Business contest with active business leaders as mentors: Applications open October 1 for the 5th Saitama New Business Awards
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The 一般社団法人埼玉ニュービジネス協議会 will begin accepting applications for the 5th Saitama New Business Awards on October 1, 2026. “Saitama character” has been added to the judging criteria, and applications will follow a 2-stage process.
More than just “measuring”—from “finding and preserving” to “sharing.” FJDynamics launches the all-in-one inspection device “FJD Trion X1”
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FJDynamics has released product information for “FJD Trion X1,” an all-in-one field device designed to streamline on-site inspection work in construction, facility management, and other fields. It integrates LiDAR, GNSS, a 360° camera, and other features, and works with Model Web to support workflows ranging from carrying out inspection tasks and linking anomalies to 3D data to recording voice notes and creating reports.
Facts
Scanning distance: 70m
Point cloud output: 384,000 points/second
Relative accuracy: ≤1cm
Device weight: 900g
Companies mentioned：ＦＪＤ Ｊａｐａｎ株式会社、FJ DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED、FJD、FJDynamics
Fumihiko Masuda, former president and representative director of ヤマダホームズ and former senior managing director of タマホーム, appointed adviser to 株式会社インバウンドホールディングス
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株式会社インバウンドホールディングス will appoint Fumihiko Masuda, former president and representative director of ヤマダホームズ and former senior managing director of タマホーム, as an adviser effective September 30, 2026, to support strategy development and nationwide expansion of its “Inn Development Desk” business. As the lodging facility renovation market expands, the company also plans to hold an information seminar in Tokyo in October for construction and renovation companies.
Facts
Original2025年の新設住宅着⼯⼾数は74万667⼾
Down 6.5% from the previous year
The housing renovation market was worth 7.5119 trillion yen in 2025
Up 2.5% from the previous year
The number of inbound visitors to Japan in 2025 was 42.68 million
There were 42,070 registered residences as of July 2026
Original1年前の3万3,618件から
An increase of around 25%
There were also 44,901 simple lodging facilities at the end of fiscal 2024
Up 7.1% from the previous fiscal year
Up around 19% from 4 years earlier
More than 2,800 companies in total
Sales of 1.3 billion yen in the first year after taking office
Expanded to 18 billion yen in 3 years
Achieved sales of 15 billion yen within 3 years of establishment
[COMPASS BOX] Limited-edition whisky “This is a 10-Year-Old Whisky” marks 10 years of the transparency campaign; launches in Japan on Monday, October 5, 2026
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London-based independent blended whisky brand “COMPASS BOX” will launch “This is a 10-Year-Old Whisky,” a limited-edition bottling made entirely from whiskies aged for 10 years, in Japan from October 5, 2026, to mark 10 years of its campaign to improve transparency in the industry. Limited to 3,610 bottles worldwide, with a suggested retail price of 12,320 yen (tax included).
Facts
Limited to 3,610 bottles worldwide
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Suggested retail price: 12,320 yen
Alcohol content: 50.5%
Volume: 700 ml
Companies mentioned：COMPASS BOX、コンパスボックス、株式会社TFC、有限会社 THREE RIVERS
Public rideshare service “NakaMobi” begins demonstration operations in Naka Town, Tokushima Prefecture
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Naka Town, Tokushima Prefecture, and KDDI Smart Mobility will begin demonstration operations for the public rideshare service “NakaMobi” on October 1, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
4 Toyota Roomy vehicles (seats up to 3 passengers)
More than 500,000 lights, a record high! Champagne-gold illumination envelops “Umekita” in a winter display linking Grand Front Osaka and Grand Green Osaka
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Grand Front Osaka and Grand Green Osaka will hold their winter illumination event from November 4, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The display will scale up to a record-high approximately 510,000 decorative LED lights and use renewable electricity compliant with “RE100.” The “Grand Santa Parade in UMEKITA,” with around 650 participants, is also scheduled for December 22.
Grand Front Osaka and Grand Green Osaka will hold the winter illumination “Champagne Gold Illumination in UMEKITA” from Nov. 4, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. The number of decorative LEDs will be scaled up to a record-high approximately 510,000, with an environmentally conscious design. A participatory event, “Grand Santa Parade in UMEKITA,” is also scheduled for Dec. 22.
In response to the opening of “Umekita Forest,” a “forest of light” appears at グランフロント大阪! “GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2026” brings a fantastical space filled with cascading showers of light and a delightful fragrance
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グランフロント大阪 will hold the Christmas event “GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2026” from Nov. 4 to Dec. 25. Its main theme is “Evergreen Forest,” featuring a “forest of light.” The event will also include the special Disney project “Disney Gift of Story,” the “Champagne Gold Illumination in UMEKITA” with a record-high approximately 510,000 lights, and the participatory parade “Grand Santa Parade in UMEKITA.”
Facts
The event will be held for the 14th time this year
A record-high approximately 510,000 champagne-gold lights
Approximately 650 “hospitality Santas” gathered last year
マコー relocates its Chinese subsidiary to Shanghai, strengthening its service structure in the Chinese market
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マコー株式会社’s Chinese subsidiary, 常熟磨考机械科技有限公司, will relocate its base from Changshu, Jiangsu Province, to Shanghai and change its name to 上海磨考机械科技有限公司 effective Aug. 1, 2026. The move is intended to speed up technical support, expand the supply system for consumable parts, and strengthen support from local staff.
Facts
Effective Aug. 1, 2026
Established in September 2024
Since February 2025
Original日本人社員1名を駐在させ
Original中国人スタッフ1名を配置し
Has manufactured more than 2,000 wet-blasting machines
[LOkatsu Connects #01] Yurutalk⁺ SESSION—The popular “Ask the Job Offer Recipients” networking roundtable held in Tokyo comes to Osaka for an in-person event!
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パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン will hold a networking roundtable with job offer recipients in Osaka on Nov. 20, 2026, themed around finding work outside major urban areas. The event is part of the “LOkatsu Project,” commissioned by 厚生労働省.
Facts
5 job offer recipients who found work outside major urban areas
From 14:00 on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Partnerships with 200+ schools across 46 prefectures
FRONTEO Group company アルネッツ launches “Portfolio Workshop” to help prioritize DX initiatives
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株式会社アルネッツ has launched “Portfolio Workshop,” a service that helps prioritize DX initiatives and develop implementation plans. The company is part of the FRONTEO group, and the service uses the low-code development platform Mendix to build consensus between business and IT departments.
つなげーと launches “つなげーと Creator Academy,” a training program for hobby event organizers [first 10 participants sought]
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株式会社つなげーと launched “つなげーと Creator Academy,” a hands-on program to train hobby event organizers, on Oct. 15 and is recruiting the first 10 participants.
Reiko Sudo and NUNO’s largest exhibition to date, “Textile Alchemy,” opens at LACMA in the United States
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“Textile Alchemy,” the largest exhibition to date looking back on more than 40 years of work by Reiko Sudo and NUNO, opened on Sept. 20, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it will run through March 7, 2027. The exhibition features more than 100 NUNO textiles and insights into their creation, as well as curtains for a new gallery designed by Peter Zumthor. A related book is also available in Japan.
Facts
More than 40 years of work
Opened on Sept. 20, 2026
Runs through March 7, 2027
More than 100 NUNO textiles
In 1984, when NUNO was founded
Opened in spring 2026
Visiting traditional textile-producing regions across Japan since the 1990s
Since 2008, 株式会社良品計画
176 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社 布、NUNO、LACMA、Los Angeles County Museum of Art、DelMonico Books、Marquand Editions、Abstract Engine、株式会社良品計画、株式会社アズ、パノラマティクス
See, choose, make, and light. Full details on “TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026,” one of Japan’s largest candle events, taking place Oct. 23–25!
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一般社団法人日本キャンドル協会 will hold “TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026” at Tokyo Tower from Oct. 23 to 25, 2026. The event will feature the JAPAN CANDLE ARTIST AWARD ceremony, workshops, and a candle market, as well as a collaboration with thatgamecompany.
Facts
Original2026年10月23日（金）〜25日（日）
112 finalist works
Now has 11 categories
Has produced approximately 6,000 members
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本キャンドル協会、株式会社JCA、thatgamecompany、食空間プロジェクト株式会社、一般社団法人LOVE FOR NIPPON、イオンフィナンシャルサービス株式会社、株式会社イオン銀行、AAK・ミヨシジャパン株式会社、株式会社I-ne、ザ・ペニンシュラ東京、東京プリンスホテル、Carstay株式会社、セントラル４株式会社、日本生命保険相互会社、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社コールマン事業部、新富士バーナー株式会社、株式会社山櫻、株式会社東京堂、株式会社ハルモニア、株式会社Jackery Japan、クラブツーリズム株式会社、株式会社TOKYO TOWER、カメヤマ株式会社、大和ハウス工業株式会社、富士フイルムビジネスイノベーションジャパン株式会社、一般社団法人港区観光協会、一般社団法人アートキャンドル協会、一般社団法人ジェルキャンドル協会
株式会社サラダコスモ is redesigning the packaging for “Mung Bean Sprouts 200g” to mark its 80th anniversary. The new design is inspired by the bottles used by the company’s original ramune soda business, and the product will begin rolling out in early October 2026.
新潟市 × Progress Technologies: Launch of the “Niigata 2km DX Human Resource Development Project”
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新潟市 and プログレス・テクノロジーズ株式会社 held a joint press conference on September 28, 2026, to announce the “Niigata 2km DX Human Resource Development Project” and begin working together to develop local DX talent and address regional challenges.
mikan to support all 6 junior high school English textbook publishers, gradually rolling out “English learning that supports classroom lessons”
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株式会社mikan has obtained permission to use junior high school English textbooks from all 6 publishers—東京書籍, 開隆堂出版, 三省堂, 教育出版, 光村図書出版 and 新興出版社啓林館—and will begin gradually rolling out an AI-powered “textbook learning feature” from fiscal 2027.
株式会社東京国際フォーラム announced that it will mark its 30th anniversary on January 10, 2027, and selected “A future ahead that makes your heart leap” as its slogan, along with a logo. Details of the anniversary program are scheduled to be announced in mid-December 2026.
An evening of Ikebukuro-area food and culture! “Daiya Gate Ikebukuro Night Market: Your Go-To Place to Connect” to be held!
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The “Daiya Gate Ikebukuro Night Market: Your Go-To Place to Connect,” a night market where visitors can experience food and culture from the Ikebukuro area, will be held from October 21 to 23, 2026, hosted by 株式会社西武不動産.
イーグリッド enters capital and business alliance with 阪急阪神グループ’s アイテック阪急阪神, advancing to the next growth stage with “Taking on society through IT × X”
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株式会社イーグリッド has signed a business partnership agreement with アイテック阪急阪神, a systems integrator within the 阪急阪神東宝グループ, and formed a capital and business alliance through a third-party allotment of shares. The companies will strengthen their collaboration on developing customer management systems for energy providers and aim to introduce new technologies such as AI-driven development and expand into the cable industry.
Facts
6 cities: Izumo, Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima and Yonago
Case study: Daily, monthly and annual inspections completed on a smartphone. 現場サポート publishes a case study on 平原組’s adoption of “Genba Cloud Arune”
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株式会社現場サポート has published a case study on the adoption of “Genba Cloud Arune” by construction company 株式会社平原組. The system addressed challenges in locating heavy machinery and managing paper inspection logs, enabling centralized smartphone management and a shift to paperless operations.
“Fall and Winter Home Energy Upgrade Program” launched!
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TEPCO Home Tech will run its “Fall and Winter Home Energy Upgrade Program” from October 1, 2026. The program consists of 2 campaigns: special pricing on EcoCute water heaters and IH cooking heaters, and gift cards and cashback for customers who receive an assessment and sign a contract for solar power generation and storage batteries.
Inner-care brand be my flora launches “be my flora × Sanne Vloet PROTEIN MATCHA LATTE,” developed with international model Sanne Vloet
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株式会社RESALON will launch “be my flora × Sanne Vloet PROTEIN MATCHA LATTE,” a matcha protein product developed with international model Sanne Vloet, on November 28, 2026.
Facts
On sale from Saturday, November 28, 2026
Original1杯でたんぱく質13.1g
A dual approach with 7.9g of dietary fiber
Per 1 serving (40g)
40g: 720 yen (tax included)
40g × 7 sachets: 4,980 yen (tax included)
720g: 8,980 yen (tax included)
Original成人女性の1日の推奨摂取量は50g
Companies mentioned：株式会社RESALON、be my flora、NEKOHAMA、ヴィクトリアズシークレット
Dutch institution Rush Hour gives its seal of approval: a landmark in “Japanese house kayō” following city pop. Kyoko Koizumi’s “Fade Out Remixes” finally goes on sale 9/30!
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A limited-production analog record, “Fade Out Remixes,” featuring a remastered version of Kyoko Koizumi’s 1989 song “Fade Out” and remixes by Haruo Chikada, Soichi Terada, Hiroshi Fujiwara and others, will go on sale on September 30, 2026, and will be distributed worldwide through the renowned Dutch label Rush Hour.
Facts
Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Release date: Sept. 30, 2026
Date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Produced by Haruo Chikada in 1989
Format: 12-inch analog record
Companies mentioned：ユーマ株式会社、Victor Entertainment, Inc.、Rush Hour、KIMKEN STUDIO、U/M/A/A、JVC Music
New product launch party held to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary
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アヴァンセ株式会社 held a new product launch party at Roppongi Tsutaya Books on September 3 and 4, 2026, to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary. A total of 233 media representatives and influencers attended, and guests could see and try 3 new products released that day: 束感ラッシュベース, ラッシュメルトリムーバー and ソワンアイクリームV.
A new community hub at Osaka’s Kori Mitsui housing complex, created by architecture students at Osaka Electro-Communication University and local residents! An unveiling event at the community center on Saturday, October 17, and a symposium at Osaka Electro-Communication University on Friday, October 23
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Osaka Electro-Communication University and 大阪府住宅供給公社 announced the completion of renovations to the community center at Kori Mitsui housing complex. An unveiling event will be held on October 17, followed by a symposium on October 23.
【福岡県庁】Fukuoka Prefecture to hold a “Hospitality Industry Job and Career Fair”！～Work in Fukuoka Prefecture’s hospitality industry！Hotels and inns from across the prefecture gather！～
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福岡県 will hold a “Job and Career Fair” for people seeking a career change on November 28 as part of efforts to address labor shortages in the hospitality industry. Up to 30 hospitality businesses from across the prefecture will exhibit, and QUO cards will be given to people who register in advance or attend.
An analysis of the relationship between 5 types of gut bacteria unique to Japanese people and dietary patterns. A joint research paper has been published in the international academic journal Gut Microbes Reports.
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株式会社プリメディカ analyzed the relationship between 5 enterotypes of gut bacteria unique to Japanese people and dietary patterns through research conducted jointly with 京都府立医科大学 and 摂南大学. The findings were published in the international academic journal Gut Microbes Reports.
Facts
5 types of gut bacteria unique to Japanese people
770 residents of Kyotango City
Published on July 30, 2026
Analysis of gut bacteria from 1,803 Japanese people
【Niigata Prefecture 長岡市】A full showcase of Nagaoka’s charms！A grand gathering of local specialties！
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Local specialties and sake will be showcased at the “越後長岡ふるさと会 Fair,” held at the initiative of people from Nagaoka. The fair will take place at Ginza Niigata Information Center on October 3 and 4, with tasting and sampling corners also available.
Facts
October 3, Reiwa 8
１１：００～１８：００
October 4, Reiwa 8
１０：３０～１６：００
５－６－７
3rd floor
2 minutes on foot
8 minutes on foot
Companies mentioned：長岡市、道の駅ながおか花火館、越後長岡 御貢屋 本店、越後長岡ふるさと会、銀座・新潟情報館 THE NIIGATA、東京メトロ、JR
Shibuya’s Italian restaurant 渋谷OASIS, featuring live-fish transport in the “魚活ボックス” and herbs from its own farm, to reopen after renovation on October 1 (Thursday)
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日建リース工業株式会社, which operates the seafood wholesaler’s Italian restaurant 港町のイタリアン モンテロッソ, will change the restaurant’s name to 渋谷OASIS and reopen after renovation on October 1, 2026. It will introduce new menu items featuring herbs from its own はーとふる農園 and using the live-fish transport container “魚活ボックス.”
Coupa signs alliance agreement with KPMGコンサルティング for operations and maintenance
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Coupa株式会社 has signed an alliance agreement with KPMGコンサルティング for operations and maintenance, strengthening its support structure for procurement and purchasing.
66.9% of IT freelancers feel “concerned” about the spread of generative AI, while 65.3% say their “market value has increased.” [Survey on Freelancers’ Attitudes Toward AI Use]
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According to a survey of 395 IT freelancers conducted by 株式会社テックビズ, 66.9% feel concerned about the spread of generative AI, while 65.3% feel their market value has increased. The rate of taking action was 88.9%, with more than half investing money in countermeasures. However, only 30.6% receive support from companies, and requests for learning content and subsidies ranked highest.
“Ｃｈａｋｉｎ (チャキン),” insurance supporting young people with no investment experience, adds the “VitalityスマートFree” service
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住友生命保険相互会社 will begin including the free health promotion program “VitalityスマートFree” with its direct-channel-only product “Ｃｈａｋｉｎ” starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
Starting October 1, 2026
Through the last day of the 13th month after application
Kyushu Fukko Support Discount Fukuoka Campaign (Report 2)～Reservations through accommodation booking sites open on October 1 (Thursday)！～
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Reservations through accommodation booking sites for the Kyushu Fukko Support Discount Fukuoka Campaign (楽天トラベル, 一休.com, Yahoo!トラベル) will open on October 1, and additional bookings with direct discounts from accommodation facilities will open on October 9.
Autumn flavors gather at “CIAL横浜,” directly connected to JR Yokohama Station！The “Delicious Autumn Festival” is here！
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The “Delicious Autumn Festival” will be held at CIAL横浜, operated by 株式会社JR横浜湘南シティクリエイト, from October 1 to 31, 2026. Limited-edition dishes and sweets made with ingredients such as chestnuts and sweet potatoes will be offered by 17 stores.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
17 stores
3,500 yen
648 yen
1,296 yen
¥2,592
200 yen
940 yen
1,777 yen
2,646 yen
990 yen
¥430
490 yen
740 yen
960 yen
1,242 yen
¥2,100
1,865 yen
1,900 yen
1,840 yen
1,000 yen
594 yen
292 yen
Limited to 30 units
1,380 yen
Limited to 25
1,500 yen
Reduced tax rate (8%)
Consumption tax: 10%
Companies mentioned：株式会社JR横浜湘南シティクリエイト、CIAL横浜、果実園リーベル、ガトー・ド・ボワイヤージュ、BLUE CACAO、京都 茶寮翠泉、ミサキドーナツ、スコーン専門店 iro、GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE、横濱ハーバー、湘南クリエイティブ・ガトー 葦、AUX BACCHANALES La Sœur、AMARA INDIAN CURRY ＆ NAN、重慶飯店 GIFT & DELI、グリーン・グルメ、崎陽軒、勝烈庵、つばめグリルDELI、AKOMEYA TOKYO
Stamp rally confirmed for the “RKKCS Kids Park” event on Oct. 11！
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株式会社RKKCS will hold a stamp rally at the “RKKCS Kids Park,” taking place alongside ロアッソ熊本’s home game on October 11, 2026, and give stickers to the first 1,000 visitors.
Cloudbase launches new “Context-Driven Penetration Testing” service combining AI and experts
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Cloudbase株式会社 has launched general availability of its new “Context-Driven Penetration Testing” service, which combines AI with the judgment of security experts.
Facts
Established: November 2019
The standard implementation period is approximately 2 months.
This year, AI was used on approximately 95% of the questions answered correctly
能美防災’s “ストクル＋” wins the Chair of the Screening Committee Award at the Reiwa 8 Food Loss Reduction Promotion Awards
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能美防災’s “ストクル＋” has won the Chair of the Screening Committee Award at the Reiwa 8 Food Loss Reduction Promotion Awards. The service helps companies donate emergency food supplies when they are replaced, and had facilitated donations totaling approximately 37.1 tons by the end of March 2026.
株式会社ゲート・ワン has begun integrating ファミマTV data with 株式会社スイッチメディア’s AI advertising data platform “クロスメディアインサイト,” enabling integrated planning and effectiveness measurement across television and digital advertising.
Popular bakeries gather in the largest lineup ever! Fall Mio Bread Festival to be held
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The Fall Mio Bread Festival will be held at 天王寺ミオ, operated by ＪＲ西日本ＳＣ開発株式会社, from October 7 to 26, 2026. A record-high 17 stores will participate, bringing together popular bakeries such as グリル梵 and MAISON KAYSER.
Facts
17 popular bakeries
October 7 (Wednesday)–October 26 (Monday), 2026
100 WESTER points (basic)
5,000 WESTER points (basic)
A travel voucher worth 50,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ＪＲ西日本ＳＣ開発株式会社、天王寺ミオ、グリル梵、8bagels.、MAISON KAYSER、融合、omarabakery、BOUL'ANGE、百姓工房 伊賀の大地、カントリーロードベーカリーリ、ル・プチメック、テラスベーカリー、メゾンカイザー、fiveran、TOM CAT BAKERY、ベーカリーチックタック、リベルテ・パティスリー・ブーランジェリー、ｈinami BAGEL SHOP 毎日の糧、dannapan、Brezeria The Bagel Stand
Cloudflare announces plans to establish a public certificate authority for the post-quantum web
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Cloudflare announced plans to establish a public certificate authority (CA) to strengthen web security for the post-quantum era, supporting both conventional encryption and next-generation post-quantum Merkle tree certificates (MTC). It has obtained GlobalSign’s root key and plans to begin issuing MTCs for production environments in the first quarter of 2027.
Facts
September 29, 2026
12 years ago
2014
First quarter of 2027
Within the next 2 months
Companies mentioned：Cloudflare、クラウドフレア、GlobalSign、Chrome、Apple、Microsoft、Mozilla、Cloudflare, Inc.
Choose from 2 varieties of the new-style amazake “晴れのち糀” and enter! A “晴れのち糀” giveaway campaign to enjoy life with amazake
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ひかり味噌株式会社 will hold an Instagram giveaway campaign starting September 30, 2026, in which entrants can choose from 2 varieties of its new-style amazake “晴れのち糀.”
関西外国語大学 will hold a talk show with solo artist and actor 関口メンディー on October 24, the first day of its university festival, and is accepting advance registrations.
【Care DX】Members of ツクイ’s membership website “100年手帳” surpass 20,000
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株式会社ツクイ announced that membership of “100年手帳,” a members-only website for users of its care services and their families, surpassed 20,000 in July 2026. The service launched in November 2024 and has shown benefits including improved convenience, reduced workloads, and lower expenses through paperless operations (more than 2 million yen per month).
Facts
Membership surpasses 20,000
The service launched in November 2024
Membership surpassed 20,000 in July 2026
The total number of customers... is approximately 90,000
Enjoy an outdoor music event amid the beautiful nature of a highland resort in autumn! “軽井沢・サウンドピクニック2026” to be held October 10 and 11
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The outdoor music event “軽井沢・サウンドピクニック2026” will be held on October 10 and 11 at 軽井沢・プリンスショッピングプラザ, operated by 株式会社西武不動産プロパティマネジメント. Performers include TSUKEMEN and ホフディラン, and admission is free. A “Platinum Bargain” sale offering discounts of up to 80% will also run from October 30 to November 9.
Facts
October 10 (Saturday) and 11 (Sunday)
More than 600 customers every year
The event is being held for the 4th time this year
More than 700 performances overseas
11 days, from October 30 (Friday) to November 9 (Monday)
At more than 180 stores
Up to 80% off
A gasoline voucher will be given away
Purchases of 20,000 yen or more (tax included; purchases may be combined)
A night market will be held in the open space at “ダイヤゲート池袋,” managed by 株式会社西武不動産プロパティマネジメント, from October 21 to 23, 2026. The event will feature food vendors, mini-concerts, and a stargazing session, aiming to revitalize the areas along the railway lines and enhance the property’s value.
Following the death of playwright 倉本聰, HBC will air a specially edited tribute program, “追悼・倉本聰さん 北海道fact 倉本聰と戦争・・・そしてドラマへ,” late at night on October 4, 2026.
Facts
Aired in August 2025
October 4, 2026 (Sunday), 25:43–26:43 (tentative)
A milestone marking 80 years since the end of the war
【Confirmed】2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament (volleyball and softball)
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公益財団法人東京都スポーツ文化事業団 announced that the “2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament (volleyball and softball)” will be held on November 28 and 29, 2026, at Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground. Admission is free.
Rebuild of Evangelion Assistant Director Komatsuda Daizen × Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata | The realities of anime production, explored through behind-the-scenes stories
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Anime director Komatsuda Daizen appeared as a guest on episode 105 of the JFN radio program “MUSIC TOURIST,” broadcast on October 3, 2026, and discussed behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of Rebuild of Evangelion and the realities of anime production.
PCA Arch Finance & Accounting, a one-stop core business service, releases an integration plug-in for FUJIFILM IWpro, a cloud service providing an integrated environment for business digitalization
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ピー・シー・エー株式会社 announced that it will begin offering a plug-in on September 30, 2026, connecting its core business service PCA Arch Finance & Accounting with FUJIFILM IWpro, a cloud service from Fujifilm Business Innovation.
Diet of the land snail Murayama snail, designated under the Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, revealed through DNA analysis of its feces
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A research team from 静岡大学 and 糸魚川ユネスコ世界ジオパーク used DNA analysis of feces from the endangered land snail Murayama snail to reveal that it forages on a wide range of plants spanning 8 orders and 11 families. The findings will help make conservation efforts more efficient.
Facts
8 orders and 11 families
Sept. 16, 2026
Fiscal 2019
1971
1976
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人 静岡大学、静岡大学、糸魚川ユネスコ世界ジオパーク、Malacological Society of Australasia、軟体動物多様性学会、環境省、糸魚川市
株式会社TimeTree signs agreement with 公益財団法人日本オリンピック委員会 for the “TEAM JAPAN Official Supportership Media Supplier Special Program” in the calendar media category
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株式会社TimeTree has signed an agreement with 公益財団法人日本オリンピック委員会 (JOC) for the “TEAM JAPAN Official Supportership Media Supplier Special Program” in the calendar media category. The agreement runs through December 31, 2028, and TimeTree will help foster a culture of support for TEAM JAPAN through in-app communications and advertising.
Design Christmas ornaments: Workshop asks, “Can driftwood transform into a deep-sea fish!?”
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The Kawarasaki Laboratory at 静岡大学 will hold a Christmas ornament design workshop for elementary and junior high school students. The works created will be used in a giant tree display at グランシップ in 2026.
What telework arrangements do employees want from their workplaces? Most popular is a policy allowing them to choose between working on-site and from home
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テレリモ総研, operated by 株式会社LASSIC, surveyed 1,011 people with telework experience. The most requested workplace policy or support was “a policy allowing employees to choose their work hours and work style,” at 23.4%, followed by “clarification of work objectives and goals” at 21.8%, and “objective visualization and management of workload and working hours” at 19.4%.
[あべのハルカス近鉄本店] Harukas Nippon Expo: A gathering of Japan Sea delicacies and the bounty of the Echigo Plain! “Niigata Edition”
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The “Harukas Nippon Expo: Niigata Edition” will be held at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 starting October 7, 2026. Niigata food, sake, crafts and tourism information will be showcased throughout the store, with events held in collaboration with クラブツーリズム, including talks.
[EXPO2025 Official Pop-up Store, あべのハルカス店] EXPO2025 One-Year Anniversary of Closing: Osaka-Kansai Expo Food Fair
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An Osaka-Kansai Expo food fair will be held at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 to mark the first anniversary of EXPO2025’s closing. The fair will feature live sales of food from the pavilions of Portugal, Canada, Kuwait, Angola and other countries, as well as Expo-related products from Colombia, Oman, Central Asia, Cambodia, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
2 participating startups selected for “Fukuoka Prefecture NEXT Unicorn Development Spark Program 2026”!
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CIC Catalyst APAC has selected 2 startups—株式会社アクセルスターズ and 株式会社HaKaL—to participate in the “Fukuoka Prefecture NEXT Unicorn Development Spark Program 2026,” which it operates in collaboration with グローバルコネクト福岡ネットワーク.
NX Bangladesh opens new air cargo handling facility, “Nippon Express Bangladesh Air Freight CFS”
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NX Bangladesh, part of the 日本通運 Group, opened a new air cargo handling facility, “Nippon Express Bangladesh Air Freight CFS,” in the Gazipur District of Bangladesh and held an opening ceremony on September 16.
株式会社JR東日本商事 will launch collaboration products (a semi-luna basket and a soft cooler) featuring the Suica Penguin and outdoor brand ＬＯＧＯＳ in October and November 2026.
What is changing on the front lines of e-commerce operations? Building a system for immediate implementation of improvements and identifying job-ready talent
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株式会社Nint will co-host a free online seminar with 株式会社デジタリフト, 株式会社グラッドキューブ and シナジーマーケティング株式会社 on September 28, 2026, sharing changes in e-commerce operations and ways to identify job-ready talent.
Mone Kamishiraishi 10th Live 《bouquet》 for ALL × 横浜市 collaboration project announced!
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In conjunction with Mone Kamishiraishi’s 10th-anniversary outdoor festival, “Mone Kamishiraishi 10th Live《bouquet》for ALL,” to be held at Yokohama Red Brick Park on October 3 and 4, Reiwa 8, 横浜市 and 公益財団法人横浜市観光協会 have signed a partnership agreement with ユニバーサルミュージック合同会社 and will run a campaign from October 2 to 5. Plans include operating a special bus, selling specially designed Minato Burari tickets and setting up photo spots.
日本農業新聞 seeks entries for its “School Lunch Awards”!
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株式会社日本農業新聞 has opened applications for the 2nd School Lunch Awards, established to mark the 日本農業新聞’s 100th anniversary, and is seeking outstanding examples of practices such as local food sourcing and food education from municipalities, schools and others across Japan.
To Hino Town, the production area of “Mizukagami” rice set to be served in school lunches! Child correspondents from Izumiotsu City try their hand at rice harvesting!
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On October 3, Reiwa 8, Izumiotsu City will hold its “Child Correspondent” program in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, including a rice-harvesting experience in the production area of “Mizukagami,” rice scheduled to be served in school lunches.
Facts
Agricultural land accounts for 2.2% of the city’s area
Saturday, October 3, Reiwa 8
Signed an agricultural cooperation agreement with Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, in December, Reiwa 7
ServiceNow earns “Leader” rating in 2 domestic IDC MarketScape assessments
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ServiceNow Japan合同会社 earned a “Leader” rating in 2 domestic assessments by IDC Japan. Its strengths as an integrated platform and its governance capabilities were recognized in the Unified AI Platform and Low-Code/No-Code Developer Technologies categories.
Announcement of the publication of the “Integrated Report 2026”
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株式会社アイシン has published its “Integrated Report 2026” on its corporate website to help investors and stakeholders understand its efforts to sustainably enhance corporate value.
[Saga City] Bringing a Jomon basket from 8,000 years ago back to life
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Saga City is working on a project to reconstruct woven baskets from the Jomon period, approximately 8,000 years ago, excavated from the Higashina ruins. In September this year, it reconstructed 2 small baskets using vine material, and plans to reconstruct a total of 7 baskets—3 large and 4 small—by March, Reiwa 9. The replicas will be displayed at the Higashina Ruins Guidance and Archaeological Heritage Center, currently under construction.
Facts
8,000 years ago
10th anniversary of designation as a national historic site
[INTERSECT BY LEXUS – TOKYO] Fall-exclusive premium Mont Blanc “Chestnut × Shochu × Hojicha” available from Thursday, October 1.
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“INTERSECT BY LEXUS - TOKYO” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, will begin serving its fall-exclusive Mont Blanc, “Chestnut × Shochu × Hojicha,” and a dessert set on October 1, 2026.
Facts
1,400 yen (tax included)
¥1,800 (tax included)
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、LEXUS、INTERSECT BY LEXUS - TOKYO、INTERSECT
Nationwide-first “ちいかわパークストア” among 28 brands opening together. Second phase of “LUCUA SOUTH” set to open Tuesday, November 24, 2026. “The entire building becomes an immersive entertainment space”
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JR西日本SC開発株式会社 has set November 24, 2026, as the opening date for the second phase of “LUCUA SOUTH,” a new building at LUCUA Osaka. 28 brands, including those making their nationwide debut, will open at once, and “LUCUA Characters World” will be located on floors 10F–13F. Plans were also unveiled to transform the entire building into an immersive entertainment space.
Facts
28 brands opening together
“LUCUA Characters World” to be located on floors 10F–13F
4 brands opening one after another in December
Total floor area: approximately 35,000 m²
Planned to comprise more than 44 stores in total, making it one of the largest in Japan
Companies mentioned：JR西日本SC開発株式会社、大丸梅田店、大阪エキウエダイニング イチロクグルメ、ちいかわパークストア、サンリオ ハローステージ、PUPPET SUNSUN STORE、ハリー・ポッター マホウドコロ、TAMASHII NATIONS STORE OSAKA、THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA、ナムコ、SQUARE ENIX NEXUS、丸井、にしむらゆうじ購買部 本店 大阪、THE GUNDAM BASE OSAKA
Autobacs × TV anime “Golden Kamuy” collaboration campaign announced
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株式会社オートバックスセブン will run a collaboration campaign with the TV anime Golden Kamuy from October 1 to December 31, 2026. The campaign will include in-store announcements, sales of limited-edition goods and a prize drawing.
株式会社和田正, a franchisee of 株式会社オートバックスセブン, will open “ASM NAGAOKA,” a store that sells and buys used car accessories, inside Super Autobacs NAGAOKA on October 1, 2026. This will bring the number of ASM stores nationwide to 22.
People connected to a region are already coming there—A joint online seminar for local governments by YAMAP and スマウト on policies for building regional connections and encouraging relocation using “mountain data” with 5.8 million downloads, to be held October 8 (Thursday)
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株式会社ヤマップ and 面白法人カヤック will hold a joint online seminar on October 8, 2026, for local governments interested in community development that makes use of mountain and natural resources.
Facts
5.8 million downloads
Oct. 8, 2026
13:00〜14:30
About 20%
Approximately 70%
744 local governments
About 80%
Approximately 18.27 million people
100% return visit rate
94.7%
228 people in total
Introduced in 1,200 regions
1,220 registered regions
Approximately 100,000 registered users
More than 25,000 nationwide
Capital (including capital reserves): 100 million yen
【Powerful moisturizing with high humidifying capacity and broad dispersal】Siroca launches a “heated ultrasonic humidifier” that comfortably refreshes rooms with a soft, warm “light and fluffy mist”!
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シロカ株式会社 will launch a heated ultrasonic humidifier on October 27, 2026. The SD-3HC131 features a humidification output of up to 400 mL/h and a 3.2 L tank, along with 99.9% sterilization and top-fill functionality.
A squirrel holding an acorn, and a lifelike akebi fruit in nerikiri: split open its purple skin to reveal “akebi seeds” made with black sesame
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株式会社お亀堂, a long-established Japanese confectionery founded in 1950, will sell its limited-time seasonal confections “Squirrel” and “Village of Akebi,” depicting an autumn forest, from October 1, 2026.
OBC takes 1st place in the category and division for 4 services in the “2026 First-Half BOXIL Document Request Rankings”
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株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント (OBC) announced that 4 of its services took 1st place in their respective categories and divisions in the “2026 First-Half BOXIL Document Request Rankings,” organized by スマートキャンプ.
株式会社テイクアンドギヴ・ニーズ (T&G) is launching a new hotel brand, “GENTLE,” and plans to open its first location, “THE GENTLE KAMAKURA,” in Koshigoe, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, in March 2027.
Facts
March 2027
16 guest rooms in total
Room rates: 40,000–200,000 yen
Operates approximately 60 wedding venues nationwide
Produces approximately 12,000 weddings annually
Companies mentioned：株式会社テイクアンドギヴ・ニーズ、T&G、TRUNK(HOTEL)、千葉学建築事務所、DRAFT、SOUND COUTURE、Olfactive Studio Ne、ROU coffee、NONLECTURE books/arts、清水葵氏、杉本薬局、げんべい商店
Joint event: “12th Kyushu Agro-Innovation / Kyushu Green Food System EXPO 2026,” an agriculture-related trade show, and “8th Kyushu-Okinawa Lodging and Food Service Industry Exhibition” and “2nd Asia Food Export Exhibition,” trade shows for the food service, lodging and tourism industries
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一般社団法人日本能率協会 announced that it will jointly hold 3 exhibitions at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 28–29, 2026: the agriculture-related “12th Kyushu Agro-Innovation / Kyushu Green Food System EXPO 2026” and the trade shows for the food service, lodging and tourism industries, “8th Kyushu-Okinawa Lodging and Food Service Industry Exhibition” and “2nd Asia Food Export Exhibition.”
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
29th
30 seminar sessions
2 young farmers in their 20s (graduates of 福岡県 Agricultural College) to speak
Signing of an “Agreement on a Public-Private Partnership Framework” with the National Police Agency to track proceeds from special fraud and other crimes
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株式会社みんなの銀行 signed an agreement with the National Police Agency on a public-private partnership framework to track, freeze and recover proceeds from special fraud on September 30, 2026.
Kori-Mitsui Housing Complex “Nikoniko Design” Project: A new community hub created together by residents and architecture students is complete!
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大阪府住宅供給公社 announced the completion of a community center renovated through a collaboration between students and residents as part of the “Nikoniko Design” project at Kori-Mitsui Housing Complex. A completion celebration will be held on October 17, 2026, and a symposium at 大阪電気通信大学 on the 23rd.
【塩竈市 × LiViT collaboration】Results announced for character vote to choose a design for Shiogama’s new souvenir!
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JR東日本東北総合サービス株式会社 (LiViT) and 塩竈市 held a public vote for a new souvenir character to mark the city’s 85th anniversary in November 2026 and the online store’s 5th anniversary. The 1st-place character, “Sushimaro,” was selected for a magnet, and the 2nd-place character, “Moshio-hime,” for a station-name sign keychain. The items are scheduled to go on sale on November 23, 2026.
Facts
85th anniversary of the city’s establishment
Marking its 5th anniversary
The 6 candidates in the vote
1st place: “Sushimaro”
2nd place: “Moshio-hime”
To coincide with the 85th anniversary of Shiogama City’s establishment on November 23, 2026
【フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート】An autumn limited-edition burger made with Miyazaki’s traditional Sadowara eggplant launches
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An autumn limited-edition burger made with Miyazaki’s traditional Sadowara eggplant will go on sale from October 8 at The BEACH BURGER HOUSE, operated by フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート.
【摂南大学】Analysis of links between 5 types of gut bacteria unique to Japanese people and dietary patterns; joint research paper published in international journal Gut Microbes Reports
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A joint study by 摂南大学, 京都府立医科大学 and プリメディカ analyzed the relationship between enterotypes of gut bacteria unique to Japanese people and dietary patterns among 770 residents of Kyotango City aged 65 and older. The paper was published in Gut Microbes Reports.
Operations of a “public-private collaboration framework” for tracking and recovering funds lost to special fraud schemes will begin on Oct. 1
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GMO Aozora Net Bank has signed an agreement with 警察庁 on a public-private collaboration framework to track and recover funds lost to special fraud schemes, with operations set to begin on October 1, 2026.
Moving from “finding” AI vulnerabilities to “fixing” them. Launch of the “AI Security Improvement and Implementation Support Service”
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株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド launched the “AI Security Improvement and Implementation Support Service” on September 30, 2026, providing end-to-end support from analyzing the causes of issues found in AI application vulnerability assessments and developing improvement policies to design and implementation.
Facts
Will be offered starting September 30, 2026
In July 2026, our company examined these AI-specific risks from an attacker’s perspective
ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ conducts its 25th “Financial Trends Survey 2026.” The trend in finance and insurance for 2026 is “light (karui)”
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The results of the 25th “Financial Trends Survey 2026,” conducted by ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ, show that the finance and insurance trend for 2026 is “light (karui).” The survey revealed consumers’ preference for effortlessness and polarization by socioeconomic tier, a shift toward effortless finance in consumption, and a move from passive choice to active decision-making in life insurance.
【Hands-on café in Kisarazu, Chiba】Halloween event offers mysterious limited-edition sweets and fun activities for children
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株式会社八天堂 will hold a Halloween event at 八天堂カフェリエきさらづ in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, from October 1 to November 3, 2026, featuring limited-edition sweets and activities for children.
KPMGコンサルティング signs alliance agreement with Coupa on operations and maintenance
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KPMGコンサルティング has signed an alliance agreement with Coupa on operations and maintenance, strengthening its support for advancing procurement and purchasing.
Recruiting partner companies to create new value through “AGS＋ON,” an internal open-call new business creation program
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As a new initiative under its internal open-call new business creation program “AGS＋ON,” Asahi Group Foods will recruit partner companies from October 1 to 30. A new collaboration exploration track has been established, and partners are being sought for 4 themes. 株式会社ユニッジ is participating as a joint operating partner.
Visa and ONE Japan support logistics efficiency and shippers’ cash flow through B2B card payments
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Visa and ONEジャパン exhibited at International Logistics Exhibition 2026 and presented the results of introducing B2B card payments to ONE Finance. The number of transactions increased 14 times from April to July, with reported benefits including improved operational efficiency and cash flow support.