一般社団法人日本障害者雇用促進事業者協会（促進協） has formulated the “促進協事業ガイドライン” to improve the quality of disability employment support services and secure public trust. It will be published in October 2026.
【福島県浪江町】To Hold the “Namie Station West Side District Co-Creation Conference Community Subcommittee (4th Meeting)”
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福島県浪江町 will hold the 4th meeting of the community subcommittee of the “Namie Station West Side District Co-Creation Conference,” which promotes public-private partnership in community development with 福島国際研究教育機構 (F-REI), on October 8 and 9, 令和8年.
5 “shifts” to drive Japanese companies’ growth and strengthen their competitiveness: approximately $1.7 trillion in additional revenue potential by 2040
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マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー has released a report outlining 5 “shifts” to drive Japanese companies’ growth and strengthen their competitiveness. It estimates that these could generate approximately $1.7 trillion in additional revenue potential by 2040.
Facts
Approximately $1.7 trillion
2040
149 companies
38 companies
Approximately 10,500 companies
Companies mentioned：マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニージャパン、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、Fortune Global 500
“Community Building Through Music 2026: Mini Concerts” to Be Held!
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豊島区 will hold a total of 10 mini concerts at venues throughout the ward from 令和8年10月4日 through 令和9年3月6日. Admission is free. The concerts will take place at a variety of venues, including cultural properties, universities and parks, with the aim of fostering community interaction and providing music.
The makeup for the 2027 Women’s Summer Collection was created by Dior Makeup Creative and Image Director Peter Philips as a fresh look featuring healthy, dewy nude skin and silver accents around the eyes.
Like a jewel: “Butter No Ito Amarin,” made with Saitama’s prized “phantom strawberry” Amarin, launches October 9 (Friday) at そごう大宮店!
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株式会社GOODNEWS will open “Butter No Ito Sogo Omiya Store” at そごう大宮店 on October 9, 2026, and launch limited-edition flavors made with Saitama-grown “phantom strawberry” Amarin, as well as soft-serve ice cream from 森林ノ牧場.
【Disaster Relief】Free access to “FLASH” EV fast chargers in Kumamoto and Toyama prefectures, provided following the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake and heavy rains in Hokuriku, to end on September 30
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テンフィールズファクトリー株式会社 announced that free access to its “FLASH” EV fast chargers in Kumamoto and Toyama prefectures, provided in response to the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake and heavy rains in Hokuriku, will end on September 30, 2026.
【Honorary President Her Imperial Highness Princess Yoko】Connecting people and society through art, and carrying the circle of support into the future: Tokyo exhibition of the group show “ART CIRCLES 2026”
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PYM一般財団法人 announced that the Tokyo exhibition of “ART CIRCLES 2026,” a group show featuring 10 contemporary artists and vehicles from BINGO SPORTS, will open on October 9, 2026, with Her Imperial Highness Princess Yoko as honorary president.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Saturday, October 17
10 contemporary artists
Weekdays 11:00
18:00
Original17:00まで
Companies mentioned：PYM一般財団法人、Back Wall Project、株式会社BINGO、BINGO SPORTS、三井住友銀行、朝霧レオ、奥田雄太、落合翔平、小林健太、GOMA、真田将太朗、友沢こたお、中西伶、山中雪乃、RAW LIFE FACTORY、we+、３×８labo、表参道ヒルズ、レクサス、三越、ホテルニューオータニ、Red Bull、Honda、JO1、Louis Vuitton、dunhill、NHK、PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO、GYRE GALLERY、しもだて美術館、JR長野駅、JR上野駅、東京大学、滋賀大学、中央大学
株式会社アルファメイル’s men’s supplement brand “Night Protein” ranked No. 1 in 3 categories—sales, customer reviews and number of retailers—in a market survey for the September 2026 period conducted by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構.
Night Protein earns No. 1 in sales and No. 1 in number of outlets carrying it in T-booster market survey
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Night Protein, the men's healthcare brand of 株式会社アルファメイル, ranked No. 1 in sales and No. 1 in number of outlets carrying it in a T-booster market survey for the fiscal year ending September 2026 conducted by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構.
Training talent in physical AI: LiDAR-equipped Light Rover E32 robot launches, enabling users to learn SLAM and autonomous driving at a desk
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ヴイストン株式会社 has launched the Light Rover E32, a compact mobile robot that operates on a desk. It comes standard with LiDAR and supports ROS 2. Processing by an external PC enables a compact, low-cost design, and the robot is offered as a teaching tool for developing physical AI talent.
Average monthly salary for full-time employees nationwide rises 0.22% from previous month to ¥298,317 [September 2026 report on average salaries and job openings for full-time employees]
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According to a September 2026 report released by 株式会社フロッグ, the average monthly salary for full-time employees nationwide was ¥298,317, up 0.22% from the previous month, while the number of job openings was 339,803, up 0.02% month on month.
Average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers nationwide rises 1.11% from previous month to ¥1,276 [September 2026 report on average hourly wages and job openings for part-time and temporary workers]
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株式会社フロッグ announced that the average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers in September 2026 was ¥1,276, up 1.11% from the previous month. Job openings totaled 499,689, up 7.38% month on month but down 14.88% year on year.
Average hourly wage for temporary workers nationwide rises 0.19% from previous month to ¥1,613 [September 2026 report on average hourly wages and job openings for temporary workers]
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株式会社フロッグ announced that the average hourly wage for temporary workers in September 2026 was ¥1,613, up 0.19% from the previous month, and job openings totaled 329,148, up 17.00% from the previous month.
All-you-can-eat premium sushi featuring fatty tuna, sea urchin and salmon roe: 50 varieties for ¥3,900! Back by popular demand in October! Limited to 5 groups per day, first come, first served! [FUJIYAMA TOKYO Umeda and Namba]
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FUJIYAMA TOKYO's Osaka Namba and Umeda locations, operated by 株式会社Globridge, will offer an all-you-can-eat plan featuring 50 varieties of premium sushi, including fatty tuna, sea urchin and salmon roe, for ¥3,900 on Mondays through Thursdays in October 2026.
Furunavi begins accepting donations for 3 municipalities affected by the September Reiwa 8 typhoon and heavy rains
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Furunavi, a hometown tax donation site operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, has begun accepting donations for 3 municipalities to support disaster relief following the Reiwa 8 September typhoons and torrential rain.
A huge hit in theaters! A new “character-shaped picture book” featuring Chiikawa is on sale! Stay with “Chiikawa,” “Hachiware” and “Usagi” anytime. For ages 0 and up. #SmallAndCutePictureBook
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株式会社講談社 has released 3 new character-shaped picture books in its “Chiikawa” series, which is a hit in theaters. Each costs 990 yen and features a lightweight, palm-sized board-book format.
“Traveling Sauna,” born from a waterworks construction company: S-Laps, a fully private sauna with individual rooms, opens in Toyohashi City
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水道工事会社の株式会社秀工業 opened S-Laps, a fully private sauna with individual rooms, in Shin Sakae-cho, Toyohashi City, on August 19, 2026. It features 3 themed spaces and an aromatherapy campaign, with the aim of revitalizing the local community.
Facts
Aug. 19, 2026
6:00～23:00
3 fully private rooms
About 360,000 people
120 minutes
3 days, from October 10 (Saturday) through October 12 (Monday, public holiday)
[Media Invitation] Free event “Miraii Park X (Cross) in Osaka,” where elementary school students can try out their “favorite jobs” through games, to be held at MyDome Osaka on Saturday, October 3
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一般社団法人あそびまなびラボ and 株式会社miraii will hold “Miraii Park X in Osaka,” a career education event for elementary school students, at MyDome Osaka on October 3, 2026, with the support of the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education and 大阪市教育委員会. With cooperation from 関西電力 and 住友林業, participants can try out jobs through Minecraft and original games.
株式会社タップル revamped its recruitment website in September 2025. Centered on the new message “Your challenge can move someone’s life,” the site adds content such as employee interviews and discussions to strengthen its communications with job seekers.
Facts
2,300万人 cumulative members
About 12,000 people find partners every month (as of January 2025)
[Minna no FX] “Up to 3 million yen cashback campaign” launches!
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Trader’s Securities, a group company of トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社, will run an “Up to 3 million yen cashback campaign” for its foreign exchange trading services Minna no FX and LIGHT FX starting October 1, 2026.
Launching “Dolphin Safari,” Japan’s first and only viewing experience dedicated to dolphins (Note 1)
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株式会社シークルーズ has launched a project to begin operating Dolphin Safari, a new cruise offering views of wild dolphins in Amakusa, Kumamoto, from underwater and above the water, in December 2027. The dedicated vessel (19 tons, capacity 48 people) will feature an underwater observation room and will be designed by Eiji Mitooka.
GSX enters into a capital and business alliance with キーウェアソリューションズ
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グローバルセキュリティエキスパート株式会社 (GSX) and キーウェアソリューションズ株式会社 have entered into a capital and business alliance. By leveraging both companies’ networks of offices, they will expand their support for cybersecurity measures at companies across Japan, as well as investigation and recovery support following incidents.
“The eye-resting game center” (Note 1) to appear at CEATEC 2026! Opportunity to compete against active esports player youxme
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株式会社協同 will exhibit an interactive booth, “The Eye-Resting Game Center,” at CEATEC 2026, featuring the MYOFREE tablet, which creates a parallel-viewing state, and will offer visitors the chance to compete against esports player youxme.
Facts
Original2026年10月13日（火）〜16日（金）
While looking at a screen about 40 cm away
The eyes are in a state similar to when looking at a point about 5 m away
Dattara to release this fall the beta version of Fractale (Fractal), an open data platform for finding and using public data from across Japan through ChatGPT and Claude
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ダッタラ株式会社 plans to release the beta version of Fractale (Fractal), an open data platform that allows AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to directly retrieve public data from across Japan via MCP, in fall 2026.
Facts
Autumn 2026
Find 3 shelter data records
Companies mentioned：ダッタラ株式会社、情報処理推進機構、IPA、GitHub、Hugging Face
Swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Kawachi Ippei’s Japanese swords to be exhibited and sold at “2026 MITSUKOSHI Art Week -Discover Japan-”
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株式会社studio仕組 will exhibit and sell Japanese swords by swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Kawachi Ippei at “2026 MITSUKOSHI Art Week -Discover Japan-,” to be held at 日本橋三越本店 from October 2 to 6, 2026.
“Dolphin Wave” and “To LOVEる-とらぶる-ダークネス” collaboration launches! Mea and Golden Darkness join the collaboration gacha!
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株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES announced that the 2nd collaboration with “To LOVEる-とらぶる-ダークネス” will launch on September 30 in its exhilarating jet battle game “Dolphin Wave.”
Facts
Today, Wednesday, September 30
After maintenance ends on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Until 2026/10/9 (Fri.) 13:59
Companies mentioned：株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES、株式会社マーベラス、集英社、DMM GAMES
UMU × Sales Hack: Sales development that doesn’t end with a one-off training session — a system for embedding learning in the workplace through development strategies with a conversion rate above 80% and neuroscience [Free online seminar, Oct. 2 (Tue), 12:00~13:00]
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Announcement of a free online seminar co-hosted by UMU and 株式会社営業ハック. The seminar will explain how to embed the results of training in the workplace through development strategies with a conversion rate above 80% and learning design based on neuroscience.
New nationwide TV commercial for evolving service station “apollostation”: What did Nanoka Hara let slip about how she really feels!? The story also features Hara playing 2 roles, opposite “Apo-chan,” whose voice she provides!
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Idemitsu Kosan will air a new TV commercial for “apollostation” nationwide from Oct. 1, 2026, featuring image character Nanoka Hara. Based on its medium-term management plan, the company is also refreshing the brand name as it evolves service stations from places to refuel into mobility hubs offering a range of services.
Facts
Approximately 6,000 “apollostation” locations nationwide
Will air nationwide starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
“mitococa SUU (Mitococa Suu),” an image analysis solution using generative AI technology
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JR West announced the development of “mitococa SUU,” an image analysis solution using generative AI, and aims to release the product version in early 2027. It is conducting trials in areas including safety, quality and productivity improvements, drawing on technology developed through its railway business.
Facts
April 2026
August 2025
Early 2027
11 sites near construction work
79 items to be measured
About 80%
Companies mentioned：JR西日本グループ、THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection、株式会社大林組
28 brands, including the first-ever nationwide “ちいかわパークストア,” to open simultaneously: 2nd phase of “LUCUA SOUTH” set to open on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026 — “Transforming the entire facility into an immersive entertainment space”
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JR西日本SC開発株式会社 has set the opening date for the 2nd phase of “LUCUA SOUTH,” a new building at LUCUA Osaka, as Nov. 24, 2026. 28 brands, including brands opening for the first time nationwide or in western Japan, will open simultaneously, and the facility will be designed as an immersive entertainment space.
[福岡県 Government] Cutting food waste at restaurants! “持って帰っていいと(eat)ボックス” boxes to be provided to consumers
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福岡県 is working to reduce food waste at restaurants by providing original takeaway boxes, “持って帰っていいと（eat）ボックス,” free of charge at 98 locations from Oct. 1.
株式会社WHERE, operator of the regional media outlet “LOCAL LETTER,” teams up with 山梨県; special reporting camp for its interview-writer training course to be held in the Kofu area on Oct. 3 and 4
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株式会社WHERE, operator of the regional media outlet “LOCAL LETTER,” will hold a special reporting camp in the Kofu area on Oct. 3 and 4 in partnership with 山梨県.
Facts
Two days: October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026
Visits to approximately 10 businesses and local community leaders in the prefecture
Now in its 11th cohort
Has produced more than 230 graduates
Annual orders amount to more than 6 million yen
総務省 in March 2026
Selected from applications submitted by 161 regions nationwide
7 prefectures and 21 municipalities were selected
Approximately 23 participants in the 12th cohort and operations staff combined
From katsu curry to soup curry! Watami’s Takushoku Direct offers a diverse curry menu with vegetables
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“Watami Takushoku Direct,” a frozen prepared-meal delivery service operated by ワタミ株式会社, offers 5 curry dishes, including katsu curry, soup curry and butter chicken curry.
LINE CRM tool “ミライCRM” for EC businesses launches email delivery feature, bringing customer communications on LINE and email together in one CRM
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株式会社ミライCRM has added an email delivery feature to its LINE CRM tool “ミライCRM” for EC businesses, creating an environment where LINE and email can be managed centrally.
Nissin Foods collaboration “CUP NOODLE X CLUBHAUS” announces 2nd release!
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CLUBHAUS will release its 2nd collaborative product with Nissin Foods’ “CUP NOODLE” on October 3, 2026. Advance sales will begin on September 28 at 日清都カントリークラブ.
Survey examines use of post-payments for keirin betting. Credit cards are the most common method; 89.3% spend less than ¥50,000 per month
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公営競技の決済ガイド, operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 103 people who had used post-payment services for online keirin betting. Credit cards were the most common payment method (60.2%), and 89.3% spent less than ¥50,000 per month.
Signing of a business alliance agreement with 株式会社イーグリッド and subscription to its third-party allotment of new shares
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Atec Hankyu Hanshin has signed a business alliance agreement with 株式会社イーグリッド and subscribed to its third-party allotment of new shares. The companies aim to strengthen their development capabilities for customer management systems for energy providers, introduce new technologies, and develop new services in the future.
[横浜高島屋] Enjoy 北海道 close to home! A large gathering of about 20 shops, including Japan’s best “とうきび” and “ほたて” gourmet foods and first-time exhibitors at the venue! A major ＜大北海道展＞, one of the largest in Japan, is being held!
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The 67th 大北海道展 will be held at 横浜高島屋 for 2 weeks from October 14, bringing together about 100 shops around the themes of Japan’s best とうきび and ほたて. Brands making their venue debut and exclusive gourmet foods will be on sale.
ヤマサ蒲鉾 wins 1st place in the 2025 じゃらん Kansai Activity Experience Ranking!
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ヤマサ蒲鉾株式会社’s kamaboko and chikuwa-making experience class won 1st place in the Leisure and Experiences category of じゃらん’s 2025 Kansai Activity Experience Ranking.
三崎未来電子 electric motorcycle “L-noa” selected as a test vehicle for a home-visit care support pilot in 文京区
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三崎未来電子’s electric motorcycle “L-noa” has been selected as a test vehicle for a home-visit care support pilot in 文京区. Proposed by 株式会社タンソーマンGX, it will be used alongside 株式会社ダイゾー’s “e-NEO” to assess reductions in travel time and staff workload, among other factors. Recruitment of participating providers will begin on October 1, 2026.
From security cameras that merely “watch” to AI security that understands and protects your life
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AOSU LIFE株式会社 established a Japanese subsidiary in 2025 and began full-scale sales in Japan of security cameras and home security products from its smart security brand “AOSU.” Global cumulative shipments have reached 7 million units, and its product lineup features AI detection and solar power, among other technologies.
Facts
Established a Japanese subsidiary in 2025
Global cumulative shipments have reached 7 million units※
Establishment of the in-house venture program “togaRe”
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りそなホールディングス has established the in-house venture program “togaRe” to turn employee ideas into businesses, with ジャフコ グループ株式会社 and PARTNERS FUND participating in the selection process.
JCB has decided to sponsor “IF TOKYO 東京国際演劇祭 2028,” organized by 一般社団法人IF Tokyo, and announced the sponsorship at a press conference on September 30, 2026.
Facts
OriginalIF TOKYO 東京国際演劇祭 2028
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
October 2028
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェーシービー、JCB、一般社団法人IF Tokyo、IF Tokyo
More than 300 livestreamers gather! Livestreamer-only summer festival “夏炎祭2026” to be held in Tokyo
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株式会社Epi Group and Kirari Plus jointly hosted the livestreamer-only summer festival “夏炎祭2026” in Tokyo. The event drew more than 300 participants and fostered industry networking through activities including a food-stall sales contest.
Facts
More than 300 people
Competition among 9 teams
9 top livestreamers
More than 17,000
Annual virtual-gift sales of approximately ¥25 billion
株式会社プランテック held opening receptions in Mexico City on September 1, 2026, and in Leon on September 3, following the full-scale launch of its Mexican subsidiary, established in February 2025. Dignitaries from Japan and Mexico and representatives of local companies attended.
Facts
September 1, 2026 (Mexico City)
September 3 (Leon)
Population: 129.4 million
11th in the world
Approximately 64.5%
February 14, 2025
Approximately 80 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社プランテック、Toyota Motor de Mexico、PLANTEC ARCHITECTS DESIGN S.A. de C.V.
Smartscape to exhibit at the 1st Monozukuri NEXT Osaka
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スマートスケープ株式会社 will exhibit at the 1st Monozukuri NEXT Osaka, to be held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing SS4M, an AI-powered 3D shape similarity search system.
[Survey of 1000 men and women] Ranking of athletes whose designs on art trucks would get people excited! 2026 edition
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Results of a survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社アートフレンドAUTO of 1000 men and women across Japan about Japanese athletes whose designs on art trucks would get people excited. Shohei Ohtani took first place with 396 votes, followed by Yu Darvish, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu and sumo wrestler Onosato.
“Neiro Hissai 2026: Ink dances, sound resonates. An artistic moment connecting hearts” concert to be held Saturday, December 5, 2026
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WRイノベーション株式会社 will hold the concert “Neiro Hissai 2026” on December 5, 2026, at Higashiosaka Cultural Creation Hall to promote cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan. The event will be planned and run by 拾大金株式会社, and admission is 3,000 yen.
[Hankyu Men's Tokyo] British luxury fragrance house “クリード” opens October 2 (Friday)! Limited kits and special offers to mark the opening
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British luxury fragrance house “クリード” opens a new location at Hankyu Men's Tokyo on October 2. Limited kits and special offers will be available to mark the opening.
Facts
Passed down for more than 260 years
Price: 55,990 yen
Aventus Eau de Parfum (50 mL)
With purchases of 55,000 yen or more, including tax
Izumi City’s 70th anniversary: Light and video transform the museum at night. “KUBOSO YORU no SEKAI: Treasures Awaken at Night” opens Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 和泉市久保惣記念美術館
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To mark the city’s 70th anniversary, 和泉市久保惣記念美術館 will hold “KUBOSO YORU no SEKAI,” a nighttime-only event featuring light and video, from December 12 to 25, 2026.
Facts
70th anniversary of the city’s establishment
From Saturday, December 12, 2026
Until Friday, Dec. 25
Comprising four areas
From 17:00
Held at night until 20:00
You can view the exhibition until 8 p.m.
General admission 1,000 yen
High school and university students: 600 yen
Special exhibitions held 3–4 times a year
Companies mentioned：久保惣記念美術館、和泉市久保惣記念美術館、横須賀美術館、久保惣株式会社、KUBOSO YORU no SEKAI運営事務局
Hiromi Makihara, Yaman and Shiho Sada to appear! Seminar sponsorship and exhibition at “Investment Strategy Fair EXPO2026 in Osaka”
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Matsui Securities will sponsor a seminar and exhibit at “Investment Strategy Fair EXPO2026 in Osaka,” to be held in Osaka on October 10, 2026. Hiromi Makihara, Yaman and Shiho Sada will appear, with stock consultations and a photo session also planned.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026
10:00～18:30
Registration opens at 9:30
Event time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 15:50–16:50
For those who have yet to discover the real “Made by Japan.” The premium beauty and wellness exhibition “JPBW EXPO 2026,” limited to 60 companies, will be held November 21 at Gotanda City Hall & Gallery in Tokyo
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“JPBW EXPO 2026,” a beauty and wellness exhibition organized by 一般社団法人JAPAN PREMIUM BEAUTY & WELLNESS, will be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on November 21, 2026. Participation is limited to 60 companies, and features include influencer appearances and year-round business meeting support.
Facts
Limited to 60 companies
Nov. 21, 2026
More than 30 companies have entered
2.5 million registered users
More than 140 online meetings
1,500 general visitors
General admission is 500 yen
Companies mentioned：ワクセル、一般社団法人JAPAN PREMIUM BEAUTY & WELLNESS、株式会社SUIREN、株式会社バディトレ、株式会社ビー・エイチ、株式会社ニチエイ、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、PHP研究所、Netflix、Bloomberg、Forbes JAPAN
koko tip and Miyazaki’s UMKカントリークラブ launch new golf course branding through the visualization of “thank you”
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株式会社koko tip has launched a new golf course branding initiative with UMKカントリークラブ, operated by テレビ宮崎ゴルフ株式会社. The initiative aims to use customer feedback data in recruitment and HR to address the caddie shortage and redefine the career value of customer service work.
Actor Kenta Kiritani takes on the role of a passionate, fired-up employee! Powerfully portraying someone charging ahead “straight to the plant”! レイズネクスト’s first TV commercial, the first installment: “Straight to the Plant: The Conference Room”
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レイズネクスト株式会社 will begin airing its first TV commercial, “Straight to the Plant: The Conference Room,” featuring actor Kenta Kiritani, on October 3, 2026.
Facts
Airing begins Saturday, October 3, 2026
A network of about 4,000 partner companies nationwide
Since its founding in 1938
“Straight to the Plant: The Conference Room” (15 seconds / 30 seconds)
From tea production and coffee roasting to in-house bag processing: 豊園茶舗 launches a project to “capture and seal in the aroma at the moment of roasting.”
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豊園茶舗 has fully launched a new system that brings the processing of tea bags and drip bags in-house, in addition to tea production and coffee roasting, enabling it to turn products around while preserving the aroma immediately after roasting.
“IF TOKYO International Theatre Festival 2028” announced
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一般社団法人IF Tokyo has announced “IF TOKYO International Theatre Festival 2028,” which will run from October 1 to 22, 2028. About 200 organizations will participate across Tokyo and nearby areas, with KDDI株式会社 and 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 among the TOP PARTNERS supporting the festival.
Facts
October 1, 2028
22 days
Original3年に1度
Feb. 2026
About 200 organizations
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人IF Tokyo、IF TOKYO 2028組織委員会、KDDI株式会社、株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社日本共創プラットフォーム（JPiX）、日本生命保険相互会社、野村ホールディングス株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社三井住友銀行、京都大学ｉＰＳ細胞研究所、新国立劇場、ルーマニア国立ラドゥ・スタンカ劇場、シビウ国際演劇祭、シアターワークス、東京大学
Taking part in the “Fukushima SHOW Curry Festival 2026” as a waste-reduction partner, composting food and drink leftovers, including curry residue, on site
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株式会社wead took part in the “Fukushima SHOW Curry Festival 2026,” held in Fukushima City on September 13, 2026, as a waste-reduction partner. Using its mobile waste recycling service “Mogukuru,” the company composted food and drink leftovers on site, avoiding incineration.
1 month until “alter. 2026, Tokyo” / Details revealed for new 2026 programs: “CIRCUIT,” bringing prototypes into everyday life, and “LOUNGE,” where visitors can experience works and talk with creators
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The alter. Executive Committee has announced details of “alter. 2026, Tokyo,” which will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Alongside an EXHIBITION featuring 75 creators, the event will introduce “CIRCUIT,” a new program selling prototypes, and “LOUNGE,” a space for conversation. Student admission will be free with sponsorship from 三井不動産株式会社.
Facts
1 month until the event
4 days
Thursday, October 29–Sunday, November 1, 2026
75 creators from Japan and abroad
9 selected projects
Curated by 3 buyers
1-day ticket: ¥2,000
4-day pass: ¥3,000
Student ticket: ¥0
Companies mentioned：alter. 実行委員会、FORMULA、FORMAT、LS GOMMA、Niceworkshop、PAN-PROJECTS、SELMA、Karimoku、カリモク家具、トリコインターナショナル、株式会社ウェルカム、CIBONE、YOU ARE WELCOME、NOTA&design、NOTA_SHOP、Design Collective: function、第一三共、三井不動産株式会社
“iDID DAY 2026” expands its venue this year for the December 4 event! The theme is “Digital Creativity: Now and What’s Next”; tickets go on sale today
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The 3 companies behind “iDID” have announced that they will hold the conference “iDID DAY 2026” at WITH HARAJUKU HALL on December 4, 2026. The theme is “Digital Creativity: Now and What’s Next.” Tickets go on sale September 30, and the venue is being expanded to accommodate more than last year’s approximately 450 attendees.
Using data to reveal diners’ “true values” when choosing restaurants
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VETA株式会社 analyzed response data (586 people; 19,450 responses) from “Wase-meshi Matching,” a web service it co-developed with Waseda University, using its proprietary “VE Method.” The analysis revealed differences in price sensitivity between students and working adults when choosing restaurants, differences by gender in the influence of Google review counts, and a tendency for ratings (★) to be valued regardless of the number of reviews.
Coins, commemorative coins and precious metals: “assets to sell” or “assets to keep”? Survey examines owners’ views on tangible assets
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こちら金貨買取本舗, operated by 株式会社kochira, surveyed 300 owners in their 30s to 70s about tangible assets. The most common response on handling gold coins and precious metals was “I want to decide based on the price,” while the biggest concern about passing them on to family was “I don’t know their current value.”
A gathering of Japan’s finest shrimp and crab dishes! “Shrimp and Crab Festival 2026” to be held for the first time in Saitama-Shintoshin; first menu lineup announced!
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“Shrimp and Crab Festival 2026” will be held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama-Shintoshin from October 31 to November 3, 2026. The first menu announcement featured dishes including red snow crab, snow crab and shrimp tempura.
Facts
Saturday, October 31–Tuesday, November 3 (holiday), 2026
4 days in total
10 renowned restaurants from across Japan
More than 20 menu items
A 3-minute walk from Saitama-Shintoshin Station
11:00–20:00 each day
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ライブエグザム、LAF Entertainment株式会社、SUSHI BAR COZY、かにざんまい、肉と海鮮 極、TOKYOエビフライ、アラベスク洋麺所、ソフトバンク、株式会社さいたまアリーナ、株式会社第一興商、FM NACK5、interfm
The YouTube channel “Tanakazu’s Money Talk: What You Should Know to Benefit” launches! Explaining the “3 pitfalls” to know before starting the new NISA
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United BM Wealth Limited launched the YouTube channel “Tanakazu’s Money Talk: What You Should Know to Benefit,” featuring executive Kazuki Tanaka, and released a video explaining 3 pitfalls to know before starting the new NISA: NISA is not a financial product, tax-exempt does not mean safe, and do not make NISA the starting point for your investment decisions.
Facts
The annual investment limit for the tsumitate investment allowance is 1.2 million yen
The annual investment limit for the growth investment allowance is 2.4 million yen
You can invest up to 3.6 million yen annually
The total tax-exempt holding limit is 18 million yen
Event Report: Anna Umemiya speaks about the importance of breast cancer screening and how to cope with changes in appearance. On the importance of screening, she says, “Cancer won’t wait” and “Losing my hair was more shocking than being told I had cancer.”
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一般社団法人クレアージュ held a talk event on breast cancer screening and appearance care on September 29, 2026, with Anna Umemiya as a guest. In addition to explanations from Dr. Yoshiko Tamura and Dr. Satoko Hamanaka, Umemiya spoke about her experience with breast cancer and changes in her appearance during treatment.
Facts
Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
An estimated 90,000 people develop the disease each year
“SUPERSTAR EBiDAN” celebrates its 3rd anniversary! A hugely popular theme eagerly awaited by fans arrives as a physical card!
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株式会社DalcomSoft Japan will launch a new event on September 30, 2026, to mark the 3rd anniversary of the rhythm game app “SUPERSTAR EBiDAN.” Visuals of EBiDAN members as “butlers” will appear on physical cards, with Bullet Train and M!LK featured in the first release.
Facts
Originalシリーズ累計1億ダウンロード
Sep. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社DalcomSoft Japan、スターダストプロモーション、DalcomSoft社、SDR inc.
Free admission: Free seminar for small and medium-sized business owners, “A First Step Toward AI Adoption That Any Company Can Take,” to be held in Ikebukuro on October 2
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株式会社Walkers will hold a free seminar for small and medium-sized business owners in Ikebukuro on October 2, 2026, titled “A First Step Toward AI Adoption That Any Company Can Take.” The seminar will cover the steps involved in adopting AI, practical examples and case studies, and will also feature an inter-industry networking session and individual consultation booths.
Event Report: Anna Umemiya speaks about the importance of breast cancer screening and how to cope with changes in appearance. On the importance of screening, she says, “Cancer won’t wait” and “Losing my hair was more shocking than being told I had cancer.”
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クレアージュ held a talk event on September 29, 2026, with Anna Umemiya as a guest, discussing the importance of breast cancer screening and appearance care. Umemiya spoke about her experience with breast cancer, the shock of hair loss, and the need for screening, while Dr. Yoshiko Tamura and Dr. Satoko Hamanaka provided expert commentary.
Facts
Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
An estimated 90,000 people develop the disease each year
Fracton Ventures and Nyx Foundation to hold “Agentic Summit,” a conference on the AI agent economy, at the University of Tokyo
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Fracton Ventures and Nyx Foundation held “Agentic Summit,” a conference on the AI agent economy, at the University of Tokyo’s Ito International Research Center on September 23, 2026, drawing approximately 300 attendees.
Facts
26 practitioners and researchers from Japan and abroad took the stage
Approximately 300 people attended
Approximately 36% of attendees were based overseas
Metagen Therapeutics awarded the “Hokkaido University Certified Startup” designation by 北海道大学
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メタジェンセラピューティクス was awarded the “Hokkaido University Certified Startup” designation by 北海道大学. The company received investment in September 2026 from the university’s Green Frontier Fund1 Investment Limited Partnership and operates as one of several university startups advancing medicine and drug discovery based on gut microbiome research.
REMARE × カリモク家具 to unveil chairs made from waste material from 7 companies at “REMARE Plastic SUMMIT 2026”
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カリモク家具株式会社 will participate as a manufacturing partner in “REMARE Plastic SUMMIT 2026,” to be held in October 2026, and unveil chairs made from waste plastic from 7 companies.
ALGO ARTIS ranks alongside Google and 任天堂 in the “AtCoder Competitive Programmer Employer Popularity Ranking 2026,” placing 3rd among students and 2nd among working professionals
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ALGO ARTIS placed 3rd among students and 2nd among working professionals in the “AtCoder Competitive Programmer Employer Popularity Ranking 2026,” announced by AtCoder.
【ホテルインディゴ東京渋谷】Enjoy a freshly baked pizza across the counter. The new-style pizza counter “Pizza Ciao” launches on October 1, 2026
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ホテルインディゴ東京渋谷 will launch the new-style pizza counter “Pizza Ciao” and an appetizer, salad and dessert bar at its 11th-floor “Gallery 11 Restaurant & Bar” starting October 1, 2026.
First in the industry! Simultaneous broadcast on more than 100 cable TV operators nationwide. Documentary film “Watano Machi, Outo Seyo” to air on イッツコム, ケーブルテレビ品川 and 伊豆急ケーブルネットワーク as well. Comments arrive from Mr. Toshio Tsuchiya!
L'Arc-en-Ciel and “ROUND1” collaboration campaign confirmed!
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株式会社ラウンドワンジャパン will hold the “L'Arc-en-Ciel × ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign” from October 8, 2026, to February 12, 2027. Plans include selling limited-edition menus and packages, giving away promotional items, and setting up collaboration rooms at bowling, karaoke, billiards, darts and Spo-Cha facilities.
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Oct. 8, 2026
Feb. 12, 2027
98 bowling locations nationwide
93 karaoke locations
55 Spo-cha locations
47 billiards locations
75 darts locations
3 locations: Diversity Tokyo Plaza, Yorokka Kasugai and Umeda
100 amusement locations nationwide
Men: 170 pins or more
Women: 140 pins or more
Insert coins consecutively totaling 500 yen or more