Dancing and singing in Kyiv as air raid sirens sound: “We are alive”—Nakayoshi Gakuen holds “PEACE LIVE” in an underground bar
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト held “PEACE LIVE” in Kyiv, Ukraine, in September 2026. Following a meeting with local resident Oksana Lavryk, dances and the school song were performed in an underground bar; a drone attack took place nearby the following day.
The brand’s finest-ever product. The natural edible swiftlet’s nest brand BI-SU launches a limited-edition face cream today, formulated with the maximum amount of its proprietary beauty ingredient “Racial™”
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The natural edible swiftlet’s nest brand BI-SU, operated by エムスタイルジャパン株式会社, will launch its flagship face cream, “BI-SU Inficial Cream,” formulated with the maximum amount of its proprietary beauty ingredient “Racial™,” for a limited time and in limited quantities during the winter season, starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Price: ¥52,800 (tax included)
Net weight: 35g
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
In 2017, to strengthen research and development
joint research with national universities began in 2021
Yoshizumi Information launches “Matomete Cmosy Pack Plan,” a new bundled-user subscription plan for its anti-PPAP solution “Cmosy Pocket”
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Yoshizumi Information has launched “Matomete Cmosy Pack Plan” for its Google Drive extension service “Cmosy Pocket,” a new plan that allows users to subscribe in bundles of 300, 500, or 1,000.
郡山市 is conducting crowdfunding using hometown tax donations to support fundraising by social entrepreneurs, and is calling for contributions to the “Jimoruba” project led by Sho Okawa, representative of FindValue株式会社.
Facts
Target amount: 1,000,000 yen
Donation deadline: through Dec. 31, 2026 (Thursday)
Note: Bank transfers are accepted through Dec. 14, 2026 (Monday)
TESS Group delivers battery storage system for a FIP solar power plant to 京セラTCLソーラー合同会社
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テス・エンジニアリング, a consolidated subsidiary of テスホールディングス, will deliver a battery storage system (capacity: approximately 6.0MWh) for installation alongside a solar power plant in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, for 京セラTCLソーラー. The system is scheduled to begin operation in October 2026. The project aims to make effective use of renewable energy and improve profitability at the plant, which has transitioned from the FIT system to the FIP system.
Facts
Capacity: approximately 6.0MWh
Cumulative installed capacity: 150MW
PCS output: 1,500kW
Capacity: approximately 6,000kWh
August 2024
2030 medium-term target
Battery storage system start of operation: October 2026
Tokihana, a wedding venue search service on LINE, makes its first appearance at Singapore wedding expo “Wedding Wonderland”
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株式会社トキハナ made its first appearance at the wedding expo “Wedding Wonderland,” held in Singapore on Sept. 19 and 20, 2026, and learned about local couples’ needs through conversations with those considering destination weddings in Japan.
ｕｇｏ’s inspection AI robot “ugo mini” deployed in multiple units at a Renesas semiconductor plant
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Three units of the inspection AI robot “ugo mini” from ｕｇｏ株式会社 have been deployed at the Naka Factory of ルネサス セミコンダクタ マニュファクチュアリング株式会社, helping reduce the labor required for routine inspections.
Facts
with 3 units deployed
has conducted repeated pilot tests since 2025
In June 2026, it was confirmed that ugo mini meets the level suitable for operation in an environment equivalent to ISO cleanroom standard Class 4.
SNOOPY Chocolat celebrates its 7th anniversary this year! New products arrive starting October 9, 2026♪
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SNOOPY Chocolat marks its 7th anniversary since opening in 2019 and will launch new products, including sibling plush toys, starting October 9, 2026. It will also celebrate with the reopening of its Kiyomizuzaka store in Kyoto and exclusive 7th-anniversary gifts.
Facts
7th anniversary
3,520 each (tax included)
¥3,190 (tax included)
¥990 (tax included)
¥3,630 (tax included)
6,000 yen or more, tax included
¥810 (tax included)
¥2,160 (tax included)
September 10, 2026
Approx. 150 stores in Japan
Original年間約1,000 万人
2014
8 locations nationwide
8 SNOOPY Chocolat stores
6 WOODSTOCK NEST stores
ソニーグループ holds 80%
The family of Charles M. Schulz holds 20%
1950
Recently celebrated its 75th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社寺子屋、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、Apple TV
[Game Market 2026 Autumn] Play a giant version of “Let’s All Draw Together!” at the ClaGla booth! Get an exclusive bonus when you buy 2 games from the Docchina series!
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ClaGla (株式会社クラグラ) will exhibit at “Game Market 2026 Autumn,” held at Makuhari Messe on October 17 and 18, 2026, with an experience area for the giant version of “Let’s All Draw Together!” and sales of new board games.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Sunday the 18th
Booth number: 24
Event price: ¥4,200 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Event price: ¥1,700 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
The series has surpassed 350,000 copies in cumulative sales
Companies mentioned：ClaGla、株式会社クラグラ、Table Games in the World
株式会社京王アートマン will run its official app’s “Visit Stamp Card” program from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Users can collect stamps by scanning a QR code when visiting a store and receive discount tickets for 3% off with 5 stamps and 5% off with 10 stamps.
The maid café あっとほぉーむカフェ, operated by インフィニア株式会社, will offer a limited-time collaboration menu to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Rilakkuma’s appointment as 千代田区観光協会 tourism ambassador.
[New product] マッスルデリ launches “Fluffy Okonomiyaki and Chicken with Spicy Miso Sauce Set” on October 1
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株式会社YOUR MEAL will launch the new “Fluffy Okonomiyaki and Chicken with Spicy Miso Sauce Set” on October 1 through its diet and body-shaping support service マッスルデリ.
カルチュア・エクスペリエンス provides the operating system for アクトス’s new brand, “AXTOS Pilates,” based on “TSUTAYA Conditioning PILATES”
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カルチュア・エクスペリエンス will provide an operating system for 株式会社アクトス’s new brand, “AXTOS Pilates.” The first location is scheduled to open in October 2026, and the second in November of the same year.
A limited-edition “IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Sound Sorial Model” from the “IQOS ILUMA Series” heated tobacco line launches Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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フィリップ モリス ジャパン合同会社 will launch the limited-edition “IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Sound Sorial Model,” a heated tobacco product created in collaboration with DEVIALET, starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
On sale from Thursday, October 1, 2026
15,980 yen (tax included)
IQOS stores at 4 locations nationwide
Operating in major cities or nationwide across 109 markets worldwide
Agreement signed on “carbon-credit leasing,” which offsets CO₂ emissions using J-Credits
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Miura Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing signed a business agreement on “carbon-credit leasing,” which adds J-Credits to lease contracts to offset CO₂ emissions.
8Technology strengthens support for “development quality and security” in the generative AI era
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8Technology, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社オープンエイト, strengthened its support for development quality and security in the generative AI era. On October 1, 2026, Open Eight CTO Naotake Ishibashi became its representative director and president.
Macbee Planet establishes chief AI officer and chief hiring officer positions
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株式会社Macbee Planet announced that Yoshinao Kaeno became CAIO (chief AI officer) and Kenichiro Nakajima became CHO (chief hiring officer), effective October 1, 2026.
Kenji Yamamoto, representative director of 株式会社FoundingBase, appointed regional development advisor to Iwanai Town, Hokkaido
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Kenji Yamamoto, representative director of 株式会社FoundingBase, has been appointed “regional development advisor” to Iwanai Town, Hokkaido, and will provide ongoing support for enhancing the appeal of education and promoting the town.
Facts
Approximately 30 municipalities nationwide
April 2026
4 elementary and junior high schools in the town
9 years of integrated elementary and junior high education
旭東みらいテクノロジー to launch 180° panoramic network camera “TSD-4FM3-D2-IPC” in October 2026
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株式会社旭東みらいテクノロジー will launch the 180° panoramic fixed-focus network camera “TSD-4FM3-D2-IPC” in October 2026. The product features wide-area monitoring, line-crossing detection and active deterrence.
Survey of 309 call center operations professionals finds passing on expert skills is the No. 1 expectation for AI use—about 2 times higher than cost reduction
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A survey of 309 call center operators conducted by 株式会社wevnal found that passing on expert skills ranked No. 1 among expectations for AI use, at 40.5%, about 2 times higher than cost reduction. It also found that 78.6% of companies face challenges in using call data, while 83.2% see value in a co-learning model involving AI and people.
MYTREX to exhibit at “Beautyworld Osaka”; reservations open for private product experience booths
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株式会社創通メディカル will exhibit its beauty and health device brand MYTREX at “Beautyworld Osaka,” taking place at INTEX Osaka from October 19 to 21, 2026, and will begin accepting product reservations at its private experience booth.
Facts
3.5 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
No sticking to clothes, for comfortably smooth, silky skin. Mediplus launches “Noise Cut Body Gel Milk,” the second product in its Noise Cut line
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株式会社メディプラス will begin selling “Noise Cut Body Gel Milk,” the second product in its NOISE CUT line, on October 1, 2026. The company is a pioneer in dry-skin prevention.
New TV commercials in the “Question the Future, Move the Present” advertising series to air from October
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株式会社日本総合研究所 will begin airing 3 new TV commercials in its “Question the Future, Move the Present” advertising series—Food and Agriculture, LX, and IT Solutions ~Olive~—in the Kanto region on October 1, 2026.
November 4, “Good Oshi Day”: 株式会社Oshicoco to co-host an “Oshi Activity Industry Creation Networking Event” with 経済産業省関東経済産業局 and 一般財団法人日本立地センター
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株式会社Oshicoco will co-host an “Oshi Activity Industry Creation Networking Event” with 経済産業省関東経済産業局 and 一般財団法人日本立地センター on November 4, 2026. The event will provide opportunities for public-private collaboration and networking to connect demand for oshi activities with regional businesses, including by presenting the results of a survey conducted in July and sharing leading examples.
Up to 66% of implementation costs eligible for subsidies: “Tenjin X” for preschoolers designated as an eligible tool under the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy
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株式会社タオ announced that the preschool version of “Tenjin X,” an ICT educational material for education and childcare facilities, has been registered as an eligible IT tool under the government’s “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” Up to 66% of eligible implementation costs can be covered.
フィーノ × “N HEAD WEAR”: With 1 in 3 hair-color users now enjoying high-tone colors, bring the option of enjoying hair color to partial wigs
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フィーノ, the hair care brand of 株式会社ファイントゥデイ, will collaborate with fashion brand N HEAD WEAR from October 1 as part of its medical wig program, offering partial wigs in limited quantities to hat purchasers.
Facts
This year, we will once again collaborate with N HEAD WEAR, beginning October 1
For the first 20 people
Hair from 2,265 people has been donated to date
The hopes entrusted to hair that falls short of “31 cm”
Accounts for about 10% of all donated hair
Black partial wigs for 15 people
5 partial wigs in bright shades achieved through bleaching
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイントゥデイ、フィーノ、N HEAD WEAR、ナオカケル株式会社、株式会社リクルート、ホットペッパービューティーアカデミー、NPO法人全国福祉理美容師養成協会、ふくりび、インテージSRI
Job-listing sites alone won’t attract Gen Z applicants—Yomitoru, a diagnostic cloud service, releases 8 free examples of recruitment assessments that resonate with Gen Z, including 16-type assessments and puzzles
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株式会社ピクルス has released for free a new graduate recruitment guide for its diagnostic tool Yomitoru, titled “How to Dramatically Increase Applications from Gen Z: Building a Candidate Pool (September 2026 Edition).” It presents 8 examples, including 16-type assessments and puzzles tailored to Gen Z.
“Up to +100% back in a prize draw” campaign at ディズニーストア.jp
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株式会社NTTドコモ will run a campaign from October 1 through 31, 2026, at ディズニーストア.jp for purchases made with d払いⓇ, offering up to +100% back in d POINTS through a prize draw.
COSMO to hold “No losing tickets! Win up to 10,000 points! Campaign”
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株式会社NTTドコモ will hold the “No losing tickets! Win up to 10,000 points! Campaign” at COSMO service stations from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Customers will be entered in a drawing to receive dポイント based on the points earned by presenting their dポイント card.
Campaign at マツモトキヨシ and ココカラファイン offering up to 1,000 times the points every month
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株式会社NTTドコモ will hold a campaign offering up to 1,000 times the points every month at stores operated by マツモトキヨシグループ and ココカラファイングループ from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Customers who make purchases by presenting their dポイント card will be entered in a drawing to receive up to 1,000 times the points.
Facts
Campaign offering up to 1,000 times the points every month
“Limited to Miyako and Yaeyama! Campaign to win up to 10,000 points in a drawing with d払い”
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株式会社NTTドコモ will hold the “Limited to Miyako and Yaeyama! Campaign to win up to 10,000 points in a drawing” at participating d払い stores in the Miyako and Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture from October 1 to November 15, 2026.
artienceグループ to exhibit at TOKYO PACK 2026 (2026 Tokyo International Packaging Exhibition)”
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4 companies in the artienceグループ will exhibit at TOKYO PACK 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026, showcasing sustainable packaging solutions and color innovation technologies under the “ReLoop®” concept.
8 functions in 1 appliance, including chopping and mincing! New cordless multi-chopper features a heat-resistant glass container, so ingredients can be chopped and then heated in the microwave in the same container
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小泉成器株式会社 has launched the cordless multi-chopper “KMF-0500/C,” which has 8 functions in 1 appliance, including chopping and mincing, features a heat-resistant glass container and can be used for microwave heating.
One-touch operation with one hand, even while cooking! 2 new electric mills make it easy to grind whole peppercorns and rock salt
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小泉成器株式会社 has announced the launch of 2 electric mills—one battery-powered and one USB-rechargeable—that make it easy to grind whole peppercorns and rock salt with one hand.
【Startup World Cup 2026 Kyushu Regional Competition】Special guests announced! Leaders from local government, finance, education and business gather in one place
Swiss luxury watch brand CVSTOS will launch the special limited-edition model “Challenge Jetliner ‘Art’ Tetsuji Aoyama,” created in collaboration with artist Tetsuji Aoyama, on Nov. 1, 2026. Limited to 30 pieces worldwide, it is priced at ¥3,960,000, including tax.
Notice of dressing price revision (for shipments from Jan. 1, 2027)
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株式会社ピエトロ will revise the suggested retail prices of 10 dressing products by 3.8–10.0% (¥5–¥30) for shipments from Jan. 1, 2027, citing rising raw material and energy costs.
The focus is on “sleep temperature,” a new principle for better sleep. Koala®, marking its 10th year in Japan, will launch a new flagship model on Monday, Oct. 5.
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コアラジェイピー株式会社, marking its 10th year in Japan, will launch “Koala Mattress PLUS [2nd GEN]” and “Koala Mattress SUPREME [2nd GEN],” new flagship models focused on “sleep temperature,” a new principle for better sleep, on Oct. 5.
Facts
10th year in Japan
Ideal sleeping temperature (around 33°C)
Up to 5°C cooler
Lasts approximately 6 hours
“Koala Mattress PLUS [2nd GEN]” (single): from ¥99,900, including tax
“Koala Mattress SUPREME [2nd GEN]” (single): from ¥149,900, including tax
[Wakamono Research survey] Young people in the Reiwa era are revealed to be keen on “limited-time products”!
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A survey conducted by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ found that about 70% of young people aged 14–19 tend to buy “limited-time products.” Reasons for buying included anxiety about missing out, the products’ special appeal, and a desire to avoid regret, while reasons for not buying included financial concerns and doubts about the taste.
As part of its Fall 2026 update, Airbnb is introducing a “Connections” feature for sharing trip information with friends and family, as well as AI-powered search, filtering and comparison features. It is also rolling out new services such as food delivery, grocery delivery, laundry and baby equipment rentals, while enhancing management tools for hosts, including a multi-listing calendar and dynamic pricing.
株式会社セミナーインフォ appoints Yohei Maruyama as president and director, moving to a new leadership structure with founder Wataru Konishi and accelerating the creation of “spaces for co-creation” in the financial industry
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株式会社セミナーインフォ transitioned to a new management structure on Oct. 1, 2026, with Yohei Maruyama becoming president and director and founder Wataru Konishi becoming representative director and chairman.
“Iiyama Shared Taxi ‘Yukinko-go’” to begin full-scale service on Oct. 1
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株式会社NearMe, in partnership with Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, will begin full-scale service of the “Iiyama Shared Taxi ‘Yukinko-go’” on Oct. 1, 2026, to provide transportation for older residents and others. Based on the results of a demonstration trial, the service has introduced a LINE dispatch system and improved its reservation process.
Facts
7:00～22:00
About 80% of users are satisfied
A 20–30% discount will be applied as a “shared-ride discount” when passengers share a ride.
75% discount even without shared rides
An 80% discount applies when sharing a ride.
A cumulative total of 1.5 million reservations has been reached※1
A collaboration between Boardriders Japan and Enoshima Electric Railway will bring the “crew bag,” designed with functionality based on interviews with active crew members, to the general public from Oct. 1, 2026.
On Monday, Oct. 5, a new launch: “A Moment of Milk,” a yogurt made only with raw milk, in a “Moomin × Ibaraki Dairy” collaboration package
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Ibaraki Dairy, a group company of 株式会社JFLAホールディングス, will launch “A Moment of Milk,” a yogurt made with 100% raw milk, in a “Moomin × Ibaraki Dairy” collaboration package on Oct. 5.
Notice regarding business partnership with 滋賀県税理士協同組合
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株式会社M&A総合研究所 has signed a business partnership agreement with 滋賀県税理士協同組合 to strengthen its M&A support system for small and medium-sized businesses in Shiga Prefecture.
Asken marks its 19th anniversary! Anniversary campaign launched as a token of appreciation—win original Asken merchandise and more in a prize draw
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株式会社asken will launch an appreciation campaign on Oct. 1, 2026, to mark the 19th anniversary of its AI meal-tracking app, Asken. The company, with more than 14 million cumulative members, will give away original merchandise, coupons and more through social media posts and in-app challenges.
Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun, AERA with Kids and キッズネット team up again! “Play, Learn, Body ⚽ Lab” to be held on Sports Day!
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株式会社朝日学生新聞社, 株式会社朝日学研シンクエスト and 朝日新聞出版 will hold “Play, Learn, Body Lab,” an interactive event for parents and children, at Kodomo no Kuni in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, on Sports Day, Oct. 12, 2026. Sports programs featuring FC町田ゼルビア and 横浜F・マリノス, as well as a financial education workshop by SBI証券, are planned.
NEMOHAMO, revamped as a holistic care brand, to hold its first post-renewal pop-up event in Kansai at 阪急うめだ本店
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株式会社ビオスタイル’s cosmetics brand NEMOHAMO will hold its first pop-up event in Kansai at 阪急うめだ本店 from October 7 to 13, 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to try the full lineup following the brand’s revamp.
アビタス to launch “AB Learning™,” specialized e-learning in governance, internal auditing and finance that builds practical skills, on October 1
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アビタス, part of パスメイクグループ, will launch “AB Learning™,” corporate e-learning for specialized knowledge in governance, internal auditing, finance and other fields, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Original1回約15～20分のトピック単位で構成した学習メソッドです
Knowledge and expertise cultivated through more than 30 years of specialized education at アビタス
Taxi app “S.RIDE®” launches service in Hiroshima Prefecture
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S.RIDE株式会社 launched its taxi app service in Hiroshima Prefecture on September 14, 2026. It has partnered with 16 local taxi operators and is rolling out the service to approximately 540 vehicles. Through system integration with Denno Kotsu, the service area will expand to 14 prefectures as of October 1.
From choosing your first plant to getting advice on plants you already grow: plant care shop “PLANTHINK” opens for a limited time at 丸井今井札幌本店
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Plant care shop “PLANTHINK” will open a limited-time pop-up at the “YORIAI market” at 丸井今井札幌本店 from October 14 to 18. The event will feature compact plants for sale, free consultations, plant care products and “Rebirth PLANTS®.” It will be held in conjunction with 三越伊勢丹グループ’s sustainability campaign “think good.”
Driving brand transformation at エネサンスグループ through uniform production
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株式会社オンワードコーポレートデザイン produced new uniforms for 株式会社エネサンスホールディングス and エネサンスグループ. They are scheduled to be worn starting October 5, 2026, with design supervision by BEAMS’ Uniform Circus BEAMS.
Facts
October 5, 2026
2030 Vision
More than 2,000 companies cumulatively
In business for over 60 years
A track record of supporting more than 2,000 companies
[With next-generation CICA] “ルルルン ハイドラ CX マスク” from No.1 face mask brand ルルルン launches nationwide at last! “Black ルルルン” helps skin stay balanced from its foundation, regardless of age or gender※1
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Dr.ルルルン株式会社 has launched “ルルルン ハイドラ CX マスク,” a new product from its face mask brand ルルルン. Formulated with next-generation CICA ingredients, it went on sale October 1, 2026.
Facts
Series sales surpass 3 billion sheets※2
7 sheets / ¥880 (tax included)
28 sheets / ¥2,640 (tax included)
Sales will begin at drugstores nationwide on Thursday, October 1, 2026
ファインディ refreshes its corporate vision at the 10-year milestone since starting its business: becoming “a company of people, AI and data”
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ファインディ株式会社 announced that, marking the 10th anniversary of the start of its business in July 2026, it will refresh its corporate vision on October 1 to “Evolving the power to create with people and AI. Power to Engineering.” Building on connections with approximately 300,000 engineers, practical knowledge of AI-driven development and development organization data from approximately 1,500 companies, it will expand the value it provides as a platform connecting “people, AI and data.”
Facts
10 years since the business began
Marked 10 years since the business began in July 2026
Connections with approximately 300,000 engineers
Development organization data from approximately 1,500 companies
Original開発者の9割前後が業務でAIツールを活用
Nearly half of new code is written with AI assistance
Pull requests by senior professionals increased by 37%
The figure fell by 35% among younger professionals
Approximately 70% of companies said they were “very proactive” in hiring senior professionals
48% of companies that have adopted AI have yet to redesign their organizations or roles
12% of companies are undertaking company-wide redesigns
More than 80% of companies said their output had “increased significantly” or “increased somewhat”
Approximately 5,600 companies have adopted the service to date
Companies mentioned：ファインディ株式会社、DX社、Stack Overflow、JetBrains、Deloitte、経済産業省、IPA、Career Development Associates社
The keepsake edition of the latest catalog, “きもの都粋2026 vol.28,” is published October 1! Featuring a lineup of kimono that can be washed at home
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株式会社紅輪 published the mail-order catalog “きもの都粋2026 vol.28” on October 1, 2026. The lineup includes kimono that can be washed at home, Japanese clothing accessories and coats for fall and winter. A digital catalog is also available.
Facts
Published on Thursday, October 1, 2026
A long-established kimono specialty store celebrating its 56th anniversary
Reached 100 stores nationwide
Australian merino wool approximately half as fine as ordinary wool
In this dorayaki, chestnuts—not red bean paste—take center stage. One whole fresh chestnut from Kumamoto Prefecture. “Kiwami Chestnut Dorayaki” launches October 1
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株式会社お亀堂 will launch “Kiwami Chestnut Dorayaki,” a limited-edition fall product made with one whole fresh chestnut from Kumamoto Prefecture, starting October 1, 2026. The price is ¥580 (tax included).
From the dream hakama to classic graduation outfits! カンコー学生服 launches rentals for elementary school graduation ceremonies
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菅公学生服株式会社 has launched “Full Hakama Set Rental” and “Graduation Outfit Rental” services for elementary school graduation ceremonies. It will also hold a fitting event at カンコーショップ原宿.
BMSG FES'26 to be livestreamed exclusively on Prime Video PPV for 3 consecutive days; archived streams will also be available after each day's live broadcast through Oct. 26 (Mon.)
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BMSG, led by SKY-HI, announced that it will exclusively livestream BMSG FES'26 on Prime Video PPV. The festival will be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026. Archived streams are also scheduled to be available after each day's live broadcast through Oct. 26.
AI-native recruitment management system MyTalent Hire begins integration with RoboRobo Recruiting, an automatic candidate-information transfer service
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株式会社TalentX has begun integrating its AI-native recruitment management system, MyTalent Hire, with オープン株式会社's RoboRoboリクルーティング service for automatically transferring candidate information. The integration will automatically import candidate information from 18 job boards and streamline hiring and turn candidate data into a talent asset through AI scoring and CRM integration.
Notice: Conclusion of the exhibition in Ginza and future plans
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Art Aquarium Museum GINZA will conclude its exhibition at 銀座三越 on Jan. 6, 2027, and hold a special exhibition in Shibuya in the spring of the same year to mark its 20th anniversary.
The 27th secondhand clothing exchange and donation campaign, SHEIN Again, runs from Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.); SHEIN TOKYO also gets an autumn makeover!
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SHEIN will hold the 27th secondhand clothing exchange and donation campaign, SHEIN Again, at its Harajuku, Tokyo showroom, SHEIN TOKYO, from Oct. 1, 2026, and give the store an autumn makeover.
Facts
27th time overall
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Through Oct. 7 (Wed.)
Total participants: 11,780
Total items collected: 30,730
Total weight of secondhand clothing collected: 11,005 kg
Security training cloud service Securio to exhibit in 5 cities nationwide at Security Days Fall 2026
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LRM株式会社 will exhibit at Security Days Fall 2026, which will be held in 5 cities—Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Tokyo and Nagoya—in October 2026. The company will demonstrate its security training cloud service Securio and give presentations.
広島県廿日市市 and 広島電鉄株式会社 sign agreement on a social experiment for shared bicycles
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OpenStreet株式会社 has signed an agreement with 広島県廿日市市 and 広島電鉄株式会社 on a social experiment for shared bicycles in Hatsukaichi City. Starting Oct. 1, 2026, the partners will use HELLO CYCLING to establish a total of 11 bike-share ports.
トマト＆オニオン, operated by 株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ, will launch its 47th-anniversary Thanksgiving Sale on Oct. 1, 2026. The first installment will feature filet mignon steak bites in limited quantities.
From KOLO to Koplus: private booth brand to be refreshed starting October 2026
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株式会社関家具 will standardize the name of its private booth brand in the Japanese market from KOLO to Koplus starting in October 2026, and refresh its website and catalog. Product specifications and prices will remain unchanged.
Yakiniku all-you-can-eat restaurant じゅうじゅうカルビ, operated by 株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ, will launch its “Yakiniku Banquet Plan” for groups of 6 or more on weekdays only starting October 1, 2026. Guests can choose from 3 all-you-can-eat courses; the drink bar and ice cream bar are free for everyone, and all-you-can-drink alcohol is available for an additional 1,000 yen.
AI “consideration sets” see 70% of their entries replaced with each model update
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株式会社トドオナダ used the LLM awareness measurement tool “Digidigi” to examine changes in consideration sets across 84 beauty and personal care categories for Claude Sonnet 5 and Sonnet 5.5. The results showed that even a minor update involving only about 5 months’ worth of differences in training data led to an average replacement rate of 70.4% in consideration sets, demonstrating the need to remeasure them with every model update.
ディセンシア × 昭和西川 launch joint project themed around “Sleep and Skin”
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Skinitty, a skincare community operated by 株式会社DECENCIA, and Guuguu Research Institute, a sleep community operated by 昭和西川株式会社, will launch a joint project themed around “Sleep and Skin” on October 1, 2026, and hold a participatory campaign.
Submissions open for the “Third Yokai Art Grand Prize”
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Yokai Museum opened submissions on October 1, 2026, for the Third Yokai Art Grand Prize, an open-call painting contest themed around yokai. Entries are being accepted in 2 divisions, analog and the newly established digital division. The final judging will take place at YOKAI EXPO 2027, an event to be held in February 2027.
New TU-4523 single-ended power amplifier kit lets listeners compare the sound of directly heated triodes “45” and “2A3”
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株式会社イーケイジャパン announced that it has developed the TU-4523 single-ended power amplifier kit, which can be used with either the directly heated triode “45” or “2A3,” and will begin shipping in late October 2026.
Surf culture magazine 『NALU』 and surf trip guide 『ビーチコーミング・マガジン』 collaborate on a double-cover free magazine featuring Minamisoma City’s Kitaizumi Beach in a single issue.
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株式会社ADDIX has published a free magazine featuring Minamisoma City’s Kitaizumi Beach, created in collaboration between surf culture magazine 『NALU』 and 『ビーチコーミング・マガジン』. In fiscal 2026, it is supporting regional revitalization through sessions with professional surfers and appearances at events around the country.
Facts
We have been providing support since 2022
In fiscal 2026
Return to Fukushima after 16 years
Circulation: 5,000 copies
At surf shops around the country starting in August
まほろば工房 and PHONE APPLI to launch a solution to address customer harassment on October 1
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株式会社PHONE APPLI and 株式会社まほろば工房 will begin offering a solution to address customer harassment on October 1, 2026, integrating “PHONE APPLI PEOPLE” with “MAHO-PBX.”
【プラスダイアナ】Make training more stylish. Gym training shoes developed in collaboration with JBBF debut October 9 (Fri)!
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Sneaker brand プラスダイアナ, owned by ダイアナ株式会社, will release gym training shoes co-developed with 3 athletes affiliated with 公益社団法人日本ボディビル・フィットネス連盟 (JBBF) on October 9, 2026.
Real estate crowdfunding platform “TECROWD” announces “Start investing this fall! Asset management support campaign”
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TECRA株式会社 announced an asset management support campaign running on its real estate crowdfunding platform TECROWD from October 1 to 30, 2026, offering new registrants and investors Amazon gift cards worth up to 4,000 yen.
Make every daily run more comfortable. Launch of the GEL-SLOWCUSH running shoe, designed for soft cushioning and a smooth ride
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アシックスジャパン will launch the GEL-SLOWCUSH running shoe, designed for soft cushioning and a smooth ride, on October 8. The price is 26,400 yen (tax included).
—October 1 is Coffee Day—〈2026 edition of the coffee drinking survey〉 “At-home coffee demand” accelerates: Despite rising prices, the average amount people spend on a cup enjoyed at home hits a record 115 yen
New knitwear arrives to make autumn and winter outings more enjoyable! A collection of charming knit items featuring heart motifs, with “My Heart” as its theme.
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株式会社ファミリア will launch “Knit Collection 2026” on October 7, 2026. The collection’s theme is “My Heart,” and it will offer new knitwear featuring heart motifs. Customers who spend at least a specified amount will receive a gift.
エフピコ and ハローデイ partner to promote the circular recycling initiative “Store to Store” at all 55 locations.
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株式会社エフピコ and 株式会社ハローデイホールディングス are working together to promote the “Store to Store” initiative, recycling used food trays collected at all 55 locations into new food trays. The initiative cut CO2 emissions by 284t in the fiscal year ended March 2026, and aims to reduce them by 300t annually in the fiscal year ending March 2028.
Facts
All 55 locations
284t of CO2 emissions
The equivalent of approximately 9.17 million trays