Fine jeweler Qeelin, part of the ケリング・グループ, grand opens flagship store Qeelin House in Shanghai’s Xintiandi
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Fine jeweler Qeelin, part of the ケリング・グループ, has grand opened its flagship store, “Qeelin House,” in Shanghai’s Xintiandi. Designed by architect Steve Leung and lighting designer Tino Kwan, the store features the Wulu Infinity Stair Hall, a VIP lounge and the Perfume Bar, which offers the brand’s first fragrance collection.
Facts
2,254 Wulu motifs
2019
Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Companies mentioned：Qeelin、Qeelin japan Limited、ケリング・グループ、Steve Leung、Tino Kwan、Aurélien Guichard
Turning cars slated for scrapping into canvases, bringing children extraordinary experiences to the shores of Lake Biwa: “Graffiti Car” event to be held at the “Autumn Friendship Marche” hosted by O'PAL in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
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株式会社スマイルカンパニー will offer “Graffiti Car,” an activity where children paint cars slated for scrapping, at the “O'PAL Autumn Friendship Marche” to be held on October 11, 2026, at O'PAL in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.
[Held in October, with Q&A] Free online seminar on the “Stress Check Response Manual” for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees
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株式会社情報基盤開発 will hold webinars on stress check responses for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees on October 6 and 22, explaining preparations and risks ahead of the requirement taking effect on April 1, 2028.
Petite womenswear brand COHINA to release second collaboration with stylist Chie Inui
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Petite womenswear brand COHINA, operated by 株式会社EGBA, will release its second collaboration collection with stylist Chie Inui on September 30, 2026. The collection comprises 3 items—a jacket, pants and shirt—and features sizing and designs tailored to petite frames.
ほっともっと offers an extensive lineup! New releases include “Fried Oyster Nori Bento,” “Fried Oyster Bento,” “Addictive Oyster Bento” and “Oyster Feast Bento,” showcasing the rich flavor of oysters
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株式会社プレナス will launch 5 new oyster-themed products and individual menu items at its takeout bento chain ほっともっと from October 7, at 2,415 stores nationwide.
Use your “usual layout diagram” as is: Smart Road Application 365, a digital service for road-use applications, gets an update
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株式会社デフラグワークス has updated “Smart Road Application 365,” a digital service that streamlines road-use application work at construction sites, adding “background image upload” and “combine parts” features.
UK-born Bookaroo arrives in Japan! “BABY Notebook & Pen” launches domestically, where big ideas start in little notebooks
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インターアクト株式会社, the authorized importer of the UK design brand IF, has begun domestic sales of “Bookaroo BABY Notebook & Pen,” a set featuring an A7 mini notebook and mini ballpoint pen from the Bookaroo brand. The suggested retail price is 2,000 yen (before tax), and 13 designs are available. A starter pack for retailers, comprising 1 notebook in each of the 13 designs and a card display, is also available.
Facts
Suggested retail price: 2,000 yen (before tax)
Available in 13 designs
Suggested retail price: 26,000 yen (before tax)
Set includes a total of 13 notebooks and a card display
[ローソンストア100 October new products] Enjoy autumn flavors starting at 108 yen, including chestnut and sweet potato breads and sweets! “Large Mapo Meat Bun,” fragrant with Sichuan pepper, also launches
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株式会社ローソンストア100 will launch breads and sweets made with chestnuts and sweet potatoes, priced from 108 yen including tax, starting October 7, 2026, and will add the “Large Mapo Meat Bun” on October 28.
An advertorial on the IT整備士協会’s “AI Business Support Specialist” appears in the fall issue of Japan Human Resources News; applications for its training program exceed 230
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An advertorial introducing the AI qualification “AI Business Support Specialist” from 特定非営利活動法人IT整備士協会 will appear in the 2026 fall issue of Japan Human Resources News. Applications for the training program offered by AISEE CONNECT have exceeded 230, and 85.2% of graduates say they have reduced their working hours.
Facts
More than 230 applicants
85.2% report reduced working hours
It has increased to 40.7%
People in their 40s and 50s account for 66.3%
80.0% report reduced working hours after taking the course
Six proposals for Japanese innovation emerge from a roundtable of 45 participants from government, industry and academia
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The Management Innovation Committee, overseen by 一般社団法人Japan Innovation Network, has drawn up 6 proposals to promote innovation in Japan, based on discussions at its 3rd roundtable held on August 3, 2026.
Facts
Held on August 3, 2026, at Kanda Myojin in Chiyoda, Tokyo
Compiled into 6 proposals
Businesses that take 10–15 years to develop
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Japan Innovation Network、明治学院大学、東京大学、SAPジャパン株式会社、SAP Labs Japan、デジタルハリウッド大学、株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、富士通株式会社、日本たばこ産業株式会社、ダイキン工業株式会社、東急株式会社、TDK株式会社、コクヨ株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、株式会社リコー、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、一般社団法人Future Center Alliance Japan
AI virtual staging service Room AI, featured in the Real Estate Tech Chaos Map, boosts inquiries at client companies by approximately 1.4 times year over year; surpasses 6,000 images delivered
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AI virtual staging service Room AI from 株式会社クロスエッジ surpassed 250 registered businesses and 6,000 images delivered in total in approximately 10 months since launching in November 2025. It was featured in the 12th edition of the Real Estate Tech Chaos Map, and the number of inquiries at client Endscape increased by approximately 1.4 times year over year.
Facts
250 registered businesses
More than 6,000 images delivered in total
Inquiries are up approximately 1.4 times year over year
Tired of leaving your career to the luck of the draw? It’s time to choose a recruitment agency by its consultant, not the company. AGENT PICK, a platform for selecting recruitment agents, gets a major revamp
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株式会社Atip has substantially revamped “AGENT PICK,” a platform that lets users search, compare and select recruitment agents by individual consultant, on September 30, 2026.
アンセル unveils HyFlex Precision Comfort gloves, designed for ease of use, and a new eyewear series in Japan for the first time
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At Green Cross Exhibition 2026 in Sapporo, アンセル unveiled in Japan for the first time the HyFlex Precision Comfort glove series featuring AEROFIT technology and the new V eyewear series.
[V-shaped recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake] Toyama cut-and-sew factory “TFC” surpasses ¥100 million in annual sales of its own brand through ファクトリエ
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TFC, a cut-and-sew factory in Oyabe, Toyama Prefecture, has made a V-shaped recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and annual sales of its own brand through ファクトリエ have surpassed ¥100 million.
Job seekers request career consultations by naming an adviser. AGENT PICK, a new way for recruitment agencies to attract clients, receives a major overhaul
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株式会社Atip overhauled AGENT PICK, a platform that lets users search for, compare and select career agents by individual adviser, on September 30, 2026. It uses a performance-based model with no initial or monthly fees and integrates features such as interview booking and chat.
Facts
We completed a major overhaul on September 30, 2026
The service has achieved an initial interview completion rate of 70% or higher*
Channel Talk, an AI agent for customer understanding adopted by more than 240,000 companies globally, publishes an ebook proposing new management metrics for the AI era
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株式会社Channel Corporation has published an ebook outlining a framework for CS reports to help transform customer support from a cost center into a management decision-making engine.
A survey on spicy food conducted by 株式会社ファンくる found that 80% of respondents said they like spicy food. The most common reason was “I like the taste,” while people most often wanted spicy food when they were “tired” or “cold.”
Self-awareness expert Naohiro Yoshimura (Nao) unveils “marketing that brings out your authentic self,” something AI cannot replace. In 2 years, more than 20 companies supported and over ¥260 million in sales generated through advertising
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Naohiro Yoshimura, representative of 株式会社スリーインサンライズ, has unveiled the concept of “marketing that brings out your authentic self.” The approach combines coaching and marketing, starting with self-awareness to develop products and messaging; it has delivered results including support for more than 20 companies over 2 years and over ¥260 million in sales generated through advertising.
Facts
Sept. 30, 2026
10th year of coaching
More than 2,500 in total
87% of participants
4 of the clients worked with
Sales exceeding ¥100 million
Western Japan’s No. 1 salesperson
Traveled around the world 2 times
Spends 200 days a year overseas
Total assets under management of more than 52 million yen
ルイスポールセン to open its 3rd store in Japan at ミッドランドスクエア, Nagoya, on November 11, 2026
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Danish lighting brand ルイスポールセン will open ルイスポールセン Nagoya Store at ミッドランドスクエア in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 11, 2026, its 3rd store in Japan. The brand aims to enhance the customer experience with its first store in the Tokai region, and will hold special events and sell limited-edition products to mark the 100th anniversary of System PH and the company’s 150th anniversary.
Women’s volleyball team 東京サンビームズ establishes a general incorporated association
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Women’s volleyball team 東京サンビームズ established 一般社団法人東京サンビームズ effective August 1, 2026, and will compete in the new V.League launched by the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) starting in the 2026-27 season.
KITZ launches a globally unified HR platform powered by SAP SuccessFactors®
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With support from SAP Japan and Odyssey, KITZ built the “KITZ Group Global Human Resources Database,” a globally unified HR platform powered by SAP SuccessFactors®, and brought it into production in July 2026.
10 years since the Central Tottori Earthquake. Creating life-saving spaces in homes and workplaces. A residential seismic shelter with a maximum load capacity of 34t to be exhibited at “BOSAI Kokutai 2026 in Tottori.”
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ミホ工業株式会社 will exhibit at “BOSAI Kokutai 2026 in Tottori,” held in October 2026, marking 10 years since the Central Tottori Earthquake. It will showcase “Safety Box,” a seismic shelter for detached homes, and “Shelsta,” for factories and warehouses.
Facts
Maximum load capacity: 34t
10 years since the Central Tottori Earthquake
About 33.9% of the population is aged 65 or older
There are 1,086 manufacturing establishments in Tottori Prefecture
S.T. Corporation launches “消臭力 Épure 玄関・リビング用 Stick,” bringing a “comfortable sense of space” with a design and fragrance that blend into the room
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エステー株式会社 will launch “消臭力 Épure 玄関・リビング用 Stick,” a stick-type air freshener that brings “comfortable breathing room” with a design and fragrance that harmonize with a space, on October 12.
A festival bringing together around 200 varieties of “Japanese cheese” from across the country opens soon! Details announced for “WA！CHEESE FES,” taking place October 10 (Saturday) and 11 (Sunday)
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NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会 will hold “WA！CHEESE FES” at Roppongi Hills Arena in Tokyo on October 10 and 11, bringing together around 200 varieties of Japanese cheese from across the country. The event will also feature “Japan Cheese Awards 2026,” one of Japan’s largest domestic natural cheese competitions.
Japan’s first music platform where creators, singers and listeners can all earn revenue, “TOPLEASE,” launches an app for listeners incorporating a prediction market
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株式会社呉楽 has launched a feature on the music platform “TOPLEASE” that lets listeners predict the number of plays for artists’ unreleased demo tracks. This prediction market-style app enables creators, singers and listeners alike to earn revenue.
Facts
300 creators
to 208 track makers
totaling more than 3 million yen
More than 300 composers
Original1日あたり約10万6,000曲の新曲が届いています
Of the approximately 253 million songs available for streaming
Originalおよそ9割は1年間の再生回数が1,000回以下でした
Original1年間の再生回数が1,000回以下
Down 1.6% from the previous year
Older releases account for around 65% of streaming revenue
While around 13 million people have delivered at least 1 song to the company
Around 81,100 artists generated annual revenue of at least $10,000 (about 1.5 million yen)
Annual revenue of at least $10,000 (about 1.5 million yen)
More than $400 million in transactions have been made on music-related predictions alone
株式会社電産 to exhibit at “The 8th Embedded and Edge AI Expo Autumn” at Japan IT Week Autumn
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株式会社電産 will exhibit at “The 8th Embedded and Edge AI Expo Autumn,” part of “Japan IT Week Autumn,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe starting October 21, 2026. The company will showcase edge AI support technologies, upcycling projects and collaborative works with traditional crafts, among other exhibits.
For the real estate industry | Latest trends in reviewing telecommunications costs and case studies [September 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free September 2026 edition of its report on reviewing telecommunications costs for the real estate industry. The report explains the structure of telecommunications costs and cost-cutting strategies amid the expansion of digital investment and the growth in the number of sites that accompanies market expansion.
【ITCOLLEGE】Learn design and management for the AI era from the ground up and become a hands-on senior engineer. Monthly “Next-Generation Leader and Manager Training” for engineers in their 2nd–4th year of experience begins in November 2026
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株式会社リゾーム announced that it will launch monthly “Next-Generation Leader and Manager Training” starting in November 2026 through its engineer training service “ITCOLLEGE,” targeting early-career engineers in their 2nd–4th year of experience. The training teaches design and management for the AI era and aims to develop senior engineers. The fee is a flat 60,500 yen per day (tax included), and costs can be reduced by up to 54% through the Human Resources Development Support Subsidy.
【Survey on office disaster preparedness and “sheltering in place at work”】In a disaster, 3 days at the office. Employees “can survive.” But they “can’t live there.”
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A survey by 株式会社谷沢製作所 found that office workers’ top disaster-related concerns involve daily life, such as bathing and sleeping, while corporate stockpiles are skewed toward drinking water and helmets, leaving gaps in preparations for sheltering in place at work.
Facts
1,222 respondents
Stockpiles of drinking water, food and other supplies for 3 days
Notice of exhibition and seminar at Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2026 (RISCON TOKYO)
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株式会社デジタルアセットマーケッツ will exhibit at “Crisis Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO) 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 30 to October 2, 2026, showcasing “Digital Shelter,” a critical data resilience platform. The company will also hold a 3-day seminar on data preservation based on the premise of destruction.
南陽市役所ラーメン課 will hold the “Nanyoshi Ramen Card Rally” from November １ through January ３１, Reiwa ９, commemorating the 10th anniversary of its establishment. The event will use an original illustration drawn for it by Narumi Naru, creator of the popular manga “ラーメン大好き小泉さん.” In collaboration with NEXCO東日本, 湘南乃風, 山形鉄道 and others, 39 restaurants in the city will participate. Last year’s economic impact was about 152 million yen.
General-purpose IoT modular device “BraveJIG,” which supports IoT and DX adoption at manufacturing sites, to make its first appearance at “Manufacturing DX Expo Osaka”
“LLMO Cheki” launches a “free LLMO diagnostic page” that agencies can publish under their own brands
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株式会社Itera has launched a “free LLMO diagnostic page” feature for its LLMO measurement and improvement tool “LLMO Cheki,” which white-label partners can publish under their own brands.
Facts
Original20クレジット/1回
Companies mentioned：株式会社Itera、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Google AI Overview
MAYA-developed “WORXHUB AI” puts AI facilitators and advisors in charge of hybrid meetings! BenQ to launch “WORXHUB BQ05 Series” electronic whiteboards with AI features on Oct. 1, 2026
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BenQ Japan announced that it will launch the “WORXHUB BQ05 Series” electronic whiteboards on Oct. 1, 2026. They are set to feature “WORXHUB AI,” an AI facilitator developed by MAYAビジネスソリューションズ.
[Video in use] 野田塾 cuts editing work by 60%! A case study on using Media Hakase
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株式会社博士.com announced a case study showing how 愛知県-based cram school 野田塾 adopted the video production tool “Media Hakase” and cut editing time by approximately 60%. The school has resolved the challenge of relying on specialized software and individual expertise, enabling instructors to produce videos in-house and share information effectively.
October seminar schedule | 6 courses on trade marketing (understanding retail displays and preparing proposals), presentation materials in the AI era, and more — 株式会社マーケティング研究協会
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株式会社マーケティング研究協会 has published the schedule for 6 seminars to be held in October 2026. The lectures will cover topics including trade marketing, business skills and strengthening in-store sales, with instructors including Shuichi Namai and Akira Yokota.
The photo exhibition “Fukuoka Traditional Photo Exhibition vol.1: Tea Ceremony,” hosted by キャンプ女子株式会社, has closed at Sony Store Fukuoka Tenjin. Approximately 45 works were exhibited, and 10 seats were added for the talk show after advance reservations filled.
株式会社ジョイフル will launch its new fall and winter grand menu on Oct. 6, 2026, commemorating its 50th anniversary. New offerings include beef stew hamburg steak and a sukiyaki hot pot with extra meat, alongside price reductions on items such as mega-size fries and the continuation of its ¥500 one-coin lunch.
Allied Architects and Treasure AI partner to support customer business growth through more advanced data utilization
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アライドアーキテクツ株式会社 and トレジャーデータ株式会社 (Treasure AI) will begin a business partnership to support customer business growth. By combining on-site data collected through Treasure AI’s AI voice solution “Treasure AI Voice” with market analysis using アライドアーキテクツ株式会社’s data platform “Kaname.ax®,” the companies aim to advance data utilization to the level of management decision-making.
Companies mentioned：アライドアーキテクツ株式会社、トレジャーデータ株式会社、Treasure AI
Webinar announcement for Oct. 7, 2026: “A deep dive into generative AI for video. ─ Can Seedance really be used in professional production? ─”
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株式会社アマナ announced that it will hold an online webinar on Oct. 7, 2026, titled “A deep dive into generative AI for video. ─ Can Seedance really be used in professional production? ─” The company’s in-house AI specialist organization “A³” will share insights from using ByteDance社’s Seedance and Seedream on actual projects, with a guest from BytePlus.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
12:00〜12:50
Capacity: 100 people
Participation fee: Free
Established: April 1979
Capital: 100 million yen
Number of employees: 520 (consolidated) as of January 1, 2026
Wacoal Human Science Research and Development Center to establish R&D base in the United States—Accelerating global research and development by leveraging body measurement data
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Original株式会社ワコールホールディングスの連結子会社である米国ワコールは、グローバルな研究開発機能強化を目的として、2026年10月1日に米国ニューヨークに「Human Science Research & Development Center-America」を設立する。
Facts
Body measurement data from approximately 45,000 women
Fun even if you’re new to English! Applications open for the “Halloween Program,” a free trial of Kids Duo®, an after-school program conducted in English!
Idea Factory, creator of “オトメイト” and “コンパイルハート,” launches “IFChronicle,” a new brand specializing in adventure games; teaser site and video released for its 1st title, “ICONOLOGY”!
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Idea Factory has launched “IFChronicle,” a new brand specializing in adventure games, and released a teaser site and video for its 1st title, “ICONOLOGY.” The game features character designs by 悌太 and a scenario by 深見真, and a manga adaptation is also scheduled to begin in October 2026.
“反王,” a limited-time growth world focused on character development, including growth support and exclusive content for “Lineage,” set to open on Oct. 7; special website now available
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NC Japan announced that “反王,” a limited-time growth world for the PC online game “Lineage,” will open on Oct. 7, 2026.
[Free seminar] Notice of “The Next Growth Area in Vietnam’s Logistics Market: Opportunities in the Cold Chain”
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ONE-VALUE株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on October 15, 2026, explaining opportunities to enter Vietnam’s logistics market, including cold-chain and industrial logistics.
‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ launches preorders for its first-ever art book!
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株式会社NEOWIZ has opened preorders for the first-ever art book for the rhythm game ‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ on Global YES24. The price is equivalent to 98,000 South Korean won, and shipping is scheduled to begin in mid-November.
Launch of ‘SuccessChain for Procurement’ to support procurement risk management in manufacturing
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SCSK株式会社 will launch ‘SuccessChain for Procurement’ on October 1, 2026, to support procurement risk management in manufacturing, and aims to have it adopted by 100 companies by fiscal 2030.
Facts
The service launches on October 1, 2026
We aim to have it adopted by 100 companies by fiscal 2030.
Packaging for the ‘よつ葉 Hokkaido Ice Cream’ series gets a makeover. A design that better conveys the ‘よつ葉’ character and deliciousness. The new packaging will be introduced gradually from October.
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よつ葉 Milk Products will revamp the packaging design for its ‘よつ葉 Hokkaido Ice Cream’ series and begin a gradual transition from October 2026.
‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ launches preorders for its first-ever art book!
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株式会社NEOWIZ has opened preorders for the first art book for the rhythm game ‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ on Global YES24. The price is equivalent to 98,000 South Korean won, and shipping is scheduled to begin in mid-November.
Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s ‘Classroom of the Future’ demonstration project in the Kyushu block — TSUNAGU × AlphaDrive × Regional and Educational Revitalization Platform
‘Disaster Prevention DB’ offers a free function for creating BCP templates tailored to each location. Reduces the administrative burden and supports companies in developing BCPs.
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テルツ株式会社 announced on September 30, 2026, that it had expanded the free BCP creation feature of ‘Disaster Prevention DB’ and would offer free Word-format drafts reflecting disaster risks and industry information for each location. According to a survey by 帝国データバンク, the BCP development rate among small and medium-sized enterprises is only 18.3%.
Confirmed that skincare using cosmetics infused with a proprietary fragrance may help induce a relaxed state and ease stress responses
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第一三共ヘルスケア announced that it had confirmed skincare using cosmetics containing its proprietary fragrance may ease stress responses by increasing feelings of relaxation during work-related stress and suppressing salivary alpha-amylase, a stress marker.
‘Detective Precure!’ arrives as a toy supplement! The ‘Otomodachi 11・12・１ Month Issue’ is on sale, with an accessory for playing hamburger shop!
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株式会社講談社’s Children’s Business Division released the ‘Otomodachi 11・12・１ Month Issue’ on September 30, 2026, including an accessory for playing hamburger shop using characters from ‘Detective Precure!’.
One of Japan’s largest corporate golf tournaments: RELO CLUB All-Japan Corporate Golf Tournament 2026 Summer Team Championship National Finals ◆ Winner: 株式会社コスギ不動産HD ‘KOSUGI’ [Relo Club]
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The national finals of the 25th RELO CLUB All-Japan Corporate Golf Tournament ‘Recruit CUP 2026 Summer Team Championship,’ hosted by 株式会社リロクラブ, were held in Shizuoka Prefecture on September 12, 2026, with 株式会社コスギ不動産HD claiming its 4th victory.
[株式会社ミライト・ワン] Exhibiting at the ‘2026 Nagasaki Waterworks Exhibition’
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株式会社ミライト・ワン will exhibit jointly with 国際航業株式会社 and 株式会社ミラテクドローン at the ‘2026 Nagasaki Waterworks Exhibition,’ to be held at Dejima Messe Nagasaki from October 21 to 23, 2026.
Facts
3 days, from Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to Friday, October 23
CRAFT WONDER to launch its first single-barrel whiskey, “WHISKEY WONDER Limited Edition 001,” in limited quantities; pop-up shop to open at Tokyo Midtown on Oct. 2
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株式会社CRAFT WONDER will launch “WHISKEY WONDER Limited Edition 001,” its first single-barrel whiskey produced by Whiskey&Co.株式会社, in limited quantities starting Oct. 2, 2026, and will open a pop-up shop at Tokyo Midtown on the same day.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 2, 2026
50.5% = 101 proof
Aged for 2 years
700 ml, 19,800 yen each (tax included)
700 ml, 209 bottles each
Companies mentioned：株式会社CRAFT WONDER、Whiskey&Co.株式会社、Distillery Water Dragon
【亜細亜大学】Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with 東武トップツアーズ株式会社 and 一般社団法人未来社会デザイン機構
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亜細亜大学 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 東武トップツアーズ株式会社 and 一般社団法人未来社会デザイン機構 (FSDi), and held a signing ceremony on Sept. 15, 2026. The 3 parties will work to promote regional revitalization projects and develop the next generation of talent through practical education.
＜株式会社リンクス ＞—In celebration of the HALCON 26.11 release—Online seminar to be held!
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株式会社リンクス will hold the free online seminar “HALCON Evolution Week 2026” from Nov. 25 to 28 to mark the release of the latest version of the HALCON image-processing library, “HALCON 26.11.”
Demonstration of technology to expand local 5G coverage for expressways using radio wave reflectors and distributed antenna systems (DAS)
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A joint demonstration by the University of Tokyo, AGC, Toshiba, Anritsu and NEC Nets SI confirmed that combining radio wave reflectors with DAS can efficiently expand local 5G coverage on expressways while curbing radio wave leakage outside the road.
「下北六角」, operated by 株式会社2TAPS, will begin offering its “Autumn Yakiniku Course” exclusively on the terrace starting Oct. 1, 2026. The course includes 8 dishes, including Senba beef from Chiba Prefecture, and all-you-can-drink options. Prices are 7,800 yen with alcohol and 6,800 yen without alcohol.
Next-generation online game arcade GAPOLI to hold an event marking its 3.5th anniversary!
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Online game arcade GAPOLI, operated by 株式会社サミーネットワークス, will hold various anniversary events starting Sept. 29 to celebrate its 3.5th anniversary since the service launched on Sept. 28, 2026.
【いっちょう】Silky, luscious, and a “new sensation” in mapo tofu! New limited-store launch of the “Black Mapo Tofu Flower (Mapo Tofu Fa) Set Meal,” made with freshly prepared handmade tofu using “hemp charcoal” from Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture
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株式会社いっちょう will launch its “Black Mapo Tofu Flower Set Meal,” made with freshly prepared handmade tofu using “hemp charcoal” from Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, at 5 locations.
Learn about the environment and the Expo in an enjoyable way and envision “Tomorrow’s Landscape, Creating Happiness”: GREEN×EXPO 2027 “Let’s Green Online” free online learning program videos start streaming Wednesday, Sept. 30
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公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会 (GREEN×EXPO協会) will begin streaming its free online learning program “Let’s Green Online,” where viewers can learn about the environment and biodiversity, starting Sept. 30, 2026.
シェルパ・アンド・カンパニー株式会社 began providing シェルパ’s SmartESG cloud service for sustainability information disclosure support to コスモエネルギーホールディングス株式会社 on Sept. 1, 2026.
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Starting September 1, 2026
Capital: 100 million yen
Established: September 2019
Companies mentioned：シェルパ・アンド・カンパニー株式会社、コスモエネルギーホールディングス株式会社、コスモエネルギーHD、シェルパ、COSMO ENERGY HOLDINGS
九重雜賀 and 味香り戦略研究所 jointly develop 2 types of sake that pair well with tuna sushi
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Wakayama Prefecture sake brewer 株式会社九重雜賀 and taste analysis company 株式会社味香り戦略研究所 have jointly developed 2 types of sake that pair well with tuna sushi. The new products are scheduled to go on sale in mid-November 2026, and a presentation will be held in Tokyo on Oct. 8.
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2 types of sake
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Has increased approximately 1.8 times
A taste database containing more than 150,000 records
Hiring results announced for Indonesian Specified Skilled Worker automotive mechanics for July and August 2026 【Apti Global corporate trends】
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株式会社アプティグローバル announced its hiring results for July and August 2026, when it introduced Indonesian Specified Skilled Worker automotive mechanics to Japanese companies. 5 companies, including Yellow Hat, hired candidates. The company provides an end-to-end service and extensive after-sales support.
University of Tokyo startup イデユテック’s crowdfunding for bath salts containing an extract derived from hot-spring algae Ideyu-kogome (a skin-conditioning ingredient) has reached 1.5 million yen. The company plans to sell the product in Kusatsu Onsen.
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University of Tokyo startup イデユテック has raised 1.5 million yen through crowdfunding for bath salts containing an extract derived from hot-spring algae, and aims to sell the product in Kusatsu Onsen.
AI storyboard generation tool “StoryBuilder” surpasses 1,000 registered users approximately 3 months after its official release
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株式会社AIrkaiz’s AI storyboard generation tool “StoryBuilder” surpassed 1,000 registered users approximately 3 months after its official release on July 1, 2026.
“LinkTrip” offers cashback when it rains; cumulative bookings surpass 5,500. Approximately 1 in 4 customers make repeat purchases
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株式会社LinkTrip announced that the cumulative number of bookings for its “LinkTrip” service, which refunds the cost when rainy weather conditions are met on the day of a trip or leisure activity, has surpassed 5,500. Approximately 1 in 4 customers make repeat purchases, and the repurchase rate among those who received cashback was approximately 1.6 times the overall average. The company aims to expand the number of participating facilities.
German-born Knirps（クニルプス）, synonymous with folding umbrellas, transfers Japanese general agency to Tri Driven株式会社
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The Japanese exclusive distributorship for German folding umbrella brand Knirps, handled by 株式会社イマオコーポレーション since 2003, will transfer to Tri Driven株式会社 effective January 1, 2027. The new distributor will address rising demand for sun umbrellas and exhibit its new Spring/Summer 2027 products at the Heatwave Countermeasure Goods EXPO in October 2026.
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Exclusive distributorship to transfer to Tri Driven株式会社 effective January 1, 2027
Leading Knirps's expansion in Japan for 23 years since 2003
As an umbrella specialist manufacturer for more than 90 years
SMOPIA (スモーピア) launches smoking area information content in earnest, expanding information services to support smokers when they are out
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The web media outlet SMOPIA, operated by 株式会社メディアエクシード, has begun publishing smoking area information for facilities such as theme parks and airports in earnest to support smokers when they are out.
[カンドゥー幕張 × 神田外語学院] Students' ideas become real services! Halloween-only workshop “Let's Cast a Spell on a Button Badge! Halokan” opens October 1
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An internship involving 5 students from 神田外語学院 was held at カンドゥー幕張, operated by イオンモール キッズドリーム合同会社. Based on the students' ideas, the Halloween-only workshop “Let's Cast a Spell on a Button Badge! Halokan” will open on October 1, 2026.
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5 students
Monday, September 7, 2026
Friday, September 18
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
365 visitors
Approx. 10–15 minutes
Children (ages 3 through junior high school)
Children (ages 3 through junior high school): 3,250–4,500 yen
Make the colors and brewing method your own. Enjoy different combinations with the Switch ＆ Match Ceramic 02 V60 Dripper and Immersion Dripper Switch Base
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HARIO株式会社 is launching the Switch＆Match Ceramic 02 V60 Dripper, which lets you enjoy 2 brewing methods, pour-over and immersion, by removing the holder from a V60 dripper and switching the base, along with the Immersion Dripper Switch Base.
[タカキベーカリー] Authentic donuts that drew a strong response in test sales are here! タカキベーカリー's Donut Series launches October 1, 2026 — a luxurious finish with coatings and cream fillings, perfect for an “at-home cafe”
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株式会社タカキベーカリー will launch 3 authentic donuts on October 1, 2026, following a strong response to test sales in spring 2026.
Originalテストする女性誌 LDK 特別版「ワンDK」でW受賞！フレッシュドッグフード「ペトコトフーズ」がベストバイ＆第1位を獲得
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株式会社PETOKOTO's fresh dog food ペトコトフーズ won both the “Best Buy” and “No. 1” awards in the adult dog frozen pet food category in ワンDKデラックス2026, a special-edition mook from LDK, a magazine for women that tests products without advertising.
[K Village for Korean Language Learning] Tennoji campus surpasses 100 students about half a year after opening, growing as a place to learn Korean and connect
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株式会社K Village announced that K Village Korean Language Tennoji campus has surpassed 100 enrolled students about half a year after opening. The campus is known for its convenient access, lessons with native-speaking instructors, and study-abroad support. K Village Korean Language also operates 35 campuses nationwide, with more than 16,000 enrolled students, and is accelerating its franchise business.
Ease “sore fingers” and “a heavy phone” with a case. The easy-to-hold 観ラクるCASE Rib（リブ） is now available
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株式会社オウルテック has launched the 観ラクるCASE Rib（リブ） case for iPhone, designed to address finger pain and the feeling of heaviness caused by prolonged smartphone use.