[Shaping Japan’s future from the front lines] しのはら財団 opens applications for its “2026-2027 Research Grant Program”
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一般財団法人篠原欣子記念財団 will begin accepting applications on Sept. 18, 2026, for its “2026-2027 Research Grant Program,” which aims to improve productivity and working conditions in Japan’s frontline sectors.
Orders open for trading Botania matte tin badges and other merchandise from the TV anime “さよならララ”!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders for 6 original merchandise items from the TV anime “さよならララ” through its online store “AMNIBUS” on Sept. 24.
ON＆BOARD leads investment in AIONA’s seed round to advance “AI-driven design” in manufacturing
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ON＆BOARD株式会社 participated as lead investor in the seed round for AIONA株式会社, developer of the AI agent “REVY,” which supports design work in manufacturing. The round totaled 140 million yen.
New “Pork, Egg and Cheese Sandwich” from PACKN-TO! Limited-time rice sandwich featuring pork luncheon meat, egg, cheese and carefully selected rice
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PACKN-TO, operated by 株式会社オオサカムセンデンキ, will launch the limited-time rice sandwich “Pork, Egg and Cheese Sandwich,” made with pork luncheon meat, egg and cheese.
Orders open for trading scene-photo cheki prints, trading scene-photo bromides and a Luka picture canvas board from the TV anime “さよならララ”!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders for trading scene-photo cheki prints, bromides and a Luka picture canvas board from the TV anime “さよならララ” through its online store “AMNIBUS” on Sept. 24.
富澤商店 Fukuoka Studio launches seasonal tea party series
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株式会社富澤商店 will hold “AUTUMN TEA PARTY: Turning Halloween into an Autumn Tea Gathering” at Fukuoka Studio on October 31, 2026, with events including a Mont Blanc dessert-making experience and blended tea-making as the first installment of its “Seasonal Tea Gathering Series”.
Facts
107 years since founding
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
40 people per tour
Advance reservation: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Admission on the day: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Application deadline: October 8
Companies mentioned：株式会社富澤商店、TOMIZAWA STUDIO FUKUOKA、富澤商店
松坂屋上野店 will hold “HAPPY PANDAFUL DAYS” from October 7 to November 3, featuring a photo exhibition themed around the Ueno panda family, limited-edition goods, collaborative menu items and more.
Conversations with patients become medical chart notes. Launch of “Kairion Scribe for medicine,” an AI scribe that works entirely within the clinic
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株式会社Kairion announced that it will launch “Kairion Scribe for medicine” on September 30, 2026. The product uses an AI system that works entirely within the clinic to turn conversations with patients into draft medical chart notes.
【2026 Small Business Cash Flow Report Released】How things have changed over the past 10 years: 63.2% of factoring funds go to subcontracting costs, purchases and salaries; construction remains in the top spot, while use expands nationwide from the Kanto region’s 49%
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株式会社No.1 released a small business cash flow report based on factoring data from 2016 to 2026. The number of new users and the amount of purchased receivables have increased, while construction remains in the top spot. A total of 63.2% of funds are used for subcontracting costs, purchases and salaries, and use has expanded from the Kanto region to nationwide.
【iPhone version launch offer】GENSHI Voice, a speech recognition service with strong recognition of medical terminology, launches a campaign offering 1 month free on its Growth plan (4,800 yen per month), featuring domestic processing and speaker separation
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株式会社GENSHI AI launched a campaign on October 1, 2026, to mark the release of the iPhone version of GENSHI Voice, a speech recognition service with strong recognition of medical terminology. The campaign lets users try the Growth plan (4,800 yen per month) free for 1 month.
Facts
Growth plan (regular price: 4,800 yen per month, tax included)
1 month free
Released on the App Store in September 2026
From Oct. 1, 2026
A lightweight Japanese OCR foundation model with 115M parameters
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENSHI AI、GENSHI AI Inc.、App Store、NVIDIA DGX Spark、経済産業省、NEDO
【A new theory of intelligence for the AI era】A book that challenges the stereotype that “Tokyo University students are quiz champions”: “The University of Tokyo Doesn’t Teach Quizzes” is now available! A record of intellectual exploration as 9 University of Tokyo graduates take on exceptionally difficult questions from Oxford and Cambridge
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株式会社西葛西出版 has released a new book, “The University of Tokyo Doesn’t Teach Quizzes,” which depicts the thought processes of 9 University of Tokyo graduates as they take on difficult questions from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Facts
9 University of Tokyo graduates
In-store release date: August 31, 2026
List price: 2,100 yen
256 pages
Born in 1992
Entered the University of Tokyo’s Humanities and Social Sciences III program in 2011
Graduated in 2015 from the Sociology Program in the Department of Behavioral Studies, Faculty of Letters, at the same university
Passed the University of Tokyo entrance exam at age 50
The fourth installment in Shinano-ya’s popular private-label series, “Shibano-ya”! “Shinano-ya Limited 2026 Junmai Sake Shibano-ya Kuro,” created with Yamagata’s Kato Kahachiro Shuzo, goes on sale October 1 (Thursday)
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株式会社信濃屋食品 will release “Shinano-ya Limited 2026 Junmai Sake Shibano-ya Kuro,” a private-label sake created in collaboration with 加藤嘉八郎酒造株式会社, a long-established brewery in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. It will go on sale on October 1, 2026.
Facts
A limited-edition product, with only 1,040 bottles available
Matterport digital twin technology, praised as “incredibly convenient” by Yoichi Ochiai, who helped create null² for the Osaka-Kansai Expo
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マーターポート株式会社 announced a case study on the use of Matterport digital twin technology at null², a signature pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Producer Yoichi Ochiai praised its convenience and emphasized its value as a common language for production sites, maintenance and operations.
ｍｏｖ officially launches “mover,” a video-focused B2B platform combining industry-leading, highly accurate AI with low prices
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mov株式会社 has officially launched “mover,” a B2B platform that supports the international distribution of video content. The platform offers 4 features—AI speech recognition, AI subtitle translation, Screener and large-file transfer—combining highly accurate AI with low prices.
Facts
Following the release of its beta version in June 2026
Offers 4 features
Supports audience settings for up to 2,000 viewers
AI speech recognition: 4 yen per minute
AI subtitle translation: 0.04 yen per character
Available for about 1,560 yen
3,000 credits will be granted free to newly registered users
【Through October 31】“You and Your Computer: A Storytelling Exhibition” — October’s theme is “Planning the Future of Computers”
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リングロー株式会社 is holding the “Computer Life Plan Contest” under the October theme “Planning the Future of Computers,” inviting submissions about how computers’ roles may change, from the perspective of a computer.
[On sale Oct. 1] Autumn appetite is here! A “heaping mushroom cream stew Wagyu burger” made generously with 4 types of mushrooms arrives for October only
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SHOGUN BURGER, operated by 株式会社ガネーシャ, will begin selling a limited-time Wagyu burger made with 4 types of mushrooms on Oct. 1.
[September 2026 results] 39 newly arrived Specified Skilled Worker “Nursing Care” personnel assigned to care facilities nationwide | Promoting immediate workforce readiness with a “reliable onboarding system”
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MIRAI株式会社 announced that 39 Specified Skilled Worker “Nursing Care” personnel, who completed training in September 2026 at partner schools in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia and other locations, arrived in Japan and were assigned to contracted care facilities nationwide.
Special opening-day perks available! Italian restaurant “マンジャベーネ,” directly connected to Jiyugaoka, opens Oct. 1!
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Italian restaurant トラットリア マンジャ ベーネ, operated by 株式会社ムジャキフーズ, will open in Jiyugaoka on Oct. 1. A complimentary appetizer will be offered for that day only.
PLACE, a landscape design firm from Portland, U.S., brings its leader to Shizuoka. 創造舎, Green Cities and PLACE launch a joint “Craft Village Vision” project in the Takumishuku area | Shizuoka | 株式会社創造舎
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株式会社創造舎 is launching a “Craft Village Vision” project in the Takumishuku area of Shizuoka City in collaboration with 株式会社Green Cities and U.S.-based PLACE. With a goal of creating a place to train 100 craftspeople in 10 years, the project will hold its 2nd workshop in October 2026 and an exhibition in Portland in November.
Facts
Creating a place to train 100 craftspeople in 10 years
Original2026年10月5日（月）から7日（水）にかけて
69 total workshop participants
57 attendees at networking events, including local residents
3 departments of Shizuoka City involved
10 nearby facilities other than Takumishuku visited during the stay
7 external partners, including those from overseas
[Looking ahead to 2027 legal reforms] Employment of people with intractable diseases: about 80% of companies with prior experience say they “were able to respond as expected” (repost)
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ゼネラルパートナーズ, about 80% of companies with experience employing people with intractable diseases say they “were able to respond as expected,” looking ahead to 2027 legal reforms. Meanwhile, awareness is low and concerns are high among companies without such experience, though many believe they can welcome these workers by using existing flexible work arrangements.
Announcement of the publication of the “フジクラグループ Integrated Report 2026”
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株式会社フジクラ has published the “フジクラグループ Integrated Report 2026” on its official website. Based on its renewed management philosophy, MVCV, and its materiality, the report covers medium- to long-term growth through execution of the “2028 Medium-Term Management Plan,” solutions for data centers, and initiatives in the fusion energy business. The English version is scheduled for release at the end of November.
ハノン・ケアシステム selected as a company for adoption by Aflac Life Insurance and Aflac Ventures Japan in the “かんぽ生命 - アフラック Acceleration Program 2026”; begins exploring collaboration
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ハノン・ケアシステム has been selected for the “かんぽ生命 - アフラック Acceleration Program 2026,” co-hosted by かんぽ生命, アフラック生命 and Aflac Ventures Japan, and will begin exploring collaboration with the Aflac Life Insurance group.
渋谷Web3大学 launches “season3” in November 2026 ─ As Web3 begins to become “social infrastructure,” it once again welcomes beginners. A branding company puts “the forefront of Web3” and “education” at the heart of its work.
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渋谷Web3大学株式会社 will begin season3 on Nov. 25, following the completion of season2 on Oct. 20, 2026. Building on its branding business, it focuses on “the forefront of Web3” and “education,” aiming to turn learning into social impact through SCX Professional Program and 未来編集室.
Facts
Completed with the 45th session overall
Starting with the 46th session overall
Capacity: 100 people
3,000 total participants
Members (more than 300 in the Create and Study courses)
Put the guiding principles of more than 100 companies into words
Companies mentioned：渋谷Web3大学株式会社、WeWork、SCX Professional Program、未来編集室、飯塚市、UITM、ウルバーハンプトン大学、XRPL Japan、にほん電脳横丁、Injective Japan、Tangem、青山学院大学、岩手大学、国際大学GLOCOM、明治図書出版、品川区立品川学園、渋谷Web3大学
[札幌三越] Limited-time shop featuring the heritage quilt skirt brand “O'NEIL of DUBLIN（オニールオブダブリン）” opens.
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A limited-time pop-up store for the heritage Irish brand “O'NEIL of DUBLIN” will be held on the 2nd floor of the main building at 札幌三越 from Sept. 30 to Oct. 13, 2026.
Facts
Sep. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Oct. 13 (Tue.)
Adjustable by up to 8 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社H.I.T.、O'NEIL of DUBLIN、札幌三越
アバンギャルディ’s pani kisses a handsome actor hailed as “a national treasure of a face, 1 year after moving to Tokyo”! なえなの eyes him suspiciously: “Definitely a Money Catcher” | Episode 5 of ABEMA’s original dating reality show “ラブキャッチャージャパン3”
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Episode 5 of ABEMA’s original dating reality show “ラブキャッチャージャパン3” aired on Sept. 29, 2026. In a psychological game for a prize of 10 million yen, the identity of 1 participant was revealed, setting off a love triangle and rifts.
[Maison Kitsuné] Second Maison Kitsuné x KURO collaboration launches
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The second collaboration capsule collection from Maison Kitsuné and KURO goes on sale Sept. 30. The collection includes denim products that fuse Japanese craftsmanship with Parisian sensibilities, connecting Paris and Okayama.
Facts
On sale starting Sept. 30 (Wednesday)
Over 24 years since its founding
Operates 33 directly managed stores
More than 40 franchise stores
More than 300 retailers and online platforms worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社メゾン・キツネ・ジャパン、MAISON KITSUNÉ、Maison Kitsuné、Kitsuné、Kitsuné Musique、Café Kitsuné、Desa Kitsuné Bali、Kitsuné Bien-Être、KURO、The Blue Store
PHYSICAL AI LAB, a platform for the real-world implementation of physical AI, launches
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Ｋ＆ｃｏ株式会社 will launch PHYSICAL AI LAB, a platform for the real-world implementation of physical AI, on September 30, 2026. As its first initiative, it will launch a podcast hosted by Kunimi Mabuchi and Rikiya Yamamoto, aiming to strengthen Japan’s industrial competitiveness through knowledge sharing and talent development.
株式会社情報基盤開発, 株式会社メンタルヘルステクノロジーズ and インクルード株式会社 will jointly host a free webinar starting at 12:00 on October 7, 2026. It will explain how to select a physician and how to respond to highly stressed employees to address the problem of “not being able to find a good occupational physician.”
Facts
Deepen your understanding in 30 minutes
Oct. 7, 2026
Talk begins 12:00–12:30
For workplaces with fewer than 50 employees
2025, the 10th year of its stress-check business
Handles planning for more than 1,000 companies annually
Test delivery and scheduled sending features added to “yaritori (ヤリトリ) Email Delivery”
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Onebox株式会社 has added test delivery and scheduled sending features to its email delivery system, “yaritori (ヤリトリ) Email Delivery.” The new features enable users to check content before sending and deliver messages at the optimal time, improving operational efficiency and maximizing results.
[Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture, hometown tax donations] Donations in the first quarter of FY Reiwa 8 rose to about 4.6 times the level of the same period last year!
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Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture, announced that hometown tax donations in the first quarter of FY Reiwa 8 rose to about 4.6 times the level of the same period last year. The town is supporting projects at Okitama Agricultural High School and expanding its gifts to include items other than rice.
One month to go until “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,” the world’s first major “Resident Evil” exhibition! More original merchandise unveiled! Advance tickets at a special price now on sale through チケットぴあ!
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The major exhibition “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,” commemorating the 30th anniversary of “Resident Evil,” will open at Shibuya BEAM Gallery on October 30, 2026. Details of the original merchandise and exhibits have been announced.
Facts
30th anniversary
A total of 56 days
The series has sold a cumulative total of 213 million copies
“100 leaders from the front lines” — ReSow’s medium-term management plan
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ReSowホールディングス株式会社, which operates welfare services mainly in the Kansai area, has announced a new medium-term management plan that aims to develop “100 leaders from the front lines” and establish “100 locations nationwide.” It will move to a new organizational structure on October 1, 2026.
株式会社キャリア教育総研 established to support career education for junior and senior high school students
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株式会社キャリア教育総研 was established in September 2026 and will begin offering its career guidance platform “キャリタンAI” to high schools on a trial basis starting October 1, 2026. It will run a campaign for the first 10 schools to sign up, aiming to reduce teachers’ workload and help students make their own decisions.
Facts
Established in September 2026
Starting October 1, 2026
Campaign for the first 10 schools to sign up
2 in 3 people (66.2%) cited “the heavy burden on teachers”
1 in 2 people (49.5%) cited “a lack of time to carry it out”
1 in 3 people (38.9%) cited “teachers’ lack of knowledge and understanding”
The figure for 15-year-olds in Japan stands at just 4.4%
14 years as a junior and senior high school teacher
I have supported career guidance interviews for more than 1,000 students
100 high school students tried the prototype
Companies mentioned：株式会社キャリア教育総研、リクルート進学総研、YOUTH TIME JAPAN、明治図書出版、合同会社DMM.com、Forbes JAPAN
Taste more than 100 varieties of tofu! The “Nippon Tofu Shop Summit,” one of Japan’s largest tofu festivals, will be held in Morioka on October 3 this year!
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The 北東北豆腐流通協議会 and (一財)全国豆腐連合会 will hold the “14th Nippon Tofu Shop Summit in Iwate” in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, from October 3 to 4, 2026. The event will include tastings of about 100 tofu products and an awards ceremony for the judging contest, with the aim of invigorating the tofu industry and passing on local food culture.
Facts
Saturday, October 3, 2026
About 100 tofu products
150 people (planned)
General admission: ¥2,000 (tax included)
Students (junior and senior high school): ¥1,000 (tax included)
LINE registrations among first- and second-year university students top 4,500 — AOHARUインターン’s new graduate hiring strategy that “doesn’t wait for job hunting to open to third-year students”
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株式会社WorCry announced that LINE registrations for “AOHARUインターン,” its long-term internship placement service for first- and second-year university students, have topped 4,500, and is proposing an early hiring strategy.
What does it take to grow a business: a good product, a good strategy, or something else...?
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Tri-Base, a subsidiary of Primal Holdings, presents “Sankoichi,” a business development model that bridges the gaps between management, frontline teams and customers, and supports business growth through aligned decision-making.
Shiga: Drone direct seeding without rice planting, contracted work covering more than 10 ha — comprehensive spraying support from seeding to fertilization and pest control helps bring new people into agriculture
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株式会社ユキイプラス undertook drone direct seeding across more than 10 ha for the 2026 rice crop, providing a full range of spraying support from seeding to fertilization and pest control. The “Niji no Kirameki” variety yielded 11 bales per tan, and the company is working to ease the burden on agricultural workers and sustain local farming.
Supporting the first “ルートインホテルズ presents BCリーグオールスターゲーム2026” in 14 years through local efforts
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一般社団法人さいたまスポーツコミッション（SSC） supported the “ルートインホテルズ presents BCリーグオールスターゲーム2026,” held at the Prefectural Omiya Park Baseball Stadium on July 4, 2026. The tournament, held for the first time in 14 years to mark the 20th anniversary of BCリーグ, drew 5,086 visitors. SSC arranged the venue, organized events in partnership with the community, provided opportunities to attend games for local teams, and coordinated publicity with local government and the media.
Facts
Held for the first time in 14 years
BCリーグ All-Star Game 2026
5,086 visitors attended on the day
20th anniversary of the founding of Route Inn BCリーグ
ベースマキナ launches “AI Secure Gateway,” which adds permissions, approvals and audit logs to AI agent data access
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株式会社ベースマキナ has launched “ベースマキナ AI Secure Gateway,” a feature that applies access controls, approval workflows and audit logs to AI agents’ access to production databases and internal APIs.
The “GAE” chair launches in October. Its sharp design creates a graphic impression in any space. Choose from a wide range of options: 3 leg styles, 4 seat types and 3 colors.
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アール・エフ・ヤマカワ株式会社 will launch the “GAE” chair by an Italian designer in October. Its features include molded plywood and a sharp, linear design. It is available with 3 leg styles, 4 seat types and 3 colors.
Spark Research revises pricing for AI interviews. Comprehensive AI research, from research design to analysis, now available in the ¥100,000 range for groups of 10
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スパークリサーチ株式会社 has revised the pricing plans for “Spark Research,” a generative AI-powered market and user research agent, introducing a small-scale plan for groups of 10 in the ¥100,000 range and lowering the prices of existing plans.
An AI philosophy shaped by a former chef at a traditional restaurant: “90% is preparation.” AI search platform “Felo” publishes a special interview with generative AI evangelist Katsuhiko Sato
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Felo株式会社 published a special interview with Katsuhiko Sato, generative AI evangelist and representative director and CEO of TANREN株式会社, on September 11, 2026. Drawing on his experience as a chef at a traditional restaurant, Sato advocates an AI philosophy in which “90% is preparation” and emphasizes the importance of human discernment and the quality of input.
WAKA raises additional funds from TOKI, みずほ銀行 and 北國銀行, bringing total funding to ¥500 million
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株式会社WAKA has raised additional funds through an investment from TOKI and loans from みずほ銀行 and 北國銀行, bringing its total funding to ¥500 million. It has also begun recruiting candidates for a CFO position.
Facts
Total funding, combining debt and equity, has reached ¥500 million
OriginalDAU（1日あたりのアクティブユーザー数）200万人規模
Recently raised approximately ¥450 million in additional funding
Spent a total of more than 6,000 hours on gaming platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite
Companies mentioned：株式会社WAKA、TOKI、みずほ銀行、北國銀行、EbuAction、ラクスル グループ、Yamauchi-No.10 Family Office、ゴールドマン・サックス証券株式会社、株式会社サイカ、ラクスル株式会社、任天堂
[2026 survey] 60% of property sellers worry about being offered too little. But many want to avoid sales calls, revealing a dilemma
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A survey conducted by 株式会社中央プロパティー found that 60% of people looking to sell property are most concerned about being offered too little. It also revealed a dilemma: sellers want to avoid sales calls and aggressive solicitation associated with getting multiple appraisals.
Facts
60.0% cited “being offered too little”
Survey of 240 men and women aged 40 or older nationwide
Bringing more freedom to tradition in everyday life. 型染め作家「染太郎」 and IKEHIKO present playful-patterned igusa interiors
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株式会社イケヒコ・コーポレーション, an igusa manufacturer founded 140 years ago, will offer 3 igusa interior products created in collaboration with katazome artist “染太郎” for presale on the crowdfunding service “Creema SPRINGS.”
Awarded contract for core upgrades to a waste incineration facility (Hasuda-Shiraoka Environmental Center)
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株式会社タクマ has received an order from 蓮田白岡衛生組合 for core equipment upgrades at the incineration facility of the Hasuda-Shiraoka Environmental Center. The project aims to extend the facility’s life by 20 years and reduce CO₂ emissions.
Facts
About 1,000 waste treatment facilities currently operating in Japan
More than 70% have been operating for over 20 years
2 of the facility’s 3 incinerators
Aims to extend the facility’s life by 20 years
Reduction of CO₂ emissions by 3% or more
A track record of winning orders for approximately 380 facilities, the most in Japan
【GO OUT CAMP vol.22】Exhibitor confirmed! — SUBU’s 10th-anniversary project “SUBU Tossing CUP” to be held! Announcer Tatsuya Aoshima to appear as special guest! He will energize the venue as the live commentator and MC.
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SUBU, a brand of 株式会社イデアポート, will exhibit at “GO OUT CAMP vol.22,” held at Fumotoppara from October 2 to 4, 2026, and host “SUBU Tossing CUP,” an event marking the brand’s 10th anniversary. Tatsuya Aoshima, a former フジテレビ announcer, will participate as the live commentator and MC, with sandal-tossing competitions held in individual and team divisions.
The 15th Teku Teku Bread Festival to be held October 16 (Friday), 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday)
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The 15th Teku Teku Bread Festival will be held at HDC神戸 from October 16 to 18, 2026. Around 45 shops will participate, selling items such as spice bread.
From 3DGS you view to 3DGS you use. KIMOTO adds new application “kimotoGS” to its 3DGS total service “SPLAT TWIN”
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株式会社きもと plans to launch “kimotoGS,” a new application for viewing, editing and using 3DGS data, on October 19, 2026, as an extension of its 3DGS total service “SPLAT TWIN.”
“Content Analytics,” a web analytics tool equipped with an AI analysis agent, launches new “EC Report” feature showing which content helped drive purchases for each product
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株式会社UNCOVER TRUTH has added the new “EC Report” feature to “Content Analytics,” its web analytics tool equipped with an AI analysis agent. The feature combines purchase data with content analysis.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 UNCOVER TRUTH、UNCOVER TRUTH
【Post-event report】Brand reuse company STAYGOLD conducts cleanup activity in the Nakameguro area ahead of the opening of “BRING Nakameguro Store,” working toward community engagement and a circular society
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株式会社STAYGOLD conducted a cleanup activity in the Nakameguro area on September 18, 2026, contributing to the local community and improving the environment ahead of the grand opening of “BRING Nakameguro Store.”
Facts
Saturday, September 19, 2026
September 18, 2026 (Friday)
Approximately 1,500 items
686 people
90 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社STAYGOLD、BRING、ブラリバ、WASTE_NOT by BRING
ONLINE FACE株式会社 Representative 菊池参 selected as a judge for “2026 Globee® Awards for Innovation,” an international business awards program originating in the United States
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菊池参, representative of ONLINE FACE株式会社, has been selected as a judge for “2026 Globee® Awards for Innovation,” an international business awards program originating in the United States.
【deux C(ドゥ・セー)】From prep to cooking to serving, one dish does it all. New “Peta” heat-resistant tableware series makes everyday dining easier and more enjoyable.
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The “Peta” series (L/M plates and pot), made from heat-resistant ceramic for everything from food preparation and cooking to serving, is now available from the “deux C” brand operated by (株)フィル・エ・クチーレ.
“Growlithe,” Okinawa’s support Pokémon, joins forces with the remote islands on collaboration stickers; this fiscal year, the initiative expands to all 15 islands around Okinawa’s main island
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一般財団法人沖縄観光コンベンションビューロー, in collaboration with 株式会社ポケモン, will begin distributing stickers featuring a collaboration design of “Growlithe,” Okinawa’s support Pokémon, and its remote islands across all 15 islands around Okinawa’s main island from October 1, 令和8年.
This fall, offering “refined everyday wear for adults.” Full-scale rollout of “nicholson＆nicholson” begins at BASIC AND ACCENT stores nationwide
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BASIC AND ACCENT, a lifestyle shop operated by 株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ, will begin a full-scale rollout of clothing brand “nicholson＆nicholson” from the 2026 fall season.
Facts
From the 2026 fall season
Sequentially from September 2026
14 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、BASIC AND ACCENT、nicholson＆nicholson、B&Aミナモア、B AND A
【Assessing the viability of grid-scale battery storage projects】Scrutinizing grid-connection study responses before formal applications — verifying construction cost contributions, required timelines and charging conditions for each project
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In developing its “Raptor” grid-scale battery storage business, サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 scrutinizes construction cost contributions, required timelines, charging conditions and other details based on grid-connection study responses, and assesses the viability of each project.
【Fukui Prefecture, 福井市】Large gathering of “福井市応援隊,” connecting 1,253 people with ties to Fukui, to be held 10/15! Historian 本郷和人 to discuss “Fukui’s history” at 東京・都市センターホテル
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福井市 will hold a large gathering of “福井市応援隊,” a community of 1,253 people with ties to Fukui, at 東京・都市センターホテル on October 15, 2026. Historian 本郷和人 will give a talk on Fukui’s history, and attendees will mingle over Fukui cuisine and local sake.
Facts
“福井市応援隊,” which currently has 1,253 participants
To be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 都市センターホテル in Chiyoda, Tokyo
Participation fee: 10,000 yen (tax included; cash payment on the day)
【Final monthly mini-live with the 2-member lineup】“らびぱれ!!,” an in-person 2.5D idol VTuber group, to hold “Key Change” on Saturday, October 3. Featuring a record 10 songs and unveiling merchandise designed by the members
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“らびぱれ!!,” a unit belonging to the VTuber agency “ラブボックス,” operated by 株式会社Blackbox, has unveiled the merchandise and set list for its mini-live “Key Change,” to be held in Shinjuku on October 3, 2026. The group will perform a record 10 songs, and this show will be the final monthly mini-live with its 2-member lineup.
【Held October 29 (Thursday)】What does it take to “regulate emotions to enhance psychological safety”? — Toru Matsushima, Representative Director of the 日本アンガーマネジメント協会, explains. Free online seminar on team building and leadership to be rebroadcast following popular demand
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日本アンガーマネジメント協会, operated by 株式会社レビックグローバル, will rebroadcast on October 29, 2026, its free online seminar “How to Regulate Emotions to Enhance Psychological Safety,” which was well received in May 2026.
Premium bourbon Wild Turkey designates October 1 as “WILD TURKEY・101 DAY”
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CAMPARI JAPAN株式会社 has received certification from 日本記念日協会 designating October 1 as “WILD TURKEY・101 DAY,” named after Wild Turkey’s alcohol content. In conjunction with the designation, it will run campaigns and events for consumers and campaigns for restaurants and bars throughout October.
Facts
Oct. 1
101 proof
Alcohol content: 50.5%
For more than 60 years
101 recipients
700ml
At the time, in 1942
Companies mentioned：CAMPARI JAPAN株式会社、日本記念日協会、THE MUSIC BAR CAVE SHIBUYA、オースティン・ニコルズ社
Premium bourbon “Wild Turkey 101” to hold anniversary event at THE MUSIC BAR CAVE SHIBUYA on Thursday, October 1
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CAMPARI JAPAN株式会社 will hold an anniversary event for premium bourbon “Wild Turkey 101” at THE MUSIC BAR CAVE SHIBUYA, featuring collaborations with guest bartenders and influencers, as well as campaigns such as scratch-off lotteries.
Facts
Thursday, October 1
Oct. 1, 2026
19:00～22:00
500,000 TIKTOK followers
510,000 YouTube followers
13-time champion
6th place in the world championship
Made the Top 10
Won runner-up
Over 10 years
At the time, in 1942
More than 70 years of experience
In 2000
Companies mentioned：CAMPARI JAPAN株式会社、THE MUSIC BAR CAVE SHIBUYA、COLORSOL、DIAGEO WORLD CLASS JAPAN、Bols COCKTAIL COMPETITION、YOYOGI VILLAGE、オースティン・ニコルズ社
What changes between free UE5.3 and paid UE5.4 and later? Webinar to explain licensing, new features and factors to consider when migrating [Online, Oct. 7 (Wed.)]
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株式会社ボーンデジタル will hold a webinar on October 7, 2026, reviewing Unreal Engine licensing and new features and considering whether to migrate to UE5.4 or later.
[オミカレ survey on dating and marriage trends] Dating and marriage from summer to fall: More than 70% continued dating activities despite extreme heat. More people are meeting through creative approaches, such as indoor dates. Motivation rises further with the arrival of fall! The most popular fall date: “Cafes and dessert-hopping”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社オミカレ, more than 70% of people seeking a partner continued their activities despite extreme heat, with a shift toward indoor dates particularly evident among people in their 20s. With the arrival of fall, more than 60% became more motivated to find a partner, and “cafe and dessert-hopping” ranked first as the ideal fall date.
Facts
More than 1 million members
Valid responses: 833
74.9% said they “continued as usual” or “continued by switching to indoor activities”
People in their 20s accounted for the largest share, at 31.7%
〈Laline〉 Into a sparkling forest of light and snow. Holiday collection “Fire Roasted Vanilla | ファイアローステッドバニラ,” designed to make you shine, launches Friday, October 30, 2026
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Lifestyle brand Laline will launch its limited holiday collection “Fire Roasted Vanilla” on October 30, 2026.
[Free monitor recruitment] Consult a psychiatrist about emotional concerns via LINE
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合同会社ブラッシースターズ is recruiting free monitors through October 11 for “Mental Second Opinion Chat,” a service that lets users consult a psychiatrist via LINE.
Facts
Started recruiting 5 free monitors each week
From today through October 11 (Sun.), 23:59
One round trip, consisting of one consultation on one topic and one response: ¥8,800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ワクセル株式会社、合同会社ブラッシースターズ、東京医科大学、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、PHP研究所、Netflix、Bloomberg、Forbes JAPAN
[Hosted by IPOとM＆Aどっちにする？TV] Report on gathering with バルニバービ (TSE Growth 3418) Chairman Sato
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株式会社IR Robotics invited Hirohisa Sato, chairman of 株式会社バルニバービ and a guest on the YouTube channel “IPOとM&Aどっちにする？TV,” to a study session for business leaders. This release covers the event and provides information on the next session, scheduled for October, with the presidents of Shikigaku, Port, Aidemy and F-Code as guests.
Facts
More than 100 locations nationwide
Revenue of ¥14.336 billion in the fiscal year ended July 2025
Achieved operating profit of ¥638 million
Ordinary profit rose 10.0% year over year
Original経常利益は前期比10.0％増の6.8億円を見込み
Expected to post revenue growth for the 5th consecutive fiscal year
Market capitalization has remained at approximately ¥10 billion–¥15 billion
[武蔵野大学] New learning options in the distance education program to meet the desire to learn: AI and Buddhism minor courses to launch in spring 2027
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武蔵野大学’s distance education program will establish 2 new minor courses in April 2027: the “AI Utilization Expert Course” and the “Buddhist Practice Course.”
Facts
Reiwa ９ academic year (2027 academic year)
The ２ minor courses, “AI Utilization Expert Course” and “Buddhist Practice Course”
１ level, ４ credits
２０,000 yen each
７０,000 yen total for the first year
Annual fees total 11万円
12-credit package
A total of 348 people have completed the course
Of the 81 students enrolled in the major
65, excluding [unspecified], found employment at companies and public institutions
More than half, 35 people, have decided to work in information technology companies or industries
[Tuesday, November 10, 19:00–] As sales DX and automation advance, the company president and sales team discuss “The Future of Sales”! Casual dinner gathering in Shibuya!!
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A casual dinner event for company presidents and sales professionals focusing on sales digital transformation and automation will be held on November 10, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR, operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
19:00
A community with 5,000 members
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 85 companies are participating
Executives (corporate executive officers or above): 10,000 yen
株式会社NIJIN wins the Grand Prize in the Startup Category of 東京商工会議所’s 22nd Courageous Management Awards
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株式会社NIJIN won the Grand Prize in the Startup Category of the 22nd Courageous Management Awards, hosted by 東京商工会議所. The award recognized its provision of a new learning option for addressing school absenteeism by combining the metaverse with real-world experiences.
Kiln-fired pizza experience in Inagi City’s satoyama; freshly harvested autumn vegetables also on sale, Oct. 18 (Sun) [Tokyo]
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パルシステム東京 will hold a kiln-fired pizza experience event in Inagi City’s satoyama on October 18. In collaboration with nuucoto Co., Ltd., the event will offer handmade pizza using freshly harvested vegetables and nature experiences.
Facts
From 10:00 to 13:00
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Woodland left unattended for more than 30 years
Opened in 2004
In 2018, from Inagi City
Approximately 3,000 people took part
In 2025
Contributions: 22.77 billion yen
Number of cooperative members: 538,000
Total business volume: 91.3 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Special classes at elementary and junior high schools in Kusatsu Town and Isesaki City to develop the next generation of SDGs leaders, Oct. 13 (Tue) and 14 (Wed) [Gunma]
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生活協同組合パルシステム群馬 will hold special SDGs classes on October 13 and 14 at Kusatsu Elementary School in Kusatsu Town and Yotsuba Gakuen Secondary Education School in Isesaki City.
Facts
Tuesday, October 13
Wednesday, October 14
This year marks its 6th year
Learning and exchange activities have continued since 2019
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
대상: 23 fourth-graders
対象: Approximately 130 second-graders
Capital contributions: 1.15 billion yen
Number of members: 52,000
Total business volume: 6.36 billion yen
12 member co-ops; total business revenue of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Drop-ins welcome: Yamato City delivery center opens to the public, Oct. 10 (Sat) [Kanagawa]
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生活協同組合パルシステム神奈川 will hold the “Yamato Center Festival” on October 10 at Yamato Center, its delivery hub in Yamato City, with events including food sampling and sales, street performers, and health checks.
無印良品 launches new “Microwave Grill Plate for Grilling”
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株式会社良品計画 will launch the “Microwave Grill Plate for Grilling” on October 7, 2026. It supports 3 cooking styles in the microwave: grilling, covered grilling, and cooking or simmering.
Business leaders and entrepreneurs from across Japan gather in Yokohama! “22nd JNB National Forum for New Business Creation in Kanagawa 2026” to be held October 29
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The Kanagawa New Business Conference (KNBC) will hold the “22nd JNB National Forum for New Business Creation in Kanagawa 2026” at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall on October 29, 2026. The theme is “A Compass for the Future: Co-creating Toward 2030 and Beyond,” and 原一将 of 株式会社マクニカ will deliver the keynote address. After the forum, a large networking event for approximately 1,000 people is planned at 横浜ベイホテル東急.
Free webinar on carbon neutrality, “New Business Opportunities in the Transition to a Decarbonized Society: A Guide to Exploring Promising Technologies, Businesses and Players,” to be held again
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold its free webinar on carbon neutrality, “New Business Opportunities in the Transition to a Decarbonized Society: A Guide to Exploring Promising Technologies, Businesses and Players,” again on October 14, 2026.
Third employee training program to develop advanced AI talent launches, teaching quality assurance for AI-driven development
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株式会社ベリサーブ will run the third installment of its employee training program on quality assurance for AI-driven development, starting in early October 2026.
System Five begins sales of Ulanzi MA30S, a magnetic smartphone tripod with 3 functions in 1 and weighing approximately 66 g
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株式会社システムファイブ has begun selling Ulanzi’s lightweight magnetic smartphone tripod, the MA30S. It features a weight of approximately 66 g and a quick-deploy design, and is available from Amazon and the company’s online store.
Industry first: New recycling technology developed to separate and recover PPS from PPS-containing waste
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東レ has developed an industry-first solvent-based material recycling technology to separate and recover PPS from PPS-containing waste. The technology can reduce GHG emissions by approximately 30%, with paid sales targeted around 2030.
AI Q&A and networking session for HR professionals at large companies to be held on October 15 (Thu).
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株式会社フォワード will hold “AI Q&A and Networking for HR Professionals at Large Companies” on October 15, 2026, as the first installment of its closed “AI Recruitment Boot Camp” event series for HR and recruitment staff at large companies. Participants can build an AI agent on-site and take it home.
Meet Kadotory, the mysterious bird with a “corner” for a body, making its first appearance at the final voting event for Yurubas 2026, one of Japan’s largest mascot festivals!
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Kadotory, a new character from Fukuoka-based character studio 株式会社スタジオナゲット, will make its first appearance at the final voting event for Yurubas 2026, one of Japan’s largest mascot festivals.
Article announcement: “Can Stress Among Recreational Runners Be Reduced? The Potential of Fursultiamine Formulations in Conditioning”
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アリナミン製薬 has published an article explaining research findings suggesting that fursultiamine formulations may help reduce stress among recreational runners.
AI feedback feature added to ICT learning app “ClassPad.net”
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カシオ計算機 will begin offering an AI feedback feature for its ICT learning app “ClassPad.net” in January 2027. Developed in collaboration with 株式会社Dmelt, a startup originating at Tokyo Gakugei University, the feature analyzes student submissions and automatically generates draft assessments to help reduce teachers’ workloads.
Taking Japanese entertainment to “NO LIMIT!” “Universal Cool Japan 2027” confirmed, with events beginning in sequence from Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The first installment is “Sailor Moon.”
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ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン will hold “Universal Cool Japan 2027” starting December 2, 2026, bringing back a collaboration attraction with “Sailor Moon” as the first installment.
Facts
Approximately 40 countries worldwide
25th anniversary
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
Monday, April 5, 2027
Companies mentioned：合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、株式会社UｰNEXT、講談社、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Nintendo、Amblin Entertainment、品川プリンスホテル
Buffalo to launch corporate NAS rack-mount models “TeraStation TS71210RHV2 Series” and “TS51220RHV2 Series” with 80Plus Platinum-certified power supplies in early November
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株式会社バッファロー will launch the corporate NAS rack-mount models “TeraStation TS71210RHV2 Series” and “TS51220RHV2 Series,” featuring 80Plus Platinum-certified power supplies, in early November 2026.
Launch of “Denchi de Chochiku,” a service that helps stabilize electricity supply and demand by utilizing residential storage batteries
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オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社 will launch “Denchi de Chochiku” in October 2026, a service that remotely controls the charging and discharging of residential storage batteries to help stabilize electricity supply and demand.
First-ever event at Yoyogi Park! “SKY LANTERN NIGHT,” illuminating the night sky with 200 lights, to be held on Saturday, October 17
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“SKY LANTERN NIGHT” will be held for the first time at Yoyogi Park on October 17, 2026, as part of the “Indonesia Japan Friendship Festival ’26.” The special event will feature 200 limited-edition sky lanterns, with an admission fee of 3,500 yen.
[Kesennuma] 1,000 charcoal-grilled saury will be served free! “Sanma Festival” to be held
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南気仙沼水産加工事業協同組合 will hold the “Sanma Festival” at Kesennuma Umi no Ichi on October 10, 2026, and distribute 1,000 charcoal-grilled saury free of charge.
Local rice balls from all 47 prefectures come together! “Local Rice Ball Grand Prix 2026,” where restaurants enter original menu items, to be held for a limited time
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JA Zen-Noh and Gurunavi will hold the “Local Rice Ball Grand Prix 2026” from October 1 to November 30, 2026. The public will vote to select from original rice balls offered by 160 restaurants with 453 entries from across all 47 prefectures. A social media campaign will also give rice to 100 winners.
Facts
All 47 prefectures nationwide
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
For a total of 100 recipients
5kg of rice
Sponsored by a total of 10 companies and organizations
Newtech begins sales of “Ness1300,” a new desktop NAS ideal for sites with limited installation space
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株式会社ニューテック, a storage-specialist manufacturer in the サクサグループ, will begin selling “Ness1300,” a new desktop NAS for sites with limited installation space, in October 2026.
Cuts piping assembly time by 58%: Takigen begins sales of “Fastener-Type Ferrule Clamp,” a one-touch fastening tool for sanitary piping
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タキゲン製造 has begun selling the “C-1962 Fastener-Type Ferrule Clamp,” a one-touch fastening tool for sanitary piping. It can be fastened with a lever, reducing work time by up to 58% and eliminating quality inconsistencies caused by differences between workers.