Two people from different worlds, an elegant Meiji-era BL! 『あたらよのほし』 by Haine goes on sale October 1!
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株式会社ジーオーティー will release 『あたらよのほし』 by Haine under its Bivy comic label on October 1, 2026. The BL story is set in the late Meiji period and is priced at 935 yen (tax included).
Developing the sleeping stepbrother's nipples?! A co-dependent BL about handsome stepbrothers! 『絡みつく愛でとじこめて。』 by Mizusawa Basco goes on sale October 1!
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株式会社ジーオーティー will release the BL comic 『絡みつく愛でとじこめて。』 by Mizusawa Basco under its Bivy comic label on October 1, 2026. It is priced at 935 yen (tax included).
An outpouring of love from your first love, the older brother?! Art: Michi Koma; original story: Sayuri Shichifuku. 『虐げられ聖女と一途公爵 仮初め婚のはずが、溺愛されています』 goes on sale October 1!
The “accompanied consultation support service” from 『子育てDX』 launches in Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture!
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The “accompanied consultation support service” from 『子育てDX』, a digitalization support service for local governments provided by 母子モ株式会社, will be fully launched in Otake, Hiroshima Prefecture, starting October 1. The app will allow users to book visits to receive a Maternal and Child Health Handbook and submit questionnaires when filing pregnancy notifications.
Facts
Operations begin on Oct. 1 (Thursday)
From December 2025, the 母子モ maternal and child health handbook app will be introduced
The Otake City Children and Family Center, which provides continuous consultation from pregnancy through child-rearing, opened in April 令和8年
【Up to 78% OFF and a 3,000-yen-off coupon】The autumn shopping season is here! The “Oktoberfest Sale” starts at 60% on October 1
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株式会社シックスティーパーセント will hold its autumn fashion sale, “Oktoberfest,” on the online store “60%” starting October 1, 2026. Shoppers can use discounts of up to 78% and 3,000-yen-off coupons, with more than 200 brands participating.
Meet the odd-couple duo リッキー&ロッキー, bringing the joys of travel to life! The first official characters from リロホテルズ&リゾーツ
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株式会社リロバケーションズ announced that it introduced “リッキー&ロッキー,” the first official characters of “Relo Hotels&Resorts,” on October 1, 2026. Ricky the dog and Rocky the bird will travel to hotels and destinations across Japan, sharing the appeal of hot springs, food, culture, and more.
株式会社いえらぶGROUP has launched the web application feature of “いえらぶBB,” its real estate industry distribution platform, for 株式会社フクダ不動産. This will shift application work from phone and paper to the web, improving efficiency and promoting digital transformation.
We will exhibit in the special exhibition area at “HP Future of Work AI Conference 2026,” hosted by 株式会社日本HP.
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株式会社アドバンスト・メディア will exhibit in the special exhibition area at “HP Future of Work AI Conference 2026,” hosted by 株式会社日本HP, on October 7, showcasing “AmiVoice SDK” and “AmiVoice API.”
【Aichi Prefecture × eiicon】Innovative projects tackling social issues: “A-IDEA Select” — 1st round of certified projects selected, 2nd round of applications opens
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株式会社eiicon selected 10 projects for certification in the 1st round of A-IDEA Select, part of the A-IDEA initiative led by Aichi Prefecture, and opened applications for the 2nd round on October 1, 2026.
Facts
10 projects certified in the 1st round of A-IDEA Select
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
三井住友カード launches campaign: “An unforgettable experience in an exclusive area! Win show-viewing tickets with a 1-day studio pass to ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン! 50 pairs, 100 people will win!”
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三井住友カード will run the campaign “An unforgettable experience in an exclusive area! Win show-viewing tickets with a 1-day studio pass to ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン! 50 pairs, 100 people will win!” from October 1 to 31, 2026. Customers who spend a total of at least 3,000 yen with an eligible card will be entered in a drawing. Winners will receive a USJ pass and admission tickets to a special viewing area.
Hokkaido flavors nationwide! The 2nd Hokkaido Fair starts October 6 (Tuesday)! A total of 7 items, including dishes supervised by famous restaurants Suage and いそのかづお!
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch a total of 7 items made with Hokkaido ingredients as the 2nd installment of its Hokkaido Fair at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide starting October 6.
The second limited-edition capsule toy from "Ao no Hako"! The "Connecting Acrylic Charms" launch exclusively in our "Capuevo" machines from Oct. 7 (Wed.)
[Morioka Station] Baumkuchen specialist store "ねんりん家" opens for a limited time! Fall-exclusive "Honey Sweet Potato Caramel" flavor also arrives
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ねんりん家, a baumkuchen specialty shop operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will open for a limited time in the Morioka Station building from Oct. 2 to 14, 2026, selling items including its fall-exclusive "Honey Sweet Potato Caramel" flavor.
Turn retirement money worries into peace of mind you can see! "Mainichi Kantan Yuyu Household Budget Book 2027," beloved by people in their 50s and 60s for years, goes on sale Oct. 6 [Supervised by financial planner Masako Hatanaka; easily track assets with the "Savings Ledger®"]
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株式会社主婦の友社 will release "Mainichi Kantan Yuyu Household Budget Book 2027," a household account book for women in their 50s and 60s, on Oct. 6, 2026. Supervised by Masako Hatanaka, it features a "Savings Ledger®" for tracking assets and sections for health management.
LEPSIM to open 2 new stores in October! Aeon Mall Asahikawa Nishi on Oct. 9 (Fri.) and Keyaki Walk Maebashi on Oct. 30 (Fri.)
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株式会社アダストリア's LEPSIM will open 2 new stores in October 2026, at Aeon Mall Asahikawa Nishi and Keyaki Walk Maebashi, and hold events featuring influencer visits and initiatives for members.
Korokoro Chiki Chiki Peppers and Azuki Onee-san confirmed as performers; charity admission passes now on sale! "MASH PARK PROJECT," which donates parks to disaster-hit areas, is being held for the 10th time this year
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株式会社マッシュホールディングス will hold the 10th edition of its charity event, "MASH PARK PROJECT '26," at its headquarters on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. Korokoro Chiki Chiki Peppers and Azuki Onee-san are confirmed as performers, and proceeds will support the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake recovery effort.
Facts
The 10th edition of this participatory charity event
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Saturday, Nov. 7
Charity pass: ¥800 (tax included)
2025 charity amount: ¥4,100,000
Cumulative total of charitable contributions: ¥122,949,985
GMO TECH and GMO TryHatch merge, integrating MEO businesses and launching under a new structure
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GMO TECH Holdings, part of the GMO Internet Group, has integrated the MEO businesses of its consolidated subsidiaries GMO TECH and GMO TryHatch following their merger, transitioning to a new structure effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Trending on social media, with lines outside its Ginza store every day. Give "焼肉いのうえ"'s Kuroge Wagyu hitsumabushi set as a year-end gift | Reservations open Oct. 1
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焼肉いのうえ will begin online sales of its Ginza store's signature Kuroge Wagyu hitsumabushi set as a year-end gift on Oct. 1, 2026. Early-bird and bulk-purchase discounts will be available.
株式会社AJ appoints Masahito Moriyama as president and representative director
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株式会社AJ announced that Masahito Moriyama became president and representative director effective Oct. 1, 2026. Founder Anthony Gaines Jr. will continue to lead the company as CEO, while the new management team pursues a trade support business to help Kagoshima companies develop overseas sales channels.
[Nagoya, Nonami] Indoor BBQ venue gets a Halloween makeover! Limited-time campaign featuring costumes and BBQ launches Oct. 17 at ウッドデザインパーク野並!!
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Indoor BBQ venue ウッドデザインパーク野並 will hold a Halloween limited-time campaign from Oct. 17 to 31, 2026. Perks for guests arriving in costume include free soft drinks and discounts on alcoholic drinks.
士推協 to hold its 7th symposium, "The Gap Between Professional Service Providers and Consumers: Rethinking Advertising and Trust from the User's Perspective," on Oct. 28 (Wed.) [In-person and online hybrid]
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The General Incorporated Association Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Advertising by Licensed Professionals will hold its 7th symposium on Oct. 28, 2026, on the theme of “The Gap Between Licensed Professionals and Consumers.” The symposium will discuss the realities of advertising by lawyers, judicial scriveners and other licensed professionals, as well as issues from the consumer perspective, and present approaches to providing trustworthy information.
【Nasu Highlands】Get lost in a picture-book world with your dog? Nordic fantasy attraction ドワーフの村 to allow dogs to stroll through its garden area starting Monday, Sept. 21, 2026!
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The Nordic fantasy attraction 北欧伝説 ドワーフの村 in the Nasu Highlands will allow dogs to stroll through its garden area starting Sept. 21, 2026, and will open “Momiji,” a cottage exclusively for guests with dogs, on the same day.
Facts
September 21, 2026
Adults (junior high school students and older): 400 yen
Elementary school students: 200 yen
Dogs: 200 yen
Adults (junior high school students and older): 600 yen
Orders open for collaboration items between the Danganronpa series and 東武動物公園!!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 opened orders on Sept. 28 through the online store AMNIBUS for collaboration items between the Danganronpa series and 東武動物公園.
Coin laundry chain ブルースカイランドリー to reach 430 locations nationwide; 6 new locations to open in October in Aichi, Shizuoka, Niigata, Yamagata, Kagawa and Toyama
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株式会社ジーアイビー will open 6 new locations in Aichi, Shizuoka, Niigata, Yamagata, Kagawa and Toyama in October 2026, bringing its nationwide total to 430. The new locations will be designed to respond to disasters and include booths for reusing children's clothing.
—Survey on “Hearty Dinners”— Renewed “シャウエッセン®夜味” to go on sale for a limited time; about 70% of male office workers in their 30s and 40s say “a hearty dinner at night boosts happiness”
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Nippon Ham will release “シャウエッセン®夜味” for a limited time starting Oct. 1, 2026. A related survey found that about 70% of male office workers in their 30s and 40s said a hearty dinner at night makes them feel happier and eases emotional fatigue, pointing to strong demand for “flavors that make you want more rice.”
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Targeting 500 men and women nationwide
78.5% of male office workers in their 30s and 40s said they sometimes want to eat a hearty dinner
65.5% said, “Eating a hearty meal at night makes me feel happier about the day”
“Nothing in particular” was the most common response, at 32.0%
【Inspired by a personal experience of pet loss】Picture book “Letters from the Rainbow Bridge,” featuring words from a beloved dog who has passed away, to launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE starting Oct. 1
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株式会社パートナーズ will launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE starting Oct. 1, 2026, to fund publication of Volume 1 of “Letters from the Rainbow Bridge,” a picture book offering comfort to those grieving a pet, based on the author's personal experience of losing a dog. The fundraising goal is 3.5 million yen.
仙台駅前美容外科 signs official partnership deal with women's professional soccer club マイナビ仙台レディース for the 2026/27 season
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仙台駅前美容外科 has signed a bronze-level official partnership deal with WEリーグ club マイナビ仙台レディース for the 2026/27 season. Its logo will appear on the uniform of the club's mascot, “Maiby.”
About 90% have not sought medical care. Connecting men with andropause to medical care to improve work performance — Case report on MenLab's initiative presented at the Japan Society for Men's Health
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MenLab株式会社 presented a case report on its initiative to connect men with andropause to medical care and improve presenteeism at the 26th Japan Society for Men's Health meeting, held on Sept. 26, 2026.
株式会社JKL331 will hold the “Taipei 迪化街 Japan-Taiwan Matchmaking Market” at 高円寺純情商店街 on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. Many shops from Taiwan's 迪化街 will take part, offering cultural experiences and food.
特定非営利活動法人コントロールPD will hold “PD Halloween Fest 2026” at 神戸市 Shiawase-no-Mura on Oct. 24, 2026. The awareness event will bring together people with Parkinson's disease, who can join in simple costumes such as sunglasses and connect as fellow participants rather than patients.
Facts
An estimated 200,000–290,000 people in Japan have the disease
1 in 100 older adults is affected
On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Adults: ¥3,500
Children (elementary school age and under): 500 yen
2027 zodiac sign “未” meets the works of Osamu Tezuka! Pure gold calendars featuring Astro Boy, Black Jack and more to go on sale Thursday, Oct. 1!
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BICO・GHI株式会社 will release pure gold calendars and zodiac cards featuring characters from the works of Osamu Tezuka alongside the 2027 zodiac sign “未.” Each costs 49,500 yen (tax included), and is made of pure gold (K24) and weighs 0.5 g.
THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinon, operated by 株式会社ボタラシアンリゾート, will offer its “Autumn Leaves × Hot Springs × Ibaraki Brand Mushroom Hot Pot” plan for November 2026 only, the first full-scale autumn foliage season since its opening.
【Special Announcement】“Next-Generation High-End Products” to Secure Loyalty in Private-Pay Medical Care
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株式会社ICE will begin offering next-generation high-end formulations derived from iPS cells (iPS-conditioned media and iPS-derived exosome-conditioned media) and the cell management scheme “iCAM®” for beauty and dental clinics from October 1, 2026.
A fresh Japanese pear and rich black fig layered with bitter caramel and coffee aromas: the “Japanese Pear and Black Fig Caramel Macchiato Parfait” arrives for October only
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Remake easy株式会社 announced that it will serve its “Japanese Pear and Black Fig Caramel Macchiato Parfait” for October only, from October 1 through 31, 2026.
Aichi custom home builder HOLIDAYS celebrates its 10th anniversary. “10th Anniversary Campaign” celebrates the beginning of new families
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Aichi custom home brand HOLIDAYS (operated by 株式会社sumarch) is holding a campaign to mark the 10th anniversary of the brand’s launch in 2026. The campaign is for couples and families who married or welcomed a child within the past 3 years. First-time visitors will receive an Amazon gift card, while those who proceed to a cost estimate proposal will receive a gift worth 20,000 yen.
Facts
Celebrated its 10th anniversary
Amazon gift cards worth 11,220 yen
Useful lifestyle gifts worth 20,000 yen
2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the brand’s launch
Walk, find your balance, live well. YAMAP original barefoot shoes “歩歩 HOPPO” now available
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株式会社ヤマップ has released “歩歩 HOPPO,” its original barefoot shoes and the second product in the “Rebuilding Physical Ability” project launched as part of its outdoor business. Developed jointly with BMZ and 岡本製甲株式会社, the shoes are designed to fit Japanese feet.
Facts
Price: 25,300 yen (tax included)
Release date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Weight: approximately 254 g (one shoe, size 26 cm)
Capital (including capital reserves): 100 million yen
【Christmas cakes for cat lovers】“ねこねこ” launches Christmas cakes with an original bamboo plate! The lineup includes the single-serving “Kitten Santa Cake” and a total of 4 cakes featuring black and white cat motifs!
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The ねこねこ brand, operated by 株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー, will begin accepting reservations for its 4 Christmas cakes for 2026 on October 13. The lineup includes items with an original bamboo plate and single-serving sizes, and early-bird discounts will also be available.
GUESS JEANS will hold a POPUP selling specially designed long-sleeve T-shirts to coincide with global artist LANY’s Japan-exclusive performances. For a limited time, it will also offer an original laser-print customization service for customers who purchase denim items.
Facts
Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
Through October 31
11:00-20:00
Over a 40-year period
Since June 3, 2024
Acquired 50%
On April 2, 2024
As of November 1, 2025
1,058 directly operated stores
Operates 507 stores
Currently operates in approximately 100 countries
Exceeded 350,000 pieces
Companies mentioned:GUESS JAPAN 合同会社、GUESS JEANS、GUESS?, Inc.、rag & bone、LANY
After-school day services should move from “childcare” to “social skills and learning.” More than 80% of parents want learning support and help with interpersonal skills【Survey】
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有信アクロス株式会社 conducted a survey of parents and staff at its after-school day service “With You.” Concentration and communication ranked among the top challenges for children. Parents most frequently requested support for improving social skills (90.2%) and learning assistance (80.4%), prompting the company to strengthen these services.
Facts
“Difficulty sustaining concentration, hyperactivity, and inability to sit still” at 81.8%
“Communication” at 76.2%
“Difficulty transitioning between activities” at 75.5%
“Emotional regulation” at 68.5%
“Improving interactions with friends, social skills and communication” at 90.2%
ビルディ株式会社, operator of the online tool retailer ビルディ, announced that it will introduce an unattended delivery service from October 1, 2026. The service aims to reduce redelivery caused by recipients being away and improve convenience for on-site workers in industries such as construction.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
5 types of designated drop-off locations
Original1回のご注文金額が30,000円(税込)以上の場合
Sales have increased 2 times over the past 3 years
Orders open for collaboration items between TV anime My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 and Oshi Tabi / JR東海, 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 Sept. 28 through its online store AMNIBUS for collaboration merchandise between TV anime My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 and Oshi Tabi / JR東海.
シティ appoints Hajime Higuchi as head of M&A for its Japan investment banking division and Yoshinobu Ankyu as head of sponsor coverage in Japan
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シティグループ announced the appointment of Hajime Higuchi as head of M&A for its Japan investment banking division and Yoshinobu Ankyu as head of sponsor coverage. Both appointments take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
More than 30 years of investment banking experience
More than 250 domestic and international M&A transactions
Head of International M&A since 2020
Member of the Global Investment Banking Executive Committee since 2013
Enjoy shark fin and sweet potato treats in Roppongi! Tateyama City to exhibit at Satofull Festival 2026 in TOKYO
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On Oct. 3, 2026, Tateyama City will exhibit at Satofull Festival 2026 in TOKYO, held at Roppongi Hills Arena, and offer samples of shark fin from 有限会社信和キンシ工場 and sweet potato products from 金之助, among other items.
にゃんほっと池袋, one of the largest urban cat adoption facilities in Tokyo, to open on Oct. 1, 2026
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株式会社Connect Pet and 一般社団法人にゃんほっと will open the reservation-only, permanent cat adoption facility にゃんほっと池袋 in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2026. The facility is designed to accommodate 100 or more cats and will connect cats in need of homes with prospective adopters in partnership with 20 organizations nationwide. HOME CARE services and a readmission system will support cats after adoption.
【三浦工業株式会社】Business agreement signed on “emissions-credit leases” that offset CO₂ emissions with J-Credits
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三浦工業株式会社 and 三井住友ファイナンス&リース株式会社 have signed a business agreement on “emissions-credit leases,” which add J-Credits to lease contracts to offset CO₂ emissions.
Kaoru Minami appointed Customer Success Lead at リバネスナレッジ — Salesforce MVP and Golden Hoodie award winner joins the company
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株式会社リバネスナレッジ appointed Kaoru Minami, a Salesforce MVP and Golden Hoodie award winner, as Customer Success Lead effective Oct. 1, 2026. Minami will draw on experience at レジル株式会社 and アクシスコンサルティング株式会社 to support the use of Salesforce and AI.
Facts
I have been involved for more than 10 years
Effective Oct. 1, 2026
Over 14 years
Named a Salesforce MVP in 2021
Received a Golden Hoodie in 2022
There will be 3 Golden Hoodie holders
Companies mentioned:株式会社リバネスナレッジ、レジル株式会社、アクシスコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社ジェイ・トラスト、Salesforce, Inc.
【The face also has a “current stage”】現代観相学研究所 announces FACE STAGE
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Tomoko Matsumoto, representative director of 一般社団法人ジャパンブロウアーティスト協会, has announced FACE STAGE, a diagnostic method that identifies the face’s “current stage” across 6 stages. The official website offers SELF FACE CHECK, a free self-assessment with 10 questions, and also provides paid individual assessments.
【テクノア】Try it hands-on! Experience session on production management systems and AI similar-drawing search to be held by the Tokushima Industry Promotion Organization
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株式会社テクノア will lead a hands-on session for products including its TECHS series of production management systems for small and midsize manufacturers and AI Similar Drawing Search at the 4th DX Promotion Seminar, to be held at the Tokushima Economic and Industrial Hall on Oct. 22, 2026.
Residential fee-based senior home Heartful Cast Habikino to open on Oct. 1 — supporting a worry-free life with nursing care available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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株式会社グローバルキャスト will open Heartful Cast Habikino, a residential fee-based senior home in Habikino, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. The facility will begin operations with 49 beds, offering nurses on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and medical care.
超想工房 launches service to test companies’ products in real-world settings, partnering with 5 organizations in childcare, food services, nursing care and disability support
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超想工房株式会社 has launched a “field testing service” to try companies’ products in real-world settings, in partnership with 5 organizations in childcare, food services, nursing care and disability support.
Facts
5 organizations
July 2026
5 weekdays
12 children
Companies mentioned:超想工房株式会社、社会福祉法人 松壽会、株式会社COOK life、株式会社リーベン、有限会社フタバメイト、NPO法人 piece for you、蔦屋書店
【38 exhibitors announced】Domestic and international permanent makeup brands, including Perma Blend, Tina Davies and Etalon Mix, gather in Yokohama for PMU EXPO 2026
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PMU Global Chains, a comprehensive medical permanent makeup platform operated by NMT Group, has announced 38 exhibitors for PMU EXPO 2026, Japan’s first expo dedicated to permanent makeup, to be held in Yokohama on Nov. 8, 2026. Brands from Japan and abroad will exhibit, with mini-seminars and live demonstrations also scheduled.
Facts
38 exhibitors
Nov. 8, 2026
Interactive mini-seminars featuring 13 companies
40 artists
Companies mentioned:株式会社 NMT Japan、NMT Group、PMU Global Chains、Positive Brow、有限会社愛美企画、Aimei Group、PBS KOREA、OHANA LIP Academy、THE ARTMAKE TOKYO、Hawaii PMU Academy、Artmake Company、Medicalbrows、THE SCALP INK、J.URBANTOUCH、Le Van Academy & Beauty、ARCH INK JAPAN、ARCH INK LONDON、株式会社theSUN、ニンジンホンポ -FZCO、株式会社エスエス・キャリア、MEI-CHA、株式会社プラムス、plums inc.、SUZUKOO HAWAII JAPAN、Hanafy Pigments、PMU Remove、株式会社YUmedi、ユーメディ、株式会社ビッグブルー、Quanta System、株式会社レカルカ、DREX、PHYSIOTH、フィジオス、株式会社ペディキュール、HOKUTO Corporation、LALUNE JAPAN、ラリュンヌ、株式会社eマーケティング、PERMA BLEND、evenflo、microbeau、Tina Davies Professional、PhiAcademy、MEDEVU Pro
Screened, real-name dental staffing platform “Haguruma” launches full-scale service
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株式会社歯医者のお医者 has launched full-scale service for “Haguruma,” a screened, real-name dental staffing platform. Against the backdrop of the fact that only 46.2% of dental hygienists are employed, based on materials from 厚生労働省 and other sources, the platform handles everything from one-off shifts to long-term hiring and offers a system to reduce mismatches with a referral fee of ¥0.
Facts
314,143 registered license holders
145,183 employed
Employment rate: 46.2%
About 170,000 people hold the qualification but do not work as dental hygienists
New graduate job openings-to-applicants ratio: 23.1 times
91.8% of full-time workers are aged 29 or younger
About 30% of those aged 35–59 work part-time
Referral fee: ¥0
One-off job posting: ¥5,000 (excluding tax)
Subscription plan: ¥10,000 per month (excluding tax
A “weightless tumbler” made by a Tsubame factory with about 60 years of history achieves a major feat! Wins the “Best Factory Award” at the 20th LIFE×DESIGN Awards
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“0.2 Tumbler (Weightless Tumbler),” the first product from 燕器工株式会社’s new brand “TSUBAME TITANIUM,” won the “Best Factory Award” at the 20th LIFE×DESIGN Awards, held at Tokyo Big Sight.
New non-invasive eye-area care product “BELLUTI (ベルティ)” launches in October
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株式会社JK JAPAN will begin sales on October 1, 2026, as Japan’s exclusive authorized distributor of “BELLUTI (ベルティ),” a non-invasive eye-area care product.
小谷姐姐麻辣烫, which operates more than 1,200 locations in China, to open its first directly operated store in Japan, “Kawasaki Main Store,” on September 26
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株式会社食彩雲南 will open “Kawasaki Main Store,” the first directly operated Japanese location of 小谷姐姐麻辣烫, which operates more than 1,200 stores in China, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on September 26, 2026.
New audio plugin brand “Adeder” launches, developed by ことぶき光 (formerly of P-MODEL). First products, “Adeder Limiter” and “Adeder Enhancer,” now on sale!
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インタラプトクォーテーション合同会社 has launched “Adeder,” a new audio plugin brand developed by ことぶき光, and released its first products, “Adeder Limiter” and “Adeder Enhancer,” on September 24, 2026.
Uninhabited-island revitalization resort “HINATA大島” to grand-open on October 1, 2026
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“HINATA大島,” a private resort set to open on an uninhabited island in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, will grand-open on October 1, 2026. The public-private project, operated by 株式会社レジャークリエイトホールディングス, received a total of ¥400 million in regional revitalization grants from the national government and Nichinan City. It features 7 Japanese-modern villas and is accessible by helicopter or cruiser.
Tokyo fashion brand “ESIÓ” entered into a partnership with “Arete Studios,” a platform based in New York and Los Angeles, and began selling through physical stores and online on September 21, 2026.
Facts
Starting September 21, 2026
Accounts for only about 4% of the total
Currently partnered with more than 60 brands in 13 countries
Companies mentioned:ESIÓ、Arete Studios、株式会社Multiple Tokyo、RINGO Magazine、株式会社GX force
Do customers understand a company’s strengths? Survey of 296 brand managers
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Brand consulting firm POROROCA surveyed 296 brand managers and found that about 30% said they “could not determine” whether their company’s strengths and messages were being properly conveyed to customers.
A single project supported by Brand Rocket surpasses ¥450 million in crowdfunding purchases; cumulative launch support exceeds ¥3.5 billion
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株式会社ブランドロケット announced that total purchases in support of “MIRABLE AQUABLAST MINI,” a crowdfunding project it supported, surpassed ¥450 million, and that the company’s cumulative supported launch amount exceeded ¥3.5 billion.
Two moon-themed aroma candles to launch on October 1
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株式会社Moodify will launch “TSUKI Candle,” a moon-themed aroma candle, on October 1, 2026. Priced at ¥7,700 (including tax and shipping), it will come in 2 varieties, “White Silver” and “Obsidian,” with a burn time of 37 hours.
Fukushima Minpo’s disaster legacy project “The Baton of 15-Year-Olds”: Yappe handles everything from planning proposals to web and app development
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Yappe株式会社 participated in Fukushima Minpo’s disaster-legacy project, “15歳のバトン,” from planning proposals through web and app development, and on October 1, 2026, launched an interactive AI chatbot using the company’s database of disaster-related articles.
Facts
As 15 years pass since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident
Today, October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
Seeking messages from 10,000 people in Japan and overseas over 3 years
EYÉFORM, an eyelash styling gel, makes its debut from PANACÉE TOKYO, maker of the hugely popular eyelash serum EYÉDIT
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株式会社VIVONNA’s beauty brand PANACÉE TOKYO will launch EYÉFORM, an eyelash styling gel, at salons nationwide carrying the product starting October 19, 2026.
Featuring proprietary “penetrating hematin” and the next-generation salon ingredient “トステア®(※1).” Evi PURE BEAUTY, a salon-exclusive brand, launches “Evi プレミアムバウンステックヘマチンフォーム”
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株式会社エポラ will launch “Evi プレミアムバウンステックヘマチンフォーム,” a foaming hair-care product containing its proprietary penetrating hematin and the next-generation salon ingredient トステア®, from its salon-exclusive brand Evi PURE BEAUTY on October 1, 2026.
From メレ・ド・ショコラ, a specialty shop for melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, come new upcycled chocolates, “フレーズ・ヴォワル” and “マッチャ・ヴォワル,” that gently wrap each fruit’s unique character.
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チョコグラフィ株式会社 will launch “フレーズ・ヴォワル” and “マッチャ・ヴォワル,” upcycled chocolates made with non-standard fruit, in October 2026.
Rare wool wraps these premium compression socks: MAEÉ Compression Socks Premium Wool gets 2 new colors, with preorders starting October 1
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The premium compression socks from wellness brand MAEÉ, operated by 株式会社encyclo, are getting 2 new colors. Preorders begin October 1, and sales start November 2.
Facts
Preorders start October 1
On sale starting November 2
5,500 yen (tax included)
Limited price of 9,300 yen, tax included
Rare wool, with only 0.2% available for harvesting
[Starts 10/7 (Wed.)] “ねぎし × Uruguay Fair” is on! The special-price “Uruguay Set” arrives! ✨ Plus, an SNS campaign is underway to win fabulous prizes 🎁
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株式会社ねぎしフードサービス will hold the “ねぎし × Uruguay Fair” from October 7 to November 29, 2026, offering a special set featuring Uruguayan beef, the “Uruguay Set” (1,950 yen). An SNS campaign offering a chance to win fabulous prizes will also run on the official LINE account and Instagram.
株式会社コンステラセキュリティジャパン has partnered with French cybersecurity company MokN to launch “MokN Baits” in Japan, a SaaS service that helps detect the misuse of stolen credentials at an early stage.
Tektronix announces a “200V Dual-Channel SMU Module” to expand the MP5000 Series
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Tektronix has announced the “MSMU200-2” SMU module for the MP5000 Series, supporting up to 200V and 1.5A, strengthening support for characterization and reliability testing of high-voltage semiconductors.
Facts
Up to 200 V
1.5 A DC
30 W power output range
Extended pulse capability up to 7 A
Simultaneous sampling at up to 1 million samples per second
Forcesteed Robotics joins the Japan Robot System Integrators Association as a full member, accelerating the social implementation of Physical AI alongside robot system integrators
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株式会社Forcesteed Robotics has joined the Japan Robot System Integrators Association as a full member and will accelerate the social implementation of Physical AI in collaboration with robot system integrators.
Facts
Currently collaborating with more than 30 companies and research institutions
Forcesteed Robotics announces its vision for “Forcesteed OS ‘FOS,’” a Physical AI OS connecting AI models with hardware such as robots to accelerate social implementation
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株式会社Forcesteed Robotics has announced its vision for “Forcesteed OS ‘FOS,’” which will connect AI models with hardware such as robots and accelerate the social implementation of Physical AI.
Corporate online storage service Everidays launches a switching campaign on October 1, 2026, offering 6 months free
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株式会社yett will launch a switching campaign on October 1, 2026, for businesses moving to its Everidays cloud storage service from another provider. The offer applies to annual plans, with the first 6 months free.
Go to the K-POP festival with Honeys! A campaign starts October 1 (Thu.) for a chance to win tickets to the “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN” for a total of 30 people!
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Honeys, the women's brand operated by 株式会社ハニーズホールディングス, will launch a campaign on Oct. 1 offering tickets to the K-pop event “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN,” scheduled to be held at the National Stadium in December 2026, to a total of 30 winners.
Facts
For a total of 30 winners
15 people per date
A purchase of 5,000 yen (tax included) or more per 1 transaction
A purchase of 10,000 yen (tax included) or more per 1 transaction
Expands monitoring coverage for the “IIJ C-SOC Service” and offers an “Identity Protection Feature” to detect misuse of legitimate accounts
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株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ has added and launched an identity protection feature for its security operations center (SOC) service, “IIJ C-SOC Service,” leveraging CrowdStrike社’s “CrowdStrike Falcon® Identity Threat Protection (ITP).” The feature detects misuse of legitimate accounts and theft of credentials, and visualizes threats by correlating network and endpoint information.
Why can’t you set the next budget even as lead numbers rise? Free marketing report resource released for use in management meetings
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株式会社くるみバディ has released a free marketing report white paper to help inform budget decisions at management meetings. It explains methods for organizing not only lead numbers but also their relationship to costs and sales opportunities.
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PDF, 16 pages
Companies mentioned:株式会社くるみバディ、株式会社くるみ、Bret Starr、Software AG
“A backpack is too much, but a shoulder bag won’t fit everything.” The mid-size bags “QUICK PACK 11s・14s・15s” meet the need for something “just right”; general sales begin Sept. 26 (Saturday)
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合同会社NIG began general sales of its mid-size bags “QUICK PACK 11s・14s・15s,” which fit tablets and PCs, on Sept. 26, 2026. More than 1,800 people backed the products during presales, and the cumulative user base has surpassed 40,000.
Facts
Total project amount: 300 million yen
Cumulative user count surpasses 40,000
More than 1,800 backers
654 prospective buyers
“There’s no just-right size (too small / too large)”: 61%
SweetLeap CEO Taishi Ishitani featured in the August 2026 issue of “Kōhō Toyonaka”; also involved in BCAP planning, operations and student support
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Taishi Ishitani, representative director of SweetLeap株式会社, was featured in the August 2026 issue of “Kōhō Toyonaka,” published by 豊中市. He was introduced as a voice from the 2nd cohort of BCAP, and is now also involved in planning and operating the program and supporting its participants.
Facts
“Voices of BCAP participants” on page 5
“Koho Toyonaka,” August 2026 issue
Lessons learned from participating in BCAP’s 2nd cohort
【FOOD展2026】Featured exhibitors in detail! Solutions addressing labor shortages, hygiene and safety, DX, and frozen food, refrigeration and logistics challenges gather at Tokyo Big Sight in November!
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FOOD展2026 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026, showcasing featured exhibitors and their solutions for challenges including labor shortages, hygiene and safety, DX, and frozen food and refrigeration.
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Original2026年11月11日(水)から13日(金)
More than 30 types of food-service freeze-dried and dried ingredients
Before your autumn foliage drive, “reset” your summer car interior. “2026 Autumn Drive Prep Set Sarupika,” designed to tidy up in 10 minutes, launches Oct. 1 in limited quantities
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モビフルEC, operated by ユニオンエタニティ株式会社, will begin selling the car interior cleaning kit “2026 Autumn Drive Prep Set Sarupika” in limited quantities from Oct. 1, 2026.
【Thanks for waiting】This is bird-lovers’ serious side…! “Genius idea” seed-pattern blanket that went viral on social media is back in a limited-quantity rerelease!
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株式会社エクシードジャパン will rerelease, in limited quantities from Oct. 2, 2026, a special set pairing its “Just Like a Seed! Blanket,” designed with real seeds, with its popular “Melting Honey Tea.”
Running advisor Takaya Mitsuya talks about his “recovery routine”! Video “【For all runners】Are carbs all you need? What true fatigue recovery means.” released Sept. 29
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アリナミン製薬 released a discussion video on “recovery routines” featuring running advisor Takaya Mitsuya and Fuminori Takayama of 株式会社ユーフォリア on Sept. 29. It is also running a social media posting campaign through Oct. 30.