual salaries. The median was 30 hours, and 10.7% were over 40 hours.
Facts
5,993 construction management job listings
Median: 30 hours
4,726 job listings specified average monthly overtime hours
Share specifying overtime: 78.9% overall
Average: 29.7 hours
The median advertised minimum annual salary for jobs with 20 hours of overtime or less was ¥4 million
Obunsha surveys the latest trends among university applicants! Releases “Survey on High School Students’ University Entrance Exam Experiences (2026 Edition)”
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株式会社旺文社 has released the “Survey on High School Students’ University Entrance Exam Experiences (2026 Edition),” compiling the results of a questionnaire conducted through “Daigaku Juken Passnavi,” its web service supporting university applicants. The survey found, among other things, that social media—especially YouTube—is used to gather information and that Eiken® overwhelmingly dominates among external English proficiency tests used for admissions.
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Valid responses: 3,944
More than 80% (82.7%) of applicants use some form of social media to gather information
“Eiken®” accounted for 92.2% of responses on external tests used for admissions
コアコンセプト・テクノロジー to exhibit and speak as a gold sponsor at “UpdataNOW26,” an event hosted by ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社 [Tokyo]
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株式会社コアコンセプト・テクノロジー will exhibit as a gold sponsor and take part in a speaking session at “UpdataNOW26,” a business conference hosted by ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社.
Race down waterslides at full speed! Demo version of party racing game AQUA FALL now available on Steam
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タツマキゲームズ株式会社 has released a demo version of its new party racing game AQUA FALL on Steam. The game supports online matches with up to 8 players, is scheduled to take part in Steam Next Fest in October 2026, and is expected to launch officially in late October of the same year.
Win the latest 共立リゾート stay vouchers! ドーミーイン and 共立リゾート launch the “Dormy's New Member Registration Campaign”
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株式会社共立メンテナンス is running a campaign from September 26 to October 25, 2026, to encourage new registrations for Dormy's and newsletter subscriptions. Prizes include stay vouchers and discount coupons.
4 new series in September! The latest volume of a hit anime currently airing and a character book featuring a hugely popular heroine are also coming! MF文庫J September releases go on sale September 25 (Friday)!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that MF文庫J's September releases will go on sale September 25. The lineup includes 4 new titles.
トップバリュ to launch 1,000-yen fleece on October 1 (Thursday)
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イオン will launch limited quantities of a トップバリュ microfleece full-zip jacket and cardigan, priced at 1,000 yen before tax, from October 1 at about 600 stores nationwide and online.
The luxury second-home network ThirdHome is making a full-scale entry into the Japanese market. As part of its expansion in Asia, it is focusing on Japan's affluent clientele and branded residence market, and aims to expand its domestic property portfolio and work with hospitality partners. Founder Wade Shealy spoke at JHIS 2026 and explained the significance of the market entry.
Facts
Sept. 29, 2026
Since its founding in 2010
Made a full-scale entry into the Asian market in 2025
More than 100 countries worldwide
More than 2,500 destinations
A network of about 30,000 properties
Original世界累計予約数はまもなく10万件に到達する見込み
Japan's branded residence market is worth about US$3 billion
An Asian market worth about US$40 billion
Ranked 6th by market size
Original1戸あたりの平均価格ではモルディブに次ぐアジア第2位
The average value of properties listed worldwide by ThirdHome is about US$2.4 million
Stays are available at up to 90% less than standard rental rates
Original交換手数料は通常、1週間あたり495〜1,395米ドルです
Held at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba on September 24–25, 2026
Companies mentioned：ThirdHome、C9 Hotelworks、The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club、Hyatt Vacation Club、Minor Vacation Club
A game set in Shinagawa City is coming to Roblox! “しなにゃんを探せ！しながわ大冒険！”—a city exploration game linking virtual and real worlds—launches October 1
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株式会社エヌフォース will release the exploration game “しなにゃんを探せ！しながわ大冒険！” for free on Roblox starting October 1, 2026. The game aims to revitalize the local area by linking character collection in a virtual space with real-world events.
Limited-time menus featuring Miyazaki fish and shochu at 15 sushi restaurants in Miyazaki Prefecture / “A Feast of Miyazaki Fish and Shochu” begins October 1
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宮崎県すし商生活衛生同業組合 will hold “A Feast of Miyazaki Fish and Shochu” at 15 member restaurants from October 1 to December 31, 2026, serving limited-time menus pairing Miyazaki fish dishes with local shochu.
Follow-up study tracking cancer care in 1,180 dogs after use of N-NOSE®わんちゃん, a primary cancer screening test for dogs
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株式会社HIROTSUバイオサイエンス announced findings from a follow-up study using insurance claim data from アニコム損害保険株式会社. The study analyzed 1,180 dogs after they took the primary cancer screening test for dogs, N-NOSE®わんちゃん. The estimated rate of new cancer treatment in the high-risk group was about 4 times that of the low- and medium-risk groups; in particular, the rate for E ratings was about 11.7 times that for A ratings.
To address vacant-home maintenance issues in つくば市, 昭和管工事株式会社 will launch its “Vacant Home Monitoring and Management Service” on October 1, 2026, drawing on its expertise in water supply and plumbing. For a monthly fee of 5,500 yen, the service includes 1 regular visit per month and reports via LINE, supporting owners who live far away with water-flow checks and photo reports.
Himeji-based online retailer of medical uniforms featured among anan’s 19 Companies to Watch Now
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株式会社ティーエッチエス, which operates “THS-白衣NET,” an online store specializing in medical coats and scrubs, was featured as Hyogo Prefecture’s representative company in the “19 Companies to Watch Now by Prefecture” advertising feature in the Sept. 23, 2026 issue of anan, published by マガジンハウス.
Facts
19 Companies to Watch
Continuing since 1998
Founded in 1964 as a medical-uniform store in Himeji
Maruichi Knife, with more than 70 million yen raised through crowdfunding, will unveil its new gyuto knife “黒薙-Kuronagi-” on October 2. Because it’s something you use every day, give it just a little extra capability.
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Maruichi Knife, the knife brand operated by 株式会社MARUICHI WORKS, will preview its new gyuto knife “黒薙-Kuronagi-” on Makuake on October 2. The new product has a crowdfunding track record totaling more than 70 million yen.
Facts
More than 70 million yen raised through crowdfunding
Block Value, an official top partner of Yokohama Excellence, to sponsor the team’s home opener as title sponsor
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株式会社ブロックバリュー will serve as title sponsor of Yokohama Excellence’s home opener and distribute original fans made using CO₂-absorbing material from 株式会社ベホマル.
Hibiki Seiki of the 山口県航空宇宙クラスター to exhibit at the JAXA booth at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world’s largest international space conference, in the Republic of Türkiye
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山口県航空宇宙クラスター (coordinating company: 株式会社ひびき精機) will exhibit at the JAXA booth at the International Astronautical Congress “IAC Antalya 2026,” to be held in Antalya, Republic of Türkiye, from October 5 to 9, 2026.
Announcement of the launch of the “AI Special Fraud Detection Service”
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株式会社ドーン has developed and launched an “AI Special Fraud Detection Service” that automatically analyzes special fraud attempts received via social media, email and other channels, and assesses their level of danger.
More than 96% of 380 local consumers said the service concept was “appealing”; premium frozen gourmet brand mitaseru conducts cross-border e-commerce sales and consumer acceptance testing in Singapore
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株式会社mitaseru JAPAN conducted cross-border e-commerce sales and a survey of 380 local consumers to assess acceptance of its premium frozen gourmet brand mitaseru in the Singapore market. The results showed that more than 96% found the service concept appealing, confirming demand for convenience and quality.
Facts
380 local consumers
The number of visitors to Japan in 2025 was approximately 42.68 million.
98.2% of foreign visitors to Japan experienced Japanese food during their stay.
95.2% said they were “satisfied”
There are also approximately 181,000 Japanese restaurants overseas.
An e-commerce site with 500,000 members
Approximately 85% said they were “interested” in overseas sales
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、株式会社mitaseru JAPAN、J PASSPORT、観光庁、農林水産省、Ministry of Manpower Singapore
KADOKAWA’s Hiroyuki Watanabe and Takehiro Kudo to deliver keynote at IMART2026, a borderless conference on manga IP
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一般社団法人MANGA総合研究所 announced that Hiroyuki Watanabe and Takehiro Kudo of 株式会社KADOKAWA will speak at the keynote address at IMART2026, to be held on November 20, 2026. The theme is “IP and Editing.”
[New store information] Kataduke-do Fujisawa to open in October 2026.
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株式会社片付け堂 will open its 37th store, “Kataduke-do Fujisawa,” in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The store will be operated by 株式会社山崎商店, a licensed operator authorized to collect and transport general waste.
Bringing on-the-ground expertise to environmental education planning. General incorporated association Re-Generation, which works with local governments and businesses, publishes a roundup article on September 26, 2026, systematically covering the fundamentals of environmental education through planning and operational know-how
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一般社団法人Re-Generation published a guideline on September 26, 2026, compiling 12 articles that systematically cover the fundamentals of environmental education through planning and operational know-how.
On September 13, 2026, NHN日本法人グループ held its family day, “WE! FAMILY2026,” for employees and their families at its own building, “NHN アトリエ,” in Toranomon. Held as part of efforts to promote work-life balance, the event featured a range of programs, including AI experiences and game tournaments, under the theme “FIND YOUR HERO!”
NiX JAPANグループ on its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 2026
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NiX JAPANグループ achieved revenue of 11.4 billion yen, operating profit of 1.4 billion yen and net profit for the year of 1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending June 2026. Under its medium-term management plan, it aims to reach revenue of 16.4 billion yen and operating profit of 2.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ending June 2031, while strengthening the functions of its Tokyo headquarters.
To mark the 1st anniversary of its October 2025 opening, インターコンチネンタル札幌 will hold commemorative events from October 1 to 31, 2026, under the theme “ONE YEAR. MANY MEMORIES.” Activities will include an Instagram campaign, special collaborations with 鮨しょう太, ABI and Yoichi LOOP, and photo spots.
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1st anniversary
Marks its 1st anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Since opening in October 2025
For 1 month, from Thursday, October 1 to Saturday, 31
¥38,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
¥42,000 per person (special-course meal, wine pairing, tax and service charge included)
Original料金： 1杯2,500円
242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
With 77,027 rooms
With 160 million members
More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
Picture-book artist Chiki Kikuchi: Definitive exhibition catalog tracing 17 years of creative work through 77 picture books, “Chiki Kikuchi: Picture Books,” on sale Nov. 2 (Monday)!
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Blue Sheep has published “Chiki Kikuchi: Picture Books,” a definitive catalog tracing 17 years of picture-book artist Chiki Kikuchi’s creative work through 77 picture books. It will go on sale at bookstores nationwide on November 2.
Facts
77 picture books
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Specifications: A5 variant size, 232 pages
Approximately 150 carefully selected original picture-book illustrations
Approximately 80 books, including hand-bound editions
Launch of “BALUS,” a service that produces ready-to-publish vertical videos in as little as 1 week!
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identify株式会社 has launched “BALUS,” a vertical video production service that provides end-to-end support from scriptwriting through editing. It offers delivery in as little as 1 week and a low price of ¥25,000, and produces videos without AI-generated assets by using existing DeLMO materials.
Free shuttle buses to and from Jōshū-Tomioka Station will operate year-round
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群馬サファリ・ワールド株式会社 has decided to operate a free shuttle bus connecting 上信電鉄/ Joshu-Tomioka Station and Gunma Safari Park year-round, following a trial run on Aug. 1, 2026.
[Opening 10/10 (Sat)] Oita-born 福恩 (Fuen) Mala Tang, a specialty shop known for its endless queues, finally opens in Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City! Expanding to locations across Japan with the goal of reaching 100 stores nationwide
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TPS株式会社 will open its specialty mala tang restaurant 福恩麻辣湯 in Yakuin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, on Oct. 10, 2026. The brand currently operates 50 stores nationwide and aims to expand to 100 stores in the future.