Plainbrew joins partner program for “Kuroco,” an enterprise headless CMS
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Plainbrew株式会社 has joined the partner program for “Kuroco,” an enterprise headless CMS offered by 株式会社ディバータ. Plainbrew handles everything from planning through front-end implementation and supports website development and operation using Kuroco.
A home where water and light weave together the “wabi-sabi” aesthetic. IKKA DESIGN’s new flagship model completed in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
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ikka design株式会社 has completed a new flagship model home in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture, based on the concept of “wabi-sabi,” and will hold open-house tours from October 24 to November 1, 2026.
A new “playground of gems” arrives in Gofukucho, Shizuoka! Ahead of its new store’s grand opening, LUCIR-K will hold “Mineral World” from October 31 to November 3
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株式会社ルシルケイ will hold “Mineral World” at its new store in Gofukucho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, from October 31 to November 3, as a prelude to the renewed LUCIR-K’s grand opening on November 6.
Facts
For 4 days, from Saturday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
A new LUCIR-K will grand-open in Gofukucho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, on November 6, 2026
“Whale Game Online Oceans,” a watermelon-style merge puzzle battle game, launches today
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ねこくじららぼ (NekokujiraLab) has begun selling the watermelon-style merge puzzle battle game クジラゲームオンラインお～しゃんず on Steam. It is priced at 350 yen (298 yen during the first week after launch).
Nonalcoholic sparkling drink designed to complement food, SYNVOL, unveiled worldwide for the first time on Kickstarter
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株式会社ルナレインボー unveiled SYNVOL, a nonalcoholic sparkling drink developed to pair with food, worldwide for the first time on Kickstarter starting September 29, 2026.
株式会社ニュー民藝 established in Shizuoka City to create a new market for Japanese culture
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株式会社ニュー民藝 has been established in Shizuoka City and will begin businesses involving coverage, editing and sales related to traditional culture, as well as cultural experiences.
Facts
The channel has 15,442 subscribers
Spending by international visitors to Japan in 2025 totaled approximately 9.45 trillion yen
The number of workers fell from approximately 288,000 in 1979
to approximately 48,000 in fiscal 2022
Production value also shrank from approximately 540 billion yen in 1983
to approximately 105 billion yen in the same fiscal year
The global art and antiques market is worth 59.6 billion dollars annually
ロッテ皆吉台カントリー俱楽部 to renovate clubhouse for the first time in 37 years
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Lotte Real Estate announced that it has renovated the clubhouse at ロッテ皆吉台カントリー倶楽部, which it operates, for the first time in 37 years, and will reopen it on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Operations resume at the renovated facility on October 1, 2026
Set across expansive rolling hills covering 500,000 tsubo
Opened in 1989
More than 35 years after opening
“Tsubaki Room” for 4–8 guests
“Ran Room” for 4–12 guests
“Fuji Room,” which can accommodate up to 100 people
DCG Entertainment releases idle fishing garden game Desktop Fishing Garden on Steam
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DCG Entertainment released the idle fishing garden game Desktop Fishing Garden on Steam on September 30, 2026. It is priced at 600 yen, including tax, and is on sale at 30% off to celebrate its launch.
Vote for the flowers you want to eat ♪ A giveaway of edible flowers grown by charismatic horticulturist Naoki Yokoyama, who boasts 46,000 YouTube and 18,000 Instagram followers! [Celebrating the launch of the official 横山園芸 website]
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To celebrate the launch of its official website, 横山園芸 will run the “Vote for the Flowers You Want to Eat ♪ Edible Flower Giveaway” campaign from September 30 to October 15, 2026. Edible flower sets and autographed photo cards will be awarded to 5 winners selected by lottery.
[Kiyosumi-Shirakawa pop-up draws huge crowds and sells out!] Making its Tokyo debut during the rainy Silver Week holiday period, additive-free garlic oil GARLIO, available only at department stores and premium supermarkets in the Kansai region, was a huge hit alongside limited-edition collaboration bagels.
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Additive-free garlic oil GARLIO, sold at department stores and premium supermarkets in the Kansai region, sold out to great acclaim at its first limited-time pop-up shop in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, in September 2026.
Facts
For more than half a century (50 years)
September 18 (Friday)–23 (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026
Each bottle is packed with the equivalent of 5–6 bulbs of garlic
株式会社enigma has joined TOKYO NODE LAB, a research and development platform operated by 森ビル株式会社, and will promote the creation of spatial experiences and the development of urban location-based entertainment.
“Architect Sheep” special feature: “7 Questions for Makoto Tanijiri,” where architect Makoto Tanijiri answers students’ questions. October 21 (Wednesday), studio audience at メ～テレ and online stream / Free admission
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Grand House First-Class Architects and メ～テレ will hold a talk event on October 21, 2026, featuring architect Makoto Tanijiri, as a pre-event for “Architect Sheep.” Admission is free; capacity is 100 people at the venue and 500 online.
“はぐめどほいく” becomes a recommended system of the National Association of Certified Childcare Centers
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The online medical consultation service for childcare facilities “はぐめどほいく,” provided by 株式会社はぐめど, has been certified as a recommended system by 特定非営利活動法人全国認定こども園協会.
Paris-based STELLA FOREST to hold a pop-up at 日本橋三越本店
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Paris-based women’s fashion brand STELLA FOREST will hold a pop-up at 日本橋三越本店 from September 30 to October 6, 2026, featuring its 2026–2027 fall/winter collection.
[Survey on water heater problems] 79.0% of breakdowns occur “suddenly, with no warning.” 86.0% received an estimate from only 1 company
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A survey on water heater problems conducted by 株式会社VAXAL found that 79.0% of breakdowns occurred suddenly without warning, and 86.0% of users had received an estimate from only 1 company.
Facts
Valid responses: 200 people
79.0% said it broke suddenly one day, with absolutely no warning signs
86.0% received an estimate from only 1 company (did not seek competing estimates)
Water heater manufacturer: 33.5%
Same-day to next-day visit rate (44.8%)
31.0% said they “did not have time to compare and consider estimates from multiple companies”
株式会社プレティアジャパン has added image and voice consultation features to its e-commerce-focused agentic commerce AI genser, helping it address purchase needs that keyword searches alone cannot capture.
Facts
Average customer spend increased 1.67 times
Product CTR exceeded 50%
Can be implemented in as little as 5 business days
ugee announces the ArtPlay Pad creative tablet for children – equipped with EMR, it transforms children's 2D sketches into three-dimensional 3D works
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ugee announced the ArtPlay Pad creative tablet for children. It features EMR pen technology, 2D-to-3D conversion in collaboration with Tripo AI, and a low-blue-light display certified by TÜV SÜD. It goes on sale on September 30, 2026.
Minimum wage rises to a national average of 1,177 yen. Do owners of solo salons know their own hourly wage?
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As the weighted national average minimum wage for fiscal 2026 is revised to 1,177 yen, Hiromi Iwayama of アトラパス株式会社 is urging owners of solo salons to calculate their own hourly wage and build their businesses by strengthening their expertise, rather than relying on excessive discounts or one-off promotions.
阪神米穀株式会社 announced that MUSU, its industry-academic partnership rice-ball shop with 武庫川女子大学, will make its first appearance at the 30th-anniversary Nishinomiya Sake Brewery Renaissance and Food Fair, to be held on October 3 and 4, 2026.
Kurashi Honpo's soy milk okara cookies surpass 1,000 units in cumulative sales. A snack people can choose with confidence, winning support from expectant parents and families with children
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Soy Milk Okara Cookies, sold exclusively on Amazon under the くらし本舗 brand by ツチヤプランニング, have surpassed 1,000 units in cumulative sales since launching in March 2026. They have gained support among health-conscious consumers, including expectant parents and families raising children.
From road infrastructure inspections to maintenance of factory and plant equipment: 日東建設 introduces nondestructive testing technology to new markets
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日東建設株式会社 will exhibit at Manufacturing World Osaka, the 29th edition, and the 2nd Hokkaido Infrastructure Inspection, Maintenance and Renewal Exhibition, both taking place in October 2026. It will display its nondestructive testing equipment, BOLT-Tester and Concrete Tester.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）から9日（金）まで
Original10月7日（水）から8日（木）まで
NETIS registration: HK-180001-VE
Inspection Support Technology Performance Catalog: TN020015
Inspection Support Technology Performance Catalog: TN020015, BR020028
Concrete strength estimation and integrity inspection device Concrete Tester CTS-02v4
Inspection Support Technology Performance Catalog: TN020014
Nagoya Japanese izakaya operator ぐっとくるダイニング to hold an awards ceremony where all employees take center stage, with approximately 400 current employees and former staff participating
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株式会社ぐっとくるダイニング, which operates Japanese izakaya restaurants mainly in Nagoya, will hold its internal awards event, Guttokuru Awards 2026, on October 26, 2026, inviting approximately 400 employees, former staff and business partners.
Flows, a personal information and information asset management platform, launches an information asset management feature for confidential information
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株式会社WeDraft has launched an information asset management feature for confidential information on Flows, its personal information and information asset management platform.
株式会社ConvergePartners and SCOグループ have agreed to a business partnership to advance dental care DX, jointly enhancing the AI sub-chart function of “paylight X” and developing new services in the clinical field.
Aperçu (アペルシュ) Nara launches a new weekday-only lunch in October. A new course, “A Harbinger of an Encounter” Tea Experience, begins with “Aperuti,” a pre-meal tea made with Yamato tea
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Aperçu Nara, operated by 株式会社Nethods, will launch a new weekday-only lunch course, “A Harbinger of an Encounter” Tea Experience, featuring “Aperuti,” a pre-meal tea made with Yamato tea, starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Price: 10,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Selected as a Selected Restaurant in the ミシュランガイド奈良2026 in May 2026
[Survey of 500 people] Where do people feel their elderly parents’ home environment is dangerous? Survey on close calls at their parents’ homes
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According to a survey of 500 people conducted by 株式会社家がほしい, the most commonly cited dangerous place in the home environment of elderly parents was the stairs, at 45.8% (rank 1), and 73.2% said they had experienced a close call. The safety measure most often under consideration was installing handrails, at 20.6%.
Facts
Survey of 500 people in the younger generation
Stairs (45.8%)
Bathroom (27.6%)
Entrance (19.2%)
Steps throughout the home (13.4%)
Toilet (4.4%)
Those who said they had experienced a close call... 73.2%
Experience the popular Korean premium cosmetics brand “FLORODORA” in Shibuya! An experiential promotion where visitors can “try and buy,” with a pop-up at Shibuya SAMPLE HOUSE linked to Qoo10 Mega Poo
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Korean premium beauty brand “FLORODORA” will participate in Qoo10’s “Mega Poo” from October 1 to 9, 2026, with a pop-up at “Qoo10 SAMPLE HOUSE” in Shibuya as part of an experiential promotion.
“Bringing you masterpieces you can hear nowhere else”—the unconventional classical concert “Masterpieces Nobody Knows Vol.5,” featuring only hidden musical gems from around the world, will be held at Hakuju Hall on October 22
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一般社団法人奏楽会 will hold “Masterpieces Nobody Knows Vol.5” at Hakuju Hall on October 22, 2026. The concert will present world-renowned masterpieces rarely performed in Japan, with commentary and subtitles. 谷本有香 will serve as navigator, and performers will include 廣津留すみれ.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
19:00
Vol.5
General admission ¥6,000
Student: 1,000 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 奏楽会、Hakuju Hall、teket、Forbes JAPAN、(株)白寿生科学研究所、Tokyo International Vocal Arts Academy、TIVAA
A “mysterious crew” from a sparkling star gathers in Harajuku! New-planet pop-up “ボクたち★とぅいんくる〜Vol.2” featuring a total of 20 artists and creators
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A pop-up event, “ボクたち★とぅいんくる〜Vol.2,” featuring a total of 20 artists and creators will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026, at エイトカフェ in Harajuku, operated by 株式会社エイト.
アサヒメタルファイン has signed an agreement to take over ドコモSMTBネット銀行’s gold accumulation business through an absorption-type company split. The effective date is scheduled for May 6, 2027.
Final presentation held for “Future Social Design Contest 2026,” which turns student ideas into real-world regional tourism initiatives
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一般社団法人未来社会デザイン機構 and 株式会社FLASPO held the final presentation for “Future Social Design Contest 2026,” which aims to turn student ideas into real-world regional tourism initiatives. Proposals were presented by 4 finalists, who refined their ideas through fieldwork in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, and Tojinbo, Fukui Prefecture.
カーレントサービス, a comprehensive logistics company with more than 100 years of history that handles logistics and construction as an integrated service, joins “かいしゃカジュアル面談”
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M&Aサクシード, an M&A platform operated by 株式会社M&Aサクシード, part of the Visionalグループ, announced as of September 30 that 株式会社カーレントサービス, a comprehensive logistics company with more than 100 years of history, had newly joined “かいしゃカジュアル面談.”
Facts
On September 30
Starting April 23, 2026
Increased sales 6 times
In 15 years
A total of 8 companies have joined the group so far
Since its founding in 1909
Original2013年のマシン輸送株式会社を皮切りに
Originalグループ売上高 ：約50億円（2025年度）
Company established: May 30, 1972
(As of August 2026)
More than 21,000 in total
More than 4,200 currently listed
More than 10,800 prospective acquiring companies are using the service
Systematizing literature searches. “Renotori,” which records and tracks the research exploration process, launches its Japanese public beta
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Signal Yield Advisory has released the Japanese public beta of Renotori, a research exploration support service. The platform records search terms, candidate literature, researchers’ judgments and other information, making the exploration process traceable.
Children's NISA: A thorough guide to the “pitfalls” ahead of applications opening in October — OPENBOOK to release a 4-week video series starting Sept. 30
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株式会社OPENBOOK will release a 4-week YouTube video series starting Sept. 30, explaining the details and potential pitfalls of the “Children's NISA” program, which begins in January 2027.
Practitioners from NPOs and social-sector organizations across Japan gather for the first-ever “新公連 Camp COMPASS 2026” in Hokkaido
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特定非営利活動法人新公益連盟 will hold the first “新公連 Camp COMPASS 2026” in Sapporo on Oct. 23 and 24, 2026. It will be the first time the event has been held in Hokkaido, with approximately 200 participants taking part in sessions and breakout groups on regional issues and peace. NPO法人ezorock and NPO法人北海道NPOサポートセンター will serve as local partners.
Facts
Original2026年10月23日（金）・24日（土）
Approximately 200 people
More than approximately 1,000 people in total
Has been held continuously since 2015
We will hold 6 breakout sessions
More than 200 organizations and individuals are members
Curbing internal misconduct in the buyback industry by focusing on buyers. Triaina Chairman Tetsuro Miura appointed outside director of 誠報社
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株式会社誠報社 announced that Tetsuro Miura, chairman of the board of 株式会社トリアイナ, became an outside director of the company in September 2026. 誠報社 is advancing plans for an intercompany platform to curb internal misconduct in the buyback industry and will draw on Miura's industry expertise to strengthen its fraud-prevention measures.
Facts
Original3兆2,628億円
Up 4.5%
September 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社誠報社、株式会社トリアイナ、株式会社HARA HARA、株式会社Seek a solution、株式会社Value quest、株式会社SKILLBATON、株式会社BACKERS、BJK株式会社、EyeJob 東京鑑定士学院
The authentic mugwort-steaming brand “よもぐるみ,” praised by beauty professionals, to make its debut at Beautyworld Japan Osaka! A lottery will also be held, with a chance to win the popular bath product “自宅蒸し,” which sold out 1,000 bags in just 2 days, for the first 500 visitors!
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株式会社眞誠's herbal brand “よもぐるみ” will make its first appearance at “Beautyworld Japan Osaka,” held at INTEX Osaka from Oct. 19, 2026. The company will sell 11 salon-exclusive mugwort-steaming blends and “自宅蒸し,” a bath product with a record of selling out, and will hold a lottery for the first 500 visitors.
エレクタ株式会社 and 兵庫医科大学病院 began Japan's first treatment using the high-precision radiation therapy system “Elekta Evo” on Sept. 24, 2026, at the hospital's new building.
“Less wishing we had measured more.” FJDynamics, FJD announces “FJD Trion V100F,” a surveying device integrating GNSS and LiDAR in one unit
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FJDYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED announced “FJD Trion V100F,” a surveying device integrating GNSS and LiDAR, and released information on the new product, which supports improved work efficiency at complex sites and 3D spatial data capture.
Facts
FJD Trion V100F
A guideline of within 20 m
Non-contact surveying accuracy* ±5 cm (at 20 m, standard)
Storage: 450 GB
Device weight: 1.75 kg
Protection rating: IP65・IK08
RTK rover: up to approximately 22 hours
Companies mentioned：FJDYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED、FJDynamics、FJD
“There are things you can do even outside your area of expertise”: CEO Eri Ohori uses AI to support her husband's ambitions
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Eri Ohori, CEO of シルクドリバー株式会社, is using AI as a “partner” to support her husband, professional golfer Yujiro Ohori, in his pursuits, including helping identify and contact experts around the world.
Facts
As her husband reaches the milestone age of 35
A new challenge beginning at age 47
Started an independent business in 2007 at age 27
Since its founding on Dec. 8, 2021
Now offers 50 items
The official social media accounts have more than 100,000 followers
“みつき,” the ramen shop that takes on a new challenge with a different brand every 3 months. For its second installment, “濃厚豚ラーメン 活郎” returns on Oct. 6 in response to calls for its comeback
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有限会社天辺ダッシュカンパニー will relaunch “濃厚豚ラーメン 活郎” on Oct. 6, 2026, as the second installment of “活龍期間限定麺処 みつき,” a limited-time ramen shop that changes its brand approximately every 3 months.
株式会社ヒーロープロデュース acquires from 株式会社Ballista a career support business for former Self-Defense Forces personnel, “Catapult”
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株式会社ヒーロープロデュース announced that it had acquired “Catapult,” a career support business for former Self-Defense Forces personnel, from 株式会社Ballista and would begin operating under a new structure with business divisions effective October 1, 2026.
Facts
Feb. 2026
This makes it the 2nd case.
Effective October 1, 2026
Connecting people in as little as 5 days
A track record of development for more than 10 startups
Capital and capital reserves, etc.: 16.5 million yen
Internal control assessment solution “WizLabo Keeper” to launch on September 30
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宝印刷株式会社 will begin offering “WizLabo Keeper,” a cloud service that provides integrated J-SOX compliance, on September 30 through a joint venture with ジュリオ株式会社.
[Yokohama] “YASC 2026,” an all-encompassing art stage in 4 chapters combining traditional Japanese attire, music and sword fighting, produced by Japan-U.S. goodwill cultural ambassador Sayaka Sekino! All 27 members of Group Yggdrasill to take part; held October 12
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“YASC 2026,” an immersive, all-encompassing art stage produced by Sayaka Sekino, representative of SAYAKA works, will be held on October 12, 2026, at Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center Momijizaka Hall. A total of 27 members of Group Yggdrasill, all 8 brands and approximately 150 performers will participate in a stage blending traditional Japanese attire with contemporary culture.
Facts
Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday)
A total of 27 members
Approximately 150 members in total
Lasting approximately 30 minutes
22 selected members
Group annual sales on the scale of 10 billion yen
Approximately 524,000 total followers across social media
All 8 brands
Approximately 100 outfits
Companies mentioned：SAYAKA works、Group Yggdrasill、VALHALLA、Wao bi WASOU、Zusi Dance Studio Ales、当千 -Tohsen-、Mee Dress、URASAKURA、墨染工匠美之 -miyuki-、MIKI Kimono Dress、ゆぐどら！
“Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026” is almost here! Held at Makuhari Messe on October 27 (Tue.) and October 28 (Wed.)!
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地方公共団体情報システム機構 (J-LIS) will hold “Local Government Information Promotion Fair 2026,” one of Japan’s largest information systems exhibitions for local governments, at Makuhari Messe on October 27 and 28, 2026. A record 145 companies will exhibit, showcasing the latest information on local government digital transformation and the use of My Number cards.
Average customer spend at salons varies by approximately 6 to 7 times depending on the business type
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株式会社リザービア has published a research report based on data from its salon booking system, リザービア. The report found that median customer spending varies by approximately 6 to 7 times between business types, from barbershops to specialist head spas, and that price distributions differ in shape by business type.
Boston Medical Sciences selected for Tokyo’s “SMEDO” overseas medical device development support program
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Boston Medical Sciences株式会社 has been selected for “SMEDO,” Tokyo’s support program for medical device development targeting overseas markets, and will begin validating local needs ahead of business expansion in the United States and ASEAN region.
Facts
Sept. 4, 2026
Reiwa 8 fiscal year
Nov. 2026
April 2023
Companies mentioned：Boston Medical Sciences株式会社、国立健康危機管理研究機構
Amateras Space officially launches the “Next-Generation Spacesuit Consortium” to realize a domestically developed lunar spacesuit
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Amateras Space株式会社 launched the “Next-Generation Spacesuit Consortium” on September 30, 2026, with Professor Kunihiko Tanaka of 岐阜医療科学大学, 株式会社モビーディック and 株式会社クロスエフェクト joining. The consortium aims to realize a domestically developed lunar extravehicular spacesuit and develop the shared intelligence platform “ONZO” by 2035.
Used-car buyer アップル, founded 37 years ago, expands its reuse goods purchasing business リユース買取アップル to 5 locations｜Responding to requests to sell unwanted items along with cars, the business buys everything from precious metals and branded goods to hobby items
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アップルオートネットワーク, which operates the used-car purchasing business アップル, founded 37 years ago, has launched the reuse goods purchasing business リユース買取アップル in response to customer requests. After opening its first store in August 2024, it was operating 3 reuse specialty stores and 2 company-owned car purchasing stores, for a total of 5 locations, as of September 2026. It accepts more than 20 categories of items, from precious metals to hobby goods, and offers free appraisals as well as appraisals via LINE, by mail and at customers’ locations. It plans to accelerate the opening of company-owned stores and expand through franchising.
Making “locally sourced consumption at izakaya” the norm. NONDE, a restaurant subscription service fostering a culture of drinking locally, launches in Ichikawa
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株式会社アノニギワヰ has launched NONDE, a monthly restaurant subscription service in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, promoting spending at local izakaya as a subscription service that supports local businesses.
Facts
Recruitment of participating restaurants began in September 2026
Against a nighttime population of approximately 497,000
the daytime population is approximately 401,000
The results show that only 18% of people drink alcohol in the city
As many as 67.4% choose it
Restaurant bankruptcies reached 900 in 2025, setting a new record
The first 山陰 location of the loungewear brand ジェラート ピケ, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will open on October 30, 2026, at シャミネ松江, which is operated by JR西日本山陰開発株式会社. The store will be operated by 有限会社カワシマ.
Online fitness service サーティフィット to sponsor the “Meguro Citizens’ Festival,” famous for “Meguro’s Pacific saury,” supporting members in building healthy bodies
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Online fitness company 株式会社サーティフィット announced that it will sponsor the 50th Meguro Ward Citizens’ Festival, to be held on Reiwa 8年10月11日. The company aims to support members in building healthy bodies by linking the nutritional value of sanma, a Meguro Ward specialty, with its meal management app, “Meal Memory.”
SATO GROUP and 飛騨五木グループ sign agreement on strategic business partnership
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サトウ・ホールディングス株式会社, part of SATO GROUP, which includes 佐藤建設株式会社 and other companies, signed a strategic business partnership agreement on regional facility development with 飛騨五木グループ, comprising 飛騨五木ホールディングス株式会社 and 株式会社井上工務店.
First SNS Infographic Contest to be held, chaired by infographic expert 髙野雄一
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株式会社Metagram will hold the First SNS Infographic Contest on X from October 1 to 11, 2026. The theme is “Autumn,” and representative director 髙野雄一 will chair the judging panel. The grand prize winner will receive an Amazon gift card worth 30,000 yen.
Limited to the first 500 applicants! Free rental service for job-hunting suits “カリクル” opens applications for its 4th campaign
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株式会社シーマインドキャリア will launch the 4th campaign for its free job-hunting suit rental service “カリクル” on October 1, targeting students graduating in 27 and 28. Rental is completely free until the end of their job search, limited to the first 500 applicants.
株式会社日本政策投資銀行 to invest as a limited liability partner in the “Tokyo Vacant Home Redevelopment Rental Affordable Housing Fund” operated by ヤモリ
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株式会社日本政策投資銀行 (DBJ) has invested as a limited liability partner in the “Tokyo Vacant Home Redevelopment Rental Affordable Housing Fund,” operated by 株式会社ヤモリ. The fund aims to acquire and renovate vacant homes and pre-owned detached houses in Tokyo and provide affordable housing at accessible rents for families with children and others. 株式会社価値総合研究所, a consulting company in the DBJ Group, and ヤモリ have also published a related research report.
Facts
Fund size (projected): at least 4 billion yen
Of this, Tokyo’s investment is 2 billion yen
Fund term: 10 years
Extendable by up to 3 years
Planned supply: at least 160 units
At least 20% below the market rents of comparable nearby housing
Using consumer surveys with 4,120 valid responses, among other data
Rental asking rates in Tokyo’s 23 wards, indexed to 100 in January 2020
Exceeded 120 in January 2026
The index stands at 125 when limited to units over 70㎡, which are intended for families
Potential demand for affordable housing in 2035 is approximately 420,000–1,008,000 households
Potential supply is estimated at approximately 464,000 units
Supporting acquisition of special skilled worker driver’s licenses even before arrival in Japan. Launch of “Japanese Driver’s License e-Learning” for Indonesian users
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株式会社ツキノワグローバルパートナーズ, a group company of 株式会社瀬田月輪自動車教習所, has launched “Japanese Driver’s License e-Learning,” an e-learning service to help Indonesian users obtain Japanese driver’s licenses.
Facts
Has supported 6 Indonesians in obtaining standard driver’s licenses
株式会社シャイオス provides end-to-end support for additional upgrades and maintenance of SmartWill’s CRM, “BoCRM”
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株式会社シャイオス provided end-to-end support for customization, additional upgrades, and maintenance of 株式会社スマートウィル’s CRM, “BoCRM.” The company implemented LINE follow-up functionality triggered by visit and customer service dates and times, and tuned the system to respond within 1 second, improving customer repeat rates and on-site productivity.
Facts
Approximately 270 customer service interactions every day
[Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture] [First nationwide] Renewable electricity to be supplied to city-owned facilities, including the nationally designated Important Cultural Property Dogo Onsen!
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Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, began supplying renewable electricity through an off-site solar PPA in Reiwa 8年3月 to city-owned facilities, including Dogo Onsen Honkan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. This is the first initiative nationwide in which a local government has used a national grant to supply renewable electricity to an Important Cultural Property. Renewable electricity is expected to account for approximately 40% of the power used at the facilities. The power generation operator is 大和エネルギー株式会社.
HRTheory launches new “Onboarding Workshop” for managers and teams welcoming new members
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株式会社HRTheory will begin offering its “Onboarding Workshop” for managers and teams welcoming new members on October 1, 2026. The program aims to establish a welcoming framework led by the teams on the ground, not only by human resources.
株式会社double signs Kyushu master franchise agreement with 株式会社温度, operator of donut specialty shop “STANDARD DONUTS”
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株式会社double has signed a master franchise agreement for the Kyushu region with 株式会社温度, which operates the domestic donut specialty shop “STANDARD DONUTS.” The first store will open in Tenjin, Fukuoka, on October 23, 2026, with plans to open 3 stores in total in Hakata and Hirao by the end of the year.
Tektome株式会社 has launched Tektome, an agent intelligence platform specializing in the construction industry. The cloud service combines AI agents that support design and construction work with an intelligence platform that structures in-house information such as drawings and BIM data, and was created by reorganizing existing standalone AI solutions.
[Event Report] Champion crowned at PS:JAPAN2026, a student pachinko tournament that drew a record 5,144 entries!!
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A record 5,144 people entered PS:JAPAN2026, a student pachinko tournament hosted by 一般社団法人全日本学生遊技連盟, and the Yusho-kin Horyu team won the overall championship.
Facts
A total of 1,553 teams (5,144 participants) entered
[Fuji-Q Highland] Battle participation slots urgently expanded due to a flood of entries for the Yamanashi Breaking Festival!
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Battle participation slots have been expanded due to a flood of entries for the Yamanashi Breaking Festival, which will be held at Fuji-Q Highland on October 12, 2026. The latest information has also been announced, including appearances by a total of 16 dance teams and the sale of meal coupons.
Facts
Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday)
A dance showcase featuring a total of 16 groups
Meal coupons valid at all 16 stores
Single-entry participation fee: ¥3,000
Double-entry participation fee: ¥5,000
Total prize money and merchandise worth ¥300,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラクアン、株式会社富士急ハイランド、FUJI BerriQs SKATE PLAZA、ジット株式会社、CPLG BREAK CLUB、HungryGate、Design Atelier -kakera-、隠れ家ダイニング和想、住吉寿夫司法書士・行政書士事務所、株式会社ムラサキスポーツ、FORGET NEVER CLOTHING、DEVOTE TO KIDS、Style&co.、CYPERCODE、STUDIO TOM、METS STREET、Lil Dream Kitchen、Atsugang The Toy Collector/アツガン、山梨日日新聞社、山梨放送、テレビ山益
A company’s value cannot be understood from financial statements alone. 京都府事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター to hold a 100-minute seminar where business owners uncover their “invisible assets”
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京都商工会議所 and 京都府事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター will hold a seminar on October 22, 2026, titled “100 Minutes to Find Your Company’s Value to Share with Family Members and Buyers.” The seminar aims to uncover “invisible assets,” such as technical expertise and relationships of trust, that do not appear in financial statements.
Performing arts festival Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo opens October 9 (Friday)!
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東京舞台芸術祭実行委員会 has announced the opening of Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo, a performing arts festival being held from October 9 to November 3, 2026, at venues including 東京芸術劇場 in Ikebukuro. Under Artistic Director Toshiki Okada, the festival will present a program of 13 performances, workshops and more, and has also shared information on sponsors and related events.
Facts
(Dine-in) 1,188 yen (tax included)
(Takeout) 1,166 yen (tax included)
Set menu (2,000 yen, tax included)
Companies mentioned：東京舞台芸術祭実行委員会、東京都、東京芸術劇場、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、アーツカウンシル東京、豊島区、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、アサヒグループジャパン株式会社、東武鉄道株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、株式会社イープラス、株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、Tokyo Art Beat、ゲンロン
Kirby Crisis Volcanic Eruption, a new release on Saturday, December 26, 2026
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Takara Tomy will begin releasing toys featuring designs based on Kirby, developed by HAL Laboratory and Nintendo, starting in November. Its flagship product, Kirby Crisis Volcanic Eruption, will go on sale on December 26, 2026.
[Power to move forward] Smartscape renews its consulting division business and recruitment pages
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スマートスケープ株式会社 has revamped the official website for its consulting division, including its business and recruitment pages, and enhanced its presentation of its MISSION, VISION, VALUE, solutions and employees’ perspectives.
AULUMU (オルム) announces its participation in CEATEC 2026!
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Lifestyle brand AULUMU (オルム), founded in 2022, has announced that it will make its first appearance at CEATEC 2026, which will be held at Makuhari Messe starting October 13, 2026.
日立コンサルティング begins building a knowledge platform using LayerX’s Ai Workforce
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日立コンサルティング has begun building a knowledge platform to make consultants’ expertise available across the organization, using LayerX’s generative AI platform Ai Workforce.
Appointed as General Meister and Accompanying Meister for the Ministry of the Environment’s Reiwa 8 Regional Resource Circulation Promotion Support Project
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Tomohiko Saito, representative director of 合作株式会社, has been appointed General Meister for the Ministry of the Environment’s Reiwa 8 Regional Resource Circulation Promotion Support Project, while executive officer Takayoshi Suzuki and director Kota Mukai have been appointed Accompanying Meisters.
On sale: a set ticket that includes the permanent exhibition at 神戸海洋博物館・カワサキワールド, the special Kamen Rider × Nature’s Power exhibition, and a reserved viewing seat for みなとHANABI2026
A new integrated pastry brush with ultra-fine silicone bristles that do not shed and are hygienic. Its approximately 300 square, ultra-fine bristles allow generous application of syrup and nappage.
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株式会社サンクラフト is launching the “CFM-04 シェフズモア Silicone Pastry Brush, Ultra-Fine Bristles (Integrated Type),” a professional-use brush featuring ultra-fine silicone bristles. Its approximately 300 square bristles, each 0.6 mm thick at the tip, improve liquid retention and ease of use. The company highlights advantages in hygiene and functionality, including heat resistance up to 270 degrees and dishwasher compatibility.
Facts
A pastry brush with ultra-fine silicone bristles, 0.6 mm thick at the tip, that do not damage dough
With heat resistance up to 270 degrees, it is safe for cooking with heat.
A Step into Research — IPPO Science Fellowship — names 5 recipients for its second cohort: ANRI × STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION grant program for early-career researchers
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ANRI and 一般社団法人STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION have selected 5 recipients for the second cohort of “A Step into Research — IPPO Science Fellowship,” a grant program for early-career researchers.
Facts
5 recipients selected for the second cohort
1 million yen per year
Up to ¥2 million
Up to 2 years
Companies mentioned：ANRI、一般社団法人STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION、SS-F、東京大学先端科学技術研究センター、東京大学大学院薬学系研究科、岐阜大学大学院医学系研究科、RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS)、東京科学大学国際医工共創研究院、CIRCLE by ANRI
Regulations are looming. Materials must deliver on “verified reductions”—カミーノ prepares European FCM conformity declaration and introduces its product at SoftBank
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株式会社カミーノ announced that it has prepared a self-declaration of conformity with European FCM regulations and introduced PAPLUS® Biz cups at SoftBank’s head office. The move is expected to cut paper cup use by approximately 3.3 million cups annually, while reducing costs and CO2 emissions.
Facts
More than 90% naturally derived ingredients
Can reduce paper cup use by approximately 3.3 million cups annually
Expected to cut costs by approximately 15 million yen annually
Expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 119 tons
Withstands heat up to 120°C
CO2 emissions are reduced by 50–60% compared with petroleum-derived plastics
Suitable for 250–350 washes per year in commercial dishwashers
Meets the standard of more than 1,000 washes over an assumed service life of 5 years
Disposable plastic lid reduction: approximately 1.16 million units expected annually
An additional order for 6,000 units has been placed ahead of the opening of a new location
Are corporate websites still relying on “Contact Us”? A 5-year study tracking CTAs at 21,000 companies reveals how to move beyond dependence on contact forms
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リブランディング株式会社 analyzed CTA configurations at the same 20,978 companies in 2021 and 2026. The results showed that 68.1% of companies maintained the same configuration over 5 years, while 82.0% of companies with “inquiries only” also made no changes. Contact-related CTAs increased, but the adoption rate of action-oriented CTAs was nearly flat.
“MSIISM Conference 2026: Project Advancement and Problem-Solving Through Mathematics and AI—Technology Orchestration to Accelerate Business” to be held
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株式会社NTTデータ数理システム will hold “MSIISM Conference 2026” on Oct. 16, 2026. The program is expected to include a special lecture by Yang Jiayi of Microsoft Japan and a keynote address by an employee of the company.
メガグループ launches support site for accepting specified skilled workers and overseas talent
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株式会社ヒューマンワーク, a group company of メガグループ, launched a support site for accepting specified skilled workers and overseas talent on Aug. 31, 2026. In response to labor shortages in Japan caused by the declining birthrate and aging population, it offers services including talent development and recruitment focused on India, as well as support for accepting workers.
Facts
August 31, 2026
2004
79,127 corporate clients
325,255 successful hires
April 2027
Capital: 90 million yen
Group total: 458.23 million yen
Established: Dec. 27, 1993
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒューマンワーク、メガグループ、Mega Mirai India Private Limited、JCRE Skill Solutions、インド国家技能開発公社、NSDC、MAIT、Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology、株式会社メガ
Rent-guarantee company エルズサポート株式会社 signs outsourcing agreement with JBR for on-call services for businesses
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エルズサポート株式会社 and ジャパンベストレスキューシステム株式会社（JBR） have signed an outsourcing agreement to establish a service framework for “L’s Support 店舗あんしん24,” an on-call service for commercial properties such as stores and offices. The agreement takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
This agreement takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Accepting requests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Original1年間につき最大3回まで
Minor work completed within 30 minutes
The companies have collaborated on residential services since 2024
Blossom Energy, ABS and global shipping company jointly assess the economics of a nuclear-powered LNG carrier and present findings at Gastech 2026
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株式会社Blossom Energy conducted a joint technical and economic assessment with ABS and a global shipping company of a nuclear-powered LNG carrier equipped with a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR), and presented the findings at Gastech 2026. The assessment indicated the potential for a maximum 15% reduction in TCO under IMO NZF charging scenarios.
Facts
Sept. 14–17, 2026
174,000 m³ class
20–25 MWe class
Up to 15% reduction
Over approximately 3 months
Entering service in 2040
A 25-year vessel lifespan
A 5% discount rate
Approximately 17m×15m×22m
A system weighing approximately 6,000 tons
Approximately 2.5 times that of conventional LNG carriers
TCO is 4% lower than for conventional vessels
A vessel lifespan of 25 years
An SMR lifespan of 50 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社Blossom Energy、American Bureau of Shipping、ABS
Rokumei Coffee, a specialty coffee shop founded in Nara in 1974, opens its first Kyushu location: “Rokumei Coffee Tenjin Chikagai Store”
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Rokumei Coffee, a specialty coffee shop founded in Nara, will open “Rokumei Coffee Tenjin Chikagai Store” in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026, marking its first location in Kyushu.