New skincare brand “Tokyo Aloe” launches from Tokyo Aloe, founded in 1962
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Tokyo Aloe, founded in 1962, will launch its new skincare brand “Tokyo Aloe” on October 1, 2026. The company will release 3 products, including items made with aloe grown for approximately 5 years at its own farm in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, and featuring 100% naturally derived ingredients.
“A self-reliant life, even for people with severe disabilities”: Social Inclusion opens a group home in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on October 1
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ソーシャルインクルー株式会社 opened the daytime-service-support-type group home ソーシャルインクルーホーム金沢法光寺町 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Oct. 1. The company operates 357 facilities nationwide, supporting people with disabilities in living independently.
“KINGAF 2026” opens in Fukuoka on Oct. 2, showcasing a new generation of Taiwanese art at 2 venues. A diverse array of works by 24 artists will be featured.
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The 1st Kyushu International New Generation Art Fair “KINGAF 2026” will be held at 2 venues in Tenjin and Imaizumi, Fukuoka, starting Oct. 2, 2026, showcasing works by 24 new-generation Taiwanese artists.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 2, 2026
24 new-generation artists active mainly in Taiwan
5 participating artists: 林葳（Ivy）, 黃于珊, Jeffrey, Maggie and 蔡蜜子（Mitsuko）
Exhibition space of approximately 243 square meters
“Supporting independent lives for people with severe disabilities”: ソーシャルインクルー to open group home in Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, on Oct. 1
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ソーシャルインクルー株式会社 opened the daytime-service-support-type group home ソーシャルインクルーホーム富山新庄町 in Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, on Oct. 1. The company operates 357 facilities nationwide and works to support independent living for people with severe disabilities.
Oct. 1 is Tonkatsu Day! チャンピオンカレー to hold appreciation event for signature “L Katsu” dish
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株式会社チャンピオンカレー will hold its “L Katsu Appreciation Festival” at all locations on Oct. 30, 2026, to thank customers for their support of its signature “L Katsu Curry.” Customers who order the dish in-store that day will receive a coupon allowing them to purchase it for 100 yen on their next visit.
DOD’s new furniture arrives in stores! Limited-time pop-up to open at 52 DCM locations nationwide starting Saturday, Oct. 3
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Outdoor brand “DOD” from ビーズ株式会社 will hold a limited-time pop-up at 52 DCM locations nationwide, operated by DCM株式会社, starting Oct. 3, displaying and selling new furniture and other products.
Facts
52 stores nationwide
Folds down to approximately 24 cm wide for storage
Seat height: 35 cm
Product weight: approximately 1.9 kg
Customers who spend at least 7,000 yen, including tax
In response to requests for “better spreadability” and “more product”: dog and cat skincare balm “カユピタ軟膏” gets a major upgrade to version 2.0 with 16 ingredients
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株式会社ウェルファーマ is giving its dog and cat skincare balm “カユピタ軟膏” a major upgrade to “2.0,” with 16 ingredients, and will launch it through its official online store on Oct. 8, 2026. CBG has been added alongside CBD, and the feel of ingredients such as shea butter and MCT has been improved. A larger 65 g size is also newly available.
Speaking engagement: Goshima, representative director of the Family Support INV Association, to speak at the 2nd symposium of Fukushima NPO “ネウボラふくしま,” which supports families and children
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五嶋耀祥, representative director of 一般社団法人ファミリー支援INV協会, spoke at the “2nd Children at the Center Symposium,” hosted by NPO法人ネウボラふくしま in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, on Sept. 4, 2026. A total of 144 people attended, and the event was also covered by 日本経済新聞 and 47NEWS.
The 47th 丹波篠山ABCマラソン, a long-running Kansai race, marks its 47th edition — “Charge ahead and aim for a personal best.”
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The 47th 丹波篠山ABCマラソン will be held on March 7, 2027, featuring a newly designed official uniform, a hometown tax donation entry option, and pace-runner support from SAURUS JAPAN. Registration opens Oct. 1, 2026.
A limited-edition color soft-vinyl Gamera figure from figure maker CCPJAPAN will be unveiled at “TOKYO ISSUE,” taking place at 伊勢丹新宿店 from 9/30 (Wed) to 10/5 (Mon)!
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Figure maker CCPJAPAN株式会社 will sell a limited-edition color soft-vinyl figure, “MSS Gamera (1996),” featuring an art image by Tadaomi Shibuya, in limited quantities at the “TOKYO ISSUE” event being held at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5.
株式会社Elith launches “GENFLUX Governance,” a tool to support AIMS certification
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株式会社Elith launched “GENFLUX Governance,” a cloud service supporting preparations for certification under the international standard for AI management systems, ISO/IEC 42001 (AIMS), on Oct. 1, 2026.
Ahead of World Menopause Day, offering women aged 40 and older “self-care through food.” Fermented inner-care brand “わたしの酵活” to hold pop-up in Yakuin, Fukuoka
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EsY株式会社 will hold a pop-up for fermented inner-care brand “わたしの酵活” at “シンプラスラボ” in 新生堂ヘルスケアステーション薬院, Yakuin, Fukuoka, from Oct. 13 to 17. Ahead of World Menopause Day, the event will offer women aged 40 and older a dietary-habit self-check, a “Food Self-Care Guide,” and product samples and sales.
Launch of “Takubatsu,” a new service that lets tax accountants handle your tax return for a flat annual fee of ¥69,960
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株式会社志士 launched “Takubatsu,” a flat-fee service for freelancers and sole proprietors that has tax accountants handle everything from bookkeeping to filing tax returns, on October 1, 2026.
Eliminating “guesswork.” An environment where medical knowledge is at your fingertips — AI Hippo 医療Loop launches workflows for medical safety and committee operations with チャットHippo（相棒AI）
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MedTech Group株式会社 has launched new workflows for チャットHippo（相棒AI） on its AI platform AI Hippo 医療Loop, designed to address inconsistent decision-making and insufficient knowledge sharing in medical safety and committee operations.
Facts
Established: February 2019
Capital: ¥40 million
Achieves implementation within 30 days
Dramatically cuts nursing documentation time from around 2 hours to 30 minutes
【Reservations Open】2027 new employee training gets an upgrade. New training program prepares talent to deliver results in the AI era
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ALL DIFFERENT株式会社 has begun accepting reservations for its 2027 new employee training and launched a new “AI Training” program to develop skills in generative AI and vital skills.
“You are precious just as you are”—a picture book that encourages courage, created by a public health nurse, to be shared nationwide
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株式会社ウェルネスライフサポート研究所 will launch a crowdfunding campaign on October 1, 2026, to distribute the picture book Inochi no Uta, created by public health nurse Saori Kakuai, to libraries and childcare facilities across Japan. The target is ¥1 million, which is planned to go toward printing and binding costs.
Football Manager 27 set for release on Wednesday, November 11! Video explaining features in detail, “An Evolved Matchday Experience,” released
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株式会社セガ announced that Football Manager 27 will be released on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, PC, Mac, and Netflix on November 11, 2026. The third video in the feature deep-dive series has also been released.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
¥7,990, including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、Sports Interactive、SEGA、Steam、Epic Games Store、Netflix
Created in response to a request from ロンハーマン. Elixinol’s “CBD Treatment Oil〈Release〉” launches October 10
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エリクシノール株式会社 will launch “CBD Treatment Oil〈Release〉,” a CBD-infused body treatment oil developed in response to a request from ロンハーマン, on October 10, 2026.
Joint research results by 日立 and 日立プラントサービス win the 日本動物細胞工学会 Technical Award
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The AI optimization technology for biopharmaceutical culture processes developed through joint research with 徳島大学 by 日立製作所 and 日立プラントサービス has won the 日本動物細胞工学会 Technical Award.
Facts
Original2025年度(2026年3月期)売上収益は10兆5,867億円
As of the end of March 2026, it had 606 consolidated subsidiaries
The company has approximately 290,000 employees worldwide
Orders open for items including the 『MILGRAM -ミルグラム-』 trading MV acrylic card featuring Mikoto, “Requiem”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders for 5 character merchandise items from the anime 『MILGRAM -ミルグラム-』 on September 24 through its online store AMNIBUS.
Facts
Available starting Thursday, September 24
Orders open for 5 merchandise items
Single item ¥715 (tax included)
BOX ¥5,720 (tax included)
8 types in total
Single: ¥440 (tax included)
BOX ¥3,520 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS
Write a quick note and AI turns it into a task. Launch of Chattus, a work request and management tool
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オプティソース株式会社 has launched Chattus, an AI-powered cloud service for work requests and management. AI organizes requests scattered across LINE, email, and other channels, and helps turn them into tasks and prepare project plans. Available free of charge for up to 3 people within a company.
Facts
Free to use indefinitely for up to 3 people within a company
Free (up to 3 people within a company): ¥0 / no time limit
Land-farmed kuetama fish product named “Suruga no Hakugen”
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静岡ガス株式会社 has named the kuetama fish farmed at its Shimizu land-based aquaculture facility “Suruga no Hakugen.” Selected through an internal naming contest, the name reflects the fish’s place of origin and quality characteristics. Sales will begin at 遠鉄ストア on October 10.
“The burning keep, seen only by those who climb.” The white-walled Gujo Hachiman Castle blazes amid autumn leaves as 郡上八幡城もみじまつり2026 opens October 31.
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一般財団法人郡上八幡産業振興公社 will hold 郡上八幡城もみじまつり2026 ～天守炎上～ at Gujo Hachiman Castle in 郡上市, Gifu Prefecture, from October 31 to November 29, 2026. Events will include special nighttime openings, illuminations, wind ensemble performances, and firearms demonstrations.
Facts
From Saturday, October 31, 2026, to Sunday, November 29
Environmental measures extend to flower sleeves for mass retailers: “Half Sleeve,” developed jointly with a specialist manufacturer, cuts plastic use in half compared with conventional products
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一般社団法人花の国日本協議会 and インパック株式会社 have jointly developed “well-blooming Half Sleeve,” a flower sleeve for mass retailers that reduces plastic use by approximately 50%, and will launch it in October 2026.
Facts
An estimated approximately 500 million are discarded annually
Plastic use was reduced by 51.64%
The weight of each flower sleeve fell from 7.01 g to 3.39 g
By changing the OPP film thickness from 40 microns to 30 microns
This is calculated to reduce plastic use by approximately 1,267 tons (1.267 million kg) per year.
85% of customers responded, “Going forward, when buying flowers, I would like to use a flower section that takes environmental initiatives.”
Smile Zemi High School Course to Launch “SMILE ZEMI Pocket,” a Smartphone-Only App, in December 2026
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Original株式会社ジャストシステムは、「スマイルゼミ 高校生コース」向けにスマートフォン専用アプリ「SMILE ZEMI Pocket」を2026年12月に提供開始する。AIによる学習アシスト機能や、2027年4月からのタブレット連携機能などを搭載し、中学生コース3年生にも同年12月から提供される。
Japanese chef recognized in India to bring Saoji cuisine back to its spiritual home in Nagpur and open a Tokyo branch, “Saoji Bhojnalay Tokyo.” Crowdfunding campaign for the series of initiatives launches!
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Midori Store, a Saoji cuisine specialty restaurant in Fukuoka Prefecture, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to hold a pop-up in Nagpur, India, and open a Tokyo branch.
Facts
First goal: 2 million yen
Next goal: 4 million yen
Campaign period: September 12, 2026
Oct. 25, 2026
Wednesday, Dec. 2
December 5 (Sat)
Companies mentioned：ミドリストア【Phoenix Saoji Bhojnaly】、The Times of India、Deccan Chronicle、TBS、Forbes JAPAN、読売新聞、ふくおか経済、Shankar Saoji Bhojnalay、CP Club、Mama's Kitchen
Orders open for collaboration items featuring “HUNDRED LINE -最終防衛学園-” and “REO”!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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Original株式会社アルマビアンカは、通販サイト「AMNIBUS」にてアニメ『HUNDRED LINE -最終防衛学園-』とイラストレーター「REO」のコラボレーションアイテムの受注を9月28日より開始した。
Orders open for “Delta Force” trading acrylic name plates, trading glitter pin badges and more!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Yang Guifei, Xi Shi, Wu Zetian—the stories of 7 women who shaped Chinese history, brought to life in acupuncture courses. The “Seven Beauties” at ENBICHOJU鍼灸院
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ENBICHOJU鍼灸院, a women-only acupuncture clinic in Monzen-Nakacho, Tokyo, is offering a series of courses inspired by 7 renowned beauties from Chinese history, called “Seven Beauties.” The “Sumi” course, themed around Xi Shi, is available at a pre-opening price through December 11, 2026.
Orders open for newly illustrated “Shio Kaze no Ashiato ver.” trading acrylic cards and other items from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on September 25 through the online store AMNIBUS for 10 types of newly illustrated merchandise from the anime “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-.”
Yotsuba Milk Products refreshes packaging for its consumer cheese products. The new design better conveys the brand’s identity and delicious flavor. Rollout begins in fall 2026
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よつ葉乳業 is refreshing the packaging design for its consumer cheese products, with the new packaging rolling out sequentially from fall 2026.
Facts
The new packaging will be introduced sequentially from fall 2026
Speaking at NoMaps2026 for the 2nd consecutive year, discussing municipal AI use with Asahikawa City and Cybozu
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M-SOLUTIONS took part in a panel discussion at the innovation festival NoMaps2026, held in Sapporo on September 25, 2026, discussing municipal digital transformation initiatives in collaboration with 北海道旭川市 and Cybozu.
Challenging the industry norm of “keeping information closed”: カスタメディア supports the development of “Export Lab,” an export community for individuals and small and medium-sized businesses that opens up a trade market dominated by large companies
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株式会社カスタメディア supported the development of “Export Lab,” an export community site platform for individuals and small and medium-sized businesses launched by ワールドシフト株式会社.
Facts
Expertise gained from providing more than 700 services
カスタメディア supports the development of “WAKASAPort,” connecting companies with freelancers and enabling stable freelance careers
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株式会社カスタメディア supported the rebuilding of the system infrastructure for “WAKASAPort,” a platform connecting freelancers with companies operated by 株式会社わかさ生活. The new infrastructure was built in about 1 month, minimizing service disruption.
ロクシタン基金 20th anniversary initiative: breast cancer awareness Pink Ribbon × ロクシタン
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To mark the 20th anniversary of ロクシタン基金, ロクシタン will take part in the Pink Ribbon campaign to promote early breast cancer detection in 2026. A portion of proceeds from Almond Supreme Shower Oil will be donated to support breast awareness.
Facts
A new challenge in 2026
20th anniversary since its founding in 2006
50th anniversary of the Maison’s founding
Proceeds from products sold during October, Pink Ribbon Month
Now accepting applications: “Project to Support the Active Participation of the Middle-Aged and Older Generation,” helping address labor shortages and support reemployment in Nagano Prefecture!
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株式会社タスクールPlus is recruiting participants for employment promotion and reemployment support seminars for middle-aged and older people to be held from October onward, as part of the Nagano Labor Bureau-commissioned “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Project to Support the Active Participation of the Middle-Aged and Older Generation.”
“NIPPON Miso Dochu 2026,” one of Japan’s largest festivals dedicated exclusively to miso, opens October 3. More than 15 breweries from across Japan and their brewers head to Hokkaido, with events at 3 venues and online through December 6
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株式会社ドットミソ will hold “NIPPON Miso Dochu 2026,” one of Japan’s largest miso festivals, at 3 venues in Hokkaido and online from October 3 to December 6, 2026. Miso products from more than 15 breweries nationwide will be featured, along with workshops led by brewers and tasting events.
Ski resort エイブル白馬五竜 to open on Saturday, November 21! First in Hakuba Village to install artificial snowmaking machines, setting an opening date to ensure the season gets underway
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株式会社五竜 announced that ski resort エイブル白馬五竜 will open on November 21, 2026. It has installed artificial snowmaking machines for the first time in Hakuba Village and is setting a fixed opening date to ensure the season gets off to a reliable start. In addition, electricity at all of its facilities will be effectively 100% renewable, with some supply switched to local company 雪だるま電力.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
2 artificial snowmaking machines installed
Effectively 100% renewable energy
Established in Hakuba Village in June 2025
Starting October 1
Night skiing operations since 2020
In 2023, the entire ski resort facility
Electricity use in the Iimori area reached approximately 662,000 kWh
Equivalent to reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 278 tons annually
Equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of approximately 102 households
The early-bird sale runs through October 31
Companies mentioned：株式会社五竜、エイブル白馬五竜、雪だるま電力、株式会社雪だるま電力、いいもりゲレンデ、樫山スノーテック株式会社、POW JAPAN、一般社団法人 HAKUBAVALLEY TOURISM、White Resort白馬さのさか、白馬八方尾根スキー場、白馬岩岳スノーフィールド、Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
ポラリス・ホールディングス株式会社 has launched the master brand “Polaris Hotels & Resorts” in anticipation of growth and expansion in its hotel business. This will bring its diverse existing brands together under one group, and its loyalty program will also be revamped from “KOKO FAMILY” to “irodori pass.”
From “collecting VOC” to “putting VOC to use.” Next-generation VOC service “AIRI” begins early access for local governments and administrative agencies
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LIVERUSH株式会社 will begin early access to “AIRI,” an AI-powered phone response and VOC analysis service, for local governments and administrative agencies on October 1, 2026, and will begin rolling it out to general businesses and sole proprietors on October 7 of the same year.
Original若手デザイナーの祭典を10/24.25(土日)に開催！入場無料のマーケットイベント「LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS vol.7 in OMIYA」
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合同会社PLA STUDIO will host the young designers’ market event “LIFE DESIGN CRAFTS vol.7 in OMIYA” in Omiya Ward, Saitama, on October 24 and 25, 2026. Admission is free, approximately 45 booths will be featured, and supporting brands will also take part.
Facts
Oct. 24, 2026
12:00〜19:00
11:00〜18:00
3-minute walk
Approximately 45 booths
Past 6 events
The following 4 companies
Born in 97
Worked there for approximately 4 years
Scheduled for April 2027
Companies mentioned：合同会社PLA STUDIO、KEIV、bon.、P O F U、kitamichi、a.e.、木田 沙波、Ark、HOUSE MARTIN、NaN.、BREBA JAPAN、DESIGN OFFICE COLT、THE MIM / Ambiance、Re Strada、明治大学
Junichi Nakamura, formerly of P&G and Meta, appointed senior adviser to oversee AI moderator dialogue quality and research design
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ファストインサイト株式会社 has appointed Junichi Nakamura, formerly of P&G and Meta, as senior adviser. He will oversee the dialogue quality of its AI-moderated research service and review research design.
[On sale today] Official release of “LynRoute Flight Planner,” flight planning and support software for DJI drones — features an “automatic flight log” that automatically records flights by multiple aircraft
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L'Risora株式会社 began selling “LynRoute Flight Planner,” flight planning software for DJI drones, on October 1, 2026. The official version adds automatic recording for multiple aircraft and 3D data utilization features. The annual fee is 198,000 yen, excluding tax.
AI Japanese-learning app “Meshclass” for foreign students begins rollout to elementary, junior high and high schools
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Meshclass株式会社 has launched the official version of “Meshclass,” an AI Japanese-learning app for foreign students, for elementary, junior high and high schools. According to a survey by 文部科学省, the number of foreign students enrolled in public schools who need Japanese-language instruction rose from 57,718 in Reiwa 5 to 73,313 in Reiwa 7, increasing demand for subject-specific Japanese-language learning and individualized support.
Facts
AI Japanese-learning app with more than 100,000 registered users to date
From Hokkaido’s food to what we can do for the community in an emergency. 北辰フーズ launches community disaster-preparedness initiative through food.
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株式会社北辰フーズ, a Hokkaido food manufacturer, has launched a community disaster-preparedness initiative through food. It has become a sales agent for “Heart Food,” a long-life-preservation rice ball, and will begin sales on October 1, 2026.
“I’ll paint with the colors I love.” More than 100 colors of individuality at your fingertips. Nail polish brand “iLLO” to hold pop-ups in Shibuya and Osaka
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Nail polish brand “iLLO” will hold pop-up events in Shibuya and Osaka, featuring more than 105 colors and an early sale of its new “Zodiac Collection.”
Facts
Nail polish in a diverse range of more than 100 colors
(Rice vouchers with expiration dates) Used vouchers must be sent to the redemption office and arrive by November 30
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全国米穀販売事業共済協同組合 announced that used “time-limited rice vouchers” valid through September 30, 2026, must be sent to the designated redemption office and arrive by November 30, 2026. Redemptions after the deadline are not accepted.
Refreshed lineup of custom-built homes: 2 lines, “Architect Line” and “Atelier Line,” with 5 products
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アドヴァンスアーキテクツ株式会社 announced a refreshed lineup of custom-built homes, with 2 lines, “Architect Line” and “Atelier Line,” offering a total of 5 products.
【Makuake campaign completed】A total of 26.47 million yen in backing purchases, 26,472% of the goal! The “FITABLE Wide Pull-Up Bar,” which turns a doorframe into a 1-minute-a-day gym, is moving on to its next phase
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The “FITABLE Wide Pull-Up Bar” project run by 日本フィットエイブル株式会社 on Makuake has concluded, raising a total of 26,472,800 yen in backing purchases (26,472% of its goal) from 2,722 supporters. The company will next begin sales through its own online store.
12 businesses from Yoshino, Nara, head to Yurakucho: Handmade konjac, which won runner-up in the “Succession and Evolution” division at World Competition 2025, and Yoshino woodcrafts on sale at the “Oyodo Challenge Marche” on 10/11 and 12
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大淀町 and 大淀町商工会 will hold the “Oyodo Challenge Marche” at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on October 11 and 12, 2026. 12 businesses from Yoshino, Nara, will sell award-winning products, woodcrafts and more.
Lee Ufan, チームラボ, Julian Opie and 18 other artists from Japan and abroad gather at Matsumoto’s renowned architectural landmarks
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マツモト建築芸術祭実行委員会 will hold the 2nd phase of “Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE” from November 3 to December 13, 2026. 18 artists from Japan and abroad, including Lee Ufan, チームラボ and Julian Opie, will participate at 19 venues across 4 areas of Matsumoto. The festival is positioned as the main program of “East Asia Culture City 2026 Matsumoto.”
Facts
18 artists from Japan and abroad
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
Through Sunday, December 13
19 venues in Matsumoto
Advance tickets (September 18–October 20): 2,500 yen
For the aesthetic medical industry | The latest strategies for cutting advertising costs and a report on current trends 【October 2026 edition】
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released the October 2026 edition of its “Aesthetic Medicine Advertising Cost Review Report,” a free guide to reducing advertising costs and the latest trends in the aesthetic medical industry.
Facts
25 pages in total
The aesthetic medical market in 2024 was valued at
General sales begin for new condominium “Sunwood Yoyogi-Nishihara”
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株式会社サンウッド, 京王電鉄株式会社 and 中央日本土地建物株式会 have begun general sales of “Sunwood Yoyogi-Nishihara,” a new condominium under construction in Nishihara 3-chome, Shibuya, Tokyo. The development comprises 17 residences and is scheduled for completion in early August 2027.
【ISS】Announces “【Free Check】Credential Leak Check Campaign” to mark its ５th anniversary
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Internet Secure Services株式会社 is holding a special campaign to mark its 5th anniversary, offering 1 free investigation using its credential information leak investigation service, “Kremore.”
Facts
５th anniversary
1 free session
Oct. 1, 2026
December 25, 2026
Companies mentioned：Internet Secure Services株式会社、ISS、Have I Been Pwned®、HIBP
Don’t give up if your application to open a store on Yahoo!ショッピング is rejected. Store application support and agency services have helped 422 companies pass screening!
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EC-Consulting Japan株式会社 announced that it has helped a cumulative total of 422 companies pass screening for corporate seller applications to Yahoo!ショッピング through its support and agency services. The company is listed on the Yahoo! official Partner Marketplace and also assists with reapplications and cases involving sellers who have experienced an account ban.
Business succession completed for 2 luxury hot spring inns in Niigata and Saga
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株式会社Hashtag has acquired all shares in Tsukioka Onsen Imai in Niigata Prefecture and Furu-yu Onsen Ryokan Suginoie in Saga Prefecture, completing their business succession.
Approximately 0.16 mm thick. Keep the feel of your favorite mouse, just as it is. Advance reservations for “AIMPAD 薄刃 -USUBA-” open at 18:00 on October 1
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A5, the gaming-device brand of 合同会社Clutch, will begin advance reservations for “AIMPAD 薄刃 -USUBA-,” an ultra-thin device grip approximately 0.16 mm thick, at 18:00 on October 1, 2026.
【Original Research】Visitor data by region for major leisure facilities nationwide — Findings from the 2025 fiscal year survey published in the October 2026 issue of “Monthly Leisure Industry Materials”
Nationwide consultations on real estate sales stalled by neighbor disputes or boundary and adjacent-land issues; 家が欲しい.com launches a specialist website
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株式会社家がほしい has launched a specialist consultation website for properties whose sales have stalled due to neighbor disputes or boundary and joint-ownership issues, and is accepting free consultations from across Japan.
Beyond weddings, comprehensive event production to celebrate life's milestones: Okinawa Watabe Wedding launches new brand 「結祝（ゆいわい）」 ～Carrying Okinawa's rich culture of celebration into the future. Sales begin October 1, 2026 (Thursday)～
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沖縄ワタベウェディング株式会社 is launching the new brand 「結祝（ゆいわい）」 to carry Okinawa's culture of celebration into the future, and will begin selling event plans on October 1, 2026. The Naha Salon will also relocate to 沖縄ハーバービューホテル on the same day.
A platform that uses AI to support training coordinators from preparation through course completion. “LearningOn” now available
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株式会社On Technologies has launched “LearningOn,” an AI-native corporate training platform. The platform provides AI video generation from internal materials, distribution of expert-supervised content, and course management in a single platform, aiming to reduce the workload of training coordinators.
Facts
81.8% of companies have conducted harassment training since 2020
78.0% of companies had conducted compliance training
More than several hundred companies are using the service
More than 90% said that their awareness or behavior changed after taking the course
Applying insights gained from reaching ARR of 10 billion yen in 6 and a half years as an AI startup
Applying insights gained from reaching ARR of 10 billion yen
Bond and Toho Gakuen launch course for students aspiring to become streaming creators
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東京アナウンス学院, a vocational school operated by ボンド株式会社 and 学校法人東放学園, will launch a VTuber streaming starter course in October 2026. The course will include a special lecture by active VTuber ラジェット・ティグリス.
[Countertops, fabric and wallpaper free!] エミッシュキッチンスタジオ 戸越・中延 to hold limited autumn campaign from 10/5 (Monday)
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エミッシュキッチンスタジオ 戸越・中延, operated by 株式会社エミッシュ, will hold a limited autumn campaign from October 5 to 30, 2026, offering countertops, fabric, wallpaper and more free of charge.
Revolver's cloud CMS “dino” expands features and usage limits while keeping prices unchanged
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株式会社リボルバー has revised the plans for its cloud CMS “dino,” expanding key features in the Lite plan, which costs 50,000 yen per month, and increasing the number of administrator accounts in all plans. It has also changed the service descriptor from “B2B Cloud CMS” to “Cloud CMS.”
[Latest as of September 2026] Overseas travel insurance rankings updated! | ｉ保険（あいほけん）
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株式会社アイ・エフ・クリエイト has published its latest overseas travel insurance rankings as of September 2026. The rankings are based on policies contracted from February to July 2026 and provide data-driven indicators to help customers choose according to their travel purpose and group size.
Facts
Latest as of September 2026
Number of policies contracted from February 2026 to July 2026
Overseas travel insurance for trips of less than 3 months
Implementation case for “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI, wins an AWARD in the Governance DX category of “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn by デジタル化の窓口”
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An implementation case for “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS provided by MOLTON株式会社, won an AWARD in the Governance DX category of “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn by デジタル化の窓口,” hosted by 株式会社クリエイティブバンク. The winner was medical device startup iMU株式会社, which was recognized for improving risk management by gaining clearer legal cost projections without relying on a retained attorney, even with a small team.
How should we address the shortage of nursery school teachers? | “園長通信” October issue to explore Nagano City's serious efforts; subscriptions now open for reservation
イレブンラボ launches official service of “Scribe v2 Medical,” a speech recognition model for the medical field
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イレブンラボジャパン合同会社 has officially launched “Scribe v2 Medical,” a speech recognition model for the medical field, through its batch-processing Speech to Text API.
“Benefit One Thanksgiving Festival 2026” at Fuji-Q Highland to feature “Monster Capsule,” a giant 2.0m-tall gachapon machine
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株式会社グリーグローブ will provide “Monster Capsule,” a giant 2.0m-tall gachapon machine, at “Benefit One Thanksgiving Festival 2026,” to be held at Fuji-Q Highland on Oct. 3, 2026.
Code for Japan appoints Yuki Kawabe as new representative director and moves to a new leadership structure
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一般社団法人コード・フォー・ジャパン announced that Yuki Kawabe will become its new representative director on Oct. 1, 2026, ushering in a new leadership structure. Founder Haruyuki Seki will continue to be involved in its activities as a founder.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
Founded in 2013
Born in 1997
Joined Code for Japan in 2022
In 2025, the organization’s mission...
Nearly 10,000 people have gathered
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人コード・フォー・ジャパン、Code for Japan、慶應大学
Tokyu Store × Shibusoba launches its ５th product: “Sesame and Bonito Rice Ball”
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Tokyu Store and Tokyu Gourmet Front will launch “Sesame and Bonito Rice Ball,” cooked in Shibusoba’s broth, on Oct. 1, 2025. Production will be handled by affiliate Toko Foods, and the package features Norurun, 東急電鉄’s character.
TODA BUILDING 2nd anniversary event: “Sculpture Oden Stall ‘LA’”!
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戸田建設株式会社 will hold the “Sculpture Oden Stall ‘LA’” event by sculptor group SCREWDRIVER and art unit L PACK. to mark the 2nd anniversary of TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi, Tokyo.
Facts
2nd anniversary of opening
Nov. 13, 2026
16:30～19:00
14:00～17:00
1-7-1
17:15～18:00
15:45
2018
2019
2021
2022
2025
September 2024
November 2024
More than 100 years
Companies mentioned：戸田建設(株)、戸田建設株式会社、SCREWDRIVER、L PACK.、AGAIN-ST、void+、千葉市美術館、武蔵野美術大学、OMOTESANDO CROSSING PARK、NADiff a/p/a/r/t、MINA | Museum of Imaginary Narrative Arts、川澄・小林研二写真事務所
Discovery of 3 types of “diglycerides” that increase various stem cells, from those in the skin and brain to those in the blood; potential applications as a new ingredient for whole-body anti-aging care
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日本メナード化粧品 announced the discovery of 3 types of “diglycerides” that promote the growth of various stem cells, including those in the skin, brain and blood, and said they are expected to be applied to whole-body anti-aging care.
STATION Ai supports commercialization of Nagoya University’s “deep-ultraviolet LED endoscopic treatment device”
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STATION Ai株式会社 was selected for JST’s Tongali GAP Fund Program to support the commercialization of a “deep-ultraviolet LED endoscopic treatment device” for bile duct cancer being developed by Nagoya University Clinical Professor Toshio Kokuryo and colleagues.
Scene Live to host webinar on “How to dramatically improve managers’ activities through a telemarketing foundation and a proposal-quality evaluation system”
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株式会社Scene Live and 株式会社スタジアム will jointly host a webinar on telemarketing foundations and systems for evaluating proposal quality.
Addressing the “vacant home problem”: People from different industries present challenges and solutions to 京都市 | Field Academy LITE2026
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As part of “Field Academy LITE2026,” a cross-sector program organized by 株式会社Ridilover and 株式会社ツナグム, 12 people from 7 companies, including アイシン and 三菱重工業, researched and made recommendations on the vacant home problem in 京都市.
Facts
Participating companies: 7 companies, 12 people
4 days (within a total period of 2 weeks to 2 months)
[Icea Design free webinar] Oct. 20 | How to build an organization that crosses professional boundaries to adapt to AI-driven development
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株式会社アイスリーデザイン will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 20, 2026, explaining how to build an organization that crosses professional boundaries to adapt to AI-driven development.
株式会社あいプラン will launch the new program “Ai Plan presents: Aki and the Monk’s Relaxed Family Time” on STVラジオ starting Oct. 5, 2026. The program presents end-of-life planning as a forward-looking activity and offers an opportunity to think about family and life.
61.0% of women have wondered whether they should break up with their boyfriend, and 55.7% of them actually chose to break up | Survey examines reasons for considering a breakup and decisive factors【Survey by ハッピーメール】
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A survey by ハッピーメール, operated by 株式会社アイベック, found that 61.0% of 100 adult women with dating experience had considered breaking up, and 55.7% of them actually chose to break up. Reasons for their uncertainty and decisive factors included differences in values, incompatible future plans, feeling burdened, different attitudes toward money, and infidelity.
【To celebrate the opening of 3 new stores!】グローバルスタイル is holding a sale at all stores from today through 11/1 (Sunday)! Customers using eligible plans will receive coupons worth 2,000 yen toward a custom suit and 2,000 yen toward delivery services
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グローバルスタイル株式会社 is holding a sale at all stores from October 1 to November 1 to celebrate the opening of 3 new stores. Customers using eligible plans will receive coupons worth 2,000 yen toward a custom suit and 2,000 yen toward delivery services.
Before you know it, you're hooked on him… Comedy! Erotic! Emotional! BL! Mochi no Kome's 『クズ男のポエム 上』 and 『クズ男のポエム 下』 go on sale simultaneously on October 1!
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株式会社ジーオーティー will simultaneously release 『クズ男のポエム 上』 and 『クズ男のポエム 下』 by Mochi no Kome under its picn comics label on October 1, 2026.