Imagen announces new Intelligent Studio to transform traditional photo-editing workflows
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Starting September 29, 2026, Imagen announced Intelligent Studio, designed to enable flexible workflows. It features editing capabilities for RAW/JPEG and a natural-language AI assistant, and is launching usage-based billing plans and a monthly flat-rate plan, Limitless.
Mercart begins standard integration with fraud detection service O-PLUX Payment Protection
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株式会社メルカート has begun standard integration with かっこ株式会社’s fraud detection service O-PLUX Payment Protection. This enables e-commerce businesses to implement measures against credit card fraud without custom development. A special introductory pricing campaign for setup fees will also run starting October 1, 2026.
No filming, no talent, and tool costs of about 15,000 yen — AISAKU, an AI agent for businesses, releases live-action-style commercial made entirely with generative AI
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WHITE株式会社 has released a service introduction commercial for AISAKU (Aisaku), an AI agent for businesses. The video was made entirely with generative AI, without any filming, on-screen talent or voice actors. Tool costs were about 15,000 yen (excluding labor costs), substantially reducing costs compared with live-action production.
Facts
Tool costs: about 15,000 yen (excluding labor costs)
Fraud detection service O-PLUX Payment Protection and cloud e-commerce site platform メルカート begin standard integration
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かっこ株式会社’s fraud detection service O-PLUX Payment Protection and 株式会社メルカート’s cloud e-commerce site platform メルカート have begun standard integration, enabling e-commerce businesses to implement measures against credit card fraud at low cost.
Facts
No. 1 in domestic implementation track record
More than 50 billion yen
No. 1 in e-commerce site development transaction value for 18 consecutive years
Gucho 2026 Halloween Collection introduces Flaming Mummy (Fureimingu Mamī). Halloween models available for a limited time starting October 9 (Fri)
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The Flaming Mummy Ring and Khepri Pendant, 2026 Halloween models from accessories brand Gucho, will be available for a limited time starting October 9.
D1 Milano | New POLYCARBON watches showcase color and texture, with marble reminiscent of natural stone and varying shades of blue; 3 models go on sale October 2 (Fri)
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株式会社ビヨンクール will release 3 new models from the POLYCARBON collection by Italian premium watch brand D1Milano starting October 2, 2026.
GeoCode forms business partnership in online advertising to improve operational efficiency and profitability for small-scale projects
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ジオコード has signed a business partnership agreement with リードプラス to improve operational efficiency and profitability for small-scale projects in the internet advertising sector.
Receive up to 20 million yen by the next business day at the earliest! New 1click Advance service launches for SubscPay merchants
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株式会社ROBOT PAYMENT will launch 1click Advance, a new service that lets SubscPay merchants turn future sales into cash, starting September 30, 2026. Made possible through an OEM arrangement with BASE株式会社’s YELL BANK financing service, it offers transfers of up to 20 million yen by the next business day at the earliest, with no collateral required.
What if you get sick? What about money? Caregiving? A guide to preparing for the “8 worries” of living alone in old age: Living Alone Safely in Old Age, Easy to Understand with Diagrams and Illustrations, on sale 9/30
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株式会社日本文芸社 will release Living Alone Safely in Old Age, Easy to Understand with Diagrams and Illustrations on September 30, 2026, addressing 8 concerns about living alone in old age. According to a survey by 厚生労働省, 52.5% of households headed by older people are single-person households. The book explains practical measures, including frailty prevention and end-of-life planning.
Facts
Single-person households became the most common type, at 32.7%
52.5% are single-person households
The 8 topics are “health,” “meals,” “relationships,” “money,” “housing,” “illness and medical care,” “caregiving” and “end-of-life planning”
List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
A5 format, 176 pages
Available at bookstores nationwide, online bookstores and other outlets starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Launching the LS-2 nameplate-style wearable camera ahead of the October 2026 requirement to address customer harassment. Its lightweight design weighs about 40g and records for up to about 8 hours, helping verify incidents at customer service sites
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株式会社ラクソン has begun selling the LS-2 nameplate-style wearable camera, which helps verify incidents at customer service sites, in response to the requirement to address customer harassment taking effect in October 2026.
Facts
Lightweight design at about 40g
Continuous video and audio recording for up to approximately 8 hours
SotaTek to participate in “Ramen Tech 2026,” showcasing and demonstrating its in-house AI products
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株式会社SOTATEK JAPAN will participate in “Ramen Tech 2026,” held in Fukuoka City, and showcase and demonstrate its in-house AI products “SotaAgents,” “NoteX” and “Saydi.”
Facts
3 events to be attended
Date and time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 9:00–17:00
[Amazon Time Sale 30% OFF] RebotAi “AF13AIR,” an Android 16 tablet with a 13.4-inch large display and high-capacity 10000mAh battery, available on Amazon for 24999 yen
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Tablet brand RebotAi will launch its new “AF13AIR” model, featuring a large 13.4-inch display and Android 16, in the Japanese market on September 29, 2026, and hold an Amazon.co.jp time sale at 24,999 yen, 30% OFF the regular price.
Facts
13.4 inches
Sept. 29, 2026
10000mAh
24,999 yen
30% OFF
35,999 yen
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon.co.jp、Google、Netflix
Toward store expansion that does not rely solely on location: FLATTE builds an operating model spanning regions and trade areas
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FLATTE, operated by 株式会社ファノーヴァ, is building a store model that does not depend on location or individual experience. It is accumulating expertise through both directly operated and franchised locations and expanding across multiple stores while balancing “standardization” with “local optimization.”
Film “To a Distant Town”: September 29 (Tuesday) premiere event report and cast-making video and photos released all at once!!
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A report on the premiere event for the film “To a Distant Town.” Ahead of its October 9 release, cast members including Ryohei Otani spoke about filming anecdotes and their thoughts. The film is based on a manga by Jiro Taniguchi, and filming took place in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture.
営業製作所株式会社 to exhibit “Gien Drawings,” a drawing management system, at Manufacturing DX EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo
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営業製作所株式会社 will exhibit at “Manufacturing DX EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 30 to October 2, 2026, and present solutions using its drawing management system “ジーエン図面.”
“Permission application support” for oshikatsu ads® (birthday/cheering ads) now free! センイルJAPAN launches limited-time campaign
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センイルJAPAN is running a limited-time campaign offering its “Permission application support” service free of charge from October 1, 2026, through the end of December.
Facts
Normally 10,000 yen plus tax
Permission approval rate: approximately 95%
We received 197 requests for permission application support
Supported approximately 5,000 advertising placements
The 40th Bizen Osafune Chrysanthemum Exhibition will be held [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
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The 40th Bizen Osafune Chrysanthemum Exhibition will be held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, from October 28 to November 20, Reiwa 8. Admission is free. A commemorative ceremony will be held on November 8, and judging will take place on November 11.
[AI] [Robotics] [Semiconductors] [Automotive] Manufacturing sectors converge at comprehensive exhibition “Next-Generation Manufacturing Expo” (MIX), set for August 27
GA technologies accelerates group synergies, integrating Mercury real estate big data with “Modern Standard”
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GA technologies has released a new data display feature on property detail pages of “Modern Standard,” a luxury real estate brokerage site operated by group company Modern Standard, using real estate big data from group company Mercury.
Facts
Securities code: 3491
Approximately 2.89 million homes
Displays up to 6 listings
For over 30 years
Mercury joined our group in 2024
Established: March 2013
Founded: May 1991
Founded: September 2009
Companies mentioned：株式会社 GA technologies、株式会社マーキュリー、株式会社Modern Standard、イタンジ株式会社、RENOSY America, LLC
Packed with information for enjoying the moon, including the time and direction it can be seen each day, its phases and recommended moon-viewing dates each month.
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株式会社誠文堂新光社 is releasing “Moon Calendar 2027,” supervised by Mitsuru Soma. The guidebook features information on the moon’s phases and rising and setting times each day, as well as ideal moon-viewing dates.
What problem is the work you were asked to do meant to solve? | Free release of an illustrated practical guide to checking the assumptions behind requests
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リクエスト株式会社 has released for free “What Problem Is the Work You Were Asked to Do Meant to Solve?”, an illustrated practical guide to checking the assumptions behind requests, as part of its research and educational development in organizational behavioral science®.
First store in Aomori: テンポス Aomori Namioka store opens October 5 with an opening sale on commercial kitchen supplies; nationwide chain, limited quantities, including refrigerators at 86% OFF
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株式会社テンポスホールディングス’ テンポス Aomori Namioka store will open on October 5, 2026, and hold an opening sale on commercial kitchen supplies.
Facts
Approximately 430 tsubo
Approximately 400 used commercial kitchen appliances
More than 260 types of new commercial kitchen appliances
A tribute to 1950s Japanese-made F1.1 lenses, in a modern lens. SHOTEN launches its first interchangeable lens, “TRIBUTE 01 - LTM50mm f/1.1”
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株式会社焦点工房 will begin selling “TRIBUTE 01 - LTM50mm f/1.1,” its first interchangeable lens under its own brand, SHOTEN, on September 30, 2026. The lens pays tribute to the 1950s Japanese-made ultra-large-aperture lens “Zunow 50mm F1.1.”
【Oimoya makes its first appearance at an event in the basement of 大阪高島屋】New “roasted sweet potato senbei,” made by pressing whole roasted sweet potatoes with their skins on, goes on sale for the first time!
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株式会社おいもや will set up a stall at an event in the basement of 大阪高島屋 from September 30 to October 6, 2026, and will sell its new product “roasted sweet potato senbei,” made by pressing whole roasted sweet potatoes with their skins on, for the first time.
Facts
7 days
Net weight: 40g
Price: 650 yen (tax included)
A deal worth 400 yen or more
For the first time in 13 years
Has won the award for 16 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：株式会社おいもや、大阪高島屋、楽天市場、Amazon、NAMBA FOOD STATION
【Survey on recruitment communications in Fuchu and 6 neighboring cities】97.7% of 300 employers list specific pay and working conditions. Meanwhile, 46.0% do not show what their employees or workplace are like
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A survey on recruitment communications conducted by 株式会社ミウラ・リ・デザイン among 300 employers in Fuchu and 6 neighboring cities found that while 97.7% specifically list pay and working conditions, only 35.0% provide information conveying what their employees and workplace are really like, revealing a significant gap.
AI coworking space AI Village produced by SHIDAX, 5 minutes from Shibuya Station, launches “Autumn Trial Campaign,” waiving the monthly membership enrollment fee and first month's fee!
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AceDo株式会社 has launched the “Autumn Trial Campaign” for monthly members of its AI coworking space, AI Village produced by SHIDAX, waiving the enrollment fee and first month's fee. The campaign runs from September 25 to November 30, 2026. It has also begun recruiting event organizers.
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026 (Fri)
Monday, Nov. 30
Enrollment fee (11,000 yen/person)
Monthly fee (33,000 yen/person)
Weekdays, 10:00–22:00
From 550 yen/1 hour
Weekday evenings: 55,000 yen/session
Weekends: 110,000 yen/session
Companies mentioned：AceDo株式会社、AI Village produced by SHIDAX、シダックス・カルチャービレッジ
ピースリペア株式会社 launched “Broken MacBook Buyback Headquarters,” a MacBook buyback service accepting broken and customized devices, on September 10, 2026. Drawing on its repair expertise at MacLogicRepair, the company assesses the value of devices with issues such as cracked displays or startup failures, including their individual parts, and accepts devices from across Japan with free shipping.
【Furusato tax donations to 川西町, Yamagata Prefecture】Donations in the first quarter of Reiwa 8 fiscal year reached approximately 4.6 times the level of the same period a year earlier!
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川西町, Yamagata Prefecture, announced that furusato tax donations in the first quarter of Reiwa 8 fiscal year reached approximately 415.12 million yen, about 4.6 times the amount in the same period a year earlier. The town has also launched a project supporting students at Okitama Agricultural High School using 株式会社トラストバンク's “Government Crowdfunding” service and is expanding its return gifts beyond rice.
Facts
Up 358.6% year over year
Record-high donations (approximately 415.12 million yen)
EC AI implementation support and AI training now available | 株式会社e-hub automates e-commerce operations for 楽天, Amazon and others with Claude Code and ChatGPT
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株式会社e-hub will launch AI implementation support and AI training services specializing in e-commerce operations on September 30, 2026. The company will offer practical programs using Claude Code and ChatGPT to automate e-commerce operations for 楽天, Amazon and other platforms.
Facts
Launched on September 30, 2026
Has supported the operations of e-commerce businesses for more than 10 years
A system adopted by more than 500 companies to date
剛建築, which offers the refrigerant-based heatstroke prevention series “Ice Ref,” to showcase new products including the “Ice Ref Stroller” at the “1st Extreme Heat Countermeasures Goods EXPO”
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株式会社剛建築 will exhibit at the “1st Extreme Heat Countermeasures Goods EXPO,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, and unveil new products in its refrigerant-based heatstroke prevention series “Ice Ref,” including the “Ice Ref Stroller.”
【October 12 (Monday, national holiday)】Work-support supplement “BUFF” to sponsor and exhibit at 和光スポーツアイランド's first fireworks festival in 和光市, as a gold partner
【Real estate DX】AI-powered CRM functionality added to “Prop BB,” an interagency platform specializing in rental offices — automatically matches vacant rental offices with tenant needs
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株式会社TranceTECH Capital has added AI-powered CRM functionality to “Prop BB,” an interagency platform specializing in rental offices. The feature enables automatic matching of vacancies with tenant needs. The company will exhibit at “Real Estate DX EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo,” which begins September 30, 2026.
“Idle Market” selected for 蒲郡市, Aichi Prefecture's Circular City public recruitment program
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PAX TOPOLOGY株式会社 has been selected for 蒲郡市, Aichi Prefecture's Circular City public recruitment program and will launch a pilot project to circulate idle assets using “Idle Market.”
Facts
Expansion to around 30 companies in the city
Approximately 310 t-CO2 in avoided emissions annually
Expected to avoid approximately 86 million yen in procurement costs
The circular economy-related market is projected to reach 80 trillion yen in 2030
【花西子 (FLORASIS)】“Lotus Blessings” holiday collection, wishing happiness, launches nationwide on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
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Chinese cosmetics brand 「花西子（FLORASIS）」 will launch its Christmas limited collection, “Lotus Blessings Holiday Collection,” and a new cushion foundation nationwide on October 20, 2026.
“Muscle Department Festival 2026” wraps up — 105 doctors, dentists, medical students and dental students compete; all 600 spectator seats sell out as the event grows to about 3 times its previous size
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“Muscle Department Festival 2026,” organized by Muscle Department, was held at Shinagawa Intercity Hall, with 105 doctors, dentists, medical students and dental students competing and all 600 spectator seats sold out. The event grew to about 3 times its previous size, with guests including Miki Takasu taking the stage.
Facts
105 participants
All 600 spectator tickets sold out
At Shinagawa Intercity Hall on Sunday, August 30, 2026
16 company and organization booths lined the foyer
Companies mentioned：エーディーシーシステム株式会社、高須クリニック名古屋院、TOKYO MX、一般社団法人スポーツ・オブ・ハート、公益財団法人日本オリンピック委員会、昭和西川株式会社、一般社団法人日本簡易ドーピング検査協会、株式会社メインランドジャパン、日本メディカルシステム株式会社、HANGOUT STALL、S&Cドクターズキャリア・ZEN-KAKE、株式会社LIFE BUILDING、株式会社アルプロン、GYM GARAGE、株式会社インボディ・ジャパン、株式会社リボディ、肩甲骨サロン BACK TOKYO、株式会社ソルビア、株式会社サンライズジャパン、アンジェパティオ、FITNESS LOVE、VITUP!、Yahoo!ニュース
Bringing music, art, technology and international exchange together, turning the whole city of Fukuoka into a stage. “Synapse Festival 2026” to be held
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“Synapse Festival 2026,” planned by 株式会社NomadResort, will be held over 3 days from October 2 to 4 at INN THE PARK Fukuoka in Fukuoka City. Highlights include performances by 40 artists from Japan and overseas, a 35-hour program, and collaborations with other events such as Colive Fukuoka and RAMEN TECH.
Facts
For 3 days, from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4
Participants from more than 30 countries will attend related international programs
“Top Ten Festivals 2026: October,” a selection of 10 notable festivals around the world
40 artists from Japan and overseas will perform
More than 30 vendors offering food, drinks, merchandise and workshops will gather
The program will run for a total of 35 hours
Companies mentioned：株式会社NomadResort、Synapse Festival実行委員会、Fukuoka Music Month、Colive Fukuoka、RAMEN TECH、FaN Week、Resident Advisor、株式会社 遊行、i'm in
【開催 Oct. 14 HIOKI×FUKUDA】Addressing “electrical pitting,” a cause of bearing failure — proposals for evaluation and countermeasures
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A webinar co-hosted by 日置電機株式会社 and 福田交易株式会社, “Addressing ‘electrical pitting,’ a cause of bearing failure — proposals for evaluation and countermeasures,” will be held on October 14, 2026. It will explain the mechanisms behind bearing failure caused by shaft voltage and electrical discharge in EVs and inverter motors, as well as measurement methods and countermeasures.
Outdoor advertising company ヒット to exhibit at “Marketing Week Autumn 2026”
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Outdoor advertising company 株式会社ヒット will exhibit at the “28th Marketing Week Autumn 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing its latest OOH media, including the Ikebukuro Station ヒット Screen and the MEFULL Shibuya Dogenzaka ヒット Vision.
【Limited to 400 dental clinics】Applications open for listings in “Shahokan V,” a job magazine for newly graduated dental hygienists! Focus on “educational systems” that appeal to new graduates／A selection of “quality job listings” that also earn the trust of schools and parents
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株式会社クオキャリア will begin accepting applications on October 1 for its 2026 edition of “Shahokan V,” a job magazine for newly graduated dental hygienists that features only carefully selected dental clinics with strong educational systems. Applications are limited to 400 clinics, with a deadline of October 30.
The first collaboration between DR. MARTENS and SAGE NATION launches Wednesday, September 30. A debut collaboration celebrating the spirit of craftsmanship in Britain and Japan.
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Dr. Martens and SAGE NATION’s first collaboration, “THE 1461 SHOE,” launches September 30, 2026. The design blends British and Japanese craftsmanship, and the price is 49,500 yen.
Facts
Goes on sale Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Price: 49,500 yen (tax included)
Founded in 2020 by Sage Toda-Nation (Sage Toda-Nation)
【Sold out】CAMEL makes future returns for people and enriches life today: “CAMEL No. 87 Miyagi Kurihara Grid-Connected Battery Series ② Sold Out”
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株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート announced that “CAMEL No. 87 Miyagi Kurihara Grid-Connected Battery Series ②,” a fund offered through its real estate crowdfunding platform CAMEL, has sold out. The fund invests in grid-scale batteries and aims to generate revenue in the primary balancing market and spot market.
特定非営利活動法人ほっぺ will hold a “Baby Crawling Race” on October 22, 2026, at Heartful Plaza in Miki City for parents and infants who can crawl or are just beginning to walk. The event focuses on enjoying time together and recording a child’s growth, rather than competing for rank. Capacity is 20 families, and the participation fee is 1,000 yen.
16 sweet potato shops from across Japan gather in Fuji City! “Oimo Fest FUJICITY 2026” to be held for the first time, October 23 (Friday)–25 (Sunday).
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株式会社nonii will hold “Oimo Fest FUJICITY 2026” for the first time in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, from October 23 to 25, 2026. 16 sweet potato shops from across Japan will gather to sell roasted and dried sweet potatoes and offer hands-on events.
Facts
Original2026年10月23日（金）〜25日（日）
Advance tickets are 450 yen, 50 yen less than tickets sold on the day
For reliable analysis results! “Technical Compendium Series: Complete Guide to Chemical Analysis” now available
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日刊工業新聞社 will release “Technical Compendium Series: Complete Guide to Chemical Analysis” on October 1. The book provides a systematic explanation of chemical analysis, from fundamentals to applications, and offers guidance on designing analytical methods to solve problems and obtain reliable results.
Facts
Goes on sale October 1
List price: 5,500 yen
Specifications: A5 format, paperback binding, 480 pages
Stayway launches Hokkaido's first business partnership with Asahikawa City, building a subsidy DX infrastructure to support growth investment in the northern Hokkaido region and resolve the problem of “programs existing but not reaching people”
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株式会社Stayway has launched a business partnership with Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, and will provide its subsidy DX service for local governments, “Subsidy Cloud for Gov.” This is the first deployment in Hokkaido and the 11th local government deployment nationwide.
Facts
The 11th local government nationwide
A database containing more than 15,000 programs (※)
More than 9,000 subsidy and grant opportunities nationwide
【Kinokuniya】A little early preview! Suica Penguin’s “Mascot Bag” set to arrive at the end of October!
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株式会社紀ノ國屋 plans to release the Suica Penguin mascot bag at the end of October 2026, and it will be the last Suica-related merchandise sold by the company.
【Book Launch Event】With more than 200,000 Instagram followers, Yuka (@yuka_recipe_), who lives in Slovakia, releases a book of easy bread recipes and essays. It also includes “Spoon Bread,” a recipe viewed 4.57 million times.
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株式会社CEメディアハウス will publish the first book by Yuka, who lives in Slovakia, “The Happiness of Freshly Baked Bread in Everyday Life,” on September 30, 2026. It ranked No. 1 in 3 Amazon ranking categories, and a book launch event will be held on November 7.
Facts
Ranked No. 1 in 3 bestseller book categories on Amazon
【aim Sapporo and Tokyo Harajuku locations】Create your best-ever bridal look in a sophisticated creative space with location photography.
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The photo studio aim, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is expanding its latest wedding plans for women in their 20s and 30s, combining location and studio photography. It offers high-quality items including original outfits, styling and albums.
Facts
Women in their 20s and 30s
10:00 - 18:30
11:00 - 19:30
Companies mentioned：有限会社三景スタジオ、aim、SACHIKO TSUTSUI、KIYOKO HATA
Whether you get stuck entering prompts into AI or only the drafting moves forward: A free illustrated, practical guide to defining the “conditions for completion” at work
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リクエスト株式会社 has released a free illustrated practical guide, “What Does It Take for Work to Be ‘Done’?” which addresses stumbling blocks in AI use by focusing on “conditions for completion.”
Reservations open for a “heat-change mug” that lets fans enjoy the world of “Initial D.”
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株式会社フェイス has opened reservations for a heat-change mug that lets fans enjoy the world of “Initial D,” as a product licensed by 講談社. Made of ceramic, the limited-production item reveals changing designs, famous quotes and iconic scenes when hot water is poured in.
A 300-yen taco eaten at a Los Angeles street stall. Taco shop DEATH TACOS to open in Daikanyama on October 1, 2026!
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DEATH TACOS, a taco shop operated by 株式会社ムジャキフーズ, will open in Daikanyama on October 1, 2026. Owner Noriyuki Iida drew inspiration from street stalls in Los Angeles and hopes to make tacos an everyday option. On opening day, special prices will include 2 tacos for 500 yen.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
3-minute walk
2 tacos
500 yen
2 tacos + 1 drink
1,000 yen
March 1997
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：DEATH TACOS、Tacos La 26、株式会社ムジャキフーズ
Singer-songwriter Mahiru’s new song “Butter” selected as the opening theme for “Wheat, Butter and Revenge,” an October drama in the “Wednesday Drama ★ Eleven” slot on the カンテレ・フジテレビ network
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Singer-songwriter Mahiru’s new song “Butter” has been selected as the opening theme for the カンテレ・フジテレビ network drama “Wheat, Butter and Revenge” and will be released digitally on October 21, 2026.
Facts
More than 900,000 total followers across social media
M2X, which provides DX for equipment maintenance, enters capital and business partnership with 東京海上ホールディングス
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株式会社M2X has signed a business partnership agreement with 東京海上ホールディングス and received an investment from 東京海上日動火災保険 through a third-party allotment of shares. The companies aim to bring together DX for manufacturing equipment maintenance and risk management.
A future where AI handles the “preliminary screening” of purchases: Benecro CEO Yuka Uchimura to speak at a KNBC seminar
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Yuka Uchimura, representative director of 株式会社ベネクロ, will speak at an online seminar hosted by the KNBC IT and DX Committee on October 1, 2026. She will explain changes in BtoB purchasing behavior amid the spread of generative AI and how to design websites that AI can understand correctly.
Facts
94% of BtoB buyers are said to use AI during the purchasing process
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 16:30～
More than 10 years of practical experience in BtoB marketing, MOps and RevOps
MEO optimization AI “口コミロボ™” launches free Google Maps business listing checks; check rankings and reviews without registration by entering a business name
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SweetLeap株式会社 has launched free business listing checks using “口コミロボ™,” an AI agent specializing in generating Google Maps reviews. Users can check a listing’s reference ranking, rating and number of reviews on Google Maps without registering, simply by entering a business name, area or URL.
invox revamps corporate website, disclosing policy to invest 30% of profits in society and the future
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株式会社invox revamped its corporate website on September 18, 2026, and added a new “About Us” page. It disclosed its policy of investing 30% of business profits in society and the future, as well as donations totaling more than 46 million yen.
“いいオフィス八王子,” a coworking space and meeting room rental with fully private rooms, opens 1 minute on foot from Keio Hachioji Station and 3 minutes from JR Hachioji Station
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株式会社いいオフィス has opened “いいオフィス八王子,” a coworking space with private rooms throughout, located 1 minute on foot from Keio Hachioji Station and 3 minutes from JR Hachioji Station.
AI writing service “AI Writer Beans” officially launches, automatically generating articles from keywords for both SEO and generative AI search (LLMO/GEO)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Gen AI Beans has officially launched “AI Writer Beans,” an AI writing service designed for both SEO and generative AI search (LLMO/GEO).
Facts
Official version available starting September 30, 2026
Free plan: ¥0/month
Starter plan: ¥980/month
Professional plan: ¥4,980/month
Capital: 2 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Gen AI Beans、Google、OpenAI、Anthropic、WordPress Foundation
株式会社PROLEXT opens Tokyo Tama branch as it expands comprehensive asset consulting services in tax, real estate and insurance; operations began September 4, 2026
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株式会社PROLEXT opened its Tokyo Tama branch in Tama City, Tokyo, on September 4, 2026, to expand its comprehensive asset consulting business in tax, real estate and insurance and strengthen its service capabilities.
There was no need for fragrance to get clean. Fragrance-free shampoo “ESION” begins accepting business applications from beauty salons and businesses in various industries
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エシオン has begun accepting business applications for its fragrance-free all-in-one shampoo, “ESION Scalp Care Amino Shampoo,” from businesses in a range of industries, including beauty salons, hotels and medical facilities.
Launch of “Team REC SUPPORTERS・Team09,” a membership organization supporting Team REC
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社レック興発 has launched “Team REC SUPPORTERS・Team09,” a membership organization supporting the players and team of the tennis team Team REC, and has begun recruiting members. In addition to free membership, paid plans are available from ¥3,300 to ¥110,000.
Facts
Tennis schools at 16 locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama
Regular membership: ¥3,300 (tax included)
Premium membership: ¥11,000 (tax included)
VIP supporter: ¥110,000 (tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社レック興発、Team REC、Team REC_W、REC WASEDA CLUB TENNIS ACADEMY
Japan’s insect-repellent culture can save the world! “Delicious” can help someone. Why “NPO法人S.O.L.’s support honey” was created
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
NPO法人S.O.L. has partnered with らっきょ and エフプラス株式会社 to begin selling “NPO法人S.O.L.’s support honey” on October 1, 2026. A portion of the sales will go toward dengue fever prevention in Sri Lanka and promoting the use of simple screen doors called AMIDO.
Facts
Set of 3, 30 g each
Set of 3: ¥4,800
Original1個1,600円
Approximately 330 kg of mosquito coils
Donated to a total of 6,000 people
Companies mentioned：NPO法人S.O.L.、らっきょ、エフプラス株式会社、株式会社ライオンケミカル、京都大学アジアアフリカ研究所、JICA基金、有限会社スパイス・ゴーゴー、BS朝日、NHKおはよう日本、NHK WORLD-JAPAN Biz Stream
とろり天使のわらびもち is holding a limited-time campaign for October 4, “Angel Day,” offering 40% off fresh warabimochi to customers who sign up for its official LINE account.
【阪急ベーカリー】A little nostalgic, a little modern: “Heisei Gourmet Play Back”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社阪急デリカ is holding a special fair, “Heisei Gourmet Play Back,” reimagining hit foods from the Heisei era with modern techniques. It features products across 6 themes, including chili oil with crunchy garlic, tiramisu, mayonnaise lovers’ favorites, fresh caramel, mega-sized portions and cinnamon rolls, with prices listed for takeaway and dine-in.
【阪急ベーカリー・フレッズカフェ】Cumulative sales top 1.85 million! The hugely popular fresh doughnut teams up for the first time with Tirol Choco’s “Kinako Mochi”!
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Fresh doughnuts from the 阪急ベーカリー・フレッズカフェ series, operated by 株式会社阪急デリカ, have surpassed 1.85 million cumulative sales and are collaborating for the first time with Tirol Choco’s “きなこもち.” Prices are ¥303 (tax included) for takeaway and ¥308 (tax included) for dine-in.
Savor autumn flavors “sweet potato and pumpkin” in their entirety! “Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Miso Potage Pork Soup Set Meal” launches for a limited time at Gochiton!
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Gochiton, a pork soup set-meal restaurant operated by Field Table, a subsidiary of ARCLAND SERVICE HOLDINGS, will launch a limited-time autumn menu featuring a miso potage pork soup set meal made with sweet potato and pumpkin, starting September 30, 2026.
Sutasuta Apps for Eiken study surpasses 30,000 registered accounts about 16 months after registration opened
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Sutasuta Apps, an Eiken study support service from スタディスタジオ株式会社, surpassed 30,000 registered accounts about 16 months after free member registration opened.
Sensor Tower's 2026 Electronic Products Market Insights report analyzes the growth in smart home app downloads and overseas expansion strategies of Chinese brands such as DJI, Transsion and eufy, highlighting the importance of using generative AI to improve brand visibility and build ecosystems.
Facts
Global smart home app downloads reached 680 million from January to August 2026
Electronic product retail app downloads exceeded 84 million from 2026 onward
Website visits reached about 15.4 billion
Digital ad impressions rose about 1% year over year
Advertising investment rose about 16% year over year
The fourth quarter accounts for an average of about 33% of annual digital advertising investment
[Speaking Engagement] Space Seed Holdings representative takes the stage at the session “A New Vision for Healthcare Created by Rejuvenation” at esse-sense Future Forum 2026, a conference connecting researchers and industry
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kengo Suzuki, CEO of Regeneresome, a subsidiary of Space Seed Holdings, spoke at esse-sense Future Forum 2026, held on September 17, 2026, presenting on rejuvenation technology and autonomous experiments in space using SpaceAgent.
“Even a Profitable Company Can Go Bankrupt!” Protect Your Company from the Threat of a Cash Crunch! If Only They Had Taught Us This from the Start! ‘The Essential Guide to Cash Flow Management’ to Be Published on October 5
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish ‘The Essential Guide to Cash Flow Management’ on October 5, 2026. The book offers guidance on protecting businesses from the risks of bankruptcy despite profitability and cash shortages. Its author is certified public accountant Makoto Maeda.
The debut song キャンプパーティー by キャンジョバンド, a musical unit of キャンプ女子株式会社, will air on AIRDO's in-flight audio program for 2 months, from September through October 2026.
【神腦】Statement on the Company's Cybersecurity Incident
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
神腦 announced material information on 115年9月29日, stating that an external server was subjected to automated attacks and some order information was extracted. The company has convened a response meeting, engaged a third-party cybersecurity vendor for assistance, and reported the incident to the competent authorities in accordance with the law. It assessed that the incident would have no material impact on operations.
Facts
神腦's external server was subjected to automated attacks
The attackers extracted some order information
神腦 has convened a response meeting in accordance with its personal data incident reporting and handling procedures
神腦 engaged a third-party cybersecurity vendor to assist with handling the incident
神腦 will report the incident to the relevant competent authorities in accordance with the law
神腦 has conducted anti-fraud awareness campaigns through its official website and APP
神腦 assessed that the incident would have no material impact on operations, finances, or service provision
【日月光投控】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary ASE Singapore Pte. Ltd. that the board of directors approved the purchase of a factory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
日月光投控 announced on behalf of its subsidiary ASE Singapore Pte. Ltd. that the board of directors approved the purchase of a factory in Singapore on 115年9月29日. The transaction amount is US$68,445,204.95, the seller is LUMILEDS Singapore Pte. Ltd., and the purpose is to expand production capacity.
Facts
The board of directors of ASE Singapore Pte. Ltd. approved the purchase of a factory
The property is located at 190 Yishun Avenue 7, Singapore 768925
The building has a total floor area of 449,340 square feet
The total transaction amount is US$68,445,204.95
The counterparty to the transaction is LUMILEDS Singapore Pte. Ltd.
The factory is being purchased to meet future production capacity expansion needs
【佳和】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 猛揮營造 Co., Ltd. of the appointment of a new spokesperson and acting spokesperson
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
佳和 announced on behalf of its subsidiary 猛揮營造 that, effective 115年9月29日, General Manager 陳淑娟 will serve as the new spokesperson and Vice General Manager 顏川翔 as the acting spokesperson. This is a new appointment.
Facts
猛揮營造's new spokesperson is 陳淑娟, who holds the position of general manager.
猛揮營造's new acting spokesperson is 顏川翔, who holds the position of vice general manager.
The reason for 猛揮營造's spokesperson change is a new appointment.
猛揮營造's former spokesperson and acting spokesperson are not applicable.
【佳和】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 猛揮營造 Co., Ltd. of the board resolution to convene an extraordinary shareholders' meeting in 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
佳和 announced on behalf of its subsidiary 猛揮營造 that the board resolved to convene an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 115年10月21日 in Yongkang District, Tainan City. The meeting will discuss proposals including amendments to the articles of incorporation, the procedures for endorsement and guarantee operations, and the procedures for acquisition or disposal of assets.
Facts
猛揮營造's board resolved on 115年9月29日 to convene an extraordinary shareholders' meeting.
猛揮營造's extraordinary shareholders' meeting in 115年 will be held on 115年10月21日.
The extraordinary shareholders' meeting will be held at 21F, No. 1-145, Zhonghua Road, Yongkang District, Tainan City.
Matters for discussion include a proposal to amend certain articles of the articles of incorporation.
Matters for discussion include a proposal to amend certain provisions of the procedures for endorsement and guarantee operations.
Matters for discussion include a proposal to amend certain provisions of the procedures for acquisition or disposal of assets.
【冠軍】Announcement that the company has received a letter from the Taiwan Taipei District Court
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
冠軍建材 announced that it had received a letter from the Taiwan Taipei District Court. The scope of enforcement was reduced to NT$27,367 plus statutory interest. The company paid NT$41,939 in full on 114年9月26日 and will file an action to oppose enforcement.
Facts
Original債權人為衡翔股份有限公司，債務人為冠軍建材股份有限公司
The court or authority issuing the order is the Civil Enforcement Division of the Taiwan Taipei District Court
The scope of enforcement was reduced to NT$27,367 plus interest calculated at an annual rate of 5% from 104年1月22日 through the date of repayment
The company paid the full amount of NT$41,939 on 114年9月26日
The company will file a civil lawsuit (an action to oppose enforcement by a debtor) seeking to rescind the compulsory enforcement
The incident has no material impact on the company's finances or operations
【國泰金】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary 國泰綜合證券 of the acquisition of right-of-use assets from 國泰人壽保險股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國泰金 announced on behalf of its subsidiary 國泰綜合證券 that it had acquired right-of-use assets from related party 國泰人壽 for offices at Rooms B, H, I, and J, 11F, No. 573, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, West District, Taichung City. The area is 283.62 ping, the total value of the right-of-use assets is NT$17,377,311, the lease term is 5 years, and total rent is NT$20,223,080. The premises will be used as office and business space for the Taichung branch.
Facts
國泰綜合證券 acquired right-of-use assets from 國泰人壽保險股份有限公司 for Rooms B, H, I, and J, 11F, No. 573, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, West District, Taichung City.
The total value of the right-of-use assets is NT$17,377,311.
The lease term is 5 years.
The total rent is NT$20,223,080.
The counterparty to the transaction, 國泰人壽保險股份有限公司, is a related party.
The right-of-use assets were acquired for use as office and business premises for the Taichung branch's securities business.
【北極星藥業-KY】Announcement of changes to the use-of-proceeds plan and expected benefits for the company's 113年度 cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
北極星藥業-KY is revising the use-of-proceeds plan for its 113年度 cash capital increase due to a group restructuring and a change in business strategy. The remaining funds of NT$414,742 thousand will be reallocated to strengthen working capital. The plan is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, and the capital recovery period will be shortened to 8 years.
Facts
北極星藥業-KY announced on 2025年9月29日 a change to the use-of-proceeds plan for its 113年度 cash capital increase
Original原計畫募集金額為新台幣1,176,000仟元
The change is due to an internal group restructuring, which has led to changes in overall business direction and development strategy
The remaining NT$414,742 thousand will be used in full to strengthen working capital
The expected capital recovery period is 8 years
The expansion of the new Zhunan plant and equipment procurement plan was completed in the second quarter of 2026
The plan to use the remaining funds to strengthen working capital is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027
[科嘉-KY] On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announcement of cumulative acquisition of the same securities within one year reaching 20% of paid-in capital
【科嘉-KY】On behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿, announces that their cumulative disposals of the same marketable security within one year have reached 20% of paid-in capital
[大億] announces the appointment of a new vice president.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大億 announced the appointment of 黑津彰久 as vice president. His résumé includes serving as a department head in the procurement management department at 株式會社小糸製作所. The appointment takes effect on 115年10月1日.
Facts
The new vice president is 黑津彰久.
黑津彰久’s résumé includes serving as a department head in the procurement management department at 株式會社小糸製作所.
[大億] announces that its board has elected a chairperson.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大億 announced that its board elected a new chairperson on 115年9月29日, with 岩邊惠, representative of 株式會社小糸製作所, succeeding the outgoing chairperson 吳俊億. The new chairperson’s appointment takes effect on 115年10月1日.
Facts
大億 convened a board meeting on 115年9月29日 to elect a chairperson.
The new chairperson is 岩邊惠, representative of 株式會社小糸製作所.
The new chairperson’s appointment takes effect on 115年10月1日.
The change was made following the board’s election of a new chairperson.
[事欣科] announces the results of its sixth share buyback after the period expired.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
事欣科 announced that its sixth share buyback period had expired. It actually repurchased 1,005,000 shares for a total of 98,009,692 yuan, at an average price of 97.52 yuan per share. The buyback was not completed in full because the share price had stabilized.
Facts
事欣科’s originally planned maximum amount for the share buyback was 2,322,297,356 yuan.
事欣科’s originally planned share buyback period was 115/07/29至115/09/28.
事欣科 originally planned to repurchase 2,000,000 shares.
事欣科’s actual share buyback period was 115/08/03至115/09/15.
事欣科 actually repurchased 1,005,000 shares.
事欣科’s total share buyback amount was 98,009,692 yuan.
事欣科’s average repurchase price was 97.52 yuan per share.
事欣科 did not complete the buyback in order to take account of market mechanisms and protect the overall interests of shareholders, given that the share price had stabilized.
[台新新光金] announces that it was invited to meet with local investment institutions in Singapore on 115年09月30日 to discuss its operating performance.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台新新光金 (2887) was invited to Singapore on 115年9月30日 to meet with local investment institutions and discuss its operating performance. The investor conference was held at 10時30分 that morning in Singapore.
Facts
The investor conference was held in Singapore.
The investor conference covered the company’s operating performance.
[八方雲集] was invited to participate in an investor conference organized by 元大證券.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
八方雲集 was invited to participate in an investor conference organized by 元大證券, held at Hall D on the 3rd floor of Yuanta Financial Plaza at 14時30分 on 115年9月30日. The conference covered the company’s operating performance.
Facts
八方雲集 was invited to participate in an investor conference organized by 元大證券.
The investor conference was held on 115/09/30.
The investor conference began at 14時30分.
The investor conference was held at Hall D on the 3rd floor of Yuanta Financial Plaza.
The conference covered the company’s operating performance.
中鋼 held a board meeting on 115年9月29日 and resolved that general manager 陳守道 would step down upon retirement, effective 115年9月30日. A successor has not yet been selected and will be announced separately.
Facts
中鋼 general manager 陳守道 is stepping down upon retirement.
General manager 陳守道 will retire on 115年9月30日.
A successor to the general manager has not yet been selected.
The board resolution date was 115年9月29日.
This change complies with Article 7, Paragraph 6 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities and Exchange Act.