“A home keeps evolving even after it’s built.” For those who have built and those planning to build ── リキュー of Aichi’s Mikawa region regularly holds smart home workshops; the 1st session will be held at Nishio Convention Hall on Oct. 11 (Sun.)
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株式会社リキュー regularly holds smart home workshops in the Aichi-Mikawa area. The 1st session, “A Smart Home Workshop to Make Everyday Life Easier,” will be held at Nishio Convention Hall on Oct. 11, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun.)
90 minutes per session
Limited to 10 groups per session
Founded in 1973 as a lumber shop in Gamagori
Has worked with wood and homes in the local community for 53 years
“Changing the world of developmental support.” From Saga to across Japan! 同立有志会ホールディングス changes its name to 株式会社kumapri and moves its head office to Saga City
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株式会社同立有志会ホールディングス will change its name to 株式会社kumapri effective Oct. 1, 2026, and move its head office from Nara Prefecture to Saga City, Saga Prefecture. The move is positioned as a “second founding,” with the aim of “changing the world of developmental support.”
— Seafood from Fukushima Hamadori gathers at Zenkoji Omotesando! Tasting and sales event where “you’ll understand once you try it”—2026
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On Oct. 4, 2026, the “Fukushima Joban Tairyo Market,” a sales event for seafood from Fukushima Prefecture’s Hamadori region, will be held at the Zenkoji Omotesando Autumn Festival in Nagano City. 株式会社トーシン will prepare and sell food and offer samples. The event aims to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Safe-to-use “incense burner for horizontal burning” set to go on sale Oct. 1
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カメヤマ株式会社 released its “incense burner for horizontal burning,” fitted with a wooden lid to prevent ash from scattering, on Oct. 1, 2026. The price is ¥1,650 (tax included).
かきだ鮨, new graduate recruitment: “140 days off per year, starting salary of ¥300,000”
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株式会社ユニポテンシャル has launched new graduate recruitment for 2027 and 2028 as the かきだ鮨グループ, offering 140 days off per year and a starting salary of ¥300,000. It aims to improve working conditions and secure talent by streamlining operations through the use of IT and AI.
Facts
140 days off per year
300,000-yen starting salary
The turnover rate is 25.1%
Average across all industries (14.2%)
55.4% leave within 3 years
33.8% overall
57.7% of companies said they lacked non-regular employees
Average across all industries (28.8%)
From 60 hours per month
Reduced to 7.5 hours per month
From 84 hours per month
Reduced to 10.5 hours per month
Can make sushi in front of customers in about 2 weeks
“Fewer new homes, a shrinking population, more vacant houses. What is the next winning formula for homebuilders?”
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株式会社サンアソシエーション has added AI features to its “AI Home Diagnosis,” announced in March 2026, offering long-term asset management services that include checking a home’s condition on a smartphone, AI photo diagnosis, online consultations, and integration with a home-history CRM.
Launch of “yagish Application Management,” enabling companies to centrally manage application documents submitted through Yagish
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株式会社Yagish launched “yagish Application Management,” a service for businesses that lets companies centrally manage application documents submitted through Yagish, on Sept. 29, 2026.
Facts
Registered users have surpassed 2.8 million (※)
Cumulative users have reached 16 million (※)
Free access to view 50 applications
Additional purchase: 50 applications for ¥10,000 (before tax)
Ideascale Japan holds grand launch of IdeaScale Intelligence in Tokyo
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Ideascaleジャパン株式会社 held the grand launch of its new business development platform “IdeaScale Intelligence” in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2026. The platform provides end-to-end support from research through preparation for implementation. フジボウホールディングス株式会社 and 株式会社ＦＵＪＩ were featured as examples of its adoption.
Facts
September 18, 2026
lasting 6 months or more
at approximately 5 to 10 times the conventional speed
Making “spring rolls that don’t stick” a reality! New “Tsu-tsuke Plate” jointly developed by ライスペーパーネキ, with more than 600,000 followers, and Maruzen Tray
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ライスペーパーネキ and Maruzen Tray announced the launch of the new “Tsu-tsuke Plate,” jointly developed to prevent spring rolls from sticking to the plate and to allow 2 types of sauce to be served at once.
“Lattice constants” hold the key to a unified understanding of the magnetic states of Tsai-type compounds — New guidance for exploring quasicrystals and approximant crystals with unknown magnetic order
Kirin Brewery will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring 4 actors—Shinichi Tsutsumi, Kasumi Arimura, Kento Kaku and Fuka Koshiba—from October 1 to mark the relaunch of its flagship brand, “Kirin Ichiban Shibori Nama Beer.”
Facts
Airing begins nationwide in stages from Thursday, October 1
After all, beer is the best. New TV commercial for “Kirin Ichiban Shibori Nama Beer” unveiled to mark its relaunch; Shinichi Tsutsumi and Kasumi Arimura take on a taste test of the old and new “Ichiban Shibori”!
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Kirin Brewery will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring Shinichi Tsutsumi and Kasumi Arimura from October 5 to mark the relaunch of its flagship brand, “Kirin Ichiban Shibori Nama Beer.”
Facts
Since its launch in 1990
Airing begins nationwide in stages from Monday, October 5
Airing start date: Monday, October 5, 2026
The changeover will take place gradually starting with products manufactured in August 2026
ライブリークリニック surpasses 40,000 visitors | Reaches 45,000 cases in 2 years since opening
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ライブリークリニック announced that, from its opening in August 2024 through August 2026, the cumulative number of visitors to its 3 group clinics reached 40,000 and the number of cases reached 45,000.
Facts
Cumulative visitors across the group surpass 40,000
The number of cases during the same period also exceeded 45,000
October 8 is Green Papaya Day: Care for your autumn well-being with the benefits of green papaya as the harvest season reaches its peak. Commemorative sets available in limited quantities
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株式会社三旺インターナショナル will hold a commemorative promotion to mark “Green Papaya Day” on October 8, offering a limited-quantity set of 100 large-size packs of green papaya enzyme.
[Ota City, Gunma Prefecture] 太田市立太田高等学校 to hold “Hyakkaiichi”!
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太田市立太田高等学校 will hold “Hyakkaiichi,” a practical business education program involving the establishment of a mock corporation by students and teachers, on October 17 and 18, Reiwa 8.
[October 2026] Sales begin for a “2-unit QNAP NAS set” to help build off-site backup systems
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株式会社リプラス has begun selling a “2-unit QNAP NAS set” to help build off-site backup environments. The set comes preconfigured and supports data protection based on the 3-2-1 rule and site-to-site connections using existing VPNs. It is available through RIPLUS公式ONLINE STORE.
Founded in Kyoto 50 years ago, suit brand ONLY brings tailoring craftsmanship to Hokuriku for the first time
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株式会社オンリー will mark its 50th anniversary by opening its first 2 stores in the Hokuriku region in October 2026, at Aeon Mall locations in Komatsu and Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Facts
Friday， October 2， 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2023
Opening 2 stores in succession in Ishikawa Prefecture
バリューデザイン・タイ, a subsidiary of Paycloud Holdings, has provided the “Distribution API” to Thai insurance broker Rider Insurance Broker, enabling exchanges for digital gifts.
Facts
TSE Growth: 4015
From August 2026
More than 130,000 stores
As of August 2025
Approximately 830 stores
Established: July 2006
Companies mentioned：ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、株式会社バリューデザイン、Valuedesign（Thailand）Co.,Ltd.、バリューデザイン・タイ、Rider Insurance Broker Public Company Limited、Rider Insurance Broker
[Osaka, Oct. 18 (Sun.)] Essayist Kyoko Koga to speak at “Yomi no Ichi”; a “Writing About Everyday Life” workshop will also be held that day at Umeda 蔦屋書店
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株式会社HAA will hold a talk at “Yomi no Ichi” in Osaka on October 18, 2026, and host a workshop and sell limited-edition products at Umeda 蔦屋書店 on the same day.
Facts
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Essays chronicling the everyday lives of 100 people so far
Notice of retirement of 水ing executive and auditor
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水ing株式会社 announced that Executive Vice President Koji Matsuura and Auditor Hiroyuki Nogami will retire effective September 30, 2026, and return to 日揮ホールディングス株式会社 and 株式会社荏原製作所, respectively.
Our company president, Ken Moritoki, appeared on Ichiro Furutachi’s YouTube channel
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Ken Moritoki, president and CEO of regional trading company 株式会社パンクチュアル, appeared on Furudate Ichiro's YouTube program "Talking brains," to be released on Oct. 1, 2026.
Those 3 who terrified people around the world are back again—. The new "Horror Series," featuring Pennywise, Freddy, and Jason, is out from the globally beloved shaker brand "SmartShake"!
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Shakers in the "Horror Series," featuring horror movie characters Jason, Pennywise, and Freddy, will go on sale from SmartShake Reforce on Oct. 1, 2026. They are priced at 3,520 yen each, including tax.
SMTBリース株式会社 changed its company name on Oct. 1, 2026, in connection with the formation of a joint business with 三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス. Under the new slogan, "Toward a world where we can take on more challenges," it placed an advertisement in 日本経済新聞 to publicize the change.
檜山振興局 will hold "Hiyama Disability Week 2026" from Oct. 5 to 9, Reiwa 8, at parks and facilities in ７ towns in the area, with the aim of promoting social participation and supporting the independence of people with disabilities. Events will include sales of handicrafts, a panel exhibition, and individual consultations.
A new concept from LDFS, operator of popular restaurants including "THE GREAT BURGER" | Step back in time to the 1940s! American diner "Jennifer Seven Little DINER" opens
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株式会社LDFS will open "Jennifer Seven Little DINER," a new concept inspired by 1940s American diners, in Harajuku, Tokyo, on Oct. 3, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
Opened in the early 1930s
Renovated in the late 1940s
Includes a terrace with 10 seats
Original朝9:00から楽しめる
Hours: 9:00–21:00
Last order: 20:30
Seats: 24
Indoor seating: 14 seats
Companies mentioned：株式会社LDFS、THE GREAT BURGER、Jennifer Seven、The Little BAKERY Tokyo、Martin’s
Why do deals stall during negotiations? Free guide released explaining how to prepare materials that support buyers' internal review
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株式会社くるみバディ has released a free white paper explaining why deals stall during buyers' internal review and how to prepare materials to support that process.
Okinawa-born skincare brand "SuiSavon-首里石鹸-" launches various campaigns, including limited sales of a reissued product, to mark its 10th anniversary!
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株式会社首里石鹸 will mark the 10th anniversary of its Okinawa-born skincare brand "SuiSavon-首里石鹸-" with limited sales of a reissued hand cream and a 5-times-points campaign.
Facts
10th anniversary of opening
Will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Oct. 3, 2026
5-times-points campaign
Each Essence Hand Cream (45g): 2,530 yen, including tax
Operates 36 stores in Japan and overseas
We made donations totaling 12,150,461 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社首里石鹸、SuiSavon-首里石鹸-、Forbes JAPAN
Back by popular demand! Related TikTok short videos have received about 27 million views in total. "UHA味覚糖 Gummy Day Lucky Bag 2026," which sold out its 10,000 bags within 2 weeks of launch, will be available again in limited quantities from 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
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UHA味覚糖 will bring back its "Gummy Day Lucky Bag 2026," which sold out its 10,000 bags within 2 weeks of launch, in limited quantities from Sept. 30. Related TikTok videos have received about 27 million views in total, and a live stream will also return on the same day.
【TAC社労士】Free online seminar on 10/3 (Sat.): "Review of the Reiwa ８ labor and social security attorney exam and preparations going forward"
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 3 reviewing the Reiwa 8 labor and social security attorney exam and discussing preparations going forward.
大田区, 岐阜市, and 西条市 became the 3 newest local government members of スタートアップ都市推進協議会, which is made up of local governments taking an innovative approach to supporting startups, effective Oct. 1, Reiwa 8.
Let's think together! A gathering for creators and users, the "Assistive Devices for Independent Living: Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange 2026," has begun online!!
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公益財団法人テクノエイド協会 will hold the "Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange 2026" on assistive devices for independent living online and at a venue in Tokyo.
Facts
A total of 131 exhibitors
13 organizations of people with disabilities and supporters
【日本ナレッジスペース】Fully supporting employees' work and physical and mental well-being. Introducing にしたんARTクリニック's corporate fertility treatment and health support services from Oct. 1, 2026
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日本ナレッジスペース株式会社 will introduce にしたんARTクリニック's corporate fertility treatment and health support services as a new employee benefit from Oct. 1, 2026.
The Fair Trade Commission names 42 companies in condominium repair bid-rigging and discloses 171 buildings】A practicing contractor and company president explains the structure behind bid-rigging that "couldn't be prevented even by comparing estimates" in the book "Large-Scale Repair Work: The Truth Only a Craftsman Can Tell," now available on Kindle
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株式会社明誠 announced the Kindle release of "Large-Scale Repair Work: The Truth Only a Craftsman Can Tell," written by its president and CEO, 本間幸紘. Following the 公正取引委員会's finding of bid-rigging involving 42 companies in condominium repairs, the book explains how the scheme worked and how clients can protect themselves.
【株式会社CLASSICAL launches】Accelerating its challenge at the intersection of food and culture. Moving to a holding company structure and beginning a new era of group management with NA Group, SEED, and others under its umbrella
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NA HOLDINGS株式会社 will change its name to 株式会社CLASSICAL effective Oct. 1, 2026, and transition to a holding-company structure. With NA Group株式会社, 株式会社NA company and 株式会社SEED under its umbrella, it will accelerate its “food × culture” initiatives.
Facts
Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
A project to produce 100 people
Companies mentioned：NA HOLDINGS株式会社、株式会社CLASSICAL、NA Group株式会社、株式会社NA company、株式会社SEED、CLASSICAL inc.
コマースロボティクス and CMA to co-host free webinar for small and midsize manufacturers on Oct. 15: “How to Optimize Inventory Management Across Sales, Logistics and Manufacturing at Low Cost”
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株式会社コマースロボティクス and CMA株式会社 will hold a free webinar on Oct. 15, 2026, explaining how small and midsize manufacturers can optimize inventory management.
70 customer validations in 6 weeks — “U30 Business Bootcamp” holds 2nd Pitch Day, with cross-border teams presenting business concepts
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FuturePlaybooks合同会社 held “U30 Pitch Day,” a presentation of results from the 2nd cohort of its “U30 Business Bootcamp” business-creation program for young employees at major companies. Three business concepts that completed 70 customer validations in 6 weeks were presented.
“Secure SAMBA,” a domestic online storage service for businesses, launches “Full-Text Search Option” to search file contents
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株式会社kubellストレージ has launched “Full-Text Search Option,” which enables users to search the contents of files stored on its domestic online storage service for businesses, “Secure SAMBA.”
Facts
Adopted by more than 8,000 companies (as of May 2024)
SCS Rating System ★3 and ★4 certification: Operations support service “SPC Trust Chain” releases YouTube ads combining entertainment with problem-solving
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株式会社ソースポッド has begun distributing problem-solving content through YouTube ads for “SPC Trust Chain,” an operations support service that has earned ★3 and ★4 under the SCS Rating System.
沼田ゾンビ!?’s original artwork becomes a glass mouse pad. AIMPAD Artist Collaboration 2nd edition opens for presale Oct. 1 at 18:00
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A5, the gaming-device brand of 合同会社Clutch, will begin presales of its collaboration model, “AIMPAD2.0 沼田ゾンビ!? Edition,” with illustrator 沼田ゾンビ!? on Oct. 1, 2026, at 18:00.
50th anniversary, 50 people, 1,160 pages. A culture book disguised as a car book—and hefty enough to be a bludgeon.
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株式会社原宿サン・アド will publish the book “drive! drive! drive!” on Oct. 1 as a project marking its 50th anniversary. Rather than a book about cars, it features 50 people with ties to the company discussing life and culture through the lens of their cars. The book runs 1,160 pages and is priced at 5,000 yen (tax included).
慶應義塾大学 Faculty of Policy Management and Faculty of Environment and Information Studies (SFC) adopts international online admissions system “TAO (The Admissions Office)”
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The international online admissions system “TAO,” provided by 株式会社TAO, has been adopted by 慶應義塾大学 SFC and will be used starting with the 2027 winter AO (GIGA) admissions.
クラウディア, the seller of “GPC One Premium,” analyzes research reports on GPC, its main ingredient
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株式会社クラウディア announced an analysis based on academic research data from 2018, converting the GPC concentration in breast milk into weight and comparing it with the amount in its “GPC One Premium” product.
Learning and detecting “signs” on site. On-site learning edge AI to be showcased at Global Startup EXPO 2026
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株式会社SHIN-JIGEN will exhibit at Global Startup EXPO 2026, held in Osaka from October 5 to 7, 2026, and demonstrate predictive maintenance for infrastructure facilities using on-site learning edge AI.
Gold Ribbon Network selected as a beneficiary organization for Green Ponta Action’s “Everyone Support Project”
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公益財団法人ゴールドリボン・ネットワーク has been selected as a beneficiary organization for the “Everyone Support Project” on 株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング’s smartphone app, Green Ponta Action. The project will run from October 1 to December 31, 2026, with donations going toward activities related to childhood cancer.
Facts
October 1–December 31, 2026
Surpassed a cumulative total of 1.4 million downloads
Approximately 2,500 people are diagnosed each year
[PAUL & JOE BEAUTE] 2026 Christmas Collection packed with starlit sparkle and excitement launches
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PAUL & JOE BEAUTE, operated by 株式会社アルビオン, will launch its 2026 Christmas Collection on November 1. The theme is “Starry Night in Paris.” The collection includes 2 types: an advent calendar and a makeup collection.
Coffee and design expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities and foster connections with the community. シブヤフォント and ビーンズ・コネクティッド launch a collaborative initiative!
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一般社団法人シブヤフォント and ビーンズ・コネクティッド are launching a collaborative initiative to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities and foster community connections through coffee and design. In October 2026, they will hold a presentation for the compact automatic roaster RoCoBeL and open a café at the International Welfare Equipment Exhibition.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
7 support facilities for people with disabilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Nagoya
Environmental Market Newspaper No. 86 (Autumn 2026) published
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日本テクノ株式会社 has published the Autumn 2026 issue (No. 86) of Environmental Market Newspaper, a quarterly publication focused on the environment and electricity. Featured articles cover the Harunagawa upstream sabo dam in Gunma Prefecture, the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, and environmental initiatives by 株式会社川崎フロンターレ.
“Lost Item Cloud find” launched at Narita Airport!
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株式会社find has begun providing “Lost Item Cloud find” at Narita International Airport, making lost-item inquiries via chat and cross-search services available from October 1, 2026.
[Facilities Maintenance DX] M2X, the next-generation cloud platform for facilities maintenance, to exhibit at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka
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株式会社M2X will exhibit its booth for M2X, a next-generation cloud platform for facilities maintenance, at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka, held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Friday, October 9
10:00〜17:00
41-28
Companies mentioned：株式会社M2X、RX Japan 合同会社、レンゴー株式会社、ノリタケ株式会社、パイオニア株式会社、株式会社タチエス、株式会社栗本鐵工所、日鉄精圧品株式会社、株式会社丸五、株式会社伊藤園、株式会社ロッテ、エバラ食品工業株式会社、丸美屋食品工業株式会社、カンロ株式会社、株式会社コメダ、プライムデリカ株式会社、イオンフードサプライ株式会社、株式会社日本サンガリアベバレッジカンパニー、シマダヤ東北株式会社、小林製薬株式会社、科研製薬株式会社、ＫＭバイオロジクス株式会社
OVERHEAT won the Masters Open division at the 14th All Japan Masters Ultimate Championship, held in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, on September 19–20, 2026, achieving 2 consecutive titles. The World Masters Games 2027 Kansai is also scheduled to be held at the same venue in May 2027.
[三井住友信託銀行] Interest rates on the “Special Retirement Benefit Plan” and “Special Plan for Those Planning to Retire” have been raised. We support your second life with special rates.
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三井住友信託銀行 will raise the time deposit rates for its “Special Retirement Benefit Plan” and “Special Plan for Those Planning to Retire” from October 1, 2026.
[しゃぶしゃぶどん亭] “Daily Lunch” gets a refresh on October 6! A handy ¥780 “Rice Bowl Lunch” joins the lineup, alongside the popular hot pot set, offering 2 styles to enjoy!
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しゃぶしゃぶどん亭, operated by 株式会社アークミール, will revamp its weekday-only daily lunch from October 6, 2026. It will offer 2 options: the ¥780 “Rice Bowl Lunch” and the ¥980 “Hot Pot Set Lunch.” A drink set will also be available.
Local Government Magazine “Shinpu (Kaze)” publishes 30th anniversary commemorative issue
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株式会社TKC has published the 30th anniversary commemorative issue (vol.144) of Shinpu (Kaze), a magazine for local governments. The issue’s theme is “Sustainable Administrative Management” and includes an interview with Professor Masahiko Shoji of 武蔵大学 and a case study from 東京都青梅市.
Mao Daichi makes her first appearance in a new レディースアートネイチャー commercial! She introduces the new “PANON” as a legendary salon manager who “knows everything”; in an interview, she reveals the hairstyle she wants to try
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株式会社アートネイチャー will launch “PANON,” a new wig that slips on in a flash without pins, and will air a new TV commercial featuring Mao Daichi starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Meet “OH MY CAT,” an original character from art NIKKEI that makes discovering art more fun!
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art NIKKEI, the art media outlet of 日本経済新聞社, has unveiled “OH MY CAT,” an original character designed to make museum visits more enjoyable. A collaboration with “大徳寺 本朝無双之禅苑,” opening at 東京国立博物館 on Oct. 14, and sales of limited-edition goods have also been announced.
NEXT SALES SUMMIT 2026 — The person in charge has already decided. The company is the one that isn’t moving. [Free online seminar to be held from 9:00 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026]
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An announcement for “NEXT SALES SUMMIT 2026,” a free online seminar hosted by 株式会社営業ハック. It features 15 sessions on accelerating internal sales decision-making and improving approval processes in the age of AI, and lists the intended participants.
Baseball equipment maker SSK（エスエスケイ） has begun taking pre-orders for a specially designed T-shirt commemorating the retirement of Akira Nakamura of 福岡ソフトバンクホークス. Priced at 8,800 yen (excluding tax), it is available exclusively through the official online shop until Oct. 12, with delivery scheduled for around late November.
At Narita International Airport in August 2026, aircraft movements were 96% of the figure for the same month a year earlier, while passenger numbers totaled 3.048 million (98% year on year). Aircraft movements and the number of foreign passengers declined due to reduced services on China and other Asian routes, while cargo volume remained firm at 175,000 tons (103% year on year).
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Narita International Airport will adopt 株式会社find’s “Lost Property Cloud find” service, using AI image search and multilingual chat support to improve the rate of returning lost items and reduce staff workload.
PriPriOnline, an ideas site for childcare professionals, marks its 1st anniversary with a commemorative campaign
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株式会社世界文化ワンダーグループ’s site for childcare professionals, “PriPriOnline,” will mark its 1st anniversary in October with a commemorative campaign featuring free downloadable patterns and additional books.
[New publication] Japan-Taiwan Material Ecosystem: An Integrated Strategy for Controlling the Physical Constraints of AI Infrastructure. Published by: （株）シーエムシー・リサーチ
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株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ has published “Japan-Taiwan Material Ecosystem: An Integrated Strategy for Controlling the Physical Constraints of AI Infrastructure,” a strategic report on a Japan-Taiwan material ecosystem for overcoming the physical constraints of AI infrastructure.
Facts
Publication date: Sept. 28, 2026
Format: A4, 62 pages
Price: PDF edition, 88,000 yen
Thermal design and the shift to liquid cooling in the 700–1,200 W era
More than 350,000 copies sold across the series! The first schedule book featuring leaf-cutting art is now on sale!
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株式会社講談社 will release a 2027 schedule book and calendar featuring works by leaf-cutting artist “リト＠葉っぱ切り絵” on Sept. 24, 2026. The series has sold more than 350,000 copies in total.
A chewy texture you’ll get hooked on. The “Tainai Gold Yakisoba” keeps evolving! Savor all the appeal of rice flour at “Rice Flour Festa in Tainai 2026,” to be held on 10/11
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胎内市観光協会 will hold the “14th Rice Flour Festa in Tainai” at the roadside station “Tainai” on October 11, 2026. The theme is “Tainai Gold Yakisoba: Chapter One—A Story of Continuation,” and the event will feature rice-flour dishes from local businesses and stage events.
Rubicon9 publishes an article on MARR Online under the theme “Value Creation & Execution”
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株式会社Rubicon9 has published an article featuring a three-way discussion among executives on the M&A and private equity industry media outlet MARR Online. The article examines 3 practical areas under the theme “Value Creation & Execution”: Commercial Excellence, the use of AI, and optimization of IT spending.
Sony Store-exclusive smartphone and headphones bundled with “Hello Kitty” collaboration goods go on sale
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Sony Marketing will release limited-quantity “Hello Kitty” collaboration models of the Xperia 10 VIII smartphone and WH-CH730N headphones exclusively through Sony Store, and will offer related merchandise sets and hold photo sessions.
講談社 to publish the first book by Shota Ariji (bioshok), co-representative, on October 1: “Intelligence Explosion: What Is AGI, the Next Step Beyond AI, and What Will Happen to Humanity?”
Xperia 10 VIII smartphone goes on sale, offering access to the new “Fan Sync” service
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ソニー Marketing will release the Xperia 10 VIII smartphone on October 8, 2026. The phone supports the new “Fan Sync” service, and a “Demon Slayer” collaboration campaign will be held. A limited-quantity “Hello Kitty” collaboration model with 株式会社サンリオ will also be offered.
<On November 29, Good Clothes Day, take a walk around town in a suit> Nakata Kogei, which operates the wooden hanger brand “NAKATA HANGER,” will hold the “Toyooka Suit Walk” to mark its 80th anniversary
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中田工芸株式会社 will hold the “Toyooka Suit Walk” on November 29, 2026, to mark its 80th anniversary. The event will include a walk around town wearing suits, a screening of a short film about artisans, a talk session, and a social gathering.
AlphaDrive opens new base “AlphaDrive Kyushu,” stepping up collaboration with local governments and businesses to promote industry across Kyushu
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株式会社アルファドライブ will open a new regional base, “AlphaDrive Kyushu,” effective October 1, 2026, and step up efforts to promote industry across Kyushu and foster collaboration with local governments and businesses.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
Since the establishment of “AlphaDrive Kochi” in 2019
Population of approximately 12.6 million
Regional gross product of approximately 45 trillion yen
7 prefectures of Kyushu
More than 30 prefectures nationwide
Launched in November 2023
Hands-on business support for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises: more than 300 companies
In charge of approximately 50 local-government partnership projects
2027 edition 静岡県 residents’ handbook goes on sale; collaborations with ２ popular anime series also available
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静岡県統計協会 will begin sales of the 2027 edition of the 静岡県 residents’ handbook on October 1. A total of 19,500 copies will be printed, including collaboration designs with “Laid-Back Camp” and “Love Live! Sunshine!!”
[Free admission] Tsukuba, the “city of science” home to more than 150 research institutions, becomes a laboratory for children. The 2nd “Question Lab” will be held on October 24
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Tsukuba City runs the hands-on science program “Tsukuba Marugoto LAB” for students from fifth grade through second year of junior high school, under the management of 株式会社Barbara Pool, and will hold the 2nd “Question Lab” on October 24, 2026.
Facts
2万3千 researchers
From August 2026
Across a schedule of 4 sessions
The 2nd “Question Lab”
Will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026
Participation fee: Free
Through Tuesday, October 13, 2026
3 courses will be offered: insects, space, and disaster preparedness
Through February 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社Barbara Pool、一般社団法人 STEAM JAPAN
LION FX pound-yen exclusive: Giveaway of up to 600 g of Matsusaka beef and premium domestic Japanese black beef launched!
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ヒロセ通商株式会社 will run a campaign from October 1, 2026, offering up to 600g of Matsusaka beef or premium domestic Japanese Black Wagyu, exclusively for GBP/JPY trading on LION FX.
【プルマン東京田町】】Premium ingredients like kuruma prawns, lamb and sirloin come together in a 6-course Christmas dinner, available only on Dec. 24 and 25
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French hotel group アコー’s premium hotel プルマン東京田町 will offer 6-course Christmas dinner and lunch menus featuring kuruma prawns, lamb and sirloin, available only on Dec. 24 and 25, 2026.
LION FX Australian dollar-yen exclusive: Giveaway of Matsusaka beef, lobster and premium domestic Japanese black beef launched!
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ヒロセ通商株式会社 will run a campaign offering gifts exclusively for AUD/JPY trades on LION FX starting Oct. 1, 2026. Customers who meet the eligible trading volume requirement will receive Matsusaka beef, lobster or premium domestically raised Japanese Black beef.
Foodamental launches joint research with 日本大学 College of Bioresource Sciences
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Foodamental株式会社 will launch joint research with 日本大学 College of Bioresource Sciences on Oct. 1, 2026. The research will lay the groundwork for studying the relationship between eating behavior and physical and mental well-being, with findings to be applied to its 「ごはんサイン」 product and 「KINTSUGI」 support service.
【Beyond cross-border e-commerce support: A co-creation hub for global business connecting the world from Fukuoka.】Cross-border e-commerce and overseas expansion support company マルコネクト announces headquarters relocation as operations expand
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株式会社マルコネクト, a cross-border e-commerce and overseas expansion support company, will relocate its headquarters to CIC Fukuoka on Oct. 1, 2026, as its operations expand, and will completely revamp its corporate website.
【Rendery, the architectural AI rendering platform】Obtains SOC 2 internal control assurance report based on AICPA Trust Services Criteria. Third-party assessment addresses enterprise security reviews and speeds up initial adoption consideration
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株式会社SAMURAI ARCHITECTS announced that its architecture-focused image-generation AI 「Rendery」 has obtained a SOC 2 (Type 1) internal control assurance report based on the Trust Services Criteria of 米国公認会計士協会 (AICPA). This will strengthen its ability to respond to security reviews by enterprise customers and streamline adoption assessments.
Facts
More than 150 companies use the service on a paid basis
The number of accounts has reached approximately 10000 or more
Selection begins for the 2026-27 SMB Growth Company Awards
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一般社団法人企業価値調査機構 has begun screening and selecting candidates for the 2026-27 SMB Growth Company Awards. It plans to select 50 companies from among more than 3 million nationwide, with screening running from October to December 2026.
【Event confirmed】Japan’s first! Auto parts sales companies affiliated with automakers team up with local parts retailers to revitalize the automotive aftermarket. “Auto Aftermarket Kansai 2027,” the first event of its kind in the Kansai region, will be held!
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The first aftermarket exhibition in the Kansai region to bring together auto parts sales companies affiliated with automakers and local parts retailers, 「オートアフターマーケット関西2027」, will be held at INTEX Osaka on Sept. 4–5, 2027.
How should you decide which companies to target for new business? Free guide released on reviewing sales prospect criteria based on existing customers
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株式会社くるみバディ has released a free white paper explaining how to review sales prospect selection criteria by comparing existing customer data with examples of lost deals and cancellations.
NEC Facilities × パラリンアート calls for entries in an art contest for people with disabilities: “Connecting, Supporting, Together Toward the Future”
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パラリンアート, run by 一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構, and NEC Facilities will hold an art contest for people with disabilities to mark the 60th anniversary of NEC Facilities’ founding in December 2026. The theme is “Connecting, Supporting, Together Toward the Future.” Entries will be accepted from Oct. 1 through 31, 2026, and the grand prize winner will receive 100,000 yen.
インヴェンティット to hold its 2026 Partner Summit on Oct. 9
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インヴェンティット株式会社 will hold 「IVI NEXT GATE 2026 ～インヴェンティット パートナー総会～」 on Oct. 9, 2026. The summit is scheduled to feature a keynote by 守井浩司, representative director of 株式会社レオンテクノロジー, and a presentation of the product roadmap.