Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores’ VTuber business “EchoVerse” launches 2nd Creators; illustrator 輝跡ひいろ and video creator イザ・サラバ to debut with streaming activities in October
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株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店’s VTuber business “EchoVerse” announced that illustrator 輝跡ひいろ and video creator イザ・サラバ, selected through its 2nd-generation audition, will debut with streaming activities in October 2026. A crowdfunding campaign will also be held as a commemorative project.
Facts
Streaming debuts to begin sequentially from October 2026
1st-generation members who debuted in September 2025
Held its 2nd-generation VTuber audition in April 2026
Released its first original song, “晩創膏（ばんそうこう）,” in June 2026
First streaming date: Oct. 4, 2026
First streaming date: Oct. 17, 2026
Has produced content for companies and individual creators since 2017
A case study on building a talent development platform using 笑美面’s e-learning wins in the Recruitment DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn”
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A case study on 株式会社笑美面 using the cloud-based e-learning system “learningBOX,” provided by learningBOX株式会社, won in the Recruitment DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn.” Structured video training cut the training burden to less than 1/3 of its previous level and enabled the company to expand recruitment of people from other industries.
Scratch to your heart’s content! “Gariboro Star,” an interior-friendly scratch cushion, launches in a bon moment cat exclusive model
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An exclusive model of “Gariboro Star,” a hexagonal scratch cushion designed to reduce the scatter of scratching debris, will go on sale Oct. 2 from “bon moment cat,” the original brand of “アンジェ web shop,” an e-commerce site operated by セレクチュアー株式会社.
Facts
Fri., 10/2
2 colors in total
Companies mentioned：セレクチュアー株式会社、bon moment cat、bon moment、アンジェ web shop
僕と私と株式会社 representative Kentaro Imataki to speak at Messe Nagoya 2026, one of Japan’s largest cross-industry trade fairs; talk scheduled for November 13 (Fri.)
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Kentaro Imataki, representative of 僕と私と株式会社, will speak at Messe Nagoya 2026, one of Japan’s largest cross-industry trade fairs, taking place on November 13, 2026. His talk will focus on “What It Takes to Be Chosen as a Person and Company in 2030.”
セカンドリテイリング少額短期保険株式会社 to launch “Game Device Insurance,” covering repair costs for game consoles and smartphones, on October 1
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セカンドリテイリング少額短期保険, a group company of 株式会社セカンドリテイリング, will begin selling its new “Game Device Insurance,” which covers repair costs for game consoles and smartphones, on October 1, 2026. From November 1 of the same year, information leaflets and QR code cards will be available at approximately 200 ゲオ shops.
A new “tunerless” TV for gamers from ゲオ! “ORION 4K-compatible 50V-class DLG-equipped tunerless smart TV” now on sale
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株式会社ゲオストア, a group company of 株式会社セカンドリテイリング, will begin selling the “ORION 4K対応50V型DLG搭載チューナーレススマートテレビ,” designed for gaming and video streaming, on October 1, 2026. The product is released by 株式会社ドウシシャ and is priced at ¥44,800 before tax.
Facts
50V class
Oct. 1, 2026
Approximately 520 stores
120Hz
¥40,000 range
630,000 units
¥44,800 before tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社セカンドリテイリング、株式会社ゲオストア、株式会社ドウシシャ、YouTube、Netflix、Amazon Prime Video
IT asset management and MDM product “LANSCOPE エンドポイントマネージャー クラウド版” earns No. 1 share in 2 market surveys!
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エムオーテックス株式会社’s IT asset management and MDM product “LANSCOPE エンドポイントマネージャー クラウド版” earned the No. 1 share in 2 market surveys conducted by Techno System Research and Yano Research Institute.
<Fukuoka Show Debut: 1st Manufacturing Innovation> An exhibition for improving operational efficiency and promoting DX in manufacturing
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ブティックス株式会社 will hold the 1st Manufacturing Innovation DXPO Fukuoka ’26 for the first time at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 20 and 21, featuring an exhibition and specialized seminars to promote operational efficiency and DX in manufacturing.
マクセル株式会社 has established and published a “Policy to Prevent Job-Hunting Harassment in Recruitment Activities” and a “Basic Policy on Customer Harassment” to strengthen its commitment to respecting human rights.
株式会社COMPASS’s learning e-portal and AI-based learning materials “キュビナ” and inquiry-based learning library “SPARKE（スパーク）” receive certification under the international cloud security standard “ISO/IEC 27017”
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株式会社COMPASS announced that its learning e-portal and AI-based learning materials “キュビナ” and inquiry-based learning library “SPARKE（スパーク）” have received certification under the international cloud security standard “ISO/IEC 27017.”
b.box to launch its “3 in 1 PPSU Transition Set,” designed for long-term use with interchangeable lids, on November 11 (Wed.)
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The “3 in 1 PPSU Transition Set,” featuring a PPSU cup body that can be used with 3 types of interchangeable lids, will launch from the b.box brand operated by ウェスキー株式会社 on November 11, 2026. It is priced at ¥5,830 (tax included). A joint photo-monitor campaign with photography studio punkt. will also be held.
Designed for lasting comfort in the snowy mountains. New winter midlayer “フロウラップ”｜finetrack（ファイントラック）
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株式会社finetrack plans to launch “フロウラップ,” a winter midlayer designed for comfort in the snowy mountains, on October 5, 2026. It features a waterproof, breathable membrane with a hydrostatic pressure rating of 10,000 mm, improved stretch, and updated details on the pockets and hem.
3rd anniversary of the レッドロブスター須磨海浜公園店 opening! For the 2nd installment, a popular menu item will be just ¥3!
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To mark the 3rd anniversary of its Suma Seaside Park location, レッドロブスタージャパン株式会社 will run a campaign in October 2026 offering “Popcorn Shrimp” for ¥3, and will increase the mobile card reward rate to 30% during dinner hours.
レッドロブスター江ノ島店 celebrates its 43rd anniversary! Follow on Instagram to get that popular menu item for 43 yen!
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レッドロブスタージャパン株式会社 will offer “Cocktail Shrimp” for 43 yen (47 yen including tax) as part of an Instagram follow campaign running for a limited time in October 2026 to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of its Enoshima location.
[More than 5,000 participants] School financial and career education game that teaches “life skills” delivered to 134 sixth-graders
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ブロードマインド株式会社 announced that the cumulative number of participants in “Life Produce,” its financial and career education card game for schools, has surpassed 5,000. Since September 2024, it has provided outreach classes to schoolchildren, including 134 sixth-graders.
[Co-hosted by Pigeon × Tomonite] World Prematurity Day awareness event “A Day to Hold Little Hands” to be held—featuring a photo exhibition of babies born small, talk sessions and a handprint wall created by all
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ピジョン株式会社 will hold an awareness event on October 14, 2026, at Ario Kitasuna in Koto Ward, Tokyo, ahead of World Prematurity Day in November, co-hosted with 株式会社エブリー, which operates the parenting media outlet Tomonite. About 1 in 20 babies in Japan is born prematurely, and the event will promote understanding and support for preterm infants and their families through a photo exhibition and talk sessions.
[20th anniversary, second installment] A 20% larger size as a token of appreciation! デンティス launches a limited-edition 120g product that lets you “kiss as soon as you wake up”
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株式会社リベルタ will launch a limited-edition 120g product on October 1, with 20% more than the regular product, to mark the 20th anniversary of デンティス’s arrival in Japan.
Vortex signs sustainability partnership agreement with 群馬グリーンウイングス
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株式会社ボルテックス has signed a sustainability partnership agreement for the 2026-27 season with 株式会社グリーンウイングスGUNMA, which operates the women’s professional volleyball team 群馬グリーンウイングス.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
September 30, 2027
1 year
7th out of 14 teams
821 employees
Sales: 105.7 billion yen
Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen
Value of owned properties (rental real estate): 78.8 billion yen
JR九州 adopts “Repro MA,” revamping its marketing automation platform to enable customer communications across businesses and services
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Repro株式会社 announced that 九州旅客鉄道株式会社（JR九州） has adopted “Repro MA,” a multichannel integrated marketing automation platform. JR九州 will revamp its existing marketing automation environment and use its integration with Snowflake to enable real-time communications across customer touchpoints and make use of customer data.
Facts
About 4.7 million JR九州 web members
1 million app push notifications
Delivered in about 10 seconds
Annual push notification system uptime of 99.9999%
レアジョブ announces appointment of new president and representative director
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株式会社レアジョブ announced that Sugihara Satoshi will become president and representative director on October 1, 2026, succeeding Nakamura Gaku. レアジョブ became a wholly owned subsidiary of 学研ホールディングス in July 2026, and Sugihara of Glats will take the helm, establishing a management structure that combines the strengths of both companies.
[SOFINA iP] New visuals for the new anti-aging care※1 line, featuring Erika Toda as muse, released today.
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花王株式会社 skincare brand “SOFINA iP” has named actor Erika Toda as its new muse and will unveil new visuals for its anti-aging care line, as well as add 2 products: “[Medicated]角層トリートメント 深層化粧液” and “[Medicated]角層トリートメント 深層美容乳液.”
“Children’s Future Career,” a board game that delivers career education, provided free of charge to an Okinawa children’s home as part of social contribution activities with JEO
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株式会社イー・ラーニング研究所 has endorsed the initiative of the Public Interest Incorporated Association JEO and provided the career education board game learning material “Children’s Future Career” free of charge to 児童養護施設なごみ in Okinawa Prefecture, where it also held a hands-on session.
October 1 is Coffee Day! Exclusive to Premium Water customers: “Drip Coffee Giveaway Campaign”
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プレミアムウォーター株式会社 will run the “Drip Coffee Giveaway Campaign” exclusively for customers from October 1 to November 1, 2026, to mark Coffee Day on October 1. A drip coffee sampler set from 椿屋珈琲 will be awarded to 100 entrants.
Points site “ポイントインカム” celebrates its 20th anniversary, thanks to your support
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The points site “ポイントインカム,” operated by 株式会社セレス, will mark its 20th anniversary on October 1, 2026. To celebrate, it will run 5 types of campaigns with a total value of 2 million yen.
“Trick Or OREO!” is the catchphrase! 2026 “オレオ Halloween-exclusive recipes” now available on the official website!
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オレオ from Mondelez Japan published 5 Halloween-exclusive recipes on its official website starting October 1, 2026, and limited-edition packages are also on sale.
“The real thing, delivered”: A special made-to-order model commemorating the 85th anniversary of メガネの愛眼 has arrived from MIGAKI, the Japanese-made vintage-design eyewear brand!
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愛眼株式会社 will begin selling the special made-to-order model “M-1004SP” from its private brand MIGAKI on October 1, 2026, in commemoration of the 85th anniversary of メガネの愛眼.
A long-selling favorite loved for 29 years since its launch gets an upgrade! “Choco Cake” returns with a richer chocolate taste for even greater satisfaction!
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Yuraku Confectionery is renewing “Choco Cake,” a long-selling product launched in 1997, and will release it at convenience stores, supermarkets and other outlets starting October 5, 2026.
Limited to 150 pieces per color: Eyewear crafted by artisans in Sabae, the home of Japanese eyewear. Classic frames featuring delicate engraved patterns and bold details
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株式会社メガネトップ has launched “SIGNATURE EDITION 1000,” a new collection of classic eyewear, “THE BEDFORD HOTEL,” crafted by artisans in Sabae and limited to 150 pieces per color.
Enjoy matcha whenever and however much you like. A relaxed matcha moment with Gion Tsujiri’s “Stick.”
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株式会社祇園辻利 will rename “Matcha au Lait Stick” to “Matcha Latte Stick” starting October 1, 2026, and refresh the individually wrapped packaging of related products.
Meiko Career Partners, a subsidiary of Meiko Network Japan, to carry out the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Japanese Language Training Program for Technical Interns and Other Workers in the Care Sector” with 群馬県
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株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ, a subsidiary of 株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン, has been selected by 群馬県 to carry out the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Japanese Language Training Program for Technical Interns and Other Workers in the Care Sector,” providing free Japanese-language training to foreign workers at care facilities in 群馬県.
Facts
Capacity: 100 people
16 sessions in total
24 hours in total
A wealth of more than 1,700 videos
Supports 12 languages (English, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Tagalog, Burmese, Nepali, etc.)
Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン、株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ、群馬県、MEIKO GLOBAL
Yamato Zaitaku to begin airing a TV commercial nationwide on “有働Times”; new “Company That Works Up a Sweat” ad to air nationwide starting Sunday, October 4
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大和財託株式会社 will begin airing its new “Company That Works Up a Sweat” commercial on “有働Times,” a nationwide program on テレビ朝日, starting October 4, 2026.
日経クロストレンド, the marketing media outlet of 株式会社日経BP, will hold the online event “Nikkei Cross Trend FORUM 2026 Is Back!” from October 8 to 28, 2026. With marketing in the age of AI agents as its theme, the event will stream more than 30 talks free of charge, including one by Byron Sharp.
Spectee to hold a seminar on supply chain risk measures for the chemicals and materials industries on Oct. 9. How can companies prepare for disaster, geopolitical and regulatory risks?
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株式会社Spectee will hold a free online seminar for the chemicals and materials industries on October 9, 2026, explaining how to prepare for disasters and geopolitical risks.
“萬馬軒 Kashiwa West Exit” to open on Friday, October 2, 2026, marking its first location in Chiba Prefecture! Enjoy miso ramen at any time, from student and office-worker lunches to a late-night meal after work!
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The miso ramen brand “萬馬軒,” operated by 株式会社ガーデン, will open a new restaurant at the west exit of Kashiwa Station in Chiba Prefecture on October 2, 2026. The restaurant, the brand’s first in Chiba Prefecture, plans to offer discounted miso ramen for a limited time to celebrate its opening.
アルサーガパートナーズ supports back-office DX at nobitel, operator of “Dr.stretch,” in anticipation of core system EOL
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アルサーガパートナーズ supported nobitel, which operates the stretch specialty store “Dr.stretch,” with migrating its on-premises PKG to the cloud ahead of its support ending in December 2026 and developing a data integration platform between SaaS tools. This enabled the automation of back-office operations and strengthened system controls in preparation for an IPO.
Up to 52% off! Jackery portable power stations and solar panels on sale at the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival!
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株式会社Jackery Japan will hold a sale offering up to 52% off portable power stations and solar panels on Amazon during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival and on its official website from October 1 to 19, 2026.
“CloudFastener” case wins BEST AWARD in the Governance DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026”
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A case involving “CloudFastener,” developed by 株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド, won the BEST AWARD in the Governance DX category at “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn.”
Capsule toy planner and manufacturer funbox achieves an inventory discrepancy rate of 0.005% after adopting “Logizard ZERO”
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Capsule toy planner and manufacturer funbox adopted ロジザード株式会社’s cloud WMS “Logizard ZERO” and, with support from リコウィル, improved its inventory discrepancy rate from 20% to 0.005%.
株式会社ミスミグループ本社 will run its “Misumi Pays the Shipping” campaign from October 1 to December 26, 2026, offering free shipping on unlimited orders of more than 40 million products on its e-commerce site. Special promotions offering selected products at half price and TV commercials are also planned during the campaign.
Fresh saury is all about freshness! Sashimi, sushi, and salt-grilled! October-only menu at 24 大庄水産 locations
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株式会社大庄 will offer 10 seasonal dishes for October at 24 locations of its grilled seafood izakaya 大庄水産. The highlights are 3 fresh saury dishes—sashimi, sushi, and salt-grilled saury—along with returning bonito, autumn salmon, mushroom dishes, and 2 varieties of hiyaoroshi sake.
Facts
October limited edition
10 seasonal menu items
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Available for a limited time through October 31 (Sat.)
Fresh saury sashimi (daily market price, from 500 yen)
Fresh saury nigiri sushi (daily market price, from 780 yen)
Salt-grilled fresh saury (daily market price, from 900 yen)
Returning bonito sashimi (680 yen)
Fried autumn salmon with plenty of tartar sauce (800 yen)
Mackerel simmered with ginger (680 yen)
Autumn tempura (650 yen)
Mushrooms baked in butter and foil (580 yen)
Autumn eggplant sautéed with ginger (450 yen)
Salt-roasted ginkgo nuts (580 yen)
2 varieties of “hiyaoroshi” sake also available
Mutsu Hassen Tokubetsu Junmai Green Label (140 ml, 850 yen)
Tomofumi Furukawa, former Mitsui & Co. executive officer, Paris branch manager and public relations director, appointed senior executive officer at ワンキャリア
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株式会社ワンキャリア announced that it had appointed Tomofumi Furukawa, a former executive officer at Mitsui & Co., as senior executive officer effective October 1, 2026. Furukawa will draw on his experience in global business and human resource development to strengthen the company’s management structure and drive business growth.
Original「VIPモンスターエナジーDAY with 柳田悠岐」開催！ミート＆グリートや直筆サイン入りTシャツが当たるキャンペーンが10月1日(木)より九州限定でスタート！
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モンスターエナジージャパン will run its collaboration campaign “VIP Monster Energy DAY with Yuki Yanagita,” featuring player Yuki Yanagita, in the イオン九州 area from October 1, 2026. Purchases of eligible products can be used to enter a drawing for a meet-and-greet or an autographed T-shirt.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
October 31 (Saturday)
Purchase 4 Monster products at the same time
Prize A: Meet-and-greet with Yanagita, 5 groups of 10 people
Prize B: Monster T-shirt autographed by Yanagita, 10 winners
Purchase 2 at the same time
500 yen worth of WAON POINT
Prize C: 500 points worth of WAON POINT, 500 winners
[LANEIGE] Holiday Collection 2026 Part 2, “LET THE MOMENT UNFOLD”: Launch of 4 limited-edition holiday collections featuring the popular lip-care series
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LANEIGE, operated by アモーレパシフィックジャパン, will release 4 limited-edition sets from its lip-care series as the second installment of Holiday Collection 2026. Quantities are limited.
“JINS 25TH MATSURI,” celebrating 25 years with gratitude, reaches its grand finale! Collaboration giveaway campaigns with Snow Peak and Mika Ninagawa start Oct. 8 (Thursday)
[Reopening] エニタイムフィットネス Hankyu Ibarakishi Station location (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture), Oct. 1, 2026 (Thursday) <24-hour fitness gym open year-round>
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エニタイムフィットネス reopened its Hankyu Ibarakishi Station location in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. According to franchise headquarters 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan, the brand operates more than 6,000 locations in 31 countries and regions worldwide. In Japan, it reached 1,200 locations nationwide in June 2025 and surpassed 1.2 million members in July 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
31 countries and regions worldwide
More than 6,000 stores
2010
June 2025
1,200 stores nationwide
July 2026
1.2 million members
Companies mentioned：エニタイムフィットネス、ANYTIME FITNESS、株式会社Fast Fitness Japan
Students design workplace appeal beyond salary in an era of labor shortages; Randstad conducts project-based learning rooted in real business challenges in a 中央大学商学部 course
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ランスタッド株式会社 is conducting project-based learning (PBL) in “Business Project Course,” a class for first-year students at 中央大学商学部, where students learn about workplace strategies for an era of labor shortages through real business challenges.
Yayoi appoints Satoshi Kobayashi as new executive officer and CPO
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弥生株式会社 has appointed Satoshi Kobayashi as executive officer and CPO (head of the Product Development Division), effective Oct. 1, 2026, to strengthen its management structure and product development organization.
Apaman Shop mascot “Hani-chan” birthday meet-and-greet to be held in Toyosu on Oct. 10 and 11
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APAMAN株式会社 will hold free meet-and-greets and sell limited-edition merchandise at アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲 on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, to celebrate the birthday of its official mascot, “Hani-chan.”
Facts
Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）
Held 7 times each day
20 people per session
Up to 140 people in total each day
Equivalent to a total retail price of ¥8,215 (tax included)
A guilt-inducing new “big mouth” offering from バーガーキング®! Two new items featuring boldly flavorful garlic sauce: “Double Beef & Bacon” with 2 beef patties and bacon, and “Beef & Double Hash” with 2 hash browns
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株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン will launch 2 new items in バーガーキング®’s “Big Mouth” series featuring special garlic sauce, along with “Cheese Chicken Nuggets” for a limited time, starting Oct. 2, 2026.
[Authentic monjayaki at home] Fun and delicious! “Teppan monja,” a stainless-steel plate that makes it easy to recreate the flavor of a specialty restaurant, opens for advance reservations on Makuake
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ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社 has opened advance reservations on Makuake for “Teppan monja,” a home-use hot plate. The stainless-steel plate lets users enjoy the flavor of a specialty restaurant and is scheduled to go on sale Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
¥13,860 and up
Set of 2: ¥27,720
First 100 people
Power consumption: 1,200W
Temperature (approx.): Keep warm to high, 250°C
Companies mentioned：ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社、Life on Products、Makuake
AI real estate investment service RENOSY releases “2026 Survey on Investment Awareness and Practices by 47 Prefectures”
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AI real estate investment service RENOSY, operated by GA technologies, has released the results of its “2026 Survey on Investment Awareness and Practices by 47 Prefectures,” which surveyed 8,859 men and women in their 20s to 50s. Tokyo ranked first in investment participation for the third consecutive year, while Aichi Prefecture led in total assets and savings. Residents in prefectures including Yamanashi and Tochigi also reported a strong sense of rising prices and household financial strain, highlighting regional differences in investment awareness and asset management.
Facts
8,859 people
2026
47 prefectures
57.0%
52.2%
51.9%
17.7%
Total assets exceeding 1 billion yen
Savings exceeding 100 million yen
46.4%
36.1%
33.7%
84.7%
84.4%
84.1%
29.5%
27.6%
26.3%
21.7%
2.3%
5.6%
9% of the total
9.0%
15.2％
14.4%
13.8%
32.4%
25.9%
8.8%
Aug. 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
Aug. 31, 2026 (Monday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 GA technologies、GAテクノロジーズ、RENOSY、リノシー、株式会社ジャストシステム、Fastask、東京商工リサーチ、イタンジ株式会社、RENOSY America, LLC、ITANDI
日本調剤株式会社 announced that it has reorganized its 21 existing material issues into 6 key issues through 2030, as part of efforts to strengthen its sustainability management.
バトンズ launches AI-powered business efficiency services for financial institutions
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株式会社バトンズ has begun offering “AI Overview” and “Financial Statements AI-OCR,” popular services for M&A professionals, through “B MASS,” its M&A support system for financial institutions.
Facts
Creates a draft company profile in as little as 3 minutes
Comparison materials for up to 10 fiscal years of financial statements
Previously, completing a company profile took about 2 weeks to 1 month
Normally, data from the past 3 fiscal years is compared to review performance trends, but
The industry’s No. 1* M&A and business succession support platform
WILLER TRAINS株式会社 will run a collaboration project with Sanrio character “Cinnamoroll,” “A leisurely stroll through Kyoto by the Sea,” from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, operating and selling items including a specially wrapped train and a one-day pass.
Mom and family media outlet HugMug co-produces children’s clothing for the first time, jointly developing with ベルメゾン outfits that make you want to “dress up extra stylishly on weekends”
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All 6 children’s clothing items jointly developed by ベルメゾン, the e-commerce business of 株式会社千趣会, and media outlet HugMug will go on sale on ベルメゾンネット from October 6, 2026.
Parenting media outlet “トモニテ” to hold an awareness event with Pigeon for World Prematurity Day
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Parenting media outlet “トモニテ,” operated by 株式会社エブリー, will co-host an awareness event with ピジョン株式会社 in Tokyo on October 14, 2026, ahead of World Prematurity Day.
SBI FXトレード completely revamps “Million Dollar Club,” its loyalty program for valued customers!
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SBI FXトレード completely revamped “Million Dollar Club,” its loyalty program for valued customers, on October 1. It introduced 4 membership tiers—Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum—based on the previous month’s new trade volume, as well as “Monthly Gifts,” which allow members to choose a benefit each month according to their tier. The program also offers preferential deposit benefits through “SBI FXトレードNEOBANK” and member-only support.
Facts
Today, October 1
4 membership tiers
Up to an effective annual equivalent of 1.6%
Interest of 0.6% per year on ordinary yen deposits
Cashback of up to an effective annual equivalent of 1.0%
[Earn and use V Points at KFC] V Point service launches at KFC locations nationwide on Thursday, October 1
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Starting October 1, 日本KFC will offer services to earn and use “V Points,” operated by V Point Marketing and Sumitomo Mitsui Card, at locations nationwide. During the campaign period, customers can earn 2 times the points and enter a prize drawing.
電通総研 builds “Beppuri,” the official super app of Beppu, Oita Prefecture
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株式会社電通総研 built “Beppuri,” the official super app of Beppu, Oita Prefecture, and launched the service on October 1. Using the local government DX solution “CIVILIOS Super App,” the app aims to provide one-stop access to administrative procedures and encourage tourists to explore the area.
Former Vector director Hasegawa So and former Yoshimoto Kogyo CFO Nakata Hiroshi appointed as BitStar outside director and advisor | Strengthening both management strategy and governance to build a nimble management structure
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株式会社BitStar has appointed former Vector director 長谷川創 as an outside director and former Yoshimoto Kogyo CFO 中多広志 as an advisor, effective September 29, 2026, strengthening its management structure and governance.
Facts
More than 5.2 million accounts cumulatively
Used by approximately 7,000 people and more
Cumulative fundraising has exceeded ¥4 billion
Effective September 29, 2026
Established: July 2014
Companies mentioned：株式会社BitStar、株式会社ベクトル、吉本興業ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons、日本長期信用銀行、クールジャパン機構、Global Entertainment Holdings
TOKIUM launches MCP server for operating workflow features
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株式会社TOKIUM has launched an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for operating TOKIUM’s workflow features using AI. Connecting the MCP server to AI tools such as “Microsoft 365 Copilot” and “Claude” enables users to complete the process from creating to submitting an application using only natural-language instructions. The company will also work to support approvals, returns for revision and application form settings, and expand its MCP server offering to services beyond workflow.
Facts
Established: June 26, 2012
Capital: 100 million yen
If you say, “I want to buy 3 development laptops,” AI will automatically select the appropriate form, create the application and submit it.
Execution of joint venture agreement for food manufacturing and sales business in Vietnam
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モランボン株式会社 has signed a joint venture agreement for a food manufacturing and sales business in Vietnam with Ocoba Foodstuff Joint Stock Company and 株式会社きらぼし銀行.
Notice of exhibition at the 2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO [Fukuoka ’26]: October 22 (Thursday)–23 (Friday) [Marine Messe Fukuoka]
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株式会社ハンモック will exhibit at the “2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO [Fukuoka ’26],” to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 22–23, 2026, and showcase “AssetView Cloud ＋.”
New Gashapon® item featuring “LOVOT [robot]”! Adorable “Fluffy Flocked Charms” with a soft, fuzzy feel to roll out from the 5th week of October 2026
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GROOVE X株式会社 will release “Fluffy Flocked Charms,” a new Gashapon item featuring the family robot “LOVOT,” from the 5th week of October 2026. Available in all 6 types.
NTT CPaaS email API adopted for Japan Securities Finance's securities-backed loan, CommStock Loan
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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS X's NTT CPaaS email API has been adopted as the login platform for Japan Securities Finance's securities-backed loan, CommStock Loan, helping strengthen security while delivering a better customer experience.
From Le Classique, a fragrance collection carrying on the tradition of ヴァン クリーフ＆アーペル, come Van Cleef Eau de Parfum and Pour Homme Eau de Toilette.
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ヴァン クリーフ＆アーペル will launch its heritage fragrances Van Cleef Eau de Parfum and Pour Homme Eau de Toilette, first introduced between the 1970s and 1990s, in fall 2026. 川辺株式会社 will hold an advance sale at 伊勢丹新宿店.
Facts
Will go on sale in fall 2026
ヴァン クリーフ＆アーペル Le Classique Van Cleef Eau de Parfum 100mL 44,990 yen
ヴァン クリーフ＆アーペル Le Classique Pour Homme Eau de Toilette 100mL 44,990 yen
October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
October 23, 2026 (Friday)
For customers who spend 31,460 yen or more, including tax
[SBI Iki Iki Short-Term Insurance] Campaign offers a chance to win Omi beef in a prize drawing for requesting information on life, medical and long-term care insurance; rice (Iwate-grown Ginga no Shizuku) will be given to those who apply online
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SBIいきいき少額短期保険株式会社 will run a prize campaign for people requesting information on life, medical and long-term care insurance and those applying online.
The Kosodate DX “accompanied consultation support service” launches in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture!
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The “accompanied consultation support service” of Kosodate DX, a digitalization support service for local governments provided by 母子モ株式会社, launched in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on October 1. Users can now use the app to book visits to receive their Maternal and Child Health Handbook and submit a questionnaire when filing a pregnancy notification.
Facts
Operations begin on Oct. 1 (Thursday)
The Maternal and Child Health Handbook app Boshi Mo was introduced in February 2022
In February 2026, the Kodomo Katei Center Hapista Kudamatsu opened
ショーケース to exhibit at Reuse×Tech Conference for 2027, one of the reuse industry's largest events
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株式会社ショーケース will exhibit at Reuse×Tech Conference for 2027, one of the reuse industry's largest events, to be held on October 20 and 21, 2026, showcasing ProTech ID Checker and ProTech AI-OCR.
Facts
2 days, October 20 (Tuesday) and 21 (Wednesday), 2026
Original3,300円（税込）/1名
Original11,000円（税込）/1名
Adopted by more than 480 companies (as of September 2026)
[15th Anniversary Issue] Education in cutting-edge fields and the development of people who can envision the future: November 2026 issue of monthly magazine Sentan Kyoiku released
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学校法人先端教育機構 has released the November 2026 issue of its monthly magazine Sentan Kyoiku, a 15th anniversary issue published by the organization's publishing division, which also operates a professional graduate school for working adults.
A new challenge underway in Kitakyushu, the home of “Ouma bamboo shoots,” favored by Kyoto's traditional restaurants: bamboo shoots “finished in the mountains”
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An initiative to preserve the freshness of bamboo shoots from the Ouma area of Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu, by blanching them in the mountains immediately after harvest, then supplying them to restaurants in Fukuoka and traditional restaurants in Kyoto. Led by community revitalization coordinator 安村嘉能, the initiative aims to address the aging of producers and pass the production area on to the next generation.
Young people think, learn and communicate for themselves! Kokurakita Ward to hold the “Emergency Medical Care Day” Project ２０２６
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On September 11, 2026, 小倉北消防署 of 北九州市消防局 held an “Emergency Care Day” project workshop in cooperation with 小倉北区役所, where students and young staff learned about promoting first aid and the appropriate use of ambulances through discussion and hands-on activities.
[New Release] The sense of loss on the night she said goodbye to her mother, and the warm memories she inherited. A mother-child bond told through five-line poems and essays in “Five-Line Poems and Essays: Putsunento,” now on sale.
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株式会社パレード will release “Five-Line Poems and Essays: Putsunento,” a book by Shizu Saijo, on October 1, 2026. The work recounts memories of and the sense of loss following the death of the author’s mother, who had dementia, through five-line poems and essays.
Six months until the start of the Specified Skilled Worker Development Program: “Surala Nihongo” adds a JFT-Basic preparation course ～Supporting Japanese learning for “working, studying, and living” starting October 1～
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株式会社すららネット is adding a JFT-Basic preparation course to its Japanese-language learning ICT materials, “Surala Nihongo,” with the course available from October 1, 2026. In response to rising demand for Japanese-language education among foreign nationals ahead of the start of the Specified Skilled Worker Development Program, the company will support learning before arrival in Japan and use in domestic educational settings.
Facts
Available starting October 1, 2026
There are 2,571,037 foreign workers
As of May 1, 2025, there were also 84,759 students who need Japanese-language instruction
The Specified Skilled Worker Development Program, which begins in April 2027
Daily choices can change your luck. A new daily habit to center yourself, with 1 card each day. The “Good Fortune Feng Shui Oracle Cards” by feng shui master Yuchiku Rike, on sale Friday, October 2, 2026!
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release the “Good Fortune Feng Shui Oracle Cards,” featuring power spots across Japan selected by feng shui master Yuchiku Rike, on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Friday， October 2， 2026
More than 300 books
Cumulative sales have exceeded 10 million copies
Translated and published in more than 12 countries worldwide
Asmark Humap’s “Sekinavi” case wins the AWARD in the Workstyle DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn”
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The introduction case for “Sekinavi,” a seat-management tool provided by Humap, the HR tech business of research company Asmark, won the AWARD in the Workstyle DX category at the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn.” The case is from 高砂熱学工業株式会社.
[Returning after 5 years] ～Joint project by ナースリー & アンファミエ～ 7th Nurse Senryu Campaign 2026
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The mail-order brands ナースリー and アンファミエ, operated by 株式会社ナースステージ, will hold the 7th “Nurse Senryu Campaign 2026,” returning after 5 years, starting October 1. The campaign is calling for senryu poems for nurses, with an Amazon gift card worth ¥50,000 awarded for the grand prize.