明治大学 returns human remains and grave goods to the Umkumiut Tribal Government of Alaska
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On August 26, 2026, 明治大学 returned human remains and grave goods that it had held for more than 50 years to the Umkumiut Tribal Government of Alaska. This was the 2nd such return, following the 2023 return to the Point Hope community, and Professor Toru Yamada visited the area as the university’s representative.
Notice of the release of the “Integrated Report 2026”
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三菱電機株式会社 has released its “Integrated Report 2026” on its official website for stakeholders, including shareholders and investors. This year’s report has been expanded with content on the new medium-term management strategy and messages based on its new corporate philosophy, “Our Philosophy.”
Facts
Consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 were 5.8947 trillion yen
With a history of more than 100 years since its founding in 1921
Marina operator 株式会社キャピタル in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, is seeking a successor!
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株式会社バトンズ has opened a public call for a successor to marina operator 株式会社キャピタル in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Representative Yokoyama has run the business for more than 40 years, achieving stable annual sales of about ¥100 million, but is seeking a successor after turning 70.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing presented a case study on its “Sake Charcoal” initiative at the awards ceremony for the 9th SX Awards Finance Minister’s Award
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Hakutsuru Sake Brewing’s upcycling model, which recycles activated carbon left over after processing sake-manufacturing byproducts into animal feed called “Sake Charcoal,” won the Finance Minister’s Award at the 9th SX Awards. The company presented a case study at the awards ceremony.
Facts
9th SX Awards
Participation by 6 sake breweries has also begun
In 2022, it succeeded in developing “Sake Charcoal,” an animal feed made by upcycling activated carbon left over after processing
不二家 will release a limited-time product inspired by “Izumo zenzai,” which originated in Shimane Prefecture, as the sixth installment in its “Home Pie Choco Darake Wandering Japan” series, launched in January 2025.
A succession of new sweets to brighten autumn! 不二家洋菓子店 launches new products for October
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不二家洋菓子店 will launch new autumn-exclusive sweets in October. The lineup includes a Milky Mont Blanc Tart, fresh doughnuts made with Japanese pear and Ebisu pumpkin, a Hokkaido pumpkin Mont Blanc, and cream puffs featuring Country Ma’am and purple sweet potato.
オラクル offers Oracle Fusion Claw and expands Fusion Agentic Applications
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オラクル announced Oracle Fusion Claw, an agentic execution platform with built-in governance, and expanded its Fusion Agentic Applications portfolio with 25 new applications.
Schedule and venue map released for “SPOOKY PUMPKIN 2026,” an all-night Halloween music festival featuring 74 artists and comedians!
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The schedule, venue map, and ticket sales start date have been announced for “SPOOKY PUMPKIN 2026,” an all-night Halloween music festival to be held at サンリオピューロランド on October 31, 2026, co-hosted by 株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント and 株式会社メロディフェア. The event features 74 performers, and advance tickets cost ¥13,800.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
¥13,800 (tax included)
¥14,800 (tax included)
The event is being held for the 9th time this year
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント、サンリオピューロランド、株式会社メロディフェア、ローソンチケット、トランスコスモス株式会社、CJ Olive Young Japan、サンリオ
Launch of a “public-private partnership framework” with 警察庁 to track proceeds from special fraud schemes and for other purposes
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au Jibun Bank has signed an agreement with 警察庁 on a “public-private partnership framework” to track proceeds from special fraud schemes and for other purposes. The framework will begin operating on October 1, 2026.
The seasonal “Pumpkin Series,” a hit with many customers, makes its long-awaited return this fall. 3 new drinks go on sale October 7, alongside a refreshed version of the popular “Apple Pie.”
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Tully’s Coffee Japan will release 3 new items in its seasonal “Pumpkin Series” on October 7, marking its return for the first time since 2021. The chain will also refresh its classic “Apple Pie.”
北九州市港湾空港局 is launching a “sounding survey” to solicit ideas from private businesses for the use of 19 sites across the city, including port facilities and green spaces in the Mojiko Retro District.
Facts
19 locations in the city
Port green spaces utilizing Minato Green Space PPP and other programs (13 locations)
Potential sites for changes in facility use or future development (6 locations)
[Survey] About 80% worry about winter living amid rising prices and utility bills… KEYUCA offers a solution with “seamless winter preparations”!
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河淳株式会社 (KEYUCA) announced the results of its “Survey on Attitudes Toward Daily Life in Fall and Winter 2026,” conducted among 300 men and women in their 20s to 60s. About 80% said they were worried about getting through the winter because of rising prices and utility bills, increasing demand for energy-efficient, versatile products that can adapt to temperature changes without relying on excessive heating. In response, KEYUCA is offering a range of lifestyle solutions designed to connect everyday routines seamlessly.
イトーキ renovates the 12th floor of “ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE TOKYO” into a new workplace based on Nihonbashi’s urban structure as its design concept
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株式会社イトーキ has renovated the 12th floor of its headquarters working showroom, “ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE TOKYO,” and unveiled a new workplace based on the urban structure of Nihonbashi as its design concept.
A lineup of spectacular dishes to brighten your Christmas dinner! A theatrical buffet that delights the senses and creates a memorable special occasion, “Christmas Special Dinner Buffet”
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京都センチュリーホテル will hold its “Christmas Special Dinner Buffet” for a limited time from December 19 to 25, 2026. The live kitchen “MEAT THEATER” will serve dishes featuring Wagyu beef and seafood, with dinner priced at 13,000 yen for adults.
—When you share a passion, the night gets even more interesting.— The participatory event “MEET at TOWERLAND,” where hobbies, music and people intersect, is launching! “Manga meets MUSIC NIGHT” will be held on Friday, October 16.
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“MEET at TOWERLAND,” a new event connecting hobbies and music, is launching at “TOWERLAND,” operated by 京阪ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社. “Manga meets MUSIC NIGHT” will be held on October 16.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
1,500 yen (includes 1 drink; tax included)
234 seats
Companies mentioned：京阪ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、TOWERLAND -ROOFTOP BAR & BBQ-、ニデック京都タワー
[Event Report] metone by ZENB holds its first preview event
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株式会社ZENB JAPAN held a preview event at Daikanyama Mary Jane on September 26, 2026, to mark the launch of “metone by ZENB,” a skincare brand born from a new business venture by the ミツカン Group.
Facts
September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
Contents: 50 ml
Price: 2,970 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
[Royce’] Rich, moist “autumn chocolate.” 2 assortments featuring autumn scenery go on sale through ロイズ通信販売 on September 30 for a limited time and in limited quantities.
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will release 2 autumn assortments, “Cookie & Chocolate Box [Autumn]” and “Four Seasons of Chocolates [HOKKAIDO] (Autumn Package),” through ロイズ通信販売 starting September 30, 2026, for a limited time and in limited quantities. Its directly operated stores are also featuring a rich “autumn chocolate” section.
[東京都町田市] “Machida City Comprehensive Digitalization Strategy 2026” formulated
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町田市 has formulated the “Machida City Comprehensive Digitalization Strategy 2026” to address population decline and labor shortages and improve convenience for residents and productivity at city hall. The strategy was revised following recommendations from a committee of experts, in light of 国’s promotion of AX and trends in the use of generative AI in 東京都.
[SDGs Promotion TGC Shizuoka 2027] Yuuchami and Shizuoka-born Naenano confirmed as performers♡ Plus, Haru Okubo of the 6-member global boy group DXTEEN will make a guest appearance!
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The 東京ガールズコレクション実行委員会（株式会社W TOKYO） has announced additional performers for “SDGs Promotion TGC Shizuoka 2027,” to be held at Twin Messe Shizuoka on January 9, 2027: Yuuchami, Naenano, Osaki, Sakura, Yui Koike, Haru Okubo of DXTEEN, and Akira Suzuki and Rintaro Hachimura of WATWING.
Japanese hospitality: An introduction to Japanese culture in October
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Narita International Airport will hold a “food replica-making event” in October and, with the cooperation of 株式会社ワントゥーテン, present “Graft” to give visitors from overseas an opportunity to experience Japanese culture.
[埼玉県] Saitama souvenirs gathered in one place! “Saitama Good Things Market” opens at Omiya Station
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埼玉県 will hold the “Saitama Good Things Market” near the south ticket gates at the west exit of JR大宮駅 from Reiwa 8, October 1, to Reiwa 9, January 26, selling local products, locally brewed sake and more.
[埼玉県] The “My Tea Activities: Sayama Tea Stamp Rally & Recipe Contest 2026” will be held
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埼玉県 will hold the “My Tea Activities: Sayama Tea Stamp Rally & Recipe Contest 2026” to promote the appeal of Sayama tea, one of Japan’s three famed teas. In the stamp rally, participants can collect digital stamps at participating stores in the prefecture and enter a prize draw. The recipe contest is accepting original recipes via Instagram or a special website.
Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living [Next Month’s Consumption Forecast: October 2026] (Consumer Sentiment Index)
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According to a consumer sentiment survey for October 2026 conducted by the Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living, the index was flat at 45.7 points. Although high prices continued to have an impact, seasonal enthusiasm rose, and spending intentions increased for “books and entertainment,” while year-on-year declines were seen for “food” and “fashion,” among other categories.
Facts
The consumer sentiment index for October 2026 is 45.7 points
A new design principle that harnesses the electric field inside organic solar cells—using polarization spontaneously created by molecules during film formation to promote charge separation
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A joint research team led by Specially Appointed Professor Hirohiko Fukagawa of the Center for Frontier Science at Chiba University has elucidated the role of spontaneous orientation polarization (SOP), which arises when molecules spontaneously align, in organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs). The team confirmed that the internal electric field created by SOP promotes charge separation, while making the SOP layer thicker causes holes to accumulate and reduces performance. The findings point to a new design principle for achieving higher performance.
Facts
The fill factor (FF) improved significantly, from 0.47 to 0.77
株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will begin selling Shonan Kamakura Ofunaken’s new “金目鯛と小鯛の押寿し” pressed sushi at shops including those inside Tokyo Station from Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
1,300 yen (tax included)
For more than 100 years
Approximately 150 types of station bento available every day
[Another No. 1 ranking!] “夜明けのはざま,” the latest paperback by Honya Taisho-winning author Sonoko Machida
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Sonoko Machida’s paperback “夜明けのはざま,” published by 株式会社ポプラ社, went into an immediate reprint after its release and took the No. 1 spot in the weekly rankings on the book review site ブクログ.
TikTok to launch its first global campaign for a Japanese artist in celebration of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s 6th original full-length album, “POPS”
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TikTok announced that it will launch an artist-focused global campaign for the release of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s 6th original full-length album, “POPS,” marking the first such campaign for a Japanese artist. The campaign will roll out 3 initiatives from Sept. 30: a dedicated in-app page, interactive tasks, and a global community challenge.
Facts
6th original full-length album “POPS”
Formed in 2013 and made their major-label debut in 2015
“POPS,” set for release on Wednesday, Sept. 30
Their first original full-length album since “ANTENNA” in 2023
As of September 2026, TikTok had more than 2.1 million followers
3 initiatives, including fan-participation activities
Companies mentioned：TikTok、Bytedance株式会社、Mrs. GREEN APPLE
The 5 parties—川崎市, 東急株式会社, シフトプラス株式会社, 株式会社川崎フロンターレ, and 川崎とどろきパーク株式会社—will offer 4 new hometown tax gift options, including tickets to Kawasaki Frontale home games and a photo plan at the stadium, through “Tokyu Furusato Palette” from Oct. 1, 2026.
30 years of expanding the ways people use the Romancecar beyond sightseeing: An exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the Romancecar EXE (30000 series) will open Oct. 7
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Odakyu Electric Railway will hold a special exhibition at the Romancecar Museum from Oct. 7 to Dec. 7, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of the Romancecar EXE (30000 series) entering service. In addition to exhibits, the program will include an in-person train viewing at the Ebina Rail Yard and a wellness program developed in collaboration with Kracie, Suntory, Mitsui Norin, and others.
Start autumn with accessories: VIS unveils a collection of accessories to brighten the start of the season
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VIS, the women’s brand operated by 株式会社ジュン, has unveiled an accessories collection featuring bags, shoes and other items inspired by the feel of autumn.
東京メトロ × Prograbo will open Prograbo Ogikubo and Prograbo Okurayama, its 17th and 18th schools!
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東京地下鉄株式会社 will open 2 schools, Prograbo Ogikubo and Prograbo Okurayama, in November 2026. This will bring the total to 18 schools, with more than 2,000 users since April 2018.
東京メトロ × SEGA to hold a Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary event!
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東京メトロ and セガ will mark the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with wrapped train services, a digital stamp rally and sales of original 24-hour tickets starting in October 2026.
Phasing out plastic materials used for shipping and switching to paper materials starting October 5
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エノテカ株式会社 will phase out plastic materials used for shipping and gradually switch to paper materials from October 5, 2026, to reduce its environmental impact. Once the transition is complete, it expects to cut usage by about 9.4 tons annually.
FANCL × とんかつ新宿さぼてん: A collaboration drink made with 100% domestically grown kale, deliciously suited to autumn appetites, on sale for a limited time from October 1
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株式会社ファンケル and とんかつ新宿さぼてん will sell a collaboration drink made with 100% domestically grown kale for a limited time starting October 1.
Facts
Equivalent to 120g of fresh kale leaves
Base price: 480 yen
Base price: 750 yen
Base price: 620 yen
the 4th year since the collaboration began
Operates approximately 480 locations in Japan and overseas
“NijiFAN Chat” launches in the にじさんじ general fan club on October 5, 2026! “Eriburi” appears for a limited time!
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ANYCOLOR株式会社 will hold “NijiFAN Chat,” a limited-time interactive event, in the にじさんじ FAN CLUB app starting October 5, 2026. Ayato Ichihashi and Sakyo Itsuki of the VTuber unit “Eriburi” will appear.
A new product made with a potato variety developed by the Calbee Group over more than 10 years: “Calbee Potato Chips Made from Poroshiri Potatoes: Savory Salt / Savory Cheese”
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カルビー株式会社 will release “Calbee Potato Chips Made from Poroshiri Potatoes: Savory Salt / Savory Cheese,” a new product made with “Poroshiri,” a potato variety independently developed by group company Calbee Potato over more than 10 years, for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide starting October 12, 2026.
Cloud-based electronic medical record “CLIUS (Clearus)” launches joint research with 名古屋大学
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The cloud-based electronic medical record “CLIUS,” provided by 株式会社DONUTS, and 名古屋大学 have begun joint research on analyzing trends in the severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Experience the “next school,” transformed by AI and data, as the Ministry of Education promotes education DX — The 9th EDIX (Education Expo) Osaka opens October 13 (Tuesday)
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 9th EDIX (Education Expo) Osaka at Grand Cube Osaka from October 13 to 15, 2026. Against the backdrop of the Ministry of Education’s promotion of education DX, the event will showcase “next school” solutions using generative AI and NEXT GIGA.
Facts
October 13 (Tuesday) to 15 (Thursday), 2026
Organizes 109 trade shows across 38 fields annually
【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】On sale now: “Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Wine Collection,” marking the 10th anniversary of its renovation
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リーガロイヤルホテル京都 is selling the “Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto Wine Collection” at its in-house restaurants through January 3, 2027, to mark the 10th anniversary of its renovation. The collection features rare wines, including 2016 vintages, DRC and Bordeaux’s 5 First Growths.
【リーガロイヤルホテル広島】Christmas menu on sale, with a wide range of options from French cuisine with night views to teppanyaki and family buffets
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リーガロイヤルホテル広島 will serve Christmas menus at 6 in-house restaurants from December 19 to 25, 2026. The offerings include a range of courses, from French cuisine with night views to teppanyaki and buffets.
Facts
6 in-house restaurants
night views from about 125 m above ground
the 33rd floor, located at the top of the building
〈Tower of God: NEW WORLD〉New SSR+ character “[Noble Swordsman] White” arrives! Rerun Summon for “[Head of the Family] Gustang” also returns
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Netmarble Japan added the new SSR+ character “[Noble Swordsman] White” to its smartphone RPG Tower of God: NEW WORLD, and held a rerun Summon for “[Head of the Family] Gustang” and a new story event.
Facts
5 swords inherited from his brothers
More than 100 characters
4 costumes return for a limited time
Get up to 5 exchange opportunities
Founded in South Korea in 2000
Service launch date] July 26, 2023
Companies mentioned：ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Netmarble N2、Netmarble Corp.、Netmarble N2 Inc.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT、LINE MANGA
【阪急うめだ本店】“Autumn Fashion FUNFAIR—British Fashion to Make You Smile,” themed around a British traveling fair, is coming. Tartan fashions from the UK and ピーターラビット™ will feature
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阪急うめだ本店 will hold “Autumn Fashion FUNFAIR” from October 7 to 20, 2026. The event will feature a special ピーターラビット™ sales area and greeting events, as well as products from British and Irish fashion brands including Joshua Ellis, O'Neil of Dublin, and Cath Kidston.
Facts
Oct. 7, 2026
20
2,160 yen
5,280 yen
¥72,600
7,700 yen
¥50,600
¥51,700
18,700 yen
¥97,900
132,000 yen
19,800 yen
1,080 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、阪急うめだ本店、ピーターラビット™、Joshua Ellis(ジョシュアエリス)、L’apero(ラペロ)、O'Neil of Dublin (オニール オブ ダブリン)、Mia(ミア)、Brigitte Tanaka(ブリジット・タナカ)、Cath Kidston(キャス キッドソン)、Johnstons of Elgin(ジョンストンズ オブ エルガン)、KOUJI Labo.PARTAGE(コウジラボパタジェ)
【阪急うめだ本店】Elevate your look with a touch of glamour! Limited-time shops featuring headpieces that showcase British heritage and craftsmanship, traditional textiles, and more from 3 brands
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A limited-time “Autumn Heritage Accents” shop will be held in the promotion space on the 1st floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from October 7 to 13, 2026. 3 brands—hiila, TAMARI, and テーラーコフジ—will offer headpieces, traditional textiles, and more.
CHANPON, an ultimate mixed-bag comic short story collection about “nonhumans × humans,” by multi-creator Kamomira, who has more than 300,000 total social media followers, is on sale!
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株式会社小学館クリエイティブ will release CHANPON, the first manga short story collection by multi-creator Kamomira, on September 30, 2026. The work, by an author with more than 300,000 social media followers, depicts “nonhumans × humans.” The list price is ¥1,320 (tax included).
イオンリテール will open the urban shopping center “そよらつくば学園の森” in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 25. Its anchor tenant will be イオンスタイルつくば学園の森, alongside around 10 stores including バーガーキング, a cafe produced by とんＱ, サイゼリヤ, and ダイソー.
6 digital signage-equipped capsule toy machines provided for the さいたま市 booth at the Urawa Festival! Recorded 212 plays on the day
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株式会社ゼロプレイス provided 6 digital signage-equipped capsule toy machines and operational support for the さいたま市 booth at the Urawa Festival, held on September 19, 2026. The machines recorded a total of 212 plays that day.
Internal control assessment AI “Bentham” launches. AI handles evidence matching for J-SOX assessments, with automated evidence collection and recalculation planned for spring 2027
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ジュリオ株式会社 has launched its internal control assessment AI “Bentham.” It has also launched “WizLabo Keeper” as a joint business with 宝印刷株式会社, and plans to support automated evidence collection and recalculation in spring 2027.
Facts
Launched today, September 30
Announced on July 8, 2026 under the development name “ジュリオ統制評価AI”
Targeting the end of 2026
Support for accounting and financial reporting processes by spring 2027
トレカリーチ for card shops begins recruiting monitor stores for 3 months
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株式会社お店AI has begun recruiting monitor stores for トレカリーチ, an AI announcement service for card shops. During the 3-month free trial, the AI drafts announcements for X and LINE and guidance on sales rules in Japanese, English and Korean. Stores review and approve the content before it is distributed.
Facts
“Card games and trading cards” account for 338.4 billion yen of Japan’s toy market in FY2025
Accounts for approximately 30% of the overall toy market
The monitor period lasts 3 months from the start of delivery notifications for new arrivals
There are no initial or monthly fees during this period
Toward a “sales floor that doesn’t stay fixed”: Heiwa Mannequin supports seasonal sales-floor operations using rental fixtures at ぐっと山形 in Yamagata
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株式会社平和マネキン is supporting operations at Yamagata Prefectural Tourism and Products Center ぐっと山形, using rental fixtures during the gift season to adapt permanent sales areas to the season.
Facts
Heiwa Mannequin’s Yamagata sales office opened in 1972
[Hamamatsu, Shizuoka] Nationwide housing franchise DUAL HOME introduces its Miyaguchi model home through a conversation between headquarters and franchisee: its first arrival in Shizuoka Prefecture, showcasing storage and spatial design in a 28-tsubo single-story home
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DUAL HOME, a housing franchise operated by 株式会社アーキテックプランニング, will open the Miyaguchi model home in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, on June 20, 2026. The approximately 28-tsubo single-story home is featured in a room-tour video in which headquarters and the franchisee discuss its storage plan and spatial design.
Facts
Approximately 28 tsubo
June 20, 2026
More than 2,000 homes
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーキテックプランニング、第一伊藤建設株式会社、DUAL HOME
Bridge Consulting Group supports クラサスケミカル株式会社’s listing on the Standard Market; the firm has supported more than 1 in approximately 5 companies that have completed domestic IPOs
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Bridge Consulting Group announced that its client, クラサスケミカル株式会社, was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market on September 29, 2026. The firm has extensive experience supporting IPOs and has assisted more than 1 in approximately 5 companies that have completed domestic IPOs.
[Mount Fuji foothills] Turning everyday local life into travel experiences. LOCAL FUJIYAMA, bringing local attractions to visitors with regional businesses, to launch in September 2026
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まるサテ株式会社 announced that it will launch LOCAL FUJIYAMA in September 2026, a platform that provides comprehensive support for planning, selling and operating existing and new experiences in collaboration with businesses in the northern foothills of Mount Fuji, centered on Fujiyoshida. It will also begin offering the Fuji Northern Foothills Cycling Tour when the service launches.
5 Jiyugaoka Clinic doctors to speak and chair sessions at international medical conference AMWC Japan 2026
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5 doctors from Jiyugaoka Clinic, operated by the medical corporation Kimi-kai, gave talks or chaired sessions at the international medical conference AMWC Japan 2026, held at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo on September 12 and 13, 2026. Chairman Nobutaka Koyama spoke on topics including risk management in injectable treatments, while doctors Hiroyuki Daijiya, Taro Kono, Yuzo Komuro and Hidekazu Yamada each presented on their specialties or moderated sessions.
Facts
5 doctors
September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026
Since opening in 1995
2,910-nm glass fiber laser
Companies mentioned：医療法人社団喜美会 自由が丘クリニック、福岡大学、NPO法人自由が丘アカデミー、東海大学医学部、帝京大学医学部、近畿大学アンチエイジングセンター、ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京、AMWC Japan 2026
Free release of an illustrated practical guide to help readers identify for themselves “what they need to check”
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リクエスト株式会社 has released a free illustrated practical guide to help readers identify for themselves “what they need to check,” as part of its research and educational development in organizational behavioral science®.
[Ahrefs study] AI search citation domains change leaders in 3 months: Wikipedia ranks No. 1, while YouTube falls to No. 5
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According to Ahrefs’ September 2026 ranking of domains cited in AI search results, Wikipedia has returned to the top spot, while YouTube has fallen to No. 5. Reddit dropped out of the TOP10, while domestic services such as Yahoo!知恵袋 ranked highly. PR TIMES continues to be cited consistently.
Facts
YouTube falls to No. 5
September 2026 edition
Original約 1,400 万件
Original約 3,000 万件
Original170 兆ページ超
For 14 years
More than 180 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：Ahrefs pte. ltd.、Ahrefs、Letaido、Google、ChatGPT、Perplexity、Copilot、Wikipedia、YouTube、Reddit、weblio、コトバンク、楽天市場、Yahoo! 知恵袋、Lemon8、食べログ、じゃらん、価格.com、厚生労働省、農林水産省、PR TIMES
iLiFE! wins HEROINES LEAGUE and enters the Hall of Fame! 12 HEROINES acts face off at Tokyo Garden Theater as the league competition spanning approximately 4 months reaches its finale‼
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At HEROINES LEAGUE Ⅰ THE FINAL, held at Tokyo Garden Theater on September 29, 2026, iLiFE! took the overall No. 1 spot and entered the Hall of Fame. The league competition spanning approximately 4 months was decided by fan support and performances, with iLiFE! winning after maintaining the No. 1 position throughout.
Facts
13 acts in League II
A league competition spanning approximately 4 months
Uber Eats Japan supports the Pink Ribbon movement with delivery partners for the 5th year
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Uber Eats Japan will run its Pink Ribbon Campaign in October 2026, donating to breast cancer awareness organizations based on the number of deliveries made by delivery partners. This is the campaign’s 5th year; donations totaled 3.5 million yen in the previous year.
Experience the “next-generation economic sphere (virtual economy),” where the physical and digital worlds blend!
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The Interverse Social Implementation Promotion Meta Consortium and the Human Augmentation Consortium will exhibit jointly at CEATEC 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe in October 2026, showcasing foundational technologies and demonstrations for the virtual economy.
[Just before the event] Full details revealed for “IMPACT Z 2026,” a networking event for Generation Z and older generations | Generation Z marketing entrepreneur Imataki, former Nogizaka46 member Nakamoto, former BCG entrepreneur Hirai, and others to speak | October 10 (Saturday), Shibuya · Free admission
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株式会社ステルラ will hold the “1st IMPACT Z 2026” at Shibuya Scramble Hall on October 10, 2026. The free event will feature talk sessions and pitches aimed at fostering interaction between Generation Z and older generations, with Kento Imataki, Himeka Nakamoto, Hirai, and others taking part.
Facts
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Participation is free
2,400 visitors
More than 60 media placements
Companies mentioned：株式会社ステルラ、一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン、SHIBUYA QWS、かえつ有明高等学校、Aile for Period、獨協大学、青山学院大学、法政大学、慶應義塾大学、株式会社マイパレ
Otetsutabi makes its first debut at GALA Yuzawa in summer 2026. It will continue in the fall season, with participant recruitment now open
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株式会社おてつたび hosted participants through its Otetsutabi program at “GALA YUZAWA MOUNTAIN FIELD,” operated by 株式会社ガーラ湯沢, in summer 2026, and is continuing the program in the fall season while recruiting participants. The service is also seeing wider use in other industries, including 積水ハウス, マリオット・インターナショナル, and 株式会社グリーンズ.
Facts
Summer 2026
68 days in total
3 people participated
54 people applied
The application ratio was approximately 5 times
The number of registered businesses has surpassed 3,000
First look at some of the original merchandise for “BEYOND THE STRAND: A Voyage of Creativity and Challenge,” a major exhibition commemorating KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS’ 10th anniversary!
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株式会社コジマプロダクション has unveiled some of the original merchandise for its 10th-anniversary exhibition “BEYOND THE STRAND,” which will run at 麻布台ヒルズギャラリー starting October 31, 2026.
Facts
10th anniversary
From Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Through Sunday, Dec. 20
360° video installation
Price: 6600 yen (tax included)
Price: 8800 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
Advance ticket: ¥2,600 (tax included)
Same-day ticket: ¥2,800 (tax included)
57,600 yen (limited quantity: 300 items of each)
The total number of players worldwide has surpassed 27 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社コジマプロダクション、KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS、三菱UFJニコス株式会社、Republic of Gamers、株式会社レッグス、株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、A24、Xbox Game Studios、PlayStation、PC、iPhone、iPad、Mac、Amazon Luna、BAFTA、文化庁、麻布台ヒルズギャラリー、ローソンチケット、Klook、Trip.com
[Notice of update to high-precision industrial translation AI “T-4OO”] Achieves “fully automatic translation,” completing a “translation AI that requires no manual corrections”
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株式会社ロゼッタ will begin offering its “Highest Precision (Fully Automatic) Mode,” which requires no human review, for its high-precision industrial translation AI “T-4OO” on October 5, 2026, fulfilling its new vision of a “translation AI that requires no manual corrections.”
wash-plus, advancing laundry innovation with “washing without detergent” and IoT developed specifically for laundries, joins the “Corporate Action to Promote Cancer Prevention”
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株式会社wash-plus has joined 厚生労働省’s “Corporate Action to Promote Cancer Prevention” and supports higher screening rates by providing subsidies for N-NOSE cancer risk tests and comprehensive medical checkups.
At Ryogoku Kokugikan, we gave “JUST PACK Chitarra” to 7,000 visitors!
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株式会社なとり handed out samples of “JUST PACK Chitarra” to the first 7,000 visitors at the September Grand Sumo Tournament, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan on September 25.
[Ehime, Matsuyama] Questions about “initial costs” are the most common in rental brokerage, according to a survey by Sanfuku Sogo Real Estate
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According to an internal survey conducted by 株式会社三福綜合不動産, the question customers ask most often at rental brokerages in the Ehime-Matsuyama area is about “initial costs,” cited by approximately 86% of employee respondents.
Librus株式会社 releases insight report, “Making SCS Compliance More Than a One-Off: An Ongoing Operational Model After Certification”
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Librus株式会社 has released an insight report explaining a practical model for ensuring that the SCS assessment system remains in continuous use rather than becoming a mere formality after certification.
Shopify Japan to hold “Shopify Connect Tokyo 2026” on November 5
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OriginalShopify Japanは、2026年11月5日に東京・恵比寿のEBiS303にて「Shopify Connect Tokyo 2026」を開催する。テーマは「Build the Future of Commerce, Today」。AIとコマースの進化に関するセッションや、TSI、Gymshark、BONAVENTURAなどのマーチャント登壇、楽天リーベイツとの特別対談などが予定されている。
From choosing shampoo “just because” to choosing shampoo with intention. Hair care brand “BIMAGE Series,” featuring cleansing ingredients focused on keratin, the main component of hair, launches Friday, September 25
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株式会社バイオテック launched its “BIMAGE Series” hair care products on September 25, 2026, featuring cleansing ingredients focused on keratin, the main component of hair. A survey found that while 73.1% of women believe shampoo can change their hair, only 16.7% research ingredients before choosing, indicating that many choose shampoo “just because.”
AI video manual “TAGURU” improves AI generation accuracy through glossary registration for technical terms and use of existing procedure manuals. New features added on October 5
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RUN.EDGE株式会社 updated its AI video manual “TAGURU” on October 5, 2026, adding a function to register technical terms in a dictionary and a function to make use of existing procedures to improve generation accuracy. It will also exhibit at “Manufacturing DX EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo,” held from September 30 to October 2.
Facts
Scheduled to be implemented on Monday, October 5, 2026
From September 30 (Wednesday) to October 2 (Friday), 2026
More than 90% in NPB
45% share in MLB
Adopted by more than 400 teams in Japan and overseas
Industry first! Launch of “Korekara Partner,” a home support service integrated with identity guarantee services
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株式会社セカンドライフパートナーズ will launch “Korekara Partner,” a new service integrating welfare checks and identity guarantees, on October 1, 2026. With continued use for a monthly fee of ¥3,980, identity guarantee support for future facility admissions or hospitalizations will be provided free of charge.
Facts
Officially launching on October 1, 2026
3,980 yen per month
Through 5 years of continued use
Equivalent to the market rate of ¥600,000–¥1,000,000
株式会社CoeNova added support for identity verification by delivery staff from 佐川急便 upon receipt of deliveries through its communications service SokuMoba, effective September 4, 2026.
Before it hits the market. Real estate acquisition platform “WHERE” ver.2.0 launches
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株式会社WHERE will launch ver.2.0 of its real estate acquisition platform “WHERE” on October 1, 2026. AI-powered search, timing detection through Deal Signal, and automated visit records will reduce the workload involved in off-market acquisitions.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
After falling below the previous year’s level for the first time in 73 months, …
Has risen for 5 consecutive years
Up approximately 26% from FY2020
The policy rate stood at 1.25%
In 2025, it hit its lowest level since 1973
About 9 million vacant homes alone
For 2 years since launch
Have founded and managed 8 real estate-related companies
MSC launches “Eco Loopphalt,” a new asphalt mixture that recycles nearly 100% of household plastic waste that previously had to be incinerated and reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 50%, in collaboration with 佐藤渡辺
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株式会社MSC began manufacturing and selling “Re-PAB,” an asphalt-modifying additive made from residue from household plastic waste, and launched “Eco Loopphalt,” a new asphalt mixture that reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 50%, in collaboration with 株式会社佐藤渡辺.
[Starting tomorrow] Put on “nui” and pick out a book. A limited-time, 1-month POP UP EVENT at 梅田 蔦屋書店
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株式会社パンジー, manufacturer of the indoor footwear brand “nui,” will hold a POP UP EVENT for 1 month at Umeda Tsutaya Books starting October 1, 2026. In addition to an exhibition and sales, the event will feature live demonstrations of hand-sewing by artisans at the company’s own factory in Wakayama and try-on experiences, with limited-edition colors also available.
Facts
From October 1 (Thursday)
Through Saturday, October 31
Only 7 pairs are sewn in a day
\7,700 (tax included)～
Companies mentioned：株式会社パンジー、梅田 蔦屋書店、ルクア イーレ、Maison et Objet
[Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kanto] Survey on employment attitudes among construction industry workers and construction-related students
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To coincide with the Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kanto, scheduled for October 2026, the Nikkan Kensetsu Kogyo Shimbun conducted a survey on employment attitudes among construction industry workers and architecture and civil engineering students. Based on the results, it will hold panel discussions at the exhibition on women’s working styles and the perspectives of mid-career and younger employees.
Facts
Sample size: 273 people
107 people
More than 40% in every segment said things had “improved”
Among construction industry workers overall, approximately 60% said both “I can contribute to society” and “I feel a sense of achievement”
Around 60% of university and graduate students also said “I feel a sense of achievement” and “I can contribute to society”
[Specified Skilled Worker—Automobile Transportation] 36 students meet the requirements to apply for Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker driver visa just 6 months after the opening of Uzbekistan Proud Academy
[株式会社レント] Events to discover squash to be held in Yokohama and Kawasaki! Sponsoring the “Portable Squash Tour 2026”
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株式会社レント will sponsor the “Portable Squash Tour 2026,” a squash experience event to be held in Yokohama and Kawasaki in October 2026. At the Kawasaki venue, visitors can also test-ride the new “Smart Carry.”