The 3rd installment of “Signal,” a video series produced by culture media outlet QETIC and Ryo Ogata, has been released. Actor Kiki Yuma appears as the guest!
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The 3rd installment of “Signal,” a video series produced by culture media outlet QETIC and Ryo Ogata, will be released on September 30, 2026. The guest is actor Kiki Yuma.
[Published in a medical journal] Analysis of customer reviews for Cell Dot Platinum®, evolved from the long-selling serum Chronocell, with cumulative sales of 1.98 million bottles
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ファビウス株式会社 announced that research analyzing customer reviews of its anti-aging serum Cell Dot Platinum® had been published in a medical journal. It reported an increase in positive reviews of hydration and willingness to continue use compared with its previous product, Chronocell.
Facts
880 customer reviews
Total: 743 people
Cumulative sales of the introductory serum series: 2.1 million bottles
Buffer to release limited-edition collection inspired by the film “CASINO” on Saturday, October 3, 2026
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HUMAN MADE株式会社 announced that it will release a limited-edition collection inspired by the film “CASINO” from the brand Buffer, created by Toru Nishiyama, on October 3, 2026.
A 1-night, 2-day “Hiroshima Keirin Premium Tour” to make keirin fans’ dreams come true
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株式会社チャリ・ロト, in partnership with 株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス, will hold the 1-night, 2-day “Hiroshima Keirin Premium Tour” at Hiroshima Velodrome from November 13 to 14, 2026. The tour is limited to the first 40 people, with prices ranging from ¥73,000 to ¥79,000.
Facts
Original2026年11月13日（金）～14日（土）
Limited to the first 40 people
12 p.m. (noon), Thursday, October 1, 2026
The 53rd China District Professional Cycling Championships
Market River’s Yuko Ichikawa to speak about IR for companies that investors want to buy shares in; free online seminar to be held October 7 | ENVALITH, next-generation stock research
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株式会社エンヴァリス will hold a free online seminar for IR representatives at listed companies on October 7, 2026, co-hosted with マーケットリバー株式会社.
Actual results from 107 companies and 7,003 applications | Occupations with the lowest and highest costs per application
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HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, released a report analyzing application costs and ease of attracting applicants by occupation, based on real-world operating data from 107 companies. The findings showed that light manual work and food service staff tend to attract many applicants at low cost, while construction management and licensed occupations tend to have high costs and fewer applicants.
SANDARA PARK establishes local structure ahead of ramping up activities in Japan
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SANDARA PARK is building a framework for full-scale activities in Japan, centered on its solo label ARADNAS, with Hajime Taniguchi—who has approximately 30 years of experience at Sony Music and avex—as an adviser, and in collaboration with A-Nexus Incorporated. It plans to release a Japanese-language single in November and pursue ongoing activities through the “rePRISM” project and live house performances.
Facts
For about 30 years
Starting September 1
In November
In August 2025
Established: April 28, 2025
Companies mentioned：ARADNAS、Sony Music、avex、A-Nexus Incorporated、A-Nexus Incorporated Japan Branch
Koyama Miraie pro Yuto Katsumata to compete in the Cosmos Cup in his home prefecture of Shizuoka
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株式会社コヤマ・ミライエ announced that its professional golfer Yuto Katsumata will compete in the “Drugstore Cosmos Cup 2026,” to be held in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, from October 1 to 4, 2026.
[Event report] Meet, learn, and go sustainable! The “Okinawa SDGs Festa 2026” was held! <Friday, August 14, 令和8年>
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おきなわSDGsプラットフォーム held the “Okinawa SDGs Festa 2026” at AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom on August 14, 2026, offering residents opportunities to deepen their understanding of the SDGs through stage performances, presentations of SDGs initiatives, and hands-on activity booths.
Selected as the sales partner for Japan at Taiwan’s largest international tourism expo, Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE). Now recruiting exhibitors!
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株式会社アール・プランニング has been appointed the sales partner for Japan at Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE), an international tourism expo held in Taipei, Taiwan, and will recruit and support exhibitors from Japanese municipalities and tourism businesses.
Facts
Projected attendance: 350,000 people
Number of exhibitors in 2026: Number of exhibitors: 380 companies
Narumi Koga launches a project marking 15 years since her debut
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株式会社MERA will release the DVD and Blu-ray of “Naru Mama ni,” the first gravure video production marking 15 years since the debut of former NMB48 member and actor Narumi Koga, on October 25, 2026. 辰巳出版 is also scheduled to release a photo book of the same name around the same time.
Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chaeyeon to hold a special debut showcase for CD purchasers only for her 1st single “Bokuno Koe (My Voice)”!
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株式会社DayOneDream Japan announced that Lee Chaeyeon, formerly of IZ*ONE, will release her 1st single “Bokuno Koe (My Voice)” to mark her Japanese debut and hold a fan showcase in Tokyo on October 6, 2026, exclusively for CD purchasers.
Facts
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Shipping fee charged separately (flat rate of 500 yen nationwide)
Kishidan to close out the SAMURAI STAGE! “SAMURAI SONIC vol.8” schedule released. An autumn music festival for the whole family at Makuhari Messe on October 18
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The schedule for music festival “SAMURAI SONIC vol.8” has been released, with Kishidan closing the event. The festival will be held at Makuhari Messe on October 18, with free admission and dedicated areas for families.
A-Nexus joins SANDARA PARK’s activities in Japan as its local partner
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A-Nexus Incorporated is joining SANDARA PARK’s activities in Japan as its local partner and will work with ARADNAS and 谷口元 to build a sustainable foundation for its activities.
BuddyBoard releases a case study on digitizing drawing reviews in building operations and management, with 三菱地所プロパティマネジメント
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株式会社BuddyBoard announced that its drawing knowledge platform, “BuddyBoard,” has been adopted by 三菱地所プロパティマネジメント and released a case study on digitizing drawing reviews in building operations and management.
Facts
Available as a beta version for enterprise plans since July 2026
アラスカ航空 and ハワイアン航空 announce new premium experiences, “Aurora” and “Leihōkū”
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アラスカ航空 and ハワイアン航空 announced the introduction of the premium experiences “Aurora” and “Leihōkū,” as well as the premium economy class “Premium Reserve.” Rollout will begin in 2028 on aircraft including ボーイング787 and エアバスA330, and new lounges will open in Seattle and Honolulu.
AI calls parents every day and shares a recap with the family. Monitoring app “THIALOG” launches
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株式会社ティアソス launched “THIALOG,” a monitoring service that has AI call older adults every day and send their families summaries of the conversations, on September 1, 2026.
Facts
Sept. 1, 2026
Free for the first 30 days
Original65歳以上の一人暮らしは933万5千世帯
Original介護を理由に離職する人は毎年およそ10万人
Original2030年には家族介護者の約4割にあたる約318万人
economic loss of about 9.1 trillion yen
47 attendees
21 of the 47 attendees said they would like to use THIALOG actively
Recordings are automatically deleted after 180 days
KUROFUNE Castella Festa launches. Receive a KUROFUNE Jelly sticker with your purchase
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株式会社黒船 will hold the limited-time “Castella Festa” from October 1 through 31, 2026. Customers who spend at least 3,780 yen including tax will receive an original sticker, and stores in the Kanto region will sell a special set with an eco bag.
[M’s] Case study: Planning and production of staff uniforms for Lawson United Cinemas
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株式会社エムズ and 株式会社アンドエスティ planned and produced new uniforms for movie theater staff at 株式会社ローソン・ユナイテッドシネマ. The uniforms, designed to combine style and functionality, were created to mark the 30th anniversary of ユナイテッド・シネマ大津.
“Promise of Wizard” collection jewelry, 5th installment ☆ Sparkling color-stone rings inspired by the 4 wizards of the “Southern Country” debut on September 30 (Wed.)!
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株式会社テイクアップ announced that it will launch color-stone rings inspired by the 4 wizards of the “Southern Country” on September 30 as the 5th installment of its collaboration jewelry with the game “Promise of Wizard.” The reservation period runs from September 30, 2026, through October 26, and each ring costs ¥22,000 (tax included).
株式会社ラブキャラ’s romance diagnosis content “Love Type Diagnosis” has teamed up with 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス to offer plush mascots as its first physical merchandise, available as Namco-exclusive prizes. The service has surpassed 100 million cumulative diagnoses.
“NTE: Neverness to Everness” Ver.1.4 “Nameless Prayer Song” begins distribution on September 30! Witch Kurobane (CV: Mamiko Noto) becomes playable
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“NTE: Neverness to Everness” Ver.1.4 “Nameless Prayer Song” launches on September 30. Features include the playable debut of new character Kurobane, the opening of new area Pukaland, and the 2nd Porsche collaboration.
Facts
Ver.1.4
From Sept. 30
Up to 540 crystals
10 Essence Dice
7-day login
Fans ×2 million
Companies mentioned：Hotta Studio、Porsche、PERFECT WORLD GAMES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
“The ‘meaning’ embedded in content creates brands: Entity Making” — CONTENT MARKETING DAY2026 to be held November 10 (Tue.)–22 (Sun.)!
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The community event “CONTENT MARKETING DAY2026,” hosted by 株式会社日本SPセンター, will be held online from November 10 to 22, 2026. Its theme is “Entity Making,” and participants will learn about brand building and the meaning of content in the generative AI era. Entries have also opened for the owned media awards “CONTENT MARKETING GRAND PRIX 2026.”
ラ・プレリージャパン株式会社 has opened the official online store for Swiss luxury skincare brand ラ・プレリー. New newsletter subscribers will receive a 15% OFF coupon, and online-exclusive sets are also available.
Japan-led session held at the UN General Assembly Science Summit 2026; 6 international recommendations issued to advance patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in allergy care
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On September 12, 2026, the “Symposium on Advancing Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in Allergy Care and Research Worldwide,” hosted by 慶應義塾大学病院アレルギーセンター and NPO法人ケイロン・イニシアチブ, was held at the Science Summit alongside the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The event announced 6 international recommendations to advance PPIE in the field of allergies.
On September 25, 2026, カイテク株式会社 held a roundtable on the theme “The ¥9 trillion economic loss and social limits caused by a shortage of care workers: Bringing the power of ‘qualified but inactive’ workers to the front lines through sustainable new care infrastructure.” The speakers were CEO Takashi Muto and Kunihiko Ohashi of 株式会社SOYOKAZE, a participating care provider.
一畑山薬師寺 will begin offering its October-limited amulet-making experience, featuring a cosmos theme, on October 1, 2026, as the 4th installment of its “Monthly Amulet Pouch” series.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
From 9:00 to 16:30
Participation fee: 1,000 yen
2,000 yen with a prayer and sacred-spring water ticket
[LEC] [We tried making a surprise call] “Pure gold cockroach” winner announced!
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To mark the packaging renewal of its insecticide “Varsan Pro EX,” レック株式会社 held a drawing for its “Golden Varsan Campaign.” Actor Ken Matsudaira selected the 5 first-prize winners by throwing darts and congratulated them with surprise phone calls.
Facts
The final number of valid entries reached 47,071
5 winners will receive a pure-gold cockroach (50g) worth the equivalent of ¥1 million as the 1st prize
50 winners will receive a pure-gold Varsan (1g) worth the equivalent of ¥20,000 as the 2nd prize
Pure-gold cockroach worth the equivalent of ¥1 million as the 1st prize
[福岡県 Prefectural Government] The “Blood Pressure Habits Support Campaign” starts October 1! 200 people will be selected by lottery each month to receive ¥1,000 in QUO Card Pay!
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福岡県 will launch the “Blood Pressure Habits Support Campaign” on October 1 to encourage people to make blood pressure checks a regular habit. Residents who record their blood pressure readings in the Fukuoka Health Points app at least 4 times a month will be entered in a monthly drawing to win ¥1,000 in QUOカードPay. 200 people will be selected each month.
Facts
1,000 yen worth
200 people
About 70%
About 60%
At least 4 times a month
Companies mentioned：福岡県、QUOカードPay、App Store、Google Play
Expanding across Fukuoka! “World donut specialist” JACK IN THE DONUTS makes its Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall debut, opening October 7 (Wed.)
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Donut specialist JACK IN THE DONUTS, operated by ビッグクリエイト株式会社, opened a new store in Fukuoka Prefecture’s Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall on October 7. The company aims to operate 100 locations in Japan by 2040.
Facts
Wednesday, October 7
36 locations nationwide
About 150 stores
Original1日約20～30万人
1,500 yen (tax included)
By 2040
100 stores in Japan
64 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：ビッグクリエイト株式会社、鳥さく、タニタカフェ、鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ、JACK IN THE DONUTS
アンドエル株式会社 has introduced its corporate health support service “Andel Work” at タクトホーム株式会社, which operates around 60 locations nationwide and has more than 1,000 employees.
MESCIUS releases “Ver12,” the latest version of its no-code development platform “Forguncy”
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メシウス株式会社 released “Ver12,” the latest version of its no-code development platform “Forguncy,” on October 28, 2026. New features include AI capabilities, redundancy and load-balancing configurations, and permission allocation for groups.
429 company employees choose their “ideal male celebrity to manage their company’s social media” | Kazlaser takes No. 1! Yo Oizumi and Hiroshi Abe also make the rankings
Fukuya × 星街すいせい collaboration, 4th installment! “Mentsuna Kankan,” with cumulative sales exceeding 10 million cans, arrives in limited-edition designs
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株式会社ふくや will release limited-edition collaboration products, including “Mentsuna Kankan,” which has surpassed 10 million cans in cumulative sales, from October 5, 2026, to mark its sponsorship of virtual idol 星街すいせい’s arena tour.
Essays by high school students reflecting on the “present”: record-high 36,566 entries received — winners announced for the 26th “Messages from 17-Year-Olds”
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Winners have been selected from a record 36,566 entries in the 26th “Messages from 17-Year-Olds” essay contest, hosted by 大阪経済大学. The contest was supported by 文部科学省, 大阪府教育委員会 and others, and numerous winners were selected, including 3 grand prize recipients.
[Joto Techno] Develops PP material for 3D printers using fibers from recycled suits in joint research with 髙島屋 and 京都工芸繊維大学
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城東テクノ株式会社 has developed “JIZAI,” a PP material for 3D printers using fibers from recycled suits, through joint research with 髙島屋 and 京都工芸繊維大学. It is scheduled to be used for fixtures at 髙島屋 stores.
“Change your look, change your mood.” The “Licca-chan ON/OFF Exhibition” opens in Sapporo on December 2 (Wed.)!
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The “Licca-chan ON/OFF Exhibition” will be held at 大丸札幌店 from December 2, 2026. The organizing committee, with UHB北海道文化放送 as a participant, is hosting the exhibition with special cooperation from タカラトミー. It will recreate how people today look both on and off the clock.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
Friday, the 25th
7th-floor hall
Adults and university students: ¥2,000
1,800 yen
Middle and high school students: ¥1,000
800 yen
Elementary school students: 500 yen
400 yen
Admission ticket with original Licca-chan doll: ¥10,600
[New release] Master your vision, master yourself. WAVE ZONE, designed to help you focus, launches September 30 as part of VISION WEAR, a new apparel category that lets you control what you see
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株式会社パレンテ will release 3 models from WAVE ZONE on September 30, 2026. WAVE ZONE is part of the VISION WEAR series, a new apparel category designed to improve concentration by controlling the interaction between sight and hearing.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Reduces surrounding noise by an average of 14.8 dB
Confirmed noise reduction effect of about 18.2 dB
Super water-repellent; water resistance of about 20,000 mm
The latest film, “Shibire,” directed by 文化服装学院 alumnus Takuya Uchiyama, has been released, and a costume exhibition and special lecture are being held at the school.
Responding to clarification of new administrative rules for AI interviews | Question and evaluation design for “Our AI面接”
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Following new administrative rules from 厚生労働省 clarifying whether AI interviews qualify as employment placement services, JetB株式会社 has announced its design policy for “Our AI面接.” The service allows client companies to configure questions and evaluation criteria in advance and provides reports to all applicants. It does not recommend candidates for hiring or automatically determine pass or fail, and the company has concluded that the current specifications do not qualify as employment placement services.
シスレー: For beautiful, refined skin. A limited-edition coffret featuring the bestselling beauty emulsion
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A limited-edition coffret featuring シスレー’s bestselling beauty emulsion, “Ecological Compound Advanced” 60 mL, along with 3 mini sizes and an original pouch, will go on sale in limited quantities starting Oct. 1, 2026. The price is 23,100 yen, including tax.
To mark the broadcast of フジテレビTWO original program “NCT 127 Special Program (tentative title) -supported by スカパー! 30th Anniversary”: NCT 127 to appear! Win an invitation to watch the live recording on Tuesday, Oct. 27!
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To mark the broadcast of the original program “NCT 127 Special Program (tentative title) -supported by スカパー! 30th Anniversary,” featuring NCT 127 on フジテレビTWO, スカパーＪＳＡＴ will invite 50 people selected by lottery to watch the live recording. A solo concert by TAEYONG is also scheduled to air on the channel.
ワンバンク officially launches “Morえる Pocket,” which rewards users with a balance simply for keeping money in the account. For six months, everyone receives an equivalent annual return rate of 2.5%!
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The household budgeting app ワンバンク, operated by 株式会社スマートバンク, officially launched “Morえる Pocket” on Oct. 1, 2026, a feature that awards bonuses based on deposited balances. As a launch campaign, the equivalent annual return rate will be raised to 2.5% for all users through March 31, 2027.
Okayama Prefecture’s Setouchi City, Setouchi Shimin Denryoku and 三ッ輪ホールディングス hold a hands-on parent-child school to explore the future of the region [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
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Setouchi City in Okayama Prefecture, Setouchi Shimin Denryoku and 三ッ輪ホールディングス joined forces to hold the “Setouchi: Delicious Discoveries! A Parent-Child Hands-On School Exploring the Future of Food and the Environment” on Sept. 12, 2026. With around 60 participants, the event aimed to raise awareness of marine conservation and a decarbonized society through activities including searching for eelgrass seeds and a presentation on lunch boxes made with local ingredients.
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence! コーヴァル蒸溜所 launches a Japan-exclusive rye whiskey
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Liquor importer and wholesaler 株式会社都光 has released “KOVAL Rye America 250,” a Japan-exclusive rye whiskey from コーヴァル蒸溜所 in Chicago, to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Limited to 720 bottles, it has an alcohol content of 50% and a suggested retail price of 10,000 yen, excluding tax.
One-coat, 60-second drying (※): A limited-edition “glow with light” glossy magnetic nail polish from Genish Manicure!
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株式会社コスメ・デ・ボーテ will release “A TALE OF LUME,” a 7-shade limited-edition winter 2026 collection from “Genish Manicure,” which offers a gel-like finish and dries in 60 seconds. Pre-orders will begin on Oct. 29 through the official online shop, PLAZA and ロフト, followed by a gradual rollout at variety stores nationwide from Nov. 6. Price: ¥1,650 (including tax) for 8 ml.
Facts
One-coat, 60-second drying (※)
Limited-edition winter 2026 collection
7 colors in total
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Fri., Nov. 6
8 ml
¥1,650 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社コスメ・デ・ボーテ、Cosmé de Beauté Ltd.、PLAZA、ロフト
[Case study] How PARCO is accelerating its global expansion with “CoeFont Interpreter,” addressing the concentration of work on employees with language skills and language barriers on the ground
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株式会社CoeFont has published a case study on 株式会社パルコ’s adoption of the AI interpretation service “CoeFont Interpreter.” As it accelerates its overseas expansion, PARCO faced challenges including an excessive concentration of work on employees with language skills and time lost briefing external interpreters in advance. The company adopted the service after it was selected for a Nikkei Trendy ranking and now uses it in a variety of settings, including meetings with its Singapore subsidiary and French-language support at Japan Expo Paris.
Facts
No. 1 in the 2026 Hit Forecast Ranking
Around 30 team members take part
Cases where a briefing of around 1 hour is held before a meeting
[All Today | Survey Report] The challenge of sales follow-up becoming dependent on individuals in the IT industry: Around 80% find the manual work after exchanging business cards time-consuming
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株式会社オールトゥデイ surveyed sales representatives in the IT industry about follow-up practices after exchanging business cards. Around 80% said the work was time-consuming, pointing to the need for digitization and automation.
Facts
[Number of respondents] 312
[Survey period] Aug. 19, 2026–Aug. 24, 2026
“Within the same day (within a few hours) (15.4%)”
“By the next business day (38.5%)”
“Within 2–3 business days (23.7%)”
“Around 1 week (4.8%)”
“2 weeks or more (1.6%)”
“No particular timeframe (16.0%)”
It accounted for approximately 60% of the total.
Approximately 80% of respondents feel that follow-up work involves some degree of effort.
インターコスモス to Exhibit at the “EXPO for Creating Stores That Sell”! Oct. 21 (Wed.)–Oct. 23 (Fri.) at Makuhari Messe (part of “EC & Store Week Autumn 2026”)
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株式会社インターコスモス will exhibit at the “EXPO for Creating Stores That Sell,” held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, showcasing new products and interactive content under the theme of blending digital and analog experiences.
New must-see merchandise from the TV anime “BANANA FISH” is here, including a big art clock featuring beautiful artwork and acrylic puzzle keychains available in an impressive 36 designs!
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バナナスピリッツ株式会社 will begin selling merchandise from the TV anime “BANANA FISH” on Sept. 30, 2026. A total of 8 items, including a big art clock and acrylic puzzle keychains, will be available at ノイタミナアパレル.
Facts
Sales begin September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
All 8 items
4 types in total
Price: 20,900 yen (tax included)
Approx. W350mm
H750mm
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
6 types in total
Sale price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
12 designs in total
Price: 880 yen (tax included)
・Hoodie: 8,250 yen (tax included)
・T-shirt: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
10,560 yen (tax included) (complete set of 12 designs)
Companies mentioned：バナナスピリッツ株式会社、ノイタミナアパレル、フジテレビ、小学館、Project BANANA FISH
ヒルトン名古屋 presents “Christmas Sweets Buffet & Afternoon Tea,” a heartwarming story like turning the pages of a European Christmas picture book, running Nov. 5 (Thu.)–Dec. 27 (Sun.)
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ヒルトン名古屋 will hold a Christmas sweets buffet from Nov. 5 to Dec. 27, 2026, and will also offer afternoon tea starting Nov. 9. With a European Christmas picture book theme, the event will feature traditional confections and original sweets.
[Ramen Walker Grand Prix Saitama Overall No. 1 for 2 consecutive years] Hall of Fame inductee “中華そば四つ葉” teams up with がってん寿司! Limited-time collaborative menu “White Soy Sauce Broth Chuka Soba” launches
9 items from the “tower” series arrive at Originalprint.jp! Full-color printing available from small order quantities
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株式会社イメージ・マジック began offering 9 products from 山崎実業’s “tower” series as new items on its on-demand printing service Originalprint.jp on Sept. 29, 2026, and started accepting orders for full-color printing from small quantities.
Facts
9 products from the “tower” series
More than 2,500 types of items
Starting September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)
From 1,306 yen, including tax
Minimum order quantity: 12 items
Tumblers and cardboard cutters can be ordered in quantities of 24 or more
[First classroom-support cloud adopted in the city] All municipal elementary, junior high and compulsory education schools in Shimotsuke City begin full-scale use of “SchoolTakt”
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株式会社コードタクト’s classroom-support cloud service “SchoolTakt” was fully introduced in all 12 municipal elementary, junior high and compulsory education schools in Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, starting in Sept. 2026.
Champion launches limited-edition items featuring “Amami Dorozome,” a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, on its Made in USA “T1011”
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Champion Japan株式会社 will launch limited-edition items on Oct. 3, featuring “Amami Dorozome,” a traditional technique from Amami Oshima, applied to the Made in USA heavyweight “T1011” T-shirt.
株式会社チアドライブ will begin accepting lottery applications for the “MOTA車買取 Drive PR Campaign” on Sept. 30, 2026, in collaboration with 株式会社MOTA. Drivers can earn driving points by putting stickers on their own cars.
【OKABE TETSURO】Advance reservations open exclusively online! A lightweight, wide-shoulder bag for enjoying an adorable world of cats. Designed for everything from city strolls to travel, and comes with a pouch featuring cat illustrations
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株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー has opened advance reservations exclusively online at T2O ONLINE STORE for a new shoulder bag designed by Tetsuro Okabe. It is lightweight (approx. 202g), has a capacity of 3.5L, is made of lightly water-repellent polyester, and comes with a mini pouch featuring cat illustrations. The price is 4,730 yen (tax included).
New “Charcoal” color joins BRUNO’s popular “Glass Air Fryer” and “Auto Cook Pot,” designed to complement fall and winter living!
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BRUNO株式会社 will launch a new “Charcoal” color for its popular “Glass Air Fryer” and “Auto Cook Pot” cooking appliances in early October 2026, for the fall and winter season.
FAS, a fermented skincare brand focused on aging care, to release its first brand book, IN THE MAKING, on Tuesday, October 13, marking its 3rd anniversary
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FAS, a fermented skincare brand focused on aging care operated by 株式会社シロク, will release its first brand book, IN THE MAKING, on October 13, 2026, to mark its 3rd anniversary. A talk event will also be held at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books on October 18.
Facts
3rd anniversary of the brand
As many as 738 ingredients
192 pages
Price: ¥4,180 (tax included)
Venue admission ticket with book: ¥5,830 (tax included)
More than 80 speakers and topics for all 21 sessions announced! CFO LEADERS SUMMIT
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CPAエクセレントパートナーズ株式会社 announced that the speakers—more than 80 in total—and the topics for all 21 sessions have been finalized for CFO LEADERS SUMMIT 2026, to be held at Tokyo International Forum on November 15, 2026.
Facts
More than 80 speakers
All 21 sessions
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
22 new participants
60 people announced in the first announcement
Market capitalization of ¥100 billion
Accommodates 700 or more people
Expected attendance: approximately 800
General admission: ¥5,000
U30 (30 and under): ¥3,000
Students and CPA Accounting Academy students: ¥1,000
[Investor Appreciation Week 2026] Free viewing campaign for Nikkei CNBC online—up to 1 month free by entering a campaign code; limited to new subscribers
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株式会社日経CNBC will hold Investor Appreciation Week 2026 from October 1 and run a free viewing campaign for Nikkei CNBC online, limited to new subscribers. Special programs and free streaming on YouTube are also planned.
Bring the idea of “longevity” to eye care. The Age Theory skincare line, combining science and sugar flowers*¹, introduces the Age Theory Luminous Eye Oil, an oil serum for the eye area
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株式会社アクシージア will launch Age Theory Luminous Eye Oil, an oil serum for the eye area from its Age Theory aging-care line, on November 6, 2026.
一般社団法人埼玉県物産観光協会 released season 2 of its YouTube program Saitama Appeal Promotion Meeting on September 30, featuring 4 people, including Rei Seimiya, sharing the attractions of Saitama Prefecture. The first episode visits Shibusawa MIX under the theme of Eiichi Shibusawa, with a total of 5 episodes planned to explore various themes.
Satomi Shigemori’s ANGEL CLUB launches a much-anticipated 2nd collection. The popular BLACK fragrance, which has also drawn attention on social media, is now available as a hand and body cream. HEAVEN, a diffuser blending 3 fragrances, also makes its debut.
[Retail Media Summit 2026] Full schedule for all 34 sessions released!
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株式会社アドインテ has released the full schedule for all 34 sessions at Retail Media Summit 2026, taking place on November 11 and 12, 2026. Under the theme “Beyond Marketing and Commerce,” the event will feature brand leaders from major retailers and global manufacturers.
JOHNBULL’s upcycling project rebear by Johnbull releases the lookbook for its 2026 fall/winter collection
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株式会社ジョンブル has released the lookbook for the 2026 fall/winter collection from its upcycling project, rebear by Johnbull. From a sustainability perspective, the project remakes products and vintage clothing using leftover fabric.
一般社団法人日本能率協会 will hold the 9th Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Industry Exhibition HOKKAIDO 2026 at Access Sapporo on October 7–8, 2026. Exhibitors will present products and services aimed at addressing labor shortages and improving efficiency in Hokkaido’s lodging and food service industries. Attendance is expected to reach 4,500.
Osaka's 串カツ ま王, operated by 株式会社N・I, will launch a new service on Oct. 1, 2026, offering its 8-piece kushikatsu assortment at half price, 650 yen, on rainy days only.
Details Announced for Special Events at “Shibu Art & Walk 2026”!
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株式会社東急文化村 has announced details of 2 special events to be held during “Shibu Art & Walk 2026” as part of its cultural outreach while the Bunkamura cultural complex is closed. The 1st is a gallery talk at 実践女子大学香雪記念資料館, and the 2nd is a talk session on museum merchandise featuring curators from 戸栗美術館 and 太田記念美術館.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Capacity】20 people
Participation fee】Free
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Capacity】30 people
Participation fee】1,000 yen
Event period: Friday, October 9–Monday, November 23 (national holiday), 2026
Hokkaido-based Nadia Artists visit a production area after being named PR ambassadors for Hokkaido's new potato variety “Yumeikoro”
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Nadia株式会社 has partnered with きたみらい農業協同組合 to promote awareness of “Yumeikoro,” a new potato variety developed by 北海道立総合研究機構, appointing 6 Hokkaido-based Nadia Artists as ambassadors. For approximately 6 months starting in September 2026, they will visit production areas and share original recipes.
Patented AI search technology incorporates contract negotiation change histories. The advanced contextual-search database finds contracts with similar issues or business models, enabling legal and business departments to leverage their contract knowledge.
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株式会社Hubble has obtained a patent for AI search technology that incorporates contract negotiation change histories. The technology enables highly accurate searches for contracts with similar issues or business models and has been implemented as a feature of “Contract Flow Agent (CFA).”
Facts
Retention rate is 99%
Patent No.: 7927135
Registration date: Sept. 17, 2026
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service to date
アソビュー launches “アソビュー！レジャープロモーションネットワーク,” offering advertisers in-person connections with visitors
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アソビュー株式会社 has launched “アソビュー！レジャープロモーションネットワーク,” an offline advertising solution in partnership with leisure facilities nationwide. About 300 facilities are participating in the 1st phase, and 横浜・八景島シーパラダイス and ひらかたパーク will begin offering their own advertising packages.
Ticket reservations now open! Details released for “Livly Island OPEN LAB. 2026,” the largest-ever offline event for “Livly Island”
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ENSAPIA Tokyo株式会社 began accepting ticket reservations on Sept. 30 for “Livly Island OPEN LAB. 2026,” the largest-ever offline event for the avatar app “Livly Island.” The event will be held at Shinjuku LUMINE 0 starting Nov. 20, with admission priced at 1,000 yen.
Facts
Enjoyed by more than 14 million people worldwide
It marks its 5th anniversary since its release as a smartphone app
1,000 yen (tax included)
To date, it has offered more than 1.2 million types and 30 billion digital fashion items
Beauty salon Ash to hold “2026 Ash Cup Finals,” its largest-ever wig contest, with about 310 contestants
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株式会社アッシュ, a group company of 株式会社アルテジェネシス, held the “2026 Ash Cup Finals” wig contest at Shinjuku Napla Studio on Sept. 1, 2026. Of about 310 entries, 113 advanced to the finals, and Miki Asaoka of the Ash Shinkoyasu salon took the overall title.
SINN PURETÉ to appear at “Salon de parfum 2026,” with an early release of its new fragrance collection and a Mitsukoshi Isetan-exclusive hair oil. Event-only sets and gifts for the first customers also available.
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SINN PURETÉ will exhibit at “Salon de parfum 2026,” held at 伊勢丹新宿店 starting Oct. 7, 2026, and will launch its new fragrance collection and a Mitsukoshi Isetan-exclusive hair oil ahead of schedule. Consulting by Kanta Osada of Amulette株式会社 will also be offered.
川崎市 will hold the 7th edition of “Kawasaki City Friendly Wood Plaza” at Grand Tree Musashikosugi on Oct. 3 and 4 to promote the use of domestic timber as part of its efforts to realize a decarbonized society. The event will feature workshops and displays and sales of wooden products in collaboration with municipalities in forestry regions and businesses.
“Showa Hit Parade,” a singing contest celebrating Showa-era songs, to be held on UTAO, the online karaoke app operated by ジャンカラ!
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UTAO, the online karaoke app operated by ジャンカラ, will hold “Showa Hit Parade,” a singing contest themed around Showa-era songs. A total of 350,000 yen in prize money will be awarded, and the qualifying round will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Facts
Operates 211 locations nationwide
A total of 350,000 yen in prize money will be awarded
Qualifying period: Sept. 30, 2026, 12:00
Oct. 12, 2026, 23:59
Released a beta version in April 2023
Acquired the karaoke app “KARASTA” on Aug. 19, 2024
株式会社ベクトル has launched a new service combining “AIO (AI search optimization)” and “ChatGPT advertising” to support information distribution in the generative AI era.
[ZEROTOKYO October EVENT Information] Global artists including Axwell to visit Japan! Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to appear for HALLOWEEN! Veuve Clicquot Yelloween campaign also underway
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ZEROTOKYO will host events in October featuring global artists including Axwell, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Ferry Corsten, and will also run a Yelloween campaign with Veuve Clicquot.
The 15th EC Business Networking Event: A gathering to talk about the “reality” of running an EC business, to be held on October 16, 2026!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 will co-host the 15th EC Business Networking Event, an event exclusively for EC businesses, with its co-sponsors on October 16, 2026.
Screening and talk event for the film 『どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ』 to be held at 明治大学’s Nakano Campus
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On September 28, 明治大学’s School of Global Japanese Studies held a screening and talk event for the film 『どこよりも遠い場所にいる君へ』 at its Nakano Campus. Alumni Koichiro Mukai of 松竹株式会社 and Daisuke Kawabe of 株式会社トムス・エンタテインメント spoke about the production process and their careers.
＼Back by popular demand!／「UHA味覚糖 グミの日福袋2026」 sold out its 10,000 bags within 2 weeks of launch, with approximately 27 million total views for related TikTok short videos
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UHA味覚糖 will bring back, in limited quantities, 「UHA味覚糖 グミの日福袋2026」, which sold out its 10,000 bags within 2 weeks of launch. Related TikTok videos have recorded approximately 27 million total views, and a live stream will return on September 30.
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Approximately 27 million total views for related TikTok short videos
10,000 bags sold out within 2 weeks of launch
Approximately 83,000 views in total
Approximately 3,700 peak concurrent connections
Reached 2,543 bags
Reached 10 million views
15 million video views in 1 week
Gross merchandise value (GMV) surpassed ¥10 billion
NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS migrates its internal integrated database platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database, improving operational efficiency and optimizing costs
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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS migrated the shared database platform used by 12 internal systems from on-premises Oracle Exadata to Oracle Autonomous AI Database on OCI. This reduced licensing costs by up to 51% and eased operational workloads while strengthening security.
[First store in the Tokai region] NARUMIYA HAPPY PARK, where visitors can enjoy the world of NARUMIYA CHARACTERS, opens at 名古屋PARCO on Friday, October 9, 2026!
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株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル will open NARUMIYA HAPPY PARK on the B1F of 名古屋PARCO’s East Building on October 9, 2026. The store is its first in the Tokai region and will feature the debut of the new character 「リパンちゃん」 and sales of limited-edition items.
[Tokyu S Reyes Football School] Applications now open for the study-abroad project in Spain!
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【Tokyu S Reyes Football School】, operated by 東急スポーツシステム株式会社, has opened applications for a football study-abroad project in Toledo, Spain, for 4th- and 5th-grade elementary school students. 4 students from each grade, selected through a screening and challenger program, will take part. The cost is approximately ¥466,000 (tax included).
REDYAZEL unveils visuals featuring Hana Oba of popular idol group ＝LOVE for its new collection on Wednesday, September 30!
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REDYAZEL will unveil visuals for its new collection 「Azely＆Redyna」 featuring Hana Oba of popular idol group ＝LOVE on September 30, 2026. The collection will go on sale from October 9, alongside a promotional gift fair.