Enjoy shabu-shabu the easy, healthy way. The highly rated, winter-only “shrimp shabu-shabu” returns October 1
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FGROW JAPAN株式会社 will bring back its winter-only product “海老乃家の海老しゃぶしゃぶ” on October 1, 2026. In response to last year’s positive reviews and requests for its return, it will offer a set featuring peeled wild shrimp and shrimp broth.
“Turn individual expertise into a competitive advantage”: 株式会社EiMU founded to help build sales organizations for the AI era
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株式会社EiMU was established on July 7, 2026, to help B2B companies build sales organizations through sales consulting and training, as well as AI products that support sales. CEO Kensuke Fujimoto, with experience at キーエンス and リクルート, and CTO Takuya Kikuchi co-founded the company, which will begin operations in October of the same year.
【New Product】The feel of a premium sofa, built in. Introducing “Built-in sofa NAGOMI -和-”
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Kokoroishi Tokyo, the high-end line of domestic sofa maker 株式会社心石工芸, has launched “Built-in sofa NAGOMI -和-,” a made-to-order built-in sofa designed to complement architectural spaces. From October 29 to November 10, its showroom will display the sofa and host “Craft session 2026,” a special event where visitors can experience the work of its artisans.
【グリル一平】Fall event and food truck schedule announced! Appearing at 10–11 venues across Kansai, including Umeda Hankyu and Kobe Hankyu
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グリル一平, a long-established Western-style restaurant founded 70 years ago in Shinkaichi, Kobe, will set up at department store events and food truck locations across Kansai from October 3 to November 24, 2026. It will appear at a total of 7 venues and sell items including hire-katsu sandwiches and croquettes. The restaurant is operated by 株式会社一神.
株式会社食べもの通信社 will publish Takashi Takako’s “Spinal Canal Stenosis Improves While You Sleep!: 1-Minute Self-Care ‘Zero-Pain Exercise’” on October 1, 2026. The book introduces self-care exercises that can be done lying down.
PIX神戸スタジオ, one of western Japan’s largest photography studios, renovates its house studio! Limited-time campaign offers 10% off rental fees
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PIX神戸スタジオ, one of western Japan’s largest photography studios, is renovating its house studio “2st” and will offer a 10% discount on rental fees for a limited time from Oct. 1, 2026, through its final business day of the year.
La Session, an online shop that helps you get the word out, launches on Oct. 5, 2026. A new way to sell—not just list products and wait.
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株式会社エスアイシーコーポレーション’s AI-powered online shop support platform, La Session, launches on Oct. 5, 2026. It can be used alongside existing shops and supports product page creation with AI and automated social media posts.
船井総研あがたFAS to hold 5 online sessions of “M&A Seminar for Property Rental Management Businesses: Management Options to Break Through the Limits of Going It Alone” for rental management company executives, starting Nov. 20, 2026
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株式会社船井総研あがたFAS will hold the “M&A Seminar for Property Rental Management Businesses” online for rental management company executives in 5 sessions starting Nov. 20, 2026. Participation is free.
Launch of a new analytical service that uses electron microscopy to observe living cells from the micro to nanoscale
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株式会社東レリサーチセンター has launched a new analytical service that uses electron microscopy to observe living cells in their natural state, from the micro to nanoscale.
“Ontology FDE” turns companies’ “tacit knowledge” into an AI asset; now available [株式会社SiNCE]
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株式会社SiNCE has launched Ontology FDE, a new service that turns internal business knowledge and the tacit knowledge of veteran employees into “ontologies” that AI can use as assets.
IIJ launches “IT Infrastructure Fundamentals Course Presented by IIJ” for information systems staff
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IIJ has launched the “IT Infrastructure Fundamentals Course Presented by IIJ” for corporate information systems staff to learn how IT infrastructure works, and is recruiting participants for the first in-person session on the fundamentals of network protocols, to be held on Dec. 10, 2026.
First in Nara Prefecture and Hokkaido: Good Giving Mark, which makes NPO credibility visible, certifies ３ new organizations
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公益財団法人日本非営利組織評価センター（JCNE） announced on Oct. 1, 2026, that 3 new organizations had received Good Giving Mark certification. The cumulative total has reached 44 organizations, and the number of organizations using and endorsing the mark is also growing.
Facts
３ newly certified organizations
The cumulative total has reached 44 organizations
29 participating companies/organizations
74 supporting companies/organizations
50% discount on the screening fee
Evaluates and certifies more than 1,500 organizations
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本非営利組織評価センター、Japan Center for NPO Evaluation、JCNE、特定非営利活動法人 Fine、認定特定非営利活動法人 おてらおやつクラブ、特定非営利活動法人 ＣＣＬ、日本郵便、ロート製薬、日本財団
ヤマシタ to introduce executive officer and CXO systems on Oct. 1
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株式会社ヤマシタ will introduce an executive officer system and a CXO structure on Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to speed up decision-making and strengthen its management foundation.
RE:QUEST Lab, led by rice flour researcher AYA, who has more than 300,000 social media followers, launches on FANTS on Oct. 1
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RE:QUEST Lab, an online community led by rice flour researcher AYA, will launch on Oct. 1, 2026, on FANTS, a platform for creators provided by 株式会社スタジアム.
Facts
More than 300,000 total social media followers
Launches on Oct. 1
Published 4 books
2 live lessons per month
Monthly fee: 3,980 yen (tax included)
Provides operational support to more than 600 communities
[Held Oct. 21] Webinar on improving business efficiency in the AI era by eliminating small, overlooked tasks
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株式会社インゲージ will hold a free online webinar on improving business efficiency in the AI era on Oct. 21, 2026, jointly hosted by 5 companies: 株式会社インゲージ, 株式会社モンスターラボ, 株式会社HMit, 株式会社アスマーク, and 株式会社ワンディーティー.
Facts
Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 6,000 companies (※1)
[Free online seminar] Don’t stop at looking at data! A seminar in October and November on using Tableau for “actionable BI,” a must in the AI era
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フロッグウェル株式会社 will hold free online seminars in October and November on “actionable BI.” The sessions will explain how to use Tableau and examples of integration with Salesforce, aiming to embed data use and improve business operations.
Relic Publishing publishes “Deep Tech Management for Large Enterprises” today
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株式会社Relic will publish “Deep Tech Management for Large Enterprises,” a strategy book for large companies that uses technology readiness levels (TRL), on Oct. 1, 2026, under its own publishing label, Relic Publishing.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Approximately 6割
TRL6
2,900 yen (before tax)
More than 300 cases
10 actions to take in the first 100 days
Sales of ¥10 billion
More than 5,000 companies
18 prefectures nationwide
Established: August 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社Relic、Relic Publishing、パナソニック株式会社、Y2 Incubate合同会社、一般社団法人ディープテック・スタートアップ・サポーターズ協会、株式会社SenQ AI、国立大学法人 東京農工大学、大阪工業大学大学院、グロービス経営大学院大学、立命館大学大学院、IEEE、電気学会、産業技術総合研究所、International Foundation for Production Research、Amazon、株式会社デジタルインファクト
From Pyuoora, celebrating its 20th anniversary: New “Pyuoora Ultra-Adhesive Whip Toothpaste” uses whipped foam to trap and remove the bacteria that cause bad breath and periodontal disease*¹
公益財団法人 花王芸術・科学財団 changes its name to 公益財団法人 花王財団, expanding its fields of activity and promoting support for the arts, science and sports
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公益財団法人 花王芸術・科学財団 will change its name to 公益財団法人 花王財団 effective October 1, 2026, and expand its fields of activity to include sports in addition to the arts and science.
Karaoke videos featuring the artists themselves will be available for all songs by 7 BMSG-affiliated acts! Streaming for a limited 6-month period starting October 2 on “LIVE DAM WAO!”
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Original株式会社第一興商は、BMSG主催のフェス「BMSG FES’26」に合わせて、DAMフラッグシップモデル「LIVE DAM WAO!」でBMSG所属アーティスト7組の全楽曲を2026年10月2日より6カ月間限定で本人映像対応すると発表した。
Facts
7 BMSG-affiliated acts
Starting Oct. 2, 2026
For a limited 6-month period
3 days, from October 10 to 12, 2026
209 songs available for streaming
Companies mentioned：株式会社第一興商、株式会社BMSG、BMSG、DAM、LIVE DAM WAO!
Ibaraki Prefecture’s Toride City and Satofull begin accepting donations to support children’s sports and cultural activities and establish sustainable community club activities
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Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations through the Satofull Crowdfunding platform on October 1, 2026, to support junior high school students’ sports and cultural activities.
Facts
Target donation amount: ¥3,000,000
The service launches on October 1, 2026
Donation period: October 1, 2026 to December 29, 2026
The 2026 edition of the “Tea Advent Calendar,” sold out for 3 consecutive years, is here. This year, 4 designs let you choose based on who you’re giving it to (Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー)
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株式会社味とサイエンス launched the 2026 edition of the “Tea Advent Calendar” from Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー, on October 1. It has sold out for 3 consecutive years, and this year comes in 4 designs—Classic Gold, Holiday Silver, Cat and Flower—so you can choose based on who you’re giving it to. Each costs 3,240 yen (tax included).
Growith株式会社 recognized as a “Great Place To Work®”
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Growith株式会社 has been recognized in the “Best Workplaces” survey by Great Place To Work® Institute Japan. Since its establishment in August 2025, the company has operated a residential solar power and battery storage business, with a focus on organizational development and employee training.
Facts
Since its establishment in August 2025
Companies mentioned：Growith株式会社、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan
ニチリョク launches “Start End-of-Life Planning with Your Family” support campaign to mark its 60th anniversary; paid “Sakura Club” members get a 10,000-yen discount when joining online
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株式会社ニチリョク has revamped its official website to mark its 60th anniversary and will launch the “Start End-of-Life Planning with Your Family” support campaign. Online-only sign-ups for the paid “Sakura Club” membership will receive a 10,000-yen discount, while end-of-life planning support will be offered through the free “Aoi Club” membership.
Spiral begins full-scale offering of “SPIRAL PLUS,” a low-code development platform for engineers
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スパイラル株式会社 officially launched SPIRAL PLUS, the successor service to the low-code development platform SPIRAL ver.1 for engineers, on Oct. 1, 2026. More than 40 companies applied during the early-access trial, and the pricing structure and partner program were also announced.
Facts
Officially launched on Oct. 1, 2026
We received applications from more than 40 companies
Providing an intercom system powered by SoundUD technology for the Supreme Class Cabin on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen
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ヤマハ株式会社 will provide an intercom system, the Support Call Service, and an SOS Call System for emergency calls, both powered by SoundUD technology, for the Supreme Class Cabin premium seats on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen.
Facts
Supports 15 languages
Standardized with more than 370 companies and organizations
Applications open for winter workshops and internships for university and graduate students
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三菱重工業 has opened applications for the MHI WINTER WORKSHOP and MHI WINTER INTERNSHIP for university and graduate students. The program offers a workshop for administrative roles and an internship for technical roles, with each held on different dates.
Facts
Approximately 300 types of practical training themes
Don’t start financial and accounting training with “choosing a course.” Free assessment helps organize “who, what, and to what extent” in about 5 minutes
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パクトル合同会社 has released a free assessment, “Businesspeople’s Accounting and Finance Skills Assessment,” to help companies define requirements for accounting and finance training. It can help organize the target employees and their proficiency levels in about 5 minutes, and can also be used to prepare internal discussion materials.
Facts
A tool that helps you organize your needs in about 5 minutes
In a survey of 78 companies
In a survey of 328 HR representatives
While 94.8% consider training planning and design “important”
“うたホ,” a flat-rate unlimited room-use plan available at 700 stores nationwide, launches Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026!
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株式会社コシダカ will launch its flat-rate service “うたホ” at approximately 700 カラオケまねきねこ karaoke stores nationwide starting Oct. 1, 2026. For a monthly fee of ¥9,800, room fees and the drink bar are free, and 1 accompanying guest can also use the service for free.
【MUCHA】A collection inspired by the “Iris” from The Four Flowers (1898) returns; autumn collection launches under the theme “THE ART OF ORNAMENT”
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The MUCHA brand, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will launch a collection inspired by the “Iris” from Alphonse Mucha’s signature work The Four Flowers, along with velvet hair accessories.
Daiwa House Industry launches new wooden detached-home product “GRAN SESSION” (newsletter)
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大和ハウス工業 launched “GRAN SESSION,” an interactive custom home, on Oct. 1, 2026. Features include standard insulation grade 6 and the use of domestic timber. The company has set an annual sales target of 500 homes.
Notice of completion of the transfer of サンテル shares and business synergies
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株式会社ココペリ announced that it had acquired all shares of 有限会社サンテル, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The move will strengthen its DX support for regional small and medium-sized businesses, and the company plans to provide hands-on consulting.
Create a workspace with up to 5 screens when paired with a laptop: “DIGI+ 18.5-inch Quad Display System” launches Thursday, Oct. 1
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ソースネクスト will launch the “DIGI+ 18.5-inch Quad Display System” on its website on Oct. 1. Paired with a laptop, the system can create a workspace with up to 5 screens.
【Event on 10/20】How should companies engage with new technologies in the age of AI? Innovation and social implementation through the lens of ELSI and RRI｜【Minato City Industrial Promotion Center】
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株式会社キャンパスクリエイト will hold a talk on ELSI and RRI at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center on Oct. 20, with a discussion on technology and social implementation in the age of AI.
Dalton School Tokyo partners with Poppins Educare to launch extended childcare for the First Program (full-day preschool) in April 2027 ～Creating a new childcare system where children can stay in familiar surroundings until 18:00～
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学校法人河合塾学園ドルトンスクール東京 has partnered with 株式会社ポピンズエデュケア to launch extended childcare for its First Program (full-day preschool) starting in April 2027. Children can stay until 18:00. The service will offer a safety system based on ISO9001 and an optional pickup and drop-off service provided by Poppins nannies.
Facts
Starting in April 2027
Extended childcare until 18:00
First Program for children aged 3–5
Original長期休暇期間は 9:00～18:00まで
International quality management standard “ISO9001”
Supervised by the カラダファクトリー bodywork salon: “KA・RA・DA プチフィット,” an easygoing fitness program for adults, grand-opens at イオン久里浜店 on Thursday, Oct. 1
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株式会社ファクトリージャパングループ held the grand opening of its first location, イオン久里浜店, on Oct. 1, 2026. The fitness studio for adults, KA・RA・DA プチフィット, is supervised by the bodywork salon カラダファクトリー.
28 large-format vintage Disney posters, from Snow White to Toy Story! Disney Poster Collection goes on sale Dec. 10
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株式会社世界文化社 will release Disney Poster Collection, an interior poster book featuring 28 vintage posters from classic and popular Disney works, on Dec. 10.
株式会社くるめし will begin offering the first-ever hors d'oeuvre plan from the long-established Japanese restaurant なだ万 through くるめし弁当 and シェフコレ starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Private University Association of Japan Presents: Chancellor Interview Series “Chancellor, Sometimes Me” No.19 — Announcement of the release of an interview with Chancellor Satoko Shinohara of 日本女子大学
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一般社団法人日本私立大学連盟 began streaming a video interview with Chancellor Satoko Shinohara of 日本女子大学 on YouTube on Sept. 30, 2026, as No.19 in its “Chancellor, Sometimes Me” interview series.
[Daiichi Aipet] “The best answer for my pet.” New brand promotion launches Oct. 1
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第一アイペット損害保険 will launch its new brand promotion, “The best answer for my pet,” on Oct. 1, 2026. It will launch a special website and release a new web commercial.
Canva and Monotype bring more than 1,000 new font styles to creators worldwide
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Canva and Monotype have added more than 1,000 font styles for creators worldwide, bringing the total to more than 3,000. Language support has been expanded, particularly for Hindi, Bengali and Vietnamese.
Unifa appoints 2 new directors to strengthen its management structure
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ユニファ株式会社 announced that executive officer Yasushi Nakazawa and corporate division head Ryo Ogawa have been appointed as 2 new directors to strengthen its management structure.
[SF Building Support] Expands delinquency guarantee service for offices and retail spaces
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SF Building Support, a consolidated subsidiary of サンフロンティア不動産, will revise its delinquency guarantee service for offices and retail spaces, TRI-WINS, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Changes include raising the guarantee limit and expanding eligible areas.
All-you-can-eat wagyu offal hot pot at a yakiniku restaurant?! 秋・冬限定メニュー at 焼肉食べ放題 肉屋の台所 starts Oct. 1!
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肉屋の台所 will begin serving fall and winter limited-time menu items, including Kuroge Wagyu small-intestine hot pot and seafood jjigae hot pot, starting Oct. 1, 2026.
タンスのゲン株式会社 will hold a sale event on its main website on Oct. 4, 2026, “Tansu Day.” Special promotions will include 10% off everything, 20% off products selected by Kogaken, an outlet half-price sale and a ごきGEN prize drawing.
Connecting the Tokyo metropolitan area and Hokuriku: CCIグループ 1st anniversary advertising campaign launches
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株式会社CCIグループ will run transit advertising, primarily at Tokyo Station, aboard the Hokuriku Shinkansen and at Kanazawa Station, to mark the 1st anniversary of its name change on Oct. 1, 2026.
バルテス・ホールディングス earns Platinum rank in “White Company Certification” for 4 consecutive years
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バルテス・ホールディングス earned Platinum rank in the “White Company Certification” program run by the Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization, effective Oct. 1, 2026. This is the highest rank and the company’s 4th consecutive year receiving it. Its efforts to balance rewarding and comfortable work, including a 78.2% paid leave usage rate and D&I training, were recognized.
Facts
“White Company Certification” earned for 6 consecutive years
丸福珈琲店 extends popular collaboration with チャイナエアライン
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株式会社丸福商店’s 丸福珈琲店 has decided to extend the availability of its popular collaboration in-flight meal with チャイナエアライン through Dec. 31, 2026, and introduce a new menu.
Facts
From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
Extended through Dec. 31, 2026
New chef-supervised menu to launch on Oct. 1
Marked its 20th anniversary of service in July 2026
TuneCore Japan: cumulative payouts to artists surpass 100 billion yen
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チューンコアジャパン株式会社, which operates TuneCore Japan, announced that cumulative payouts to artists in Japan had surpassed 100 billion yen as of October 2026, when the service marks its 14th anniversary since launching in October 2012.
Facts
Cumulative payouts surpass 100 billion yen in Japan
Marks exactly its 14th anniversary since the service launched in October 2012
Artists receiving at least 100 million yen in cumulative payouts: 140 acts
Cumulative songs distributed: more than 2 million
Fiscal 2018: 5.5 billion yen
Fiscal 2020: 17 billion yen
Fiscal 2022: 39.3 billion yen
Fiscal 2024: 71.1 billion yen
Revenue share from overseas exceeds 20%
More than 55 music streaming services in more than 185 countries and regions
【Price.com Insurance】Releases October 2026 insurance popularity rankings!
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株式会社カカクコム・インシュアランス released its October 2026 insurance popularity rankings. The survey period ran from June 1 to Aug. 31, 2026, and the rankings list the leading companies in 9 categories, including life, medical and cancer insurance.
Mastercard to offer members-only tickets at a special price, 5% off the regular price, for “ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~,” opening Nov. 13 in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park
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Mastercard will serve as the official payment partner for the illumination event “ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~,” which opens at Yoyogi Park on Nov. 13, 2026. It will offer members tickets at a 5% discount off the regular price.
Experience QUEEN live with overwhelming immersion at the cinema! “Queen: Budapest” opens Oct. 7 (Wed.) at TOHOシネマズ Hibiya and other theaters in 4K remastered, IMAX and Dolby Atmos formats; audience giveaway announced!
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QUEEN’s legendary concert film “Queen: Budapest” will open in a 4K remastered version at TOHOシネマズ and other theaters from Oct. 7. A commemorative card styled as a reproduction ticket will be given to moviegoers. The film is distributed by カルチャヴィル合同会社.
Facts
Met with cheers from 80,000 people
Queen’s legendary 1986 performance
Opens Oct. 7 (Wed.) at TOHOシネマズ Hibiya and other theaters
Released to mark its 40th anniversary
Filmed using 17 cameras
All 25 miles of film, about 40 km
More than 300 million albums sold worldwide
A record 2.6 billion streams
Surpasses 1 billion plays on Spotify
UK record sales of more than 7.9 million copies
Charted for 1,137 weeks
Admission: ¥3,000 flat rate
SIXP61 ¥5,940
¥3,960 including tax
Companies mentioned：TOHOシネマズ、Park Road Post Productions、Sony Music、カルチャヴィル合同会社、Spotify
From “seeing” construction to “hands-on” experience: 修成建設専門学校 students join a summer school run by 高島市 and 滋賀県建設業協会 高島支部【with support from 桑原組】
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滋賀県建設業協会高島支部 and 修成建設専門学校 held a summer school on Sept. 3 and 4, 2026, as part of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Youth Work Shift Project. With support from 株式会社桑原組, a total of 40 people, including 36 students, toured construction sites and a plant, took part in practical training and experienced the local community.
Expanding IoT services for equipment by adding SIM connectivity
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ホシザキ株式会社 will expand “Hoshizaki Connect,” its IoT service for commercial refrigerators and other equipment, from Jan. 5, 2027, adding SIM connectivity. This will enable expansion to independent restaurants and others without Wi-Fi access, and the service name will also change.
Tama Minami-Osawa’s Bread Festival marks its 5th anniversary; the limited-edition bread theme is “5 (go) Reward Bread”! Additional vendors confirmed, bringing together all 17 popular shops!
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The Bread Festival will be held at Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minami-Osawa from October 31, 2026, to November 3, marking its 5th anniversary as one of Japan’s largest bread festivals, with a cumulative attendance of 1.78 million. All 17 shops will gather under the theme “5 (go) Reward Bread.”
Facts
October 31, 2026 (Saturday) to November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday)
Uravation releases a free 32-page “Corporate Implementation and Safe-Use Guide” to help determine where to use—and not use—the flagship model “Claude Fable 5.1.” Includes officially verified pricing, actual screenshots, and 5 operational rules.
5 operational rules and a generative AI usage policy template (Word, Articles 1–5)
4 points to establish in advance when planning costs (how tokens are counted, discounts for batch processing, additional charges for speed, and setting limits)
3 types of tasks suited to Fable 5.1 (tasks with long workflows, many decision branches, and extensive reading)
5 categories of refusals and how they arise in business operations
3 fallback approaches
4 steps to take after a refusal response from the safety classifier
4 stages of phased implementation and the criteria for moving to the next stage
6 pages reproduced without modification
While providing AI training and implementation support to more than 100 companies
On September 22, 2026, the free downloadable guide “Claude Fable 5.1 Corporate Implementation and Safe-Use Guide” was completely revised and released.
New hair and body mists from Korean brand “LUAFEE（ルアペ）”! “White Apricot,” with a ripe, irresistible peach scent, and “Aulove,” a beloved floral scent, to launch early at ロフト and PLAZA
Columbia’s new “MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB” collection, perfect for gathering around a campfire with family, launches at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1
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株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン will launch its new fall/winter collection “MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB,” created in collaboration with Mickey Mouse, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 1.
Facts
On Thursday, October 1, 2026
11 a.m.
¥26,400
¥22,000
¥13,200
\9,900
¥6,050
¥4,950
\6,600
Companies mentioned：株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、COLUMBIA TOKYO FLAGSHIP、コロンビア グランフロント大阪店
パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン supports personal number card (My Number card) issuance services at the municipal residents’ affairs division in Kodaira, Tokyo
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パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン provided BPO support for My Number card issuance services at the municipal residents’ affairs division in Kodaira, Tokyo, shortening wait times and reducing the burden on staff.
First door-glass sticker ads for job site “シニアジョブ” to appear on rail lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai
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株式会社シニアジョブ will run door-glass sticker ads on JR lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai from Oct. 1, 2026, to raise awareness of its senior-focused job site “シニアジョブ.”
“天神ビジネスセンターII” adopts ビットキー’s “workhub,” combining a better workplace experience with streamlined operations
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株式会社ビットキー’s office-focused connected platform “workhub” was installed in the common areas of “天神ビジネスセンターII,” which opened in August 2026. Workers can use their smartphones to reserve facilities at approximately 50 locations and enter and exit using facial recognition, improving convenience while reducing staffing needs for operations.
Facts
Opened in August 2026
Availability of facilities at approximately 50 locations
Approximately 15% of the office leasable floor area
[Oct. 15 (Thursday)] UPWARD to hold a discussion seminar with 山口フィナンシャルグループ at “FIT2026”
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UPWARD株式会社 will hold a free discussion seminar on sales DX at “FIT2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum on Oct. 15, 2026, with 株式会社山口フィナンシャルグループ as a guest.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Approximately 450 companies
More than 350,000 people in total from financial institutions
【INNISFREE】Green Tea PDRN™ × encapsulated retinol: for pores and firmness. Get plump, bouncy skin with refined-looking pores. “Green Tea PDRN Advanced Cream” launches Sunday, Nov. 1
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アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社 will launch “Green Tea PDRN Advanced Cream,” a moisturizing cream formulated with green tea-derived “Green Tea PDRN™” and encapsulated retinol, from the skincare brand “INNISFREE” on Nov. 1, 2026.
Special class with Fuse, creator of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”! Popular comedians and ≠ME also appear at “YOANI Festa 2026,” held at 9 campuses nationwide
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株式会社代々木アニメーション学院 held its fall school festival, “YOANI Festa 2026,” at 9 campuses nationwide in September 2026. The program featured a special class by Fuse, author of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” as well as guests including Identity, Yes! Akito and ≠ME, alongside student performances and hands-on activities.
A card for corporate representatives and sole proprietors joins the “SBI VISAクリプトカード,” a credit card that earns crypto assets
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SBI VCトレード株式会社 and 株式会社アプラス will begin issuing “SBI VISAクリプトカードBIZ,” a credit card that earns crypto assets for corporations and sole proprietors, on Oct. 1, 2026, and will run a launch campaign.
VALUES to hold “VALUES Marketing Dive 2026,” featuring speakers from アサヒビール, ミツカン, 花王, 積水ハウスイノコム, note and others, with free online broadcasts on 10/28 and 11/11
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株式会社ヴァリューズ will host “VALUES Marketing Dive 2026,” a marketing conference featuring speakers from アサヒビール, ミツカン, 花王, 積水ハウスイノコム, note and others, online for free on Oct. 28 and Nov. 11, 2026.
AI inside begins offering its “AI inside Cube Atlas” series of hardware dedicated to AI inference
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AI inside株式会社 has begun offering its “AI inside Cube Atlas” series of hardware dedicated to inference, which enables the use of AI, including generative AI, in on-premises environments.
Like Kids holds hands-on food education event “Become a Koji Expert!” where children learn about umami through their senses
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ライクキッズ and ハナマルキ held a food education event called “Become a Koji Expert!” at the licensed daycare center にじいろ保育園戸塚駅前, where children learned about koji and umami through their senses.
One of the largest real estate events in the industry, “National Owners Festa 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 22 (Sun.)
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株式会社エイブル will hold “National Rental Owners Festa 2026,” an event for rental property owners and real estate investors, at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 22, 2026.
ラルフ ローレン to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Japan with “PoloFest” in Tokyo: Exploring the world of Polo through the perspectives of collectors and creators
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ラルフ ローレン will mark its 50th anniversary in Japan by holding “PoloFest” in Harajuku, Tokyo, from Oct. 23 to 25, 2026. Collectors and creators will gather for archive exhibits, talk sessions, a vintage market and more.
Facts
50th anniversary of arrival in Japan
About 60 years since the brand was founded
3-day festival
Since 1976
3 days, from Oct. 23 (Fri.) to 25 (Sun.), 2026
Companies mentioned：ラルフ ローレン 合同会社、ラルフ ローレン、ラルフ ローレン コーポレーション、THE POLO ARCHIVE、VINTAGE GRACE、TARTAN VINTAGE、CHUNK STORE、Whistler/Chart、PROCELL、F AS IN FRANK、MILLENNIAL DECORATOR、VAULT UP、THOROUGHBRED NEW YORK、NERO、METROPOLIS VINTAGE、BIG APPLE STORE、Youth Vintage、ROW、Reflex、Safari、ヨドバシJ6ビル
Announcement of the publication of the “Integrated Report 2026”
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ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社 has published its “Integrated Report 2026” on its corporate website. The English version is scheduled for release at the end of October.
Total applications nearly doubled from the 3rd to the 4th edition. Applications open for the 5th IIBC University Student English Speech Contest, drawing growing interest each year! Preliminary round applications close at 15:00 on Nov. 30 (Mon.); the final will be held in February 2027
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国際ビジネスコミュニケーション協会 (IIBC), with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, has opened applications for the 5th IIBC University Student English Speech Contest. The final will be held in February 2027, and the preliminary round deadline is Nov. 30, 2026.
Facts
Total applications will be about 2 times the previous figure
The 8 contestants who advance from the preliminary round
SkyDrive strengthens management structure to accelerate global expansion and commercialization
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株式会社SkyDrive has strengthened its management structure to accelerate global expansion and commercialization, appointing 小野泰司 as executive officer and head of global business, and ゴンザロ・ラモス as global commercial officer.