長崎マリオットホテル begins reservations for 2026 Christmas cakes [JR九州ホテルズアンドリゾーツ]
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長崎マリオットホテル will begin taking reservations on October 1 for its 2026 Christmas cakes, “Noël Fraise” and “Noël Rouge.” The cakes will be made with strawberries from Shimabara and sold in limited quantities.
First Tsubame Marche since the full resumption of service on the Kyushu Shinkansen! Bringing specialties from across Kyushu to Hakata Station via the “Haya! Bin” service!
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九州旅客鉄道株式会社 and 株式会社Tryfe will hold “Tsubame Marche” inside Hakata Station from October 5 to 8, transporting and selling food products from across Kyushu by Shinkansen and limited express trains. A portion of sales will be donated to support recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake.
Among couples in their 1st–2nd year of marriage, husbands’ concerns are associated with their own happiness, while wives’ concerns are associated with their relationship. Survey of 399 married people [ナレソメ総研 survey]
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A survey of 399 married people conducted by ナレソメ総研, a research institute of 株式会社ナレソメ, found that among men in their 1st–2nd year of marriage, concerns about household finances and work-life balance (WLB) were strongly associated with their own happiness. For women, concerns about housework and childcare tended to be associated with satisfaction with their marital relationship and home life.
Facts
399 married people
-0.46 for concerns about “work-life balance (WLB)”
Press release: PDF edition of “Information Security White Paper 2026: A New Era of Cyber Defense—Prepare for Double-Edged Advances” now available
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独立行政法人情報処理推進機構 (IPA) released the PDF edition of “Information Security White Paper 2026” on September 30 and plans to publish the print edition on October 19.
“Event Tools and Novelty Preview” to be held in Tokyo in October, with ideas for event attendance and promotional campaigns
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株式会社ウイル・コーポレーション, a subsidiary of 株式会社ウイルコホールディングス, will hold an “Event Tools and Novelty Preview” at its Tokyo branch on October 8, 9, 21, and 22, 2026, for 4 days. The event will showcase promotional tools and original novelties and include mini-workshops. Admission is free.
2027 阪急電鉄 calendar “マルーンの疾風（かぜ）” goes on sale Friday, October 9 — Receive an original-design clear file when purchasing the wall and desk editions together
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阪急阪神マーケティングソリューションズ will begin selling the 2027 阪急電鉄 calendar “マルーンの疾風（かぜ）” on October 9. Customers who purchase both the wall and desk editions will receive a clear file.
Collaboration with VIVID CACAO, created by Rio Hirai! Soy Pro Beauty Plus Cacao to go on presale and offer tastings at a pop-up at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Sept. 30 (Wednesday)
“Recovery-support discounts sold out” does not mean “hotels are fully booked.” Yunoko Onsen Umi to Yuuyake to offer an exclusive 3,000-yen coupon on its website from Oct. 1
If left behind in a car, “honk the horn to call for help”: Safety class teaching children how to seek help on their own held for the first time at a kindergarten in Shizuoka
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A safety class organized by the “Tasけてブーブー” project was held for the first time at Shizuoka Gakuen Kindergarten on Sept. 29, 2026, with the support of テレビ静岡. The children learned how to help themselves if trapped inside a car through a picture-book reading and hands-on practice honking the horn in an actual vehicle.
“Today, something that feels like autumn.” Rice cooked with 三 kinds of mushrooms and chestnuts, plus chicken with yuzu shichimi. Dishers launches limited-time menu “Autumn you can taste”
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株式会社アレフ’s hamburger restaurant Dishers will launch a limited-time fall menu on Oct. 1, 2026. The main dish features rice cooked with 三 kinds of mushrooms (shimeji, king oyster mushrooms and maitake) and chestnuts, alongside teriyaki chicken with yuzu shichimi. A new drink will also join the “AKIBARE柚子LEMONADE” series.
Rinaschente begins offering the Rene Chair, a training chair used while seated in everyday clothes
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株式会社リナシェンテ has begun offering RENA CHAIR (Rene Chair), a training chair for facilities. The magnetic-pulse device trains the pelvic floor muscles and others while users sit in their everyday clothes. The company offers trial loans of the actual unit for about 1 week.
New “AI Comment” feature added to DK-SIS INFINITY: AI automatically identifies and explains changes in machine operation, gross profit and used-machine prices
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Daikoku Denki added a new “AI Comment” feature to its DK-SIS INFINITY service for pachinko halls in June 2026. The feature automatically identifies and explains changes in machine operation and used-machine prices using AI.
yusan to exhibit at DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, one of Japan’s largest design and art festivals
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yusan will exhibit at the design and art festival DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, held in Tokyo from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, 2026, showing the “yusan stool” and a new tray.
Facts
Oct. 30 (Friday)–Nov. 8 (Sunday), 2026
Tree rings sliced to a thickness of 0.3 mm
Price: 110,000 yen (before tax)
Capital: ¥1,000,000
A diverse creative lineup of about 150 groups
Companies mentioned：yusan、合同会社門口、DESIGNART TOKYO 実行委員会、ArtSticker
Exhibiting and presenting at Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo, to be held Oct. 21 (Wednesday)–23 (Friday)
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Tobila Systems will exhibit and speak at Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo, held from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026. The company will introduce its “SagiTore” phishing email and SMS training service and give a talk on security education.
サムポローニア selected as a collaboration partner for 岡山市’s GovTech Challenge OKAYAMA 2026
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株式会社サムポローニア, a wholly owned subsidiary of ミトラグループ株式会社, has been selected as a collaboration partner for 岡山市’s GovTech Challenge OKAYAMA 2026 and will conduct a pilot project on vacant-home measures using “AI 相続ミツローくん.”
Facts
GovTech Challenge OKAYAMA 2026
12 municipalities nationwide
Compile the pilot project results by around February 2027
Notice of acquisition of business property (Nishi-Koiwa, Edogawa Ward)
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株式会社THEグローバル社 has announced the acquisition of business property in Nishi-Koiwa, Edogawa Ward. Located a 7-minute walk from Koiwa Station on the JR Chuo-Sobu Line, the site is slated for development into an income-producing apartment building for DINKS households and families.
Notice of acquisition of business property (Omori-nishi, Ota Ward)
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株式会社THEグローバル社 has announced the acquisition of business property in Omori-nishi, Ota Ward, Tokyo. Located a 5-minute walk from Heiwajima Station on the Keikyu Main Line, the site is slated for development into an income-producing apartment building for singles and DINKS households.
AI inside: Notice Regarding 株式会社Wanderlust Becoming a Consolidated Subsidiary
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AI inside announced that 株式会社Wanderlust will become a consolidated subsidiary from October 2026. The move is intended to strengthen its capacity to handle increasingly large-scale AI projects and accelerate DX transformation at client companies.
Allied Architects plans to launch the economic livestream program “TOKYO INSIDERS” in mid-October with former テレビ東京 announcer Haruhi Nozawa and others
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アライドアーキテクツ株式会社 announced that it will launch the economic livestream program “TOKYO INSIDERS” in mid-October 2026, hosted by former テレビ東京 announcer Haruhi Nozawa and Director and CCO Yu Oki. The beta period will run through January 2027, with 2-hour livestreams every Tuesday and Friday on YouTube and X. Operations will be handled by its subsidiary Allied Verse Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), with production jointly undertaken with petir合同会社 and 幻冬舎’s あたらしい経済 participating as a media partner.
Facts
Securities code: 6081
Covered economics and news programs at テレビ東京 for approximately 10 years
The economic livestream program “TOKYO INSIDERS (Tokyo Insiders)” will launch in mid-October 2026
Broadcasts will initially run as a beta through January 2027
Live broadcasts lasting 2 hours each Tuesday and Friday
Reached approximately 800 million yen in annual advertising revenue (*)
Grew to approximately 4.7 billion yen on an annualized basis the following year
* Converted at 1 dollar = 155 yen
Established March 5, 2014
Established August 30, 2005
Left the company and became a freelancer in July 2023
In 2026, it was acquired by OpenAI
Second half, 1 hour: Interviews with 2 market participants and experts
Companies mentioned：アライドアーキテクツ株式会社、Allied Verse Pte. Ltd.、petir合同会社、株式会社幻冬舎、あたらしい経済、テレビ東京、TBPN、OpenAI、CNBC、Wall Street Journal、TechCrunch、Axios
[Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden] The “Kii-joro-hototogisu,” the noble lady of the mountain village, is in full bloom!
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The rare Kii-joro-hototogisu, classified as Endangered Category II, is in full bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden and can be enjoyed until around mid-October. A campaign offering free admission to elementary school students and younger on Mondays is also underway to mark the autumn cultural season.
Facts
Approximately 200 plants
40–80 cm long
Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
A “solar-powered” mobility option for a space-ship hotel. HelioX and SPACE-VESSEL to introduce Solar Mobility at Tsukahara Plateau in Oita
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株式会社HelioX will begin introducing Solar Mobility, which supplements its energy for travel with solar power, on October 1 in partnership with the SPACE-VESSEL base at Tsukahara Plateau, Oita Prefecture.
Feature upgrades to the “Tobiraphone Biz” series: 4 features enhanced or added, including SMS sending and blocking international phone numbers
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トビラシステムズ has upgraded features in its “Tobiraphone Biz” series of corporate call-management solutions. It added or enhanced 4 features: automatic SMS sending; stronger international call blocking, expanding the number of country codes that can be blocked from 20 to 100; support for “caution prefixes” used to identify nuisance calls; and visualization of IVR routing information.
トビラシステムズ report on special fraud and phishing scams (August 2026)
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トビラシステムズ released its independent report on special fraud and phishing scams for August 2026. While the share of international phone numbers declined and that of mobile phone numbers increased, calls impersonating police or telecommunications providers using country codes such as “+1,” as well as SMS messages impersonating Apple and 東京電力, were widespread. The company also issued a warning about malicious business practices taking advantage of disasters.
Facts
International phone numbers: 61.6%
Down 8.4 points from the previous month
Mobile phone numbers: 20.8%
Up 5.2 points from the previous month
Landline phone numbers: 3.1%
Up 0.2 points from the previous month
Specified IP phone numbers (050 numbers): 10.4%
Up 1.7 points from the previous month
Methods impersonating IT and technology-related businesses accounted for 25.9%
Methods impersonating utility and essential-infrastructure providers also increased, reaching 21.7%
エス・エム・エス wins the “Excellence in Employment of People with Disabilities” award presented by 東京都
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株式会社エス・エム・エス was selected as 1 of the 3 companies receiving the 2026 “Excellence in Employment of People with Disabilities” award presented by 東京都. The company was recognized for its pioneering initiatives in its “Shared Services Group,” an organization focused on employing people with disabilities.
Facts
More than 400 types of tasks
The proportion of regular employees exceeds 80%
The group has approximately 90 members
People with mental or developmental disabilities account for 90%
The retention rate 3 years after joining the company is 85.0%
Looking ahead to 2030
Aiming to expand to approximately 200 members
Founded in 2003
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2011
Moved to the Prime Market in April 2022 following the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s market restructuring
Notice of investment in 株式会社mutex by MEDIPAL Innovation投資事業有限責任組合
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株式会社メディパルホールディングス invested in 株式会社mutex, which provides “Reze,” an AI-powered claims-processing support tool for medical institutions, through MEDIPAL Innovation投資事業有限責任組合.
Investment in agricultural technology venture 株式会社レグミン, which is advancing next-generation agricultural automation
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ミーク株式会社 made an equity investment in the agricultural technology venture 株式会社レグミン, which develops AI-equipped autonomous pesticide-spraying robots, by subscribing to a third-party allotment of new shares.
Launch of a service to build and embed “AI-CMO,” a marketing decision-making AI agent. The service provides end-to-end support, from development at companies through adoption in the workplace and rapid PDCA cycles, helping businesses move beyond simply introducing AI.
Could your salary go up—or could you run into your favorite? Lifestyle brand LIB turns “KAMO SHiRENAi,” the Grand Prix-winning concept from the ACC Young Competition, into a product
〈Hosted by JCG〉“BIG BANG FIST 2026,” a TWT 2026 CHALLENGER tournament leading to the “TEKKEN 8” world championship, confirmed
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Original株式会社JCGは、3D対戦格闘ゲーム『鉄拳8』の世界大会「TEKKEN WORLD TOUR（TWT）2026」のCHALLENGER Tier対象オフライン大会「BIG BANG FIST 2026」を2026年10月3日に開催すると発表した。最大256名が参加し、グローバルリーダーボードポイントが付与される国内初のCHALLENGER大会となる。
Facts
October 3, 2026
Up to 256 players
Top 20
Held for the 4th time
More than 100 per session
92.3％
28,711 video views
9,333 unique viewers
2,262 peak concurrent viewers
More than 1,000 online and offline tournaments annually
“ndp one,” which uses AI to automatically detect hidden website vulnerabilities and advertising tag risks, launches its PoC version today! Try it completely free throughout October
Rohto Pharmaceutical has acquired the exclusive rights in Japan to sell “PAL-222,” a regenerative medicine product under development by PharmaBio for myopic macular choroidal atrophy. Following approval, it will be sold through Rohto Nitten. The impact on results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be minor.
Methodologic to promote development of a metadata and context foundation for the AI era with “DataHub”
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株式会社メソドロジック has entered into a partnership with Acryl Data, Inc. and will begin supporting the implementation and use of the “DataHub” metadata and context platform in Japan.
ファーマバイオ株式会社 has signed an agreement with ロート製薬株式会社 for exclusive sales rights in Japan for “PAL-222,” a regenerative medicine product for myopic chorioretinal atrophy.
[Toward full automation of insurance claims processing] mutex raises ¥280 million
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株式会社mutex raised a total of ¥281.6 million in a Series A round, bringing its cumulative funding to ¥341.6 million. The funds will be used to expand paid adoption of “Reze,” an AI-powered SaaS for insurance claims support, and for product development.
“Put bluntly, it could cause problems. Put gently, the message won’t get across”—“PitA CHAT,” an AI service for consulting on developing employees and junior colleagues, launches September 30
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株式会社Scale Technology will launch “PitA CHAT,” an AI chat service specializing in development and management advice, on September 30, 2026, as a new feature of “PitA,” its HR assessment platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
Facts
Will be offered starting September 30, 2026
Available to the first 30 companies only
In an assessment that takes approximately 15 minutes
“Cyberattack Response Navigator,” an AI service that supports responses to cyberattacks, launches a free trial campaign to mark its debut
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サイリーグHD will launch its AI security decision-support service “サイバー攻撃対応ナビ” on October 8, 2026, and will mark the launch with a free campaign extending the trial period to 30 days and increasing the number of consultations to 40.
“Cyberattack Response Navigator,” an AI service that supports responses to cyberattacks, draws on ラック’s threat intelligence “JLIST®”
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サイリーグホールディングス announced that its AI security decision-support service “サイバー攻撃対応ナビ,” launching on October 8, 2026, will use ラック’s threat intelligence “JLIST®” to support decision-making in response to cyberattacks.
SHO-SAN, which has provided AI support to 1,000 companies in the housing industry, to hold a free online “AIO Strategy Seminar” for housing company executives on October 5—3 ways to become a company recommended by AI
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株式会社SHO-SAN will hold an online “AIO Strategy Seminar” for housing company executives on October 5, 2026. The company has provided AI support to 1,000 companies in the housing industry and will explain 3 ways to respond to changes in customer acquisition as search shifts to AI mode.
Facts
Monday, October 5, 2026, 15:00–16:00
Track record of AI support for 1,000 companies in the housing industry
OriginalNTT株式会社は「NTTグループ統合報告書2026」を公表し、中期経営戦略「New value creation & Sustainability 2030 powered by AIOWN」の策定背景や2030年度目標達成に向けた道筋、自然資本や人権、AIガバナンスなどの非財務分野の開示内容を説明している。
[New series] A comic adaptation of a hit movie, an isekai skill fantasy about being banished, and an immoral suspense story—3 titles to roll out on “マンガBANG” starting in September!
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株式会社Amazia announced that it will begin rolling out 3 titles on “マンガBANG” starting in September: the comic adaptation of the hit movie 『RYUJI 竜二』, the banishment-themed isekai skill fantasy 『俺だけ見抜ける『相性スキル』〜相性Sのヒロインと武器を集めて、ステータス1000倍!?〜』, and the immoral suspense story 『瑠璃子という女』.
PTCジャパン signs technology partnership agreement with テックタッチ, wins テックタッチ’s “Rising Star Award”
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PTCジャパン株式会社 announced that it had signed a technology partnership agreement with テックタッチ株式会社, which provides DAP, and that the companies will work together to support digital transformation in Japan’s manufacturing industry through product integration. In recognition of the collaboration, PTCジャパン also received テックタッチ’s “Rising Star Award”.
Facts
Only 3 companies
Established in March 1992
Companies mentioned：PTCジャパン株式会社、テックタッチ株式会社、PTC Inc.
Additional features for the J-LENS Premium trial version and plans for future availability
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株式会社JPX総研 added an AI chat feature to the trial version of its AI-powered service “J-LENS,” called “J-LENS Premium Trial,” and extended its availability through the end of December 2026.
Enterprise search system “Neuron ES” uses AI to continuously support internal knowledge utilization at companies using Garoon
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ブレインズテクノロジー announced that its enterprise AI search system “Neuron ES” now supports full-text searches of file management and bulletin boards in サイボウズ’s groupware “Garoon.” This will support cross-functional searches and ongoing use of internal knowledge, including before and after migration from the packaged version of Garoon, whose support is scheduled to end on January 31, 2033, to the cloud version.
マルゴト株式会社 joins a group of funds serviced by ブルパス・キャピタル
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マルゴト株式会社 has joined a group of funds serviced by ブルパス・キャピタル. The move will strengthen its expertise in recruitment and back-office operations, as well as its fully remote organizational structure, accelerating its support for company growth.
グッドルーム to open new facility “goodroom lounge 東京プリンスホテル” in 2026 in an underground space at 東京プリンスホテル
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グッドルーム, a subsidiary of gooddaysホールディングス, will open “goodroom lounge 東京プリンスホテル,” a shared office scheduled to open in April 2026 on the 1st basement floor of 東京プリンスホテル, owned by 西武不動産. Available for a monthly fee of 18,800 yen.
サイバー・バズ launches a new media initiative, bringing popular creators onto the editorial teams of “to buy” and “MYPE,” media brands with over 1.4 billion total views
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株式会社サイバー・バズ has launched a new media structure for beauty SNS media “to buy,” which has surpassed 1.2 billion total views, and trend media “MYPE,” which it operates jointly with 講談社ViVi事業部, bringing popular creators on board as editorial team members.
“SBOM analysis and risk management functions” added to system specification visualization solution “SHIFT DQS for リバースエンジニアリング”
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株式会社SHIFT added SBOM analysis and risk management functions to its AI-powered system specification visualization solution “SHIFT DQS for リバースエンジニアリング” and began offering them on September 30, 2026.
Facts
Generation of more than 46 types of documents
Available starting today, September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Source code analysis track record exceeding 200 million Steps
Everyone can celebrate the holiday season in their own way. “Stay Different, Celebrate Together”
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株式会社アスコットジャパン will offer festive stay plans under the theme “Stay Different, Celebrate Together” at 11 properties in Japan for the 2026 holiday season.
株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー will begin selling “The Retinotime Enhanced Serum,” a high-performance medicated serum containing 4 active ingredients, from its private brand “THE RETINOTIME” on November 11.
Facts
More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
105 stores in 6 regions overseas, mainly in Asia
A brand with annual sales of 2.8 billion yen*4
Japan’s first*1 product to contain 4 active ingredients
株式会社Fanplus and 株式会社チケットプラス announced that footage of the fan meeting “僕が観たかったファンミ vol.2” by idol group 僕が見たかった青空 will be available for paid streaming on their platform, StreamPass.
Survey of 1,000 people on the potential adoption of electric vehicles｜40% are undecided; vehicle prices and subsidies are key to purchase
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According to a survey on the potential adoption of electric vehicles conducted by アイブリッジ株式会社, just under 20% of respondents intend to buy one, while 40% are undecided, meaning that just under 60% may consider one as an option. The most desired type is the PHEV, with economic benefits such as lower fuel costs seen as an important attraction. Lower vehicle prices and increased subsidies are key to driving purchases.
Facts
A total of 1,000 people
Just under 20% (18.5%) said they intend to buy one.
“Undecided” (40.5%) was the most common response.
Just under 60% (59.0%) may consider an electric vehicle as an option.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) ranked highest at just over 50% (54.3%).
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) followed at 26.4%.
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) came in at just under 20% (19.4%).
The most common response was “reducing the cost of fuel, electricity, and hydrogen needed for driving” (39.5%).
As of August 2026, the adoption rate remains at just 4.26%.
Companies mentioned：アイブリッジ株式会社、Freeasy、Freeasy Global
ライフネット生命 to exhibit at Rainbow Festa! 2026 in Osaka on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, 11
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ライフネット生命保険株式会社 will exhibit at Rainbow Festa! 2026, to be held at Ogimachi Park in Osaka on October 10 and 11, 2026, and will run the Rainbow Photo Project.
Our analyst team launches SOL MAN'S VIEW, providing the latest updates on Solana
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株式会社WIZE has launched SOL MAN'S VIEW, a regular update on the latest developments in Solana (SOL) from its analyst team, SOL MAN'S. The SOL price has reached approximately 96% of the year-end 2026 forecast level, and the company says it plans to accelerate its Solana treasury business, including maximizing returns on its SOL holdings and expanding its validator business.
Facts
Securities code: 3664
Approximately 96% of the forecast level
Original1SOLあたり123〜129米ドル
It reached 18,744 yen.
Approximately 130 million U.S. dollars
Approximately 357,000 SOL
25 million dollars
Companies mentioned：株式会社WIZE、SBI VCトレード株式会社、Dawn Labs、Forward Industries、米DeFi Development Corp.
[80th Reading Week] Recommended for long autumn nights｜Fukuoka incense brand CRYSTAL INSENCE releases 2-hour reading BGM to accompany its burning incense
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CRYSTAL INSENCE, an incense brand operated by キャンプ女子株式会社, has released a long-form music video on YouTube for reading while burning incense, timed to coincide with the 80th Reading Week.
“Omiya” takes first place for the 2nd consecutive year! Top 3 areas maintain steady popularity for the 4th consecutive year: “Top 30 Neighborhoods to Watch When Looking for Rental Housing in Saitama” announced (2026 survey) [ニフティ不動産]
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In ニフティ不動産’s 2026 survey ranking of the top 30 neighborhoods in Saitama Prefecture to watch when looking for rental housing, “Omiya” ranked first for the 2nd consecutive year, while the top 3 maintained steady popularity for the 4th consecutive year.
Facts
More than 14 million property listings
2 straight years
Best 30
4th consecutive year
There are 21,562 listed properties, second only to Omiya.
Silk technology that spread around the world from a misunderstanding about “red wine” — Tomioka Silk Mill and Silk Industry Heritage search rankings in the AI era
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アウンコンサルティング株式会社, which operates businesses including AI marketing, conducted a survey of search trends related to the “Tomioka Silk Mill and Silk Industry Heritage Group” across 32 countries and regions worldwide. The United States, Singapore, and Taiwan ranked highest in searches, while the keywords “Tomioka Silk Mill” and “Tomioka Silk” accounted for approximately 73% of the total.
Shinka releases a case study on Ryushin Housing’s use of “KaiKura”
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株式会社シンカ has released a case study on 株式会社琉信ハウジング’s adoption of KaiKura, an integrated AI communications platform. Ryushin Housing adopted KaiKura to ease the burden of handling up to 4,000 calls a month and eliminate message-taking errors. This enabled the company to visualize incoming call volumes and improve operational efficiency, while also expanding employee benefits, including the introduction of “complete Saturday closures.”
BASE’s official YouTube channel “EC no Kakushigoto” surpasses 6 million total views
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“EC no Kakushigoto,” the official YouTube channel of BASE, an online store creation service operated by BASE株式会社, has surpassed 6 million total views since its launch.
Facts
6 million total views
The channel surpassed 50,000 subscribers in August 2026.
More than 60 shop owners have appeared on the channel.
Notice Regarding Investment by 株式会社日本政策投資銀行 through its Specified Investment Business in a Dry Automated Warehouse Development Project
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霞ヶ関キャピタル will receive an investment from 株式会社日本政策投資銀行 for its dry automated warehouse development project in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, under the Supply Chain Resilience and Infrastructure Modernization Fund framework.
Original東京スカイツリータウンは2026年10月1日から31日までハロウィンイベントを開催。メインはハロウィンファミリーパレード、スタンプラリー、TRICK or TREATフェアに加え、各店舗の限定メニューや「アイドリッシュセブン」ポップアップ、「コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空」の特別上映、東京スカイツリーでのキャラクターグリーティングなどが行われる。
Facts
October 1 (Thursday)–31 (Saturday), 2026
This year marks the 12th edition
Stores line a 120-meter stretch
Admission: 500 yen (tax included)
Collect stamps at 3 locations
※ 10 servings per day
※ 5 servings per day
① Monster Cube Bread ¥420
② Mummy Danish Pastry ¥490
Period: October 8 (Thursday)–25 (Sunday), 2026
Period: September 17 (Thursday)–October 31 (Saturday), 2026
Admission: 1,800 yen (available at the regular price)
Companies mentioned：東武タワースカイツリー、東武タウンソラマチ、東京スカイツリータウン、東京ソラマチ、東京ミズマチ、ミゲル フアニ、世界のビール博物館、洋食屋 銀座グリルカーディナル、アフタヌーンティー・ティールーム、らぽっぽファーム、ベーカリーカフェC、東毛酪農63℃、ストロベリーマニア、ココノハ、アイドリッシュセブン、モフハロSTORE、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空、BUMP OF CHICKEN、Salon de BIOGANCE、ファミリーマート、TOKYO-SKYTREE
Won awards in 2 categories: “Song of Summer” and “Best Visual Effects”
Will be released in 2 editions
Includes 5 photo cards
Available for a limited time through October 5 (Monday)
From October 1 (Thursday)
Through Thursday, October 15
10 people will win in a drawing
1 of the 7 types of “smartphone-size stickers”
UICU-9125 / ¥4,620 (tax included)
UICU-1373 / ¥3,300 (tax included)
Cumulative streams have surpassed 125 billion
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、ユニバーサルミュージック、Billboard、Apple Music、MTV、日比谷花壇、タワーレコード、TOWER RECORDS mini、UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE、HMV、HMV&BOOKS online、Amazon.co.jp、The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation
AI writes “definition documents,” not code. Launch of UniCoder, a proprietary AI-driven development service trained on 20 years of development data comprising over 1 million items
“I want to open a store, but I don’t have time.” We’ll help you get there by the fastest route. SANPUKU Future supports the opening of the “3peace Matsuyama Gintengai Used Clothing Wholesale Warehouse” in Ehime
【For Nogata City residents only】Walk, track your activity and get health checkups. Make your everyday healthy habits fun! Nogata City’s “Nogata Health Points: Happy Walking” starts October 1 ♪
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Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will launch “Nogata Health Points: Happy Walking” on October 1, 2026, to encourage healthy habits among residents. Residents aged 18 or older who earn a cumulative 3,000 points will receive 2,000 yen worth of QUO Card Pay, and luxury prizes will be awarded in a drawing.
Donation to 甲斐市 through corporate hometown tax donations and signing of a cooperation agreement with 甲斐市 and ALSOK株式会社
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株式会社山梨中央銀行 donated a set of tax and public payment stations and other equipment to 甲斐市 through the corporate hometown tax donation program and signed a cooperation agreement with ALSOK株式会社.
【Are you still hand-wiring control panels?】First appearance at Manufacturing World [Osaka]
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M-Board株式会社 will make its first appearance at the 29th Manufacturing World [Osaka], held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026, and will demonstrate its “One-Board Panel,” which reduces wiring labor by up to 90%.
Facts
Cuts wiring work by up to 90%
Wiring work that previously took about 40 minutes
Reduced to about 4 minutes
Control panel with 12 switch points
Supported conversion to wiring boards at more than 100 companies
Support for disaster-hit areas and victims of the major flooding and landslides along the border between Nepal and China
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パナソニックグループ has decided to donate a total of about 21.5 million yen to support victims of the flooding and landslides that occurred along the border between Nepal and China on August 26, 2026.
日本化工機材 to exhibit at “TOKYO PACK 2026,” held October 14 (Wed.) to October 16 (Fri.)
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日本化工機材株式会社 will exhibit at “TOKYO PACK 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026. The company will display paper products and moisture-proof and rust-preventive packaging, among other items, and set up an environmentally conscious booth using a recycled paperboard construction method.
About 60 exclusive, limited-time gourmet offerings, including 1,000-yen specials and items exclusive to 大丸東京店! The “ほっぺタウン祭” is on
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The “ほっぺタウン祭” will be held at the food section “ほっぺタウン” on the 1st basement and ground floors of 大丸東京店 from September 30 to October 27, 2026, featuring about 60 items, including exclusive sweets, boxed meals and 1,000-yen specials.
ドコモSMTBネット銀行 partners with 警察庁 to combat special fraud
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 signed an agreement with 警察庁 on a public-private collaboration framework on September 30, 2026, to combat special fraud and strengthen cooperation to trace, freeze and recover stolen funds.
テルトニカ to introduce dead-reckoning GPS trackers “FTM887” and “FTM927,” certified for use in Japan
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テルトニカ announced that it will introduce the 4G LTE Cat M1 GPS trackers “FTM887” and “FTM927,” which support dead-reckoning technology, in the Japanese market. Both models have obtained technical conformity certification through TELEC and JATE, and can record accurate travel distances and route data even in environments where GPS signals are unstable, such as tunnels and underground parking lots.
Facts
There are 10,597 road tunnels in Japan
Their total length is about 5,111 km
Expressways have 1,188 tunnels, totaling about 1,232 km
テルトニカ, founded in 1998,
Currently has local offices in 27 countries worldwide
87% of customers and partners say they are satisfied with their collaboration with the company
Has deployed more than 9 million units worldwide to date
WAGYU JAPAN, a wagyu exporter, launches its 2nd equity crowdfunding campaign on FUNDINNO to build a supply system for Malaysia’s halal market
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株式会社WAGYU JAPAN, a wagyu exporter, has launched its 2nd equity crowdfunding campaign on FUNDINNO, with the proceeds earmarked for building a supply system for the Malaysian market.
Facts
38.5 million yen
385% achievement rate
Sales of about 380 million yen are projected for the current fiscal year
About 50 companies, including major overseas yakiniku restaurant operators
More than 80% of demand relies on imports
Imports of Japanese beef account for more than 70%...
Currently limited to 3 facilities
If certified, 4 facilities
Held business discussions with about 30 local companies
株式会社サンゲツ has published its integrated report, “SANGETSU REPORT 2026.” Based on its new growth strategy, “Medium-Term Management Plan 2029,” the report outlines the company’s value creation story as it works to become “a company that creates culture through interiors, starting with materials and design.”
Horse racing prediction and analysis service “ウマピア” to undergo major renewal on September 30
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株式会社シンプルウェイ will relaunch its horse racing prediction and analysis service “ウマピア” on September 30, 2026, with new features including AI Analysis, which provides AI-based explanations, and Course Analysis based on historical data.
Facts
Major relaunch scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Each race explained in approximately 400 characters