“Nagaiki Shoten,” the official online store of Chiba Prefecture’s only village, 長生村, opens!
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長生村 in Chiba Prefecture has opened its official online store, “Nagaiki Shoten.” It plans to sell merchandise for “Momoiro Clover Z Autumn Momokami Festival 2026” in October 2026, with support from 株式会社ポニーキャニオン.
株式会社Ｕ-ＮＥＸＴ signs corporate marketing partnership with ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
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株式会社U-NEXT and ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン (operated by 合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ) will launch a strategic partnership on October 1, 2026. The two companies will combine entertainment experiences and conduct joint marketing, collaborating as part of USJ’s 25th-anniversary initiatives.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
25th anniversary
More than 480,000 titles
More than 1.33 million books
July 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｕ-ＮＥＸＴ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、株式会社U-NEXT、NBCUniversal、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Nintendo、Sesame Workshop、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、Amblin Entertainment
サントリーグループ will hold the “One Suntory Walk” walking event for all employees from October 1 to 31 and donate to the nonprofit charity：water based on the number of participants.
“Rascal Does Not Dream of Dear Friend” × “Yaro Ramen” collaboration event to be held!
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株式会社YRラーメン, part of the コロワイドグループ, will hold a collaboration event between the theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of Dear Friend” and “Yaro Ramen” at 5 locations from October 1 to November 15, 2026. Limited-edition menu items and merchandise will be available.
The “Animals × Art Project” will be held at 国営海の中道海浜公園 from October 3. Events include exhibitions of works by local artists, workshops, and an animal Halloween photo service.
“Shin Tenjohi” introduces the new “Manifestation System,” opening up new possibilities for character development! Use points earned according to your stats to pursue your own unique enhancements
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株式会社G・O・P announced the addition of the new “Manifestation System” character enhancement system and an email notification feature for personal shop sales history to the PC MMORPG “Shin Tenjohi,” implemented on September 30, 2026.
“Kyoawase” and “Kyoto Vegetable Tempura Senbei” make their seasonal debut at directly operated stores! Popular autumn and winter fried rice crackers go on sale October 1
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本家佳長 will begin selling “Kyoawase,” an assortment of Kujo green onion and Kyoto shrimp rice crackers, and the individual “Kyoto Vegetable Tempura Senbei” on October 1.
Facts
Assorted set of 18 pieces
9 pieces each
Monde Selection Gold Award winner for 13 consecutive years
Original1日約1.7万枚売れる
Price: 2,592 yen (tax included)
[Online] 3,362 yen including shipping (tax included)
Horikawa burdock grown in Kyoto Prefecture makes up 50% of the burdock used
Kintoki carrots grown in Kyoto Prefecture make up 50% of the carrots used
Uji shiitake mushrooms grown in Kyoto Prefecture make up 50% of the shiitake used
[APAMAN] Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 reservations open! New limited-edition mugs for the 2 venues, Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park, also unveiled
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APAMAN株式会社 announced that advance ticket reservations are now open for the “Tokyo Christmas Market 2026,” organized by the Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee. The event will be held at 2 venues, Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park, with a venue-exclusive mug for each also unveiled.
Pollet, with cumulative charges of ¥2.8 billion*, launches an “AI Appraisal Camera.” A new appraisal experience to reduce the “lower than expected” outcome experienced by 92.1% of users
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株式会社オズビジョン has launched an early-access version of the “AI Appraisal Camera,” a new feature for the easy-to-use buying app “Pollet.” Using AI and AR technology, the feature lets users check whether an item can be purchased and its estimated price simply by taking a photo at home, aiming to ease concerns and reduce hassle before selling.
Say goodbye to bulky luggage at the airport arrival exit—a newly launched service lets you travel home hands-free afterward
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Tokyo Hotel Express合同会社 has launched “Swing-By,” a luggage forwarding service that collects bags at the airport arrival exit when customers return from overseas business trips or expeditions and delivers them to their home or office via ヤマト運輸.
Facts
Total of 3 sides: 160 cm
Weight: up to 25 kg
Airport service hours: 9–22
Please apply up to 1 week in advance
Companies mentioned：Tokyo Hotel Express合同会社、ヤマト運輸、JALABC
楽天 adds a feature to measure offline purchase conversion rates for “Rakuten Point Card” partner companies in its programmatic advertising service “RMP - Unified Ads”
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楽天グループ has added a feature to “RMP - Unified Ads,” its programmatic advertising service, to measure offline purchase conversion rates daily for companies that have adopted “Rakuten Point Card.” This enables adjustments to campaign operations, such as budget allocation and creative improvements, based on store visits by people exposed to online ads.
Family restaurant “Joyfull”: Ryūji Akiyama of Robert samples 2 new fall menu items! From a personality test to escaping the venue, Akiyama-style “Joyfull love” rankings—and his own enthusiasm on full display!
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株式会社ジョイフル held a major presentation on September 30 for its new 2026 fall-winter grand menu items (Western-style beef stew hamburger steak and rich sweet potato and fromage parfait) and a new TV commercial, featuring Ryūji Akiyama of Robert.
Kogiso to speak—Offers to hold a webinar on October 15: “Can You Create a Design That’s ‘Ready to Ship’ Without Human Review? Asking Kogiso About the Current State of Design Harnesses”
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株式会社overflow will hold “Can You Create a Design That’s ‘Ready to Ship’ Without Human Review? Asking Kogiso About the Current State of Design Harnesses” online on October 15, 2026, as part of its webinar series for engineers, “#Offers_DeepDive.” The speaker will be Kogiso, representative director of 株式会社Lumilinks. The company also published “Offers AI Harness,” a skill set for AI coding agents, on GitHub on June 10, 2026.
【FIT-EASY’s largest yet! A flagship store with 800 tsubo of floor space opens in Shikoku! First location in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture! Second store in the prefecture! 23 amusement services in one place! FIT-EASY Niihama Kikōji store has soft-opened!】
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フィットイージー株式会社 has soft-opened “FIT-EASY Niihama Kikōji,” its flagship store in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, boasting FIT-EASY’s largest floor space at 800 tsubo. It offers 23 amusement services and AI healthcare.
Facts
800 tsubo of floor space
“23 amusement services”
Monthly membership fee permanently discounted by ¥1,100 (including tax)
A vast total area of 150 tsubo
Comic library stocked with approximately 20,000 books
【At last, fulfilling requests to “use it at home too”! “marbb HOME,” a nano-bubble shower system in the home-care series from “marbb,” a nano-bubble system for hair and beauty salons, is here. Reservations now open.】
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株式会社マイクロバブル・ジャパン will begin selling “marbb HOME,” a nano-bubble shower system in the home-care series of “marbb,” its nano-bubble system for hair and beauty salons, on December 1, 2026, and will begin taking reservations on October 1.
Ohara optical glass selected for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
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Optical glass from 株式会社オハラ has been selected for the coronagraph instrument and wide-field instrument of the next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope being developed by NASA.
Facts
Primary mirror aperture: 2.4 m
A field of view about 200 times that of Hubble’s near-infrared camera
Launched on August 30
Over approximately 3 months
Located approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth
Now airing to great acclaim on ラジオNIKKEI! A radio program for business professionals, presented by Non-Al Bee: “The Source of Good Judgment: Brain Care for Becoming a Top Performer”
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A press release announcing that Naomi Mashiko and Masahiro Kasahara will appear as October guests on “The Source of Good Judgment: Brain Care for Becoming a Top Performer,” a program for business professionals presented by 株式会社山田養蜂場 on ラジオNIKKEI.
Facts
A program for business professionals in their 40s and 50s
Continuing research into the “functional effects of propolis on the brain” for more than 10 years
Supplementary Information on 中央日本土地建物グループ Digital Securities — Baus Flats Shin-Osaka and Baus Cross Nishi-Funabashi (Subject to Transfer Restrictions)
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合同会社エヌアールツー announced its operating forecasts for the July 2027 and January 2028 periods for “this fund,” a digital security (security token) of 中央日本土地建物グループ. The investment targets are 2 properties, Baus Flats Shin-Osaka and Baus Cross Nishi-Funabashi, and 中央日土地アセットマネジメント株式会社 has been appointed to handle fund management.
“Tsurugista Digital Stamp Rally” starts October 1 in つるぎ町, Tokushima Prefecture!
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つるぎ町, Tokushima Prefecture, will launch a digital stamp rally on October 1, 2026, connecting the world of the smartphone RPG “Tsurugista” with real life. Participants can visit 46 locations across 3 courses and collect digital illustrated entries on Handa lacquerware, redeem prizes and more.
From “acquiring skills” to “thinking and putting them to use.” Rewrite Campus Hamamatsu Station South advances new employment support through AI and IT skills development
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Rewrite Campus Hamamatsu Station South, operated by 株式会社rewrite, is advancing a new form of employment support using “educure,” an AI and IT skills development service provided by IT company LiNew. Rather than simply teaching skills, the program fosters the ability to think independently and use AI as a tool.
For clinics where “DX doesn’t advance even after introducing tools”: “mitoki,” an AI and DX support service that turns scattered information into an asset, officially launches
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株式会社Tenyi has officially launched “mitoki,” an AI and DX support service specializing in clinics. The service integrates scattered information within clinics and supports management decisions and operational efficiency by turning data into an asset.
Facts
Today, September 28
Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
A free consultation lasting approximately 30 to 60 minutes
An organization with 65 employees across 3 locations
3 areas of support: centralized information management, promoting data utilization, and reducing reliance on individuals for operations
To date, we have supported more than 30 dental clinics nationwide
東北学院大学 has produced “Miratan!,” a promotional web PR video for the Department of Digital Design in the Faculty of Future Exploratory Sciences, scheduled to open in academic year 2027. Puzzle creator 松丸亮吾 and Professor 中村教博 serve as guides, visiting local businesses including JRフルーツパーク仙台あらはま and テクノ・マインド株式会社 to showcase how digital technology can help solve regional challenges and the appeal of PBL learning.
Facts
Distribution begins Thursday, October 1
3 types in total
Scheduled to be established in academic year 2027
Enrollment capacity: 110 students
Established in 1886 as a private school called Sendai Theological Seminary
Celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2026
Original学生数約1万1千人
Opened the urban 五橋キャンパス in central Sendai in April 2023
Established 4 faculties and 5 departments
Plans to begin using the new building “TG Connect” in academic year 2028, at a midpoint between the 土樋 and 五橋 campuses...
Agritech venture Regmin receives investment from ミーク株式会社 and begins collaboration toward IoT integration of agricultural robots
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株式会社レグミン has received an investment from ミーク株式会社 through a third-party allotment of new shares and begun collaborating on IoT integration of agricultural robots and data utilization.
JAL Digital launches next-generation STEAM education program “SoraPro: Drone Programming”
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JALデジタル株式会社 has launched “Drone Programming,” a new program under its next-generation STEAM education service “SoraPro” for students from upper elementary school through high school, and held the first class for 12 students from 普連土学園中学校・高等学校.
Naito Securities to introduce “office casual” attire from October 2026
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内藤証券株式会社 announced that it will introduce office casual attire for all employees from October 1, 2026. The move aims to create a more comfortable workplace and promote employee health management.
【フェアモント東京】Special menus and exclusive accommodation packages to add sparkle to the Christmas season; reservations open October 1 (Thursday)
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フェアモント東京 will begin accepting reservations on October 1 for its 2026 Christmas season offerings, including a Festive Brunch, exclusive dinner courses at its restaurants, high tea, and accommodation packages with hotel credits.
Facts
Price: ¥14,800 (tax and service charge included)
Price: ¥29,000 (tax and service charge included)
Price: ¥20,000 (tax and service charge included)
Original料⾦：1 泊 1 室 2名様 132,066 円〜
¥10,000 in hotel credits
¥50,000 in hotel credits
Companies mentioned：芝浦ホテルマネジメント合同会社、フェアモント東京、DRIFTWOOD BAR & GRILL、Kiln＆Tonic、Vue Mer、ミシュランガイド、Robb Report Hong Kong
Small Business Economic Trends Survey (August 2026 Results)
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全国商工会連合会 announced the results of its survey of economic trends among small businesses for August 2026. The sales amount DI and business conditions DI improved slightly, but some respondents also expressed concern about the outlook for their business environment due to labor shortages and the burden of labor costs associated with minimum wage increases.
Furusato tax donation service “Kodomo Furusato Bin” wins Encouragement Award at the “9th SX Awards”
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ネッスー株式会社’s furusato tax donation service “Kodomo Furusato Bin” won the Encouragement Award at the “9th SX Awards,” organized by 一般社団法人サステナブル経営推進機構 (SuMPO).
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu & Shiba Park: Advance ticket sales begin October 1! The 2026 mug design is also unveiled!
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The Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee announced that advance tickets for the “Tokyo Christmas Market 2026,” to be held at 2 venues in Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park in 2026, will go on sale October 1. The event will be held in Shin-Toyosu for the first time, and Christmas pyramids approximately 14 meters tall will be installed at both venues. The design of the mug given to visitors as an admission gift was also unveiled.
Facts
Original10⽉1⽇(⽊)18:00より販売される
Approximately 14 meters tall
November 20 (Friday)–December 25 (Friday), 2026 [36 days]
December 4 (Friday)–December 25 (Friday), 2026 [22 days]
【ブランドUSA】Launches webpage compiling information on new openings and events taking place across the United States in 2027
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ブランドUSA has launched a webpage on its official website compiling the latest information on anniversary celebrations, new openings, major events, and more planned across the United States in 2027.
Facts
US$800 million
Approximately ¥125.6 billion
Equipped with 14 gates
Facility area of approximately 1,486 square meters
Venue of approximately 1,670 square meters
Facility area of approximately 1,040 square meters
Hotel with a total of 115 rooms
Approximately 40 stores
Approximately 40,000 square meters
104 cabins
14 guest rooms
Conference center of approximately 230 square meters
Attracted approximately 150,000 people
Boutique hotel with a total of 165 rooms
Celebrating its 175th anniversary
To mark its 100th anniversary
More than one thousand rooms in total
“Nomad Detroit,” with a total of 180 rooms
“The Detroit Edition,” with a total of 227 rooms
“JW Marriott Detroit Water Square,” with a total of 601 rooms
株式会社Lightblue appoints Tomoaki Takeuchi as new full-time auditor
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株式会社Lightblue appointed Tomoaki Takeuchi as its new full-time auditor, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Takeuchi has extensive experience as a certified public accountant and will contribute to strengthening the company’s internal controls and enhancing its governance structure.
“Apple Collection,” pursuing an authentic apple scent—a sustainable approach to fragrance-making with an apple grower in Yamanashi Prefecture
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株式会社FERNANDA JAPAN will launch its “Apple Collection” in limited quantities on October 2, 2026, in collaboration with 上ノ山林檎園 in Yamanashi Prefecture, using surplus apples that cannot be sold on the market.
【ワタシのミライ】Climate March Tokyo 2026: Approximately 550 citizens march calling for a “just society powered by 100% renewable energy”
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The citizens’ project “ワタシのミライ” held “Climate March Tokyo 2026” on September 25, mobilizing approximately 550 citizens to call on the Japanese government to take strong climate action. NGOs including FoE Japan, グリーンピース・ジャパン, and 350.org Japan helped organize the event and called for 100% renewable energy and a phaseout of fossil fuels.
“JAL SELECTION Salt Caramel Popcorn,” a collaboration with gourmet popcorn brand “HillValley（ヒルバレー）,” launches October 1
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株式会社JALUX will launch “JAL SELECTION Salt Caramel Popcorn,” a collaboration with gourmet popcorn specialty shop “HillValley（ヒルバレー）,” at JAL PLAZA locations nationwide on October 1, 2026.
WED株式会社 raises funds from investors including Global Brain and TOPPAN
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WED株式会社 has raised funds from Global Brain, TOPPAN Holdings, Giftee, and Skyfall to accelerate the growth strategy for its receipt-data marketing platform “PMN.”
Kadoya to hold its first overseas pop-up event in Paris’s Marais district, sharing the appeal of sesame oil and the brand story of Shodoshima with the world
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In October 2026, Kadoya Sesame Mills will hold its first overseas pop-up event at HIS Paris Concept Store in the Marais district of Paris, showcasing the appeal of sesame oil and the brand story of Shodoshima. It will also refresh its corporate logo in November of the same year to strengthen its global expansion.
Facts
168 years since its founding
Original2026年10月1日（木）から31日（土）までの1か月間
No. 1 in Japan's domestic sesame oil market share
Approximately 70% (※2) share of the North American market for Japanese sesame oil
On Thursday, November 5, 2026,
Sesame oil sales grew to 8.75 billion yen in 2025
Annual sales: 40,030 million yen (consolidated) (March 2026)
Companies mentioned：かどや製油株式会社、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、Kadoya America Inc.
Pilot program launched to develop a “hands-free network” in the Haneda Airport area
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ecbo株式会社, 京浜急行電鉄, 大田区, 小田急電鉄, 東武ホテルマネジメント and YCAT will launch a pilot program for a “hands-free network” in the Haneda Airport area from September 30, 2026, to February 21, 2027. The initiative follows its selection for a 観光庁 project and aims to ease congestion for international visitors and improve the living environment for local residents.
Notice regarding the capital and business alliance between Skyfall and WED
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株式会社Skyfall signed a capital and business alliance agreement with WED株式会社 on September 14, 2026, aiming to expand its business in the reward monetization field.
ＮＸグループ expands the capabilities of “NX Ocean Fast Track” and launches “US 5-Day Cross,” enabling delivery within 5 days in the United States
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NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社 has launched “US 5-Day Cross,” an option that strengthens delivery after arrival in the United States as an extension of its “NX Ocean Fast Track” express ocean freight service from Asia to North America. It enables delivery from the Port of Los Angeles to major cities across the United States within 5 days, and provides cargo visibility and security management using multifunctional security devices.
Facts
Delivery within 5 days
Container pickup within 24 hours
Within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas
Approximately 78,000 employees
56 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned：NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、ＮＸグループ、NIPPON EXPRESS USA, INC.
Notice regarding the publication of the “Integrated Report 2026”
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東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社 has published its “Integrated Report 2026” for stakeholders, including shareholders and investors. In line with the launch of its Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, this edition has been completely restructured and provides details on its strategy and sustainability management initiatives.
A refreshing, rich flavor shaped by the bounty of Motobu, Okinawa: “Shell Ginger Tea and Acerola Panna Cotta” offered for a limited time.
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LEXUS MEETS... will begin offering “Shell Ginger Tea and Acerola Panna Cotta,” a limited-time menu item created in collaboration with Motobu, Okinawa Prefecture, starting October 5, 2026.
Facts
Starts Monday, October 5, 2026
Shell Ginger Tea and Acerola Panna Cotta: 1,200 yen
Plus 400 yen
Brown Sugar Peanuts: 850 yen
Kohaku-ka (Passion Fruit): 619 yen
Acerola Drinking Jelly: 480 yen
Population of approximately 12,000
Area: 54.3 km²
Held at 11 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：トヨタPR事務局、LEXUS MEETS...、トヨタ自動車、TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Installment purchase spreads effectively reduced to zero! Announcement of the “Effectively Zero Spread Installment Plan” campaign
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SBI VC Trade will launch a campaign on October 1, 2026, that effectively eliminates the installment purchase spread for eligible assets through the VCTRADEサービス.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Starting with 3 assets
Can be set from 500 yen
Installment purchases executed on Tuesday, December 15, 2026
“Tabula,” a new progression feature for “LORDNINE,” goes live! Special login and lucky draw events to be held
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スマイルゲート announced that it will add “Tabula,” a new board game-style progression feature, to the MMORPG “LORDNINE” and hold special login and lucky draw events.
Spotify launches “BLUE? It's Okay,” an original video series supporting the mental health of Gen Z
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Spotify has launched “BLUE? It's Okay,” an original video series supporting the mental health of Gen Z, and will begin releasing content featuring ano on October 1.
Facts
Used by more than 777 million users worldwide
57% of Gen Z in Japan feel that “daily life is difficult to cope with”
45% said they “feel anxious or afraid about expressing their emotions publicly”
25% of Gen Z music streams are concentrated at night (20:00–3:00), and
The findings show that 66% of Gen Z “consider podcasts an important source of emotional support for their mental health”
We will begin releasing new content featuring ano on Thursday, October 1
“Chaos Zero Nightmare” “Galactic Disaster” Season 5 “Promises Made in the Snow” Prologue Released! New ★4 Combatant “Anika” Arrives, “Sereniel” Returns
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Smilegate Megaport has updated the roguelike RPG “Chaos Zero Nightmare.” The update includes the release of the Season 5 prologue, the addition of new ★4 combatant “Anika,” the return of “Sereniel,” and the introduction of the new “Aether Cell” system.
Facts
Implemented on Wednesday, September 30
Launching Wednesday, October 21
New ★4 combatant “Anika”
Made her debut as a season combatant in December 2025
What should HR learn and how should it act to become a function that contributes to management?
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株式会社NEWONE will hold “NEWONE TALK Vol.16,” an interactive seminar featuring Ishida, head of HR at ポラスグループ, as a guest on October 14, 2026, to discuss what HR should be to contribute to management.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
30-year HR career
Has served as an outside director or external advisor at 29 companies
Make cherished gifts even more beautiful. Gift wrapping design to be revamped from Thursday, October 1, with an elegant, refined look that conveys quality and calm
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株式会社丸山珈琲 will revamp its gift wrapping design from October 1. The package color will change from coffee brown to grayish brown, and the logo treatment from silver foil to a black embossed finish. The shape of the gift box and its environmentally conscious structure will also be reviewed.
【STARTUP KYUSHU 2026】キャンプ女子株式会社 to produce “STARTUP MORNING RAVE,” a morning program to refresh minds and bodies with running, Pilates and meditation
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キャンプ女子株式会社 will produce the morning program “STARTUP MORNING RAVE” for “STARTUP KYUSHU 2026,” hosted by Fukuoka City. The program will be held at Maizuru Park on October 8 and 9, and will refresh participants’ minds and bodies through running, Pilates, meditation and other activities.
Launch of “g-Steam™,” an electric boiler supporting low-carbon steam in manufacturing ＜English follows＞
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Toyo Engineering has launched “g-Steam™,” an electric boiler for the manufacturing industry based on technology developed for nuclear power plants. The product produces no exhaust emissions and is highly compatible with renewable energy, supporting the decarbonization of steam in industries such as pharmaceuticals and food.
FUNDINNO supports ミーク株式会社’s investment in 株式会社レグミン
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株式会社FUNDINNO provided fundraising support as a financial adviser for ミーク株式会社’s investment in agritech startup 株式会社レグミン, which operates the IoT/DX platform “MEEQ.”
Free refills of zaru soba and rice! “Super 10 Soba, Super October Festival” offers free zaru soba vouchers and a prize draw with no losing tickets. A value-packed campaign to show our appreciation
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“十割蕎麦専門店 10そば,” operated by よーじやフードサービス株式会社, will hold “Super 10 Soba, Super October Festival” from October 1 to 31, 2026, offering refillable meal sets, free zaru soba vouchers and a prize draw with no losing tickets.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
October 31 (Saturday)
+200 yen
Original15:00以降
Price: 1,480 yen (tax included)
※Without refills, the price is 1,280 yen (tax included).
Survey on household expenses and auto insurance amid inflation: With future premiums difficult to predict, more than 80% prioritize understanding and confidently choosing a plan that suits them, among other findings (Part 2)
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A survey on auto insurance conducted by Sony Assurance found that more than 70% of respondents could not predict their next premium. More than 80% prioritize understanding and feeling confident about choosing a plan suited to them, and many see fixed premiums and accident-free reward programs as highly valuable and appealing.
Facts
1,034 men and women in their 30s to 50s who own a car and are involved in decisions about purchasing auto insurance
A median of 5,000 yen per month
Just under 60% (58.3%) feel that the cost of owning a car has increased
More than 80% (82.6%) expect ownership costs to continue rising over the next 3 years or so
2.3% cited “the cost of various types of insurance, such as auto insurance”
Filed for an average increase of 14.4%
More than 70% (73.4%) said they could not predict future premiums
Nearly 90% (88.4%) are concerned about the burden on household finances
59.9% said they gather information themselves, including online
For their choices going forward, a similar 71.5% gave the same response
About 30% (32.0%) said they intend to gather information themselves
86.2% said they see value in it
“Very valuable” was cited by 42.7%
86.0% said they find it appealing
About 90% (90.5%) said they find it appealing
Nearly 50% said they find it “very appealing”
Direct auto insurance has a market share of 9.9%
Just under 60% (59.7%) said the “direct sales model” would be an option for them in the future
World’s first (1) vessel equipped with a hydrogen-only engine (2) completes carbon-neutral demonstration voyage
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The vessel 輝光丸, equipped with a hydrogen-only engine developed by Yanmar Power Solutions under the Nippon Foundation’s “Zero-Emission Ship Project,” has successfully completed a carbon-neutral demonstration voyage in Osaka Bay. It traveled approximately 33 km over approximately 2 hours, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 1.2 tons.
Facts
Gross tonnage: approximately 4,500 tons
Sept. 25, 2026
About 2 hours
Approximately 33 km
Reduction of approximately 1.2 tons of CO2 emissions
【8 ingredients × house-made dashi × cultured butter】PISOLA’s fall “Ultimate Cod Roe Pasta, Made with Select Dashi” available for a limited time from Oct. 1
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PISOLA, a craft restaurant operated by 株式会社ピソラ, a group company of 株式会社ユニシアホールディングス, will offer “Ultimate Tarako Pasta with Carefully Selected Dashi” at all locations for a limited time starting Oct. 1.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
Kanto/Kansai ¥1,799
￥1,978 including tax
Kanto ¥2,099
¥2,308 including tax
Kansai ¥1,999
¥2,198 including tax
Kanto/Kansai ¥899
¥988 including tax
Capital: ¥30,000,000
Securities code: 3547
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社ピソラ、PISOLA、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB、株式会社串カツ田中
Notice of completion of acquisition of shares in New Zealand meat processing and sales company Greenlea Group Limited
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Itoham Yonekyu Holdings announced that it has completed the procedures to acquire all shares in New Zealand meat processing and sales company Greenlea Group Limited through its consolidated subsidiary ANZCO Foods Limited.
Companies mentioned：伊藤ハム米久ホールディングス株式会社、ANZCO Foods Limited、Greenlea Group Limited
“I manage my money to some extent” was the most common response on money management awareness; “bank passbooks and deposit/withdrawal statements” were the most common management method, at 40%
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According to a survey of 1,100 men and women aged 20–69 conducted by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング, the most common response on money management awareness was “I manage my money to some extent,” while more than 40% used “bank passbooks and deposit/withdrawal statements” to manage their money.
Facts
70.8% manage their money in some way
28.4% “manage their money to some extent”
Among people in their 40s, 25.0% “manage their money carefully”
42.2% use “bank passbooks and deposit/withdrawal statements”
Among people in their 60s, 58.4% use “bank passbooks and deposit/withdrawal statements”
46.1% use “statements for credit cards, electronic money and other services”
“Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” to launch on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027, with a new “Star Drop Mountain” stage!
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株式会社タイトー announced that the action game “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Drop Mountain” will launch on Nintendo Switch™ 2 on Feb. 25, 2027. Features include the addition of the new “Star Drop Mountain” stage, higher resolution and camera play support. Existing Switch version users can purchase it via an upgrade pass. The versions currently available on other platforms are also on sale at 70% off.
“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” demo to roll out starting Sept. 30, 2026! Play as Rock, Terry and others and try out Arcade and Tutorial modes!
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株式会社SNK announced that a demo of the fighting game “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” will be available starting Sept. 30, 2026. The Nintendo Switch™ 2 version is scheduled for late October.
Third location in Nagano City! 14th in the prefecture! Packed with a range of entertainment services, including golf, saunas, a women-only area and FIT-BEAUTY! FIT-EASY Nagano Takada location has held its pre-opening!
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a pre-opening for its FIT-EASY Nagano Takada location on Sept. 30, 2026. The location features golf, saunas, a women-only area and FIT-BEAUTY, and offers an AI healthcare app.
Facts
Third location in Nagano City
14th location in the prefecture
Pre-opening on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Business hours: 10:00–21:00
Grand opening: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
6 types of beauty equipment
94 shared parking spaces
Access any FIT-EASY location nationwide after 31 days of membership
To celebrate surpassing 300 locations nationwide
Amazon gift card (worth ¥50,000)
Monthly fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Facial recognition ID issuance fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Third location in Niigata City! Seventh in the prefecture! Packed with entertainment services that help you get healthy while having fun, including golf, saunas and FIT-BEAUTY (women-only)! FIT-EASY Niigata Nishi location has held its pre-opening!
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a pre-opening for its FIT-EASY Niigata Nishi location in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. The amusement fitness club offers golf, saunas, women-only beauty services and an AI healthcare app.
Fourth location in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture! Equipped with baseball, health karaoke and FIT-BEAUTY, introduced in the prefecture for the first time! FIT-EASY Fukuyama Zao location has held its pre-opening, helping you get healthy while having fun!
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a pre-opening for its FIT-EASY Fukuyama Zao location in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is equipped with baseball facilities, health karaoke and beauty equipment, introduced in the prefecture for the first time.
Facts
Fourth location in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture
Pre-opening on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
First location in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo! 17th in Tokyo! From recovery to refreshment, enjoy golf, O2 and H2 rooms, FIT-BEAUTY (women-only) and more! FIT-EASY Ohanajaya location has held its pre-opening!
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a pre-opening for its FIT-EASY Ohanajaya location in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. It operates an amusement fitness club equipped with golf, oxygen and hydrogen rooms, women-only beauty services and more.
Facts
17th location in Tokyo
Pre-opening on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Third location in Miyazaki Prefecture! A large, approximately 300-tsubo location featuring the prefecture’s first FIT-VOICE (health karaoke), as well as golf, saunas and a range of entertainment services! FIT-EASY Miyazaki Ohashi location has held its pre-opening
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a pre-opening for its large amusement fitness club, FIT-EASY Miyazaki Ohashi, in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It features health karaoke, introduced in the prefecture for the first time, as well as saunas, and offers services using an AI healthcare app.
Facts
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Second location in Tokoname City! 98th in Aichi Prefecture! Features the prefecture’s first open-air Terrace Gym Area for outdoor workouts, as well as health karaoke, FIT-BEAUTY and more! FIT-EASY Tokoname Rinku location has held its pre-opening
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フィットイージー株式会社 has pre-opened FIT-EASY Tokoname Rinku in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, introducing the prefecture’s first terrace gym area and health karaoke, among other features.
Facts
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Monthly fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Facial recognition ID issuance fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
【Kawakore TGC】Announcers from 5 Fukuoka-based commercial TV stations gather! In partnership with Kitakyushu City’s 「◯◯推し課」, they take over city tourist spots with 「#KAWAIIっちゃ in 北九州巡り」! Exclusive live streaming on Prime Video confirmed!
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KAWAII LAB. COLLECTION produced by TGC, planned and produced by 株式会社W TOKYO, will be held at Kitakyushu Messe on October 12, 2026. Announcers from 5 Fukuoka-based commercial TV stations will serve as MCs, with a citywide touring project in partnership with Kitakyushu City’s 「〇〇推し課」 and an exclusive live stream on Prime Video.
Back by popular demand for a third time on October 6 (Tuesday)! 「お店で焼いた カリッじゅワッサン」, a treat with a crispy, juicy texture and the taste of freshly baked pastry
Campaign at かっぱ寿司: Earn a stamp when you pay at least 2,000 yen, including tax, with PayPay! Get 3 stamps to receive 200 points!
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かっぱ寿司, part of the コロワイドグループ, is holding a campaign from October 1 through December 31, 2026. Customers who pay at least 2,000 yen, including tax, with PayPay receive a stamp, and those who collect 3 stamps get 200 points.
Mediterranean cuisine for year-end and New Year gatherings: plan now on sale／ザ ロイヤルパークホテル アイコニック 那覇
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ザ ロイヤルパークホテル アイコニック 那覇, operated by 三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, will offer a year-end and New Year gathering plan centered on Mediterranean cuisine from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Promoting the practical application and commercialization of food tech in partnership with government! Seminar connecting producers and restaurants to be held in 千葉県 on October 13 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ぐるなび is promoting the practical application and commercialization of food tech in partnership with government, and will hold the CHIBA FOODTECH Seminar 2026 in 千葉県 on October 13, 2026, connecting producers and restaurants.
Promoting the practical application and commercialization of food tech in partnership with government! FOODTECH Meetup 2026 to be held in Okayama Prefecture on October 6 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ぐるなび will hold FOODTECH Meetup 2026 in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, on October 6, 2026, to promote the practical application and commercialization of food tech in partnership with government.
Investment in the 「Sparx Sapporo・Hokkaido GX Fund」
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株式会社ニトリホールディングス has signed an investment agreement for the 「Sparx Sapporo・Hokkaido GX Fund」, managed by スパークス・グループ株式会社. The fund targets renewable energy-related projects in Hokkaido.
【シェラトン都ホテル東京】A festive New Year celebration with fine dining and a variety of events: 「2027 お正月プラン」 now on sale for a New Year in Shirokanedai
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シェラトン都ホテル東京 will begin selling its 「2027 お正月プラン」 on October 1, 2026. The accommodation plan includes a special dinner and events such as jazz, rakugo and lion dance performances. Prices vary by plan and room type.
【青森屋】Turning children’s 「好き」 and love for their hometown into future careers! An open class marking the 150th anniversary of Hachinohe Municipal Chōja Elementary School was held using work at 青森屋 as its theme
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青森屋, operated by 星野リゾート, and ベネッセコーポレーション jointly developed career education materials and held an open class commemorating the 150th anniversary of Hachinohe Municipal Chōja Elementary School.
Facts
150th anniversary of its founding
Sept. 25, 2026
About 340 students across the school
About 12,000 schools nationwide
About 60% of staff are from the prefecture
More than 40% of public elementary and junior high schools nationwide
メズム東京、オートグラフ コレクション opens reservations on September 30 (Wednesday) for 「Holiday Voyage Chocolate Cake 2026」, an interactive Christmas cake featuring a candy dome to crack open, limited to 30 cakes
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メズム東京、オートグラフ コレクション will release 「Holiday Voyage Chocolate Cake 2026」, an interactive cake for Christmas 2026 featuring a candy dome, in a limited run of 30. Reservations open September 30.
A seminar titled 「Overseas Expansion Strategies to Connect Japanese Music with Global Markets」, presented by Takayuki Suzuki, Representative Director of Paradeall株式会社 and entertainment-tech consultant, will be held on November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on 「Overseas Expansion Strategies to Connect Japanese Music with Global Markets」 on November 10, 2026, featuring Takayuki Suzuki, Representative Director of Paradeall株式会社, as the speaker.
New content produced by Hitoshi Matsumoto to launch simultaneously on DOWNTOWN+ and Netflix, with global expansion also planned
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New content produced by Hitoshi Matsumoto will be released simultaneously on the subscription streaming service DOWNTOWN+ and the video streaming service Netflix. 吉本興業 and Netflix have reached an agreement, with the launch planned for later this year.
【JAF Fukuoka】Using JAF’s drive stamp rally system, a 「Sugar Road Stamp Rally」 will take visitors to famous confectionery shops and cultural spots in 8 cities along the Nagasaki Kaido 「Sugar Road」
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The Fukuoka branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) is supporting the 「Sugar Road Stamp Rally」 organized by シュガーロード連絡協議会 and providing its drive stamp rally system. The event runs from October 1 to December 28, 2026, and covers 24 locations across 8 cities along the route.
An inheritance specialist and a community-rooted financial institution join forces to achieve inheritance without family disputes
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株式会社シナジープラス and コザ信用金庫 have signed a business partnership agreement to address issues related to inheritance and asset succession. Drawing on their expertise and local networks, the two organizations will work together on seminars, consulting, and real estate support to help achieve inheritance without family disputes.
AllyNav to exhibit at the 16th Agriculture WEEK, opening October 7
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AllyNav will exhibit at the 16th Agriculture WEEK, held at Makuhari Messe starting October 7, 2026, showcasing smart agriculture solutions including an automatic steering system for tractors and autonomous mobile robots.
Explore Karatsu in autumn and win local specialties! “Karatsu Autumn Stamp Rally” starts October 1
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The “Karatsu Autumn Stamp Rally,” held to commemorate Tour de Kyushu 2026, begins October 1. Participants can collect stamps to receive benefits, enter a draw to win local specialties, and win tickets to a special viewing area at the fireworks festival.
A collaboration sweets collection with the long-selling picture book “ノンタン,” beloved across generations!! The latest sweets at 大丸東京店
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Limited-time sweets are on sale at 大丸東京店, including a collaboration cookie tin featuring the picture book “ノンタン,” Shine Muscat daifuku from 銀座鈴屋, and chestnut sweets from 松月堂.
小倉縞縞 × JR九州ステーションホテル小倉: Accommodation plan now on sale [JR九州ホテルズアンドリゾーツ]
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JR九州ステーションホテル小倉 will begin selling a limited accommodation plan that includes an Ogura-ori folding fan, developed in collaboration with 株式会社小倉縞縞, starting October 1, 2026.
AVILEN’s “E Qualification Course Everyone Can Understand” designated for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefit System
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株式会社AVILEN announced that its “E Qualification Course Everyone Can Understand” was designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as a course eligible for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefit System, effective October 1, 2026.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
2019#2
Cumulative total of 2,323 successful candidates
50% while taking the course
Annual limit: ¥400,000
Up to 80%
Annual limit: ¥560,000
Up to 70%
Annual limit: ¥640,000
After the October 2024 revision
Established: August 15, 2018
Approximately 1,000 companies (as of the end of August 2026)