Autodesk announces new AI features at AU 2026 to support artists’ creativity and control
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At AU 2026, Autodesk announced AI features for the media and entertainment industry. It presented workflows that support artists’ creativity and control through tools including Flow Studio, Flow Capture and MotionMaker in Maya.
Sakitama Kofun Park in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, gets the nickname “アサンテさきたま古墳桜パーク”! Naming rights agreement signing ceremony held
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株式会社アサンテ announced that it has become the naming rights partner for Sakitama Kofun Park in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, and that its nickname will be “アサンテさきたま古墳桜パーク.” The agreement signing ceremony was held on September 29, 2026, and use of the nickname will begin on October 1.
[Kalodata Weekly] Japan’s TikTok Shop market sees GMV rise 5.26%; average selling prices also climb as higher-priced products gain momentum (week of September 21)
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In Japan’s TikTok Shop market from September 21 to 27, GMV totaled ¥2.262 billion, up 5.26% from the previous week. Growth in higher-priced products and increased advertising investment were among the factors behind the increase, while beauty and personal care maintained the largest share.
A story of happiness begins every time you sleep. “Lumi Dream (ルミドリーム),” a classic-color educational toy series, launches
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The GENI educational toy brand from 株式会社エド・インター will launch 3 products in its new “Lumi Dream (ルミドリーム)” series, designed to make bedtime an enjoyable time for parents and children, on October 30, 2026.
“Can you explain why the deal closed?” Don’t leave the January sales season to chance. Dolphin (ドルフィン) launches a “Free Deal-Closing Challenge Assessment” for October only
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株式会社ニュー・バリュー・フロンティア will offer a “Free Deal-Closing Challenge Assessment” for its AI analytics service “Dolphin” for wedding venues, targeting 5 clients for October only ahead of the January sales season.
40 years since completion of Japan’s first practical base-isolated building—seismic isolation pioneer 奥村組 to conduct a “40th-anniversary seismic isolation demonstration experiment,” physically shaking the building
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株式会社奥村組 will conduct a free-vibration experiment in October 2026 to examine changes in the performance of seismic isolation devices, marking 40 years since the 1986 completion of Japan’s first practical base-isolated building, the Okumura Corporation Technical Research Institute Administration Building.
Datachain announces headquarters relocation amid business expansion
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株式会社Datachain will relocate its headquarters to the 4th floor of PMO Higashi-Shimbashi in Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, effective October 1, 2026, as its business expands.
“A Thorough Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Ehime—Data Analysis and Visualization,” 10th installment: “Accidents on Residential Roads”
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With the cooperation of the Ehime Prefectural Police, 株式会社愛媛新聞社 announced the 10th installment in its series, analyzing 2,721 traffic accidents on residential roads from 2021 to 2025. The analysis examines issues including intersection collisions and the relationship between speed and fatality risk.
Initiatives leading up to the 120th anniversary of the company's founding
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株式会社奥村組 will mark the 120th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 22, 2027. To commemorate the occasion, it will launch a special website, introduce new uniforms in collaboration with PUMA, and carry out an expansion and renovation project at its headquarters building.
ブランドクラウド conducts employee awareness survey on B Corp certification and sustainability
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株式会社ブランドクラウド conducted an employee awareness survey on B Corp certification and sustainability among all employees in early August 2026, receiving responses from about 80%. Through internal engagement and ongoing information sharing, the company aims to avoid accusations of greenwashing and promote sustainability with integrity.
Applications open for 2027 Furusato Mirai Support grants
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公益財団法人イオンワンパーセントクラブ opened applications on Oct. 1, 2026, for grants under its 2027 Furusato Mirai Support program. With a total budget of ¥100 million, the program is aimed at nonprofit organizations working to preserve and pass on traditional culture and craft techniques. The application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026.
Intelligence Design publishes interview on implementation at 株式会社神戸新聞会館 (Mint Kobe)
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Intelligence Design株式会社 has published an interview with 株式会社神戸新聞会館 (Mint Kobe) as a case study of its edge AI camera solution, IDEA. The company has shifted from analog surveys to AI use, enabling tenant proposals backed by quantitative evidence based on visitor data.
Facts
As various facilities increase by around 2030
Men account for just under half of visitors, according to the company
株式会社ダイアログ will co-host a logistics warehouse tour and individual consultation event with GBtechnology and YellowTail at GLP ALFALINK 流山5 on Oct. 7, 2026. Participants can tour XDC Nagareyama, a GBtechnology warehouse running the WMS W3 mimosa, and receive individual consultations on WMS implementation and logistics outsourcing.
ラフラ・ジャパン株式会社's business tools brand PROUDMEN. will release a new web commercial on Oct. 1, 2026, for Suit Refresher, a deodorizing fragrance spray for clothing featuring Kasumi Mori.
The mobile game 「脱獄ごっこ」 teams up with the regional newspaper company
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株式会社地域新聞社 will run a collaboration themed around Chiba Prefecture with the smartphone action game 「脱獄ごっこ」, operated by LiTMUS株式会社, from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026.
Facts
11 million downloads across the series
Provides services to about 7,000 companies annually
Notice of the "Debt and Household Finance Consultation Week"
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一般社団法人NTSセーフティ家計総合研究所 will hold a “Debt and Household Finance Advice Week” from Oct. 5 to 9, offering free, intensive household finance consultations for people with debt or those looking to review their household finances.
The No. 1 spicy favorite gets a generous scallion upgrade! Limited-time “Scallion-Packed Mala Napolitan” launches Friday, October 16, 2026
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株式会社パンチョ will upgrade its “Spicy Mapo Napolitan,” which won No.1 in a September 2026 popularity poll, and launch “Extra Green Onion Spicy Mapo Napolitan,” a limited-time menu item topped with a generous amount of green onions, on October 16, 2026.
Expanding large-vehicle private transfers for families visiting Japan, “Group Transport by MIMARU” — now accommodating 5- and 8-passenger groups and hotel-to-hotel travel for more comfortable “travel days”
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株式会社コスモスホテルマネジメント expanded its large-vehicle private transfer service for families visiting Japan, “Group Transport by MIMARU,” in partnership with inbound travel platform “Airport Taxi” on September 29, 2026, adding hotel-to-hotel transfers.
Facts
Starting September 29, 2026
About 8割 of staying guests
Launched in March 2026
Companies mentioned:株式会社コスモスホテルマネジメント、株式会社インバウンドプラットフォーム、MIMARU、Airport Taxi、Group Transport by MIMARU、Luggage Delivery by MIMARU、コスモスイニシア
パタゴニア to reassess the “public value” of rice paddies; “Regenerative Organic Conference 2026” to be held on November 15
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パタゴニア日本支社 will hold the “Regenerative Organic Conference 2026” on November 15, 2026, focusing on the “public value” of rice paddies. Drawing on the experience of Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, participants will discuss biodiversity and regenerative agriculture.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
For this 4th edition,
13:00~16:30
Participation fee: Free
In 1996, it switched all cotton used in its products to organic cotton
In 2016, it launched パタゴニア プロビジョンズ, a collection of responsibly sourced foods, in Japan
In 2017, パタゴニア helped establish the “Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC)” standard and
Today, around 9 million hectares of farmland worldwide
More than 540 farms and ranches
More than 55,000 small-scale farmers have received certification
Since 2021, toward the development of regenerative organic agriculture in Japan
The outlook for an “agentic economy,” with AI as a new economic actor
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To support the “agentic economy,” in which AI agents autonomously make purchases and develop products, Stripe has announced new infrastructure such as MPP, Link and Stripe Projects, supporting monetization through usage-based pricing and streaming payments, as well as fraud prevention.
Legaseed, a company with fewer than 50 employees that receives applications from around 20,000 job seekers annually, marks 1 year since introducing its “Resignation Month Declaration Board,” where all employees decide their departure date on their first day
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株式会社Legaseed has marked 1 year since beginning operation of its “Resignation Month Declaration Board,” introduced in October 2025. Under the initiative, all employees post their planned resignation timing on their first day at the company. The aim is to focus on employees’ growth and contribution rather than retention rates, prevent sudden departures and encourage career discussions.
Facts
Fewer than 50 employees
Around 20,000 job seekers annually
The share of people who left their jobs within 3 years was 33.8%
Ranked 2nd in the consulting and research division
Ranked 115th overall in the humanities category
Ranked 4th overall in the small-company category (25–99 employees)
Supports recruitment, employee development and organizational transformation at more than 1,000 companies
Companies mentioned:株式会社Legaseed、厚生労働省、マイナビ・日経、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、GPTW Japan、徳間書店、幻冬舎、テレビ東京、NHK
株式会社キャリオット announces renewal of its product website
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株式会社キャリオット has revamped the product website for its AI vehicle management portal, “Cariot.” Aimed at reducing the burden on general affairs and administrative departments, the site now features 3 solutions to key challenges, refreshed pages introducing 4 functions, and new information on using the mobile app together with in-vehicle devices.
As part of “Okayama Rekitabi Tour,” a program using its history tourism website “Okayama Rekitabi,” 岡山市 will hold the “History Discovery Puzzle Rally” from October 1, Reiwa 8, through February 28.
LoanDEAL launches “LoanDEAL ImpAct,” sending future executives from major companies to local governments
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株式会社ローンディール has launched “LoanDEAL ImpAct,” a cross-boundary talent development program that places future executives from major companies in local governments for a set period.
Facts
Adopted by 83 major companies, including 経済産業省 and 野村證券
The total stands at 407 people
“Rental Transfer” launched in September 2015 and
As of August 2026
They participate for around 1–2 years
Focusing mainly on municipalities with populations of several thousand to fewer than 50,000
Around 10,000 people are involved, including affiliated and partner companies
Work to envision the ideal state in 2040
Seconded to Tosa Town, Kochi Prefecture, from January 2025
Himeji City Fire Department, Nishi-Harima Fire Department Association and Ako City Fire Department promote emergency medical DX — 3 fire departments in the Naka-Harima region begin full operation of next-generation emergency system “HEARTS 2.0,” based on NSER mobile
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The 3 fire departments of Himeji City, Nishi-Harima Fire Department Association and Ako City will begin full operation of “HEARTS 2.0,” a next-generation emergency system built on TXP Medical株式会社’s “NSER mobile,” in October 2026. The system uses AI-generated automatic voice summaries and OCR to promote regional cooperation and improve operational efficiency across the Naka-Harima region.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
Combined population in the jurisdictions: around 790,000
Combined annual emergency response calls: around 48,800
Rose to 160% of the Heisei 19 level
On-scene arrival time: 1 minute
On-scene activity time extended by 5 minutes
Original兵庫県平均の2倍に達しており
Since the previous “HEARTS” system was introduced in 2021
92.3% full accuracy across 6 monitor OCR items
More than 100 major hospitals nationwide
Around 50% share at university hospitals and emergency and critical care centers
Urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal®” to expand to around 80 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area
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株式会社トモズ will expand availability of “MySignal®,” a urine-based cancer risk test offered by Craif株式会社, to around 80 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area from October 1, 2026.
みちのくコカ・コーラボトリング to continue collaborative beverage-container recycling initiative at “Iwate Morioka City Marathon 2026”
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みちのくコカ・コーラボトリング will continue recycling PET bottles and paper cups at the Iwate Morioka City Marathon 2026, in collaboration with the organizing committee and 株式会社高良.
Issue 64 of “Fremarche,” a free magazine spotlighting farm stands, published
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The editorial office of the farm-direct market discovery magazine Fre Marche at 株式会社日本農業新聞 published issue 64 on Oct. 1. The cover feature is fruit recipes, the regular column features seasonal ingredient recipes by chef Yoichi Honda, and a giveaway campaign will also be held. The magazine is distributed at approximately 700 JA farm-direct sales locations nationwide.
Which car will stand out in 2026? JAPAN CAR AWARDS 2026-2027, a car award chosen by users sharing their honest opinions, set to take place! Final voting among the 7 finalists who advanced through a fierce qualifying round begins Oct. 1
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株式会社アップガレージグループ will begin final voting for the user-voted car award JAPAN CAR AWARDS 2026-2027 on Oct. 1, 2026. The 7 models that advanced through the qualifying round will move on to the final, with results scheduled to be announced in January 2027.
Sprocket launches an AI agent that analyzes GA4 and Search Console through natural-language questions alone
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株式会社Sprocket launched a new feature in its SproAgent series on Oct. 1, 2026, enabling users to analyze GA4 and Search Console data using Japanese-language questions alone.
AI SOC service launches in Japan, automating threat detection, investigation and response recommendations with AI agents
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伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ will launch its CTC-MSS AI SOCサービス powered by Exaforce in Japan on Oct. 1, 2026, using Exaforce's Exaforce Agentic SOC Platform to automate threat detection, investigation and response recommendations with AI agents. It aims to generate 1.5 billion yen in sales over 3 years, addressing the shortage of cybersecurity talent and reducing the burden of alert analysis.
Renaming the company 株式会社セカンドリテイリング today, reflecting its commitment to expanding its business broadly across “secondary distribution,” including reuse
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株式会社ゲオホールディングス changed its name to 株式会社セカンドリテイリング effective Oct. 1, 2026, and will strengthen its business in “secondary distribution,” including reuse and digital content. The names of 3 group companies were also changed at the same time.
ブランディングテクノロジー completes acquisition of menu magazine as a subsidiary, advancing digital sales promotion support for regional supermarkets
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ブランディングテクノロジー made 株式会社menu magazine a subsidiary effective Sept. 24, 2026, and will advance digital sales promotion support for regional supermarkets.
At RAMEN TECH 2026, キャンプ女子株式会社 joins Fukuoka City’s Co-Creation Innovation Week as a co-creation partner. Co-CEO Karen Hashimoto to speak at joint press conference on Aug. 31
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キャンプ女子株式会社 is participating as a co-creation partner in RAMEN TECH 2026, hosted by Fukuoka City, and will produce a program within STARTUP KYUSHU 2026 and host its own event. Co-CEO Karen Hashimoto spoke at a press conference on Aug. 31.
TCJ日本語総合研究所’s fully supervised mock exam for registered Japanese language teachers now available online after an overwhelmingly positive response!
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TCJ Global, part of the Passmake Holdings Group, has released an online mock exam to help candidates prepare for the national registered Japanese language teacher certification exam.
Glasses Day survey: 73.7% of people who noticed a lump around the ear did so while wearing glasses or a mask | Of those who left a cyst behind the ear or on the earlobe untreated, 68.3% said they “should have sought medical care sooner”
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A survey by 医療法人社団鉄結会アイシークリニック found that 73.7% of people who noticed a lump around the ear did so while wearing glasses or a mask, while 68.3% of those who had left one untreated regretted not seeking medical care sooner. Most are benign epidermoid cysts, and minimally invasive punch excision surgery is recommended.
Facts
As a guide, the cost is approximately ¥5,000 to ¥15,000 with 3割 covered by insurance
“Whether the scar will be noticeable” ranked first at 62.0%
More than 30,000 skin tumor surgeries performed by the physician who advises our clinic
ブルックス ブラザーズ to hold “BROOKS BROTHERS×BRING™ Recycling Campaign” to collect unwanted clothing, starting Oct. 1
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株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン will run a recycling campaign from Oct. 1 through 31 at participating stores, collecting unwanted clothing and giving customers who bring items in a ¥1,000 OFF ticket.
PeopleX rebrands its recruitment and job-change support service as “PeopleX AI Recruitment”
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株式会社PeopleX rebranded its recruitment and job-change support service “PeopleAgent” as “PeopleX AI Recruitment,” with a major update. Combining AI technology with hands-on advisor support, it offers “AI Career Recommendations,” which proposes the best fit from more than 24,000 job listings, and “AI Mock Interviews.”
Generative AI-powered customer feedback platform “見える化エンジン” strengthens marketing support features through comprehensive agreement with X社
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株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング signed a comprehensive agreement with X社 for its customer feedback platform “見える化エンジン,” strengthening its marketing support features for worldwide X data dating back to 2006.
Facts
No. 1 domestic market share for 15 consecutive years
How do university faculty view high school students’ “inquiry-based learning”? Event featuring Ryo Nishida, professor at 日本大学’s College of Risk Management, to be held on October 23
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Loohcs株式会社 will hold an inquiry-based learning event for high school students on October 23, featuring Ryo Nishida, a professor at 日本大学’s College of Risk Management.
Notice: Workshop to be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 — “amana Creative Camp: A Creativity Development Program to Expand the Creativity of People and Organizations”
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株式会社アマナ will hold a workshop titled “amana Creative Camp: A Creativity Development Program to Expand the Creativity of People and Organizations” at its Tennoz office in Shinagawa, Tokyo, on October 29, 2026. Participation is free, with capacity limited to 50 people.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
17:00〜19:30
Capacity: 50 people
Established in 1979 as an advertising photography production company
[相模原市] Working toward a society where people and animals coexist: “Sagamin and Nyanwan Festa” to be held for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4!
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相模原市 will hold the “Sagamin and Nyanwan Festa” for the first time on October 3 and 4, aiming to realize a society where people and animals coexist. As part of initiatives including the establishment of an animal welfare center through government-academia collaboration, the event will feature public lectures, workshops, a market, and a quiz rally.
Notice: Executive Officer Hiroki Iinuma appointed to the board of the Japan CPO Association
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株式会社LayerX announced that its executive officer, Hiroki Iinuma, has been appointed to the board of the Japan CPO Association, a general incorporated association.
QommonsAI training held in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture — In a village that recently adopted the system, participants say, “We want to try it in tomorrow’s work right away”
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On September 3, 2026, Polimill株式会社 held training on using the generative AI tool “QommonsAI” for staff of Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture. The training was divided into sessions for managers and all staff. Through workshops such as drafting greeting messages, participants expressed eagerness to apply the tool in their work.
A preconception care seminar featuring players from いわきFC will be held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, on Wednesday, October 28, at the Iwaki City General Health and Welfare Center
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株式会社ファミワン, commissioned by Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, will hold a preconception care seminar on October 28, 2026. A psychologist from the company and players from いわきFC will speak at the seminar and discuss mental and physical health care.
株式会社NTTドコモ will launch the “Xperia 10 VIII SO-52G” smartphone, featuring technology from ソニー, on October 8, 2026. The price is 106,040 yen (tax included).
“Up to 10,000 points! Even if you miss out, a second-chance offer! V Coupon Online Shopping Campaign” launches
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三井住友カード will run the “Up to 10,000 points! Even if you miss out, a second-chance offer! V Coupon Online Shopping Campaign” from October 1 through 31, 2026. Customers who register with an eligible card and spend at least 1,000 yen through V Coupon will enter a drawing to win 10,000 points for 300 first-prize winners. A second-chance offer will award 200 points to 5,000 people.
[Corporate video production] YouTube’s “Industry Business Channel,” with 100,000 subscribers, launches sponsored videos!
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株式会社クロスメディア・マーケティング has begun offering sponsored video plans for businesses on “Industry Business Channel,” a business YouTube channel with more than 100,000 subscribers.
SIXPAD(シックスパッド) Recovery Wear to see a major renewal and expanded lineup in October 2026
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株式会社MTG's SIXPAD brand will launch new products in its Recovery Wear series in October 2026, expanding its lineup with its proprietary VITALTECH® fiber.
【TOJ】Deliciousness and abundance for every dining table. Notice of the Torona Japan brand logo renewal
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株式会社トロナジャパン announced that it will renew 3 types of logos, including its brand logo, effective April 1, 2027. Known as a food manufacturer in the ゼンショーグループ, the company offers products such as すき家 beef bowl toppings, おかず三昧 side dishes and pizza.
【ニラックスブッフェ】Luxurious dishes join the Taiwan fair! The Taiwan Feast Course, featuring all-you-can-eat Peking duck, truffle dumplings and chili shrimp, is available for a limited time through Wednesday, Nov. 11! Enjoy an even wider selection of Taiwanese delicacies!
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ニラックス株式会社 will offer the Taiwan Feast Course, featuring Peking duck, truffle dumplings and more, for a limited time at its buffet restaurant ニラックスブッフェ from October 1 to November 11, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Truffle content: 0.15%
Companies mentioned:ニラックス株式会社、イオンモール盛岡南、イオンモール名取、イオンモール秋田、イオンモール水戸内原、三井アウトレットパーク入間、イオンモール成田、ららぽーと TOKYO-BAY、ららぽーと柏の葉、ららぽーと立川立飛、南町田グランベリーパーク、イオンモールむさし村山、ららぽーと横浜、横浜ワールドポーターズ、ららぽーと海老名、アリオ橋本、ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、イオンモール高岡、富山大和、香林坊大和、ららぽーと愛知東郷、イオンモール熱田、イオンモール東浦、mozoワンダーシティ、ららぽーと名古屋みなとアクルス、イオンモール鶴見緑地、アリオ鳳、イオンモール神戸北、イオンモール伊丹、阪急西宮ガーデンズ、イオンモール広島府中、イオンモール筑紫野、イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY
『マネーフォワード クラウド』provided free of charge to 大阪産業大学's Kondo Seminar
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株式会社マネーフォワード will provide the back-office SaaS 『マネーフォワード クラウド』 free of charge to the Kondo Seminar in 大阪産業大学's Faculty of Business Administration, supporting financial management and accounting education through an industry-academia collaboration project.
Facts
While about 80% of domestic companies are working on digital transformation
About 70% of companies say a shortage of skills and talent needed to advance digital transformation is a challenge
An industry-academia collaboration project to be carried out in fiscal 2026
This is the 3rd time the program has been provided to the Kondo Seminar in 大阪産業大学's Faculty of Business Administration
【Livestream/ZOOM】Seminar on “Fundamentals, Applications and Development Trends in Fluorine-Free Water- and Oil-Repellent Coatings” to be held on November 10 (Tuesday). Hosted by: (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ
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(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold a livestream seminar on November 10, 2026, explaining the fundamentals and development trends of fluorine-free water- and oil-repellent coatings in response to PFAS regulations.
New commercial for used-car information platform カーセンサー features Nanao, Robert Akiyama, Kotaro Yoshida, Ano and Avantgardey, with EXILE TAKAHIRO joining for the first time!
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株式会社リクルート will release a new commercial for its used-car information platform カーセンサー on October 1, 2026, and begin airing a “Choo Choo TRAIN” collaboration commercial on TV and the web, featuring EXILE TAKAHIRO and EXPG students, among others, for the first time.
Webinar to address the question: “Why can’t you decide on the best renewal policy for your company, even after comparing VMware alternatives?” [Rebroadcast]
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on how to determine a renewal policy suited to your own environment, going beyond simply comparing VMware alternatives. Sponsored by 日本ヒューレット・パッカード, 日本AMD and 横河レンタ・リース, the webinar will explain the features of HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software and AMD EPYC processors, as well as practical considerations such as proof-of-concept testing and migration support.
Webinar to address the question: “Why hasn’t productivity improved despite implementing time and labor management systems?” [For organizations with 2,000 or more employees]
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar for organizations with 2,000 or more employees, explaining challenges in implementing time and labor management systems and ways to address them. It will present case studies from companies including Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT DATA, and propose using CloudHouse to systematize complex workflows.
Webinar to address the theme: “60% of ransomware victims are small and midsize businesses—why ‘we won’t be targeted’ is dangerous” [For business leaders]
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar highlighting that 60% of ransomware damage affects small and midsize businesses. Co-hosted with 株式会社ディーネット, the webinar will explain increasingly sophisticated email attacks and measures to address system vulnerabilities.
Webinar to address the question: “Are you handing over not just your predecessor’s tasks, but also the ‘background to the work’?”
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A マジセミ株式会社-hosted webinar will introduce CrewWorks, an all-in-one tool integrating task management, meetings, chat and file management, and explain how to turn work history into handover knowledge and move to a new plan.
Webinar to address the question: “How can the burden of manual on-call operations for incidents at night and on holidays be reduced?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on automating on-call tasks—assessment, notification and escalation—after an incident is detected, using 日本電気株式会社's WebSAM Cloud while retaining the existing monitoring environment.
Webinar to address the question: “Are you aware of ‘shadow incidents’ that users experience even when monitoring shows everything is normal?”
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マジセミ株式会社 and 株式会社Spelldata will hold a webinar on “shadow incidents.” It will explain delays and connection failures experienced by users, such as those involving mobile networks, DNS and CDNs, that data center monitoring cannot detect, and introduce visualization using synthetic monitoring over real networks in 7 cities in Japan and 4 carriers, as well as methods for estimating losses.
Facts
There have been cases where page-load completion times differed by 30 seconds or more
From physical locations in 7 cities in Japan
Measured using real SIM cards and live connections across 4 carriers
Across 18 monitoring options
There have been cases where conversion rates improved by 30%
Webinar to address the theme: “How to turn employee benefits into an ‘investment in health’”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar co-hosted by TANPAC株式会 on the theme “How to turn employee benefits into an ‘investment in health.’” The seminar will explain how to promote employee health and improve productivity through benefits, using 筋肉食堂Office to provide employees with a better food environment.
Webinar to address the theme: “Do you need expensive 3D measuring equipment every time? Start on-site measurement with a smartphone”
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マジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with 三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社 on creating 3D models of on-site locations with a smartphone. It will introduce ways to use the Rulerless solution with a LiDAR-equipped iPhone to generate 3D models with an error of a few centimeters, reducing repeat visits and streamlining layout planning.
Holding a webinar on the theme, “How should we choose the next platform for our in-house Oracle Database?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on selecting the next platform for Oracle Database. Hosted by アシスト株式会社, the webinar will offer a neutral comparison and explanation of options such as staying on-premises or migrating to AWS, from the perspectives of licensing, cost and performance.
Holding a webinar on the theme, “The ¥1 billion sales barrier: the limits of a president’s oversight as the workforce grows”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on the “¥1 billion sales barrier,” hosted by 株式会社武蔵野, and explain the shift to an autonomous organization through workplace organization.
Holding a webinar on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] Are vulnerability assessments enough?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining the limitations of vulnerability assessments and the importance of penetration testing. Hosted by バルテス株式会社, the webinar will discuss countermeasures against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including VPN abuse and ransomware.
Holding a webinar on the theme, “[For enterprises] A new standard for choosing GPUs—not just performance”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining new standards for GPU selection for enterprises, taking cost and environmental impact into account alongside performance.
Holding a webinar on the theme, “Why can’t you cut electricity bills simply by reviewing your rate plan?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining the concept of customized power procurement using the “Digital Grid Platform,” addressing the limits of savings from simply reviewing rate plans under electricity deregulation. The webinar is hosted by デジタルグリッド株式会社.
講談社 to hold brand experience event “KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 in New York” in New York for 3 consecutive years
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株式会社講談社 will hold the brand experience event “KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 in New York” in New York, the United States, from Oct. 9 to 18, 2026. The event is being held for the 3rd consecutive year, and special initiatives commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of its U.S. business will also take place.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
10 days
More than 22,000 people
Commemorative initiative marking 60 years since the start of its U.S. business
Just use koji amazake instead of sugar. A long-awaited first book of gut-health recipes, kind to body and mind, taught by a rice farmer’s grandmother
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began taking preorders on Sept. 16, 2026, for author Suzume’s amazake recipe book, “Recipes for Eating Well and Feeling Balanced: Amazake Recipes from a Rice-Farming Family.” The book features 96 recipes for gut health using amazake, as well as homemade seasonings and processed meats, and is scheduled for release on Oct. 29.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Scheduled for release on October 29, 2026
96 recipes
Waiting 10 hours
List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Format: B5 / 112 pages
More than 90,000 Instagram followers
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Industries where applications pour in—and those that struggle | Industry-by-industry hiring strength ranking released
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HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, released an industry-by-industry hiring strength ranking based on 81 cases of real-world operational data collected from 107 client companies. IT and manufacturing tend to attract applications, while construction, caregiving and automotive-related industries face structural challenges—a trend that aligns with 帝国データバンク’s survey findings on bankruptcies due to labor shortages.
A new Nagoya souvenir to share is here from “Nagoya France”! “Ogura bean paste” inside the golden shachihoko!? “Sablé de Shatch” launches Oct. 20!
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名古屋フランスcorp株式会社 will launch “Sablé de Shatch,” a new souvenir modeled on a golden shachihoko, on Oct. 20. Filled with ogura bean paste, it will cost 475 yen for 5 pieces and 950 yen for 10 pieces. Advance sales are scheduled for the “Nagoya Festival” on Oct. 17–18.
[For orthopedic clinics] “Make PRP treatment a new care option” / “Interested, but where should I start?” Free one-on-one consultations on the preparations and profitability involved in adoption (available on an ongoing basis)
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PRP幹細胞導入支援センター, operated by グローアップワークス株式会社, has launched free one-on-one consultations for orthopedic hospitals and clinics on adopting PRP treatment. Citing materials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, it outlines the upward trend in new PRP treatment filings and describes its support, including preparations for adoption and profitability simulations.
Facts
According to materials released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in June 2026
736 cases in Class II
3,122 cases have been confirmed in Class III
From 2,570 cases in 2015
The figure has risen to 6,703 cases in fiscal 2025
株式会社Albatrus announced that 三重大学医学部附属病院 has begun introducing the AI core system “Apollo AI.” The initiative is part of the hospital’s “MUDX” digital transformation project and aims to improve operational efficiency and transform hospital operations by integrating with its existing electronic medical records system.
Ayo®, a Japanese-developed “nutritional seasoning,” launches overseas in Singapore; selected as an official SJ60 commemorative product approved by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore
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株式会社ニュートリベース has begun rolling out Ayo®, a flavorless, odorless nutritional powder, in Singapore and will sell mooncakes co-developed with 一口味 as an official SJ60 commemorative product approved by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore.
New “PABLO Cheesecake Bars,” rich cheese sweets to enjoy with one hand! Three flavors to choose from: strawberry, matcha and cheese tart.
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Cheese tart specialty shop PABLO will offer 3 varieties of its new “PABLO Cheesecake Bars,” a treat designed to be enjoyed with one hand, for a limited time at its Shinsaibashi main store starting October 1, 2026. The price is 680 yen each (tax included).
Eiken® Grade 5 practice test for the first-stage exam released, with 50 questions including 25 new listening questions to help students prepare
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スタディスタジオ株式会社 has added an Eiken Grade 5 first-stage practice test to its Eiken preparation learning service, “スタスタApps.” The test consists of 50 newly created questions: 25 reading questions and 25 listening questions. Plus members can time themselves, have their answers scored and check their predicted CSE scores.