Industrial/embedded computer “ARES-1983H Series” to launch on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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株式会社アドテック will launch its industrial and embedded computer “ARES-1983H Series” on September 30, 2026. It features a 14th/13th/12th-generation Intel Core processor, a compact design and a wide range of I/O ports.
Techfirm to launch AI-powered support for addressing Web service vulnerabilities on October 1
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テックファーム will launch a maintenance service on October 1, 2026, that uses AI to automate responses to Web service vulnerabilities. It supports the entire process, from collecting CVE information to investigating impact, making fixes and testing, and reports that internal testing reduced work time by 80%.
【Now accepting participants!】On-site tour of the open-field vegetable production area in Ushimado, Setouchi City [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
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Participants are being sought for an on-site tour of the open-field vegetable production area in Ushimado, Setouchi City, for people aiming to start farming in the area through a new farmer training program. Details are available on the official website of 岡山県担い手育成総合支援協議会.
Facts
Wednesday, October 21, Reiwa 8
People under 50 at the time they plan to start farming
“伝説のすた丼屋” updates its main menu on October 1! “On-Tama New-Flavor Suta Don,” made with sweet soy sauce developed overseas, rolls out nationwide; “Fried Rice,” which sold 30,000 servings in 3 weeks, also becomes a regular menu item!
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株式会社アントワークス will update the main menus at “伝説のすた丼屋” and “名物すた丼の店” starting October 1, 2026. The “On-Tama New-Flavor Suta Don,” made with sweet soy sauce developed through the company’s overseas operations, will roll out nationwide, and “Fried Rice,” which sold more than 30,000 servings in 3 weeks as a limited-time item, will become a regular menu item. A “Ramen Set” will also be introduced at some locations.
HERP sponsors “Data Engineering Summit 2026” as a Gold Sponsor
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株式会社HERP will sponsor “Data Engineering Summit 2026,” to be held on October 9, 2026, as a Gold Sponsor, and will speak in a session and exhibit at a booth.
株式会社ティアフォー will add two new models with a 120-degree field of view, the C1-120MP and C2-120MP, to its MP Series in-vehicle cameras for Level 4 autonomous driving, and begin offering them on September 30, 2026.
Facts
120-degree field of view
Available starting September 30, 2026
Began offering the MP Series in-vehicle cameras for autonomous driving systems adapted for mass production on May 13, 2026
Established: December 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアフォー、ティアフォー、アイサンテクノロジー株式会社、Digiflec、The Autoware Foundation
Brighte's first salon-exclusive model, ELEKI LIFT PRO, launches as the brand makes a full-scale entry into the salon market
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Aiロボティクス株式会社 will launch ELEKI LIFT PRO, the first salon-exclusive model from beauty appliance brand Brighte, on September 30, 2026, marking its full-scale entry into the salon market.
Facts
Cumulative sales across the series surpassed 2 million units*1
Up to 4MHz RF*2
Output levels for LIFT and HEAT modes divided into 10 steps
Price: List price ¥66,000 (tax included)
Sales will begin sequentially starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A new funeral facility, 『さがみ典礼の家族葬 川口西青木』, opening in September to support families through their final farewells and bring comfort to their daily lives
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アルファクラブ武蔵野株式会社 opened 『さがみ典礼の家族葬 川口西青木』, a new facility specializing in family funerals, in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, in September. The facility is reserved exclusively for 1 group per 1 day and features a large LED-screen altar and a relaxation salon.
Facts
About a 14-minute walk from JR Nishi-Kawaguchi Station
Announces the “2026 Survey on Job-Hunting Harassment in Interviews,” based on AI analysis of 16,000 recorded job interviews
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株式会社ZENKIGEN used AI to analyze 16,000 recorded interviews held by its recruitment DX service harutaka and announced the “2026 Survey on Job-Hunting Harassment in Interviews.” The high-risk interview rate rose from the previous year, and probing into candidates’ health was the most common issue in both medium- and high-risk interviews.
【ミヨシ油脂】Exhibiting at Food Development Exhibition 2026: Taking on new flavor development with Hakata tonkotsu ramen made without animal-derived ingredients, while responding to changing raw material conditions
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ミヨシ油脂株式会社 will exhibit at Food Development Exhibition 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, and present new ingredients for Hakata tonkotsu ramen made without animal-derived ingredients, along with other presentations.
Facts
Three days, from October 14 (Wed.) to October 16 (Fri.)
Launching “Josen One Cup 180ml Bottle (The Rose of Versailles)” as a limited-time, limited-quantity product on Monday, October 5, 2026
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大関株式会社 will launch “Josen One Cup 180ml Bottle (The Rose of Versailles),” a collaboration between the long-selling One Cup® Ozeki and the girls’ manga The Rose of Versailles, as a limited-time, limited-quantity product on October 5, 2026.
ジンベイ to exhibit at the 9th Medical Japan Tokyo (2nd Medical DX EXPO)
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ジンベイ株式会社 will exhibit GenOCR, a generative AI-based AI-OCR, and the software factory GenApp at the 9th Medical Japan Tokyo (2nd Medical DX EXPO), taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 7 to 9, 2026.
The offer-holding rate among job seekers in this survey was 88.6%
About 30% (29.8%) of job seekers overall are still looking for work
Overall, 61.5% of companies are continuing or considering continuing recruitment after October
Among those planning to attend an offer ceremony (n=638), 21.3% (about 1 in 5) said there was a possibility they would decline their offer after attending
Among large and mid-sized companies in particular, 69.9% (about 70%) experienced unexpected offer rejections immediately before or after the ceremony
29.6% of students engaged in “job-hunting retries”
Among companies (n=143), 79.7% showed an accepting attitude
Only 32.6% of students described it as their “first-choice offer”
エーピーコミュニケーションズ earns Advanced Partner certification in the Datadog Partner Network
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株式会社エーピーコミュニケーションズ earned Advanced Partner certification in the Datadog Partner Network on August 27, 2026. The company signed a partnership agreement in September 2024 and provides implementation and operational support as well as technical training, with 52 people earning certifications in fiscal 2025.
Launch of a joint project bringing together “gut environment data × nursery schools × baby product manufacturers”
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株式会社サイキンソー launched a joint project with とやまのめ保育園 and 株式会社リッチェル, bringing together gut environment data, nursery schools, and baby product manufacturers. As the first phase, the partners have begun a demonstration experiment using a silicone bowl from Richell, aiming to develop products based on scientific evidence through analysis of eating behavior and gut flora data.
Facts
The foundation is said to be formed by around ages 3 to 5.
*1 Press release issued June 3, 2026
Can be used from around 7 months of age
One of Japan’s largest databases, with more than 250,000 records
U.S.M.H jointly developed “Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl” to be sold by group companies
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ユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス株式会社 will begin selling “Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl” at its stores from October 1, 2026. The product was jointly developed by 4 group companies: マルエツ, カスミ, いなげや, and イオンフードスタイル.
[Heisei Retro] Change the design to suit your mood! GAACAL begins presales today for 10 products, including interchangeable Mezzo Piano × Hello Kitty MagSafe smartphone cases
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The GAACAL brand, operated by 株式会社rainboww, has begun presales of 10 collaboration items featuring 株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル’s Mezzo Piano Junior and 株式会社サンリオ’s ハローキティ. Featured items include the MagSafe-compatible smartphone case Pare Case, which lets users change its design by swapping plates.
Facts
¥6,880 (tax included)
¥2,980 (tax included)
5,000mAh capacity
3,000 yen or more, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社rainboww、GAACAL、株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル、Mezzo Piano Junior、株式会社サンリオ、ハローキティ、ベリエちゃん
First installment of the “Shin Ramyun 40th Anniversary” commemorative campaign: “Which do you like better, Shin Ramyun or Shin Ramyun Toomba? Voting Campaign” launches! Enter via social media for a chance to win an original metal pail; 40 winners will be selected by lottery!!
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株式会社農心ジャパン will hold a social media voting campaign and a reopening event for its pop-up store in Harajuku to mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of the global brand 農心’s Shin Ramyun.
Facts
40th anniversary of the launch of Shin Ramyun
Available in more than 100 countries worldwide
More than 42.5 billion servings sold worldwide to date
Partnership agreement signed with the Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation
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Uniqlo has signed a partnership agreement with 一般社団法人日本車いすバスケットボール連盟 (JWBF) through March 31, 2029, and will support Japan’s national teams and next-generation teams as an official sponsor and supplier.
Fileforce to exhibit at the Information Security Expo at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026
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ファイルフォース株式会社 will exhibit at the Information Security Expo, part of Japan IT Week Autumn 2026, taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026. The company will showcase Fileforce, an AI agent under development, and SecurePC, and propose a secure platform for using AI with internal data.
[吉積情報株式会社] Session video from IT Trend Expo 2026 Summer now available
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吉積情報株式会社 has posted on its official YouTube channel the session video “Time Spent Giving Instructions to AI Is a Waste! A New Approach to Business Automation with Google Workspace Studio,” presented at IT Trend Expo 2026 Summer, held online in September 2026.
“Demi-Glace Menchi Katsu Sandwich” on sale for a limited time from Oct. 7 (Wed.) — a collaboration with Hakodate’s long-established Western-style restaurant 五島軒
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井筒まい泉株式会社 will release its limited-time Demi-Glace Menchi Katsu Sandwich, a collaboration with Hakodate’s long-established Western-style restaurant 五島軒, on October 7, 2026.
Feature updates to the ASPO series of plant design and construction support add-ins
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株式会社Arent has updated features in its ASPO series of plant design and construction support add-ins. ASPO Support Fab has expanded its steel support range to 22 types and added an automatic dimension adjustment feature. ASPO Spool Manager has enhanced integration with Autodesk Forma and added a weld marker checking feature.
吉積情報 releases Google Workspace Studio Handbook for free on its website
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吉積情報株式会社 has made its guide to Google Workspace’s no-code AI agent creation feature, Google Workspace Studio Handbook, available for free on its website.
ゼスプリ インターナショナル ジャパン provided 100,000 servings of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit free of charge through approximately 1,300 facilities and organizations nationwide as part of Kiwi for Kids 2026, aiming to help address nutritional challenges caused by rising prices.
[BabyBright] Fruitamin for your lips. New Fruitamin Lip Care beauty balm brings the scents and moisture of 4 fruits!
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株式会社日本機能性コスメ研究所 will launch Fruitamin Lip Care beauty lip balm from the Thai cosmetics brand BabyBright online first on Rakuten Ichiba on October 14, 2026, with a phased rollout at ドン・キホーテ from mid-month.
[BabyBright] Brighten dullness with a retouching effect*! New Skin Pop Highlighter, a cream highlighter inspired by filters
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株式会社日本機能性コスメ研究所 will launch Skin Pop Highlighter, a cream highlighter from the Thai cosmetics brand BabyBright, online first on Rakuten Ichiba on October 14, 2026, with a phased rollout at ドン・キホーテ from mid-month.
トキハナ, a wedding venue search service on LINE, launches “Wedding Venue Re-selection Guarantee,” letting couples choose again even after deciding on a venue
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株式会社トキハナ, which operates the LINE wedding venue search service トキハナ, has launched its “Wedding Venue Re-selection Guarantee” for couples who have second thoughts after choosing a venue. The service provides support of up to ¥100,000, equivalent to the application fee paid for the canceled venue.
株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス, which researches sensitive skin from infancy, to hold its first skincare seminar on adolescent skin for middle and high school students and their parents
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス held its first skincare seminar on adolescent skin for middle and high school students and their parents at its head office and factory.
New release: 5 types of “Creature & Insect Socks” featuring the warning colors of poison dart frogs and the larvae of chestnut tigers!
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株式会社アールオーエヌ will release 5 types of “Creature & Insect Socks” in September 2026 through バグズファーム, its online store for edible insects and creature-themed goods. The designs feature warning and camouflage colors.
おたからや千川駅前店 to step up appraisals and purchase consultations for medals, decorations, and insignia for a limited time from October 1
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おたからや千川駅前店, operated by 株式会社クロスワン, will step up appraisals and purchase consultations for medals, decorations, and insignia for a limited time from October 1 to October 12, 2026, and may add around 10% to the appraised value, depending on the item.
味の素㈱ collaborates with Japan’s national blind soccer team to revamp the “Amino Vital® Perfect Energy®” jelly drink packaging with a new design that is easier to identify without relying on sight
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味の素株式会社 has collaborated with players on Japan’s national blind soccer team to revamp the packaging of its “Amino Vital” Perfect Energy jelly drink with a new shape that is easier to identify without relying on sight. The product will go on sale in late September 2026.
Outdoor baby care room “mamaro solana™” to be displayed in Kyushu for the first time at “OITA Cycle Festa!!!2026”
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Trim株式会社 will install its outdoor baby care room “mamaro solana™” as a special sponsored display with NTT西日本大分支店 at “OITA Cycle Festa!!!2026,” to be held in Oita City on October 3, 2026. This will be the product’s first display in the Kyushu region.
Digital gift service “デジコ” selected for corporate shareholder benefit catalog gifts offered by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores
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The digital gift service “デジコ,” operated by 株式会社DIGITALIO, has been selected for corporate shareholder benefit catalog gifts offered by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores.
Facts
Capital: 198 million yen
Established: January 22, 2007
Can be issued on the same day, starting from 1-yen value in 1-card increments
株式会社アンドパッド has announced that it will hold the “ANDPAD AWARD 2027,” recognizing companies and users of the construction-focused vertical AI platform “ANDPAD,” and has opened entries for the DX Company and DX Project categories.
Facts
Grand prize: ¥300,000
Category award: ¥200,000
Prize: ¥100,000
A ¥150,000 prize
A cumulative 818,000 ANDPAD users
More than 300 people in total
More than 300 companies took part in the livestream
Nestlé Japan President and CEO Hajime Shimakawa to deliver keynote at ad:tech tokyo 2026
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Hajime Shimakawa, president and CEO of Nestlé Japan, will deliver a keynote at ad:tech tokyo 2026. The interviewer will be Shun Iba, president and CEO of 株式会社IBAカンパニー.
[Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture] Event to be held at 土佐佐賀温泉こぶしのさと in conjunction with the “Tosa Saga Returning Bonito Festival”
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土佐佐賀温泉こぶしのさと, a hot spring accommodation facility in Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, operated by 株式会社FoundingBase, will offer a special promotion in conjunction with the “Tosa Saga Returning Bonito Festival” on October 24. Guests who present a “Katsuo Gozen” meal ticket will receive ¥100 off the bathing fee.
[Visitor registration now open!] 仙台市 to hold “TOHOKU DX GATWAY 2026,” one of the largest DX exhibitions for local governments in Tohoku, on Tuesday, Oct. 20
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仙台市 will hold “TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026,” a DX exhibition for local governments, at Sendai International Center on October 20, 2026. One of the largest such events in Tohoku, it will feature 104 booths, as well as AI lectures and talk sessions.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
104 booths
57 booths are joint exhibits by companies and local governments
46 local governments from across Japan participating
W２ to enable MCP integration for “W2 Commerce,” allowing users to check e-commerce operational data simply by talking to an AI assistant
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W２株式会社 announced that its commerce platform “W2 Commerce” is working toward integration with MCP (Model Context Protocol). This will enable e-commerce businesses to access and analyze more than 20 types of operational data, including product, customer and order data, simply by giving instructions in natural language to an AI assistant.
WOW WORLD begins accepting orders for New Year’s greeting email delivery service for businesses
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株式会社WOW WORLD has begun accepting orders for a New Year’s greeting email delivery service for businesses using its SaaS platform “WEBCAS e-mail.” A survey conducted by the company in August–September 2026 highlighted the growing popularity of New Year’s greeting emails and their benefits, including short delivery times and cost savings. The company also offers production and delivery services.
果汁工房果琳 launches an イオンモール Halloween limited-edition drink! Its color changes with a magic touch!? “Shinako Limited Sleeve ♡ Magical Blueberry Milk”
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果汁工房果琳, operated by 青木フルーツ株式会社, will sell the limited-edition drink “Shinako Limited Sleeve ♡ Magical Blueberry Milk,” featuring Shinako as ambassador, at 91 stores from October 5 to November 1, 2026, as part of イオンモール’s Halloween promotion.
Facts
91 stores
October 5, 2026 (Monday)
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
640 yen
691 yen including tax
940 yen
1,015 yen including tax
Currently 190 stores
Founded in 1924
Companies mentioned：青木フルーツ株式会社、果汁工房果琳、イオンモール、Wonder Fruits、V²＆M by FruitsBar AOKI、フルーツショップ青木、YouTube、TikTok
Simplify the transition from spreadsheets and paper time cards to digital attendance management: “Getting Started Guide” now available for “IC Time Recorder”
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株式会社オープントーン completely revamped the user guide site for its “IC Time Recorder” attendance management system in September 2026 and added a new “Getting Started Guide.” The site combines help resources and manuals to support digital transformation at small and medium-sized businesses and ease the burden of initial setup.
[フルーツピークス] Sweet potato sweets created in collaboration with 行方市’s Sweet Potato Division: “Sweet Potato from Namegata, Ibaraki, with Salted Mascarpone”
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フルーツピークス, operated by 青木フルーツ株式会社, will sell a limited-time sweet potato tart created in collaboration with 行方市, Ibaraki Prefecture, starting October 1, 2026.
[DTS] Partners with dotData in AI and data utilization
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株式会社DTS has signed a partnership agreement with dotData, Inc., which specializes in AI and data analytics, and begun collaborating with the company. As the first initiative, it will add a “Quality Factor Analysis Service for the Manufacturing Industry,” powered by dotData technology, to DTS’s data utilization solution “DMS.”
Facts
Medium-Term Management Plan (2025-2027)
Approximately 3 months of analysis and verification
Helping crops thrive! Kyoto Prefecture’s Kameoka City introduces biodegradable paper agricultural sheets to eliminate strenuous fieldwork, with a demonstration at the venue for the National Urban Greenery Fair
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Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, will begin introducing “biodegradable paper agricultural sheets” to reduce environmental impact and labor in farm work. The material will be rolled out across the city starting in April 2026 and will also be introduced on a trial basis at the venue for the National Urban Greenery Fair.
Facts
Reduces peak soil temperatures by approximately 5 degrees
Increases yields by up to approximately 10%
Can be stored for 2–4 years
52 days, from Friday, September 18, 令和8年, to Sunday, November 8
公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団 announced that it selected 株式会社ピリカ as the recipient of the 1st “秋田ノーザンハピネッツ ‘Glocal Startup’ Support Fund” and will award it 10 million yen.
Tosho, operator of the Holiday Sports Club with approximately 100 locations nationwide, adopts “Gi Communication” and “Invoice Hikari”
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株式会社東祥, which operates the Holiday Sports Club with approximately 100 locations nationwide, has adopted “Gi Communication,” a consolidated billing service for communications charges, and “Invoice Hikari,” a fiber-optic service, improving billing efficiency and optimizing its communications contracts.
Facts
Approximately 100 locations nationwide
More than 200 invoices each month
Took more than 2 hours each month
The bank accounts used for direct debits were also split across 100 stores
M Stage × Rewell to begin offering “online rework” and a “management system” for leave and return-to-work support for teachers and staff of 那覇市教育委員会
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株式会社エムステージ and 株式会社リウェル have been contracted by 那覇市教育委員会 to provide leave and return-to-work support services for teachers and staff, and will begin offering “WellcoHR” and “Wellcoリワーク”.
Facts
The figure reached a record high of 13,310 in Reiwa 6 fiscal year
Approximately 85% retention rate 6 months after returning to work
Supporting producers in Kumamoto Prefecture: 農機具王’s official Instagram account “はーちゃん【農業よろず屋】” to sell charity towels — all proceeds to be donated to Kumamoto Prefecture
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The official Instagram account “はーちゃん【農業よろず屋】” of “農機具王,” operated by 株式会社リンク, will sell charity towels to support producers affected by the July 2026 earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, and donate all proceeds to Kumamoto Prefecture.
Facts
Occurred on July 28, 2026
Sales are scheduled to continue through October 28, 2026
14 test locations added for the TOEIC® Listening & Reading Public Test sessions in February and March 2027
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The Institute for International Business Communication (IIBC) announced that a total of 14 new test locations will be added for the TOEIC L&R Public Tests held in February and March 2027.
Facts
A total of 14 test locations added
12 test locations in February
2 test locations added in March
Expanded to a total of 45 test locations
Expanded to a total of 18 test locations
Approximately 1.964 million people took the test in Japan in fiscal 2025
More than 50 million people have taken the test to date
SCO Group forms business partnership with dental clinical AI company ConvergePartners
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株式会社SCOグループ and 株式会社ConvergePartners have agreed to a business partnership to advance digital transformation in dental care, and will jointly work to enhance the AI sub-chart functions of “paylight X” and develop new features for clinical settings.
Respo, an all-in-one platform for restaurants, begins system integration with Retty as an official partner of a restaurant review site controller
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Retty株式会社 has begun system integration with “Respo,” a platform for restaurants operated by 株式会社ハロー. This will enable reservations at locations using “Respo” to also be centrally managed through “Retty.”
大日本印刷株式会社 adopts “Official Alumni,” provided by Hakkazook, and begins building relationships with alumni (former employees)
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株式会社ハッカズーク has adopted “Official Alumni,” provided by 大日本印刷株式会社, and begun supporting relationship-building with former employees and network operations.
【アテックスルルド】New “Face Care Heart Stick” offers firming care for the midface, targeting the nose and philtrum area※
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株式会社アテックス will launch the “Face Care Heart Stick,” a facial beauty device equipped with EMS and a heater, first in November 2026 and nationwide in December.
Just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! Authentic sushi crafted by sushi chefs on Awaji Island: “Sushi Tomi” at Awaji Highway Oasis launches its October limited-quantity menu, “『神無月』鱧・鰆,” from Thursday, October 1, 2026
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“Sushi Tomi,” the sushi restaurant at Awaji Highway Oasis, will begin selling its limited-time menu “『神無月』鱧・鰆,” made with conger eel and Spanish mackerel from Awaji Island, from October 1, 2026.
Organize your busy daily schedule and tasks in a single book. The 2027 edition of the “Separate Diary,” with approximately 150,000 copies sold cumulatively, adds 5 new colors and goes on sale September 30
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伊藤手帳株式会社 will begin selling the 2027 edition of its “ユメキロック” Separate Diary on September 30, 2026. The long-selling product, with approximately 150,000 copies sold cumulatively, adds 5 new colors and is priced from 2,980 yen (tax included).
Facts
Approximately 150,000 copies sold cumulatively
Sales begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Price: From 2,980 yen (tax included)
Marking its 89th anniversary
Founded in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in 1937 (Showa 12)
Carry your planner compactly and customize its contents to your liking. The 2027 edition of “TETEFU,” with 2 new colors, goes on sale September 30
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伊藤手帳株式会社 will begin selling the 2027 edition of “TETEFU,” a foldable planner from its “ユメキロック” brand, on September 30. The popular product has added 2 new colors and sold approximately 20,000 copies cumulatively.
Facts
2027 edition
Approximately 20,000 copies sold cumulatively
Price: From 3,150 yen (tax included)
Maximum: 245mm high × 315mm wide
Minimum: 155mm high × 115mm
Weight: Approximately 214g
Price: 2,180 yen (tax included)
Weight: Approximately 122g
Refills sold separately, 10 types in total
Price: From 880 yen (tax included)
Body weight: Approximately 76g
Approximately 150,000 copies sold to date
Approximately 20,000 copies sold to date
Sold out 2,000 copies
Marking its 89th anniversary
Founded in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in 1937 (Showa 12)
“Record,” “manage your time,” and “see the flow of your day”: 3 planners to make 2027 more your own — “HIGOLOG,” “WISELY,” and “VIZIUNO” go on sale September 30
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伊藤手帳株式会社 will launch 3 planners for 2027 under its “ユメキロック” brand—“HIGOLOG,” “WISELY,” and “VIZIUNO”—on September 30, 2026.
The popular bone-in meat portion returns this year! ほっかほっか亭’s “ほっかローストチキン” and “鴨レッグ” go on sale October 1
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株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部 will launch “ほっかローストチキン” and “鴨レッグ” in limited quantities from October 1, 2026. It will also offer the new products “スペシャルトリオ” and “オードブル（プレミアム）,” which pair these items with Chinese dishes and more.
Mystery Channel Club Premium significantly expands its streaming lineup! Japan’s fastest streaming of every episode of popular series, special videos including exclusive interviews, and limited-event content coming soon!
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株式会社AXNエンタテインメント will significantly expand the streaming lineup for its paid membership service 「ミステリーチャンネル倶楽部プレミアム」, with Japan’s fastest streaming of every episode of popular series, special videos, and limited-event content rolling out in sequence.
三菱食品株式会社 will launch 「加賀かが鳶とび けざやか 720ml」, a junmai sake brewed by 株式会社福光屋 in Ishikawa Prefecture, nationwide from October 6 as the 5th item in the 「吉田類お薦め地酒シリーズ」.
Experience the “snug, pin-point stretch fit”! Limited-time pop-up event for the new eye cream, “EYE FORM LAB. by DECENCIA,” to be held at @cosme OSAKA
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株式会社DECENCIA will hold the limited-time pop-up event “EYE FORM LAB. by DECENCIA” for its new eye cream, 「ディセンシア ヒアロブースト アイクリーム」, at @cosme OSAKA from October 14 to 20, 2026.
【AVIOT】AVIOT × 「あぶない刑事」 40th anniversary collaboration true wireless earbuds announced! Preorders open today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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AVIOT, the brand of プレシードジャパン株式会社, will open preorders for 「TE-V1R-AD2」, true wireless earbuds created in collaboration to mark the 40th anniversary of 「あぶない刑事」, on September 30, 2026. Based on the 「TE-V1R」 model, which has shipped approximately 250,000 units to date, the earbuds feature special tuning and voice modes and are priced at ¥22,880, tax included.
Facts
Approximately 250,000 units shipped across the series
【New product】Collaboration items from foil-stamping brand 「ROKKAKU」 and 「ob1toy（オビワン）」 now on general sale through the online shop and retailers nationwide
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フタバ株式会社 will launch 「Binky TRIP」, a new collaboration series from foil-stamping brand 「ROKKAKU」 and illustrator 「ob1toy（オビワン）」, through its online shop and retail partners from October 1, 2026.
「KIMONO ARCH」, operated by 株式会社やまと, will launch its 2026 Autumn & Winter 2nd collection, “CONNECT,” on October 3, 2026. The collection features sweat-fabric hooded kimono, haori jackets, knit vests, cardigans, bags, decorative cords, and more, with a focus on connections in craftsmanship.
Facts
Price: ¥80,300, tax included, including tailoring
Price: 55,000 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥71,500, tax included
Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥28,050, tax included
Going on sale sequentially from Saturday, October 3, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社やまと、KIMONO ARCH、an/eddy、Y. & SONS
Exhibiting at “Inbound Goods EXPO Autumn” as part of Lifestyle Week
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フタバ株式会社 will exhibit at “Inbound Goods EXPO Autumn,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026. The company will showcase 「ROKKAKU」, its foil-stamped paper goods brand, OEM and ODM services for custom foil-stamped products, and new items including postcards featuring Japanese landmarks, with cumulative sales of 300,000 cards across the series.
WHILL社 releases white paper on its autonomous driving service: New model for mobility assistance at international airports takes shape after surpassing 1 million cumulative rides
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WHILL社 has released a white paper on its autonomous driving service operating at international airports. Cumulative rides have surpassed 1 million, with approximately 200 vehicles operating at 28 airports across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is the only provider worldwide in this field and aims to build an integrated management infrastructure that includes robots made by other companies in the future, in response to growing demand for mobility assistance.
Facts
More than 1 million cumulative rides
28 airports and facilities
Approximately 200 vehicles in operation
At an average annual rate of 17%
Up 21% year on year
Reaching 4.45 million
More than 1 million mobility assistance trips annually
1 month to go until “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30周年展,” the world’s first large-scale 「バイオハザード」 exhibition! More original merchandise revealed!
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株式会社東北新社, with the cooperation of 株式会社カプコン, will hold 「THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30周年展」, an exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of 「バイオハザード」, at Shibuya BEAM from October 30, 2026. Details of the exhibition and original merchandise have been announced.
Facts
30th anniversary
A total of 56 days
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Thursday, Dec. 24
The series has sold a cumulative total of 213 million copies
Make parent-child time more fun with “searching for wildflowers.” New 「ifme CALIN WFS フリル キネティックブーツ」 inspired by calendula
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IFME, the children’s shoe brand of 丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社, will launch its new 「ifme CALIN WFS フリル キネティックブーツ」, inspired by calendula, from late September 2026.
Fukushima Galilei | Announces model change to its CO2 refrigerant reach-in display case 「MGKシリーズ」 and launch of new model
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Fukushima Galilei has announced a model change to its existing 2-door type and the launch of a new 3-door type in its CO2 refrigerant reach-in display case 「MGKシリーズ」. The changes improve energy efficiency and ease of installation, with sales starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
Reduces annual power consumption by approximately 30%
Annual sales target: 2,500 units
On sale from Thursday, October 1, 2026
Capital: 400 million yen
Standard price: unit ¥3,401,000 + 1 set of side panels ¥156,000 = ¥3,557,000
Originalアシックスが世界メンタルヘルスデーにむけた「The Movement Conservation Project」を公開 起きている時間の86％は“動かない時間”
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アシックス has released “The Movement Conservation Project” in conjunction with World Mental Health Day. A survey of 34,000 people across 31 countries and regions found that 86% of waking hours are spent “not moving.” The project highlights the effects of insufficient exercise on the mind and body, as well as the positive changes that can come from just 15 minutes of exercise.
Facts
86% of waking hours
Based on a survey of 34,000 people
Move your body for just about 15 minutes
53%, more than half of adults
About 1 in 4 people (23%)
By 2035, that proportion
will rise to 56%
and reach an estimated 2.3 billion people
Companies mentioned：アシックス、アシックスジャパン株式会社、世界保健機関、Sport England、NHS England
『うさぎゅーん！』 x “ORBcafe” collaboration cafe opens! Huge success, with apparel selling out and street-side screens in Shibuya and Shin-Okubo
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株式会社Minto held a collaboration cafe with “ORBcafe” from August 24 to September 7, 2026, selling merchandise and limited-edition drinks. The event was also promoted on street-side screens in Shibuya and Shin-Okubo, and some items sold out.
Are there more women in management? 日経ウーマン visualizes 5 years of data on trends in the share of women serving as section chiefs and department heads by industry
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株式会社日経BP’s “日経ウーマン” has launched a special website showing trends in the proportion of women in positions equivalent to section chief and department head by industry over the past 5 years, from 2022 to 2026. It visualizes progress toward the government’s 30% target and highlights disparities in industries such as finance, as well as structural barriers.
Facts
To have women account for around 30% of people in leadership positions
Data on trends over the past 5 years in positions equivalent to section chief and department head
The proportion of women has steadily risen by about 1 percentage point each year
Company distribution across all 10 industries over 5 years
Surfing in Chiba this fall! Registration now open for 『ＢＯＳＯサーフィンミーティング２０２６』!
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As a legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Games, Chiba Prefecture is holding 『ＢＯＳＯサーフィンミーティング２０２６』, primarily in the Sotobo area, and recruiting participants for 3 sessions in October and November. The event is aimed at beginners and offers surfing experiences, Boso cuisine, workshops, and more. Each session is limited to 20 participants, and the fee is 7,000 yen.
Holding a “Grand Appreciation Sale Celebrating 222 Group Locations”! Special prices on Iekei ramen or abura soba for app members only!
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株式会社ガーデン is holding a campaign to mark the group surpassing 222 locations, offering Iekei ramen or abura soba at special prices exclusively to members of the 壱角家 app.
Facts
Surpassed 222 locations cumulatively
691 yen (760 yen including tax)
October 1, 2026 (Thursday) to October 10 (Saturday)
A survey of 422 students from former imperial universities and Waseda and Keio who are expected to graduate in 2028, conducted by 株式会社リーディングマーク, found that 47.4% hope to receive their first job offer before year-end of their third undergraduate or first master's year, while only 6.6% hope to finish job hunting by then, a gap of 40.8 percentage points.
The “Oyster Hut on Tour” arrives at ヤマダデンキテックランド熊谷本店 in Saitama Prefecture! Limited-time event confirmed for October 30 to November 23! 《One serving of Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell for 880 yen!!》
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LH Co., Ltd. will hold a limited-time “Oyster Hut on Tour” at ヤマダデンキテックランド熊谷本店 in Saitama Prefecture from October 30 to November 23. It will serve one portion of Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell for 880 yen, as part of a self-service BBQ event aimed at supporting recovery.
東京都 selected as a development promoter for fiscal 令和8年度 of the Next-Generation Communications Technology Startup Support Program (Tokyo NEXT 5G Boosters Project)
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株式会社ユニッジ has been selected as a development promoter for fiscal 令和8年度 of 東京都’s Next-Generation Communications Technology Startup Support Program (Tokyo NEXT 5G Boosters Project), and will support startups using 5G and Beyond 5G.
アジラ to exhibit at international deep-tech conference “Global Startup EXPO 2026”
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株式会社アジラ will exhibit at the international deep-tech conference “Global Startup EXPO 2026,” to be held in Osaka Prefecture from October 5 to 7, 2026, and demonstrate its AI security system, “AI Security asilla.”
Facts
Original2026年10月5日（月）から7日（水）まで
Original10月5日（月）から7日（水）まで
For 2 days during the event, October 6 (Tuesday) and 7 (Wednesday)
Over 20% of attendees from overseas
147 startups from Japan and abroad will exhibit at booths
The “Oyster Hut on Tour” arrives at MEGAドン・キホーテUNY伊勢崎東店 in Gunma Prefecture! Limited-time event confirmed for October 30 to November 23! 《One serving of Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell for 880 yen!!》
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The “Oyster Hut on Tour” will be held for a limited time at MEGAドン・キホーテUNY伊勢崎東店 in Gunma Prefecture from October 30 to November 23. Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell will be served at 880 yen per portion. The event features self-service BBQ over binchotan charcoal, a wide selection of grilled seafood such as turban shells and scallops, and other menu items. It aims to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
～People with and without disabilities, enjoying together～ Universal sports experience event to be held!
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Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, will hold a universal sports experience event themed around enabling everyone to enjoy a variety of sports, regardless of disability. In addition to experience booths for wheelchair rugby and deaf table tennis, guests will include medalists from the Paralympics and Deaflympics. Sponsors include 株式会社湖池屋 and 東京ヴェルディ.
Eight people, including arranger Masaaki Omura, selected as honorees for Reiwa 8 at the Popular Music Hall of Fame.
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9 people, including arranger Masao Omura, have been named as Reiwa 8 honorees in the Hall of Popular Music. A book about Omura, The Career of Composer and Arranger Masao Omura: 1951-1997, has been published by DU BOOKS, an imprint of 株式会社ディスクユニオン.
Facts
The honors program began in Heisei 9, and 350 people had been honored through last year.
In Reiwa 8, 9 people, including arranger Masao Omura, will be honored.
【Renta!】August 2026 Short Drama Rankings Announced! No. 1 is “An Affair at Home: My Husband Was Stolen by the Housekeeper”
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株式会社パピレス announced the August 2026 short drama rankings for the e-book rental site “Renta!” The No. 1 title was “An Affair at Home: My Husband Was Stolen by the Housekeeper,” and the service surpassed 11 million members in 2026.
Facts
The service surpassed 11 million members in 2026.
Capital: 414.46 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社パピレス、Renta!、weavin、1LDK、Minto Studioリソースクリエイション、Minto AIR－X、RentaDrama、Minto Studio goraku、KDDI、万田自動車グループ、CREAVE、spRash!、SBクリエイティブ
SHE taps comedy trio Party-chan for the first time as image characters in a new web commercial: “You can change and be yourself at any age”—a full-throttle celebration of adults taking on new challenges
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SHE株式会社 will release a new web commercial featuring comedy trio ぱーてぃーちゃん, along with a special website, on September 30, 2026.