[ゲラン] 2026 Holiday Limited Collection “DRESSED IN WONDERS” — A musical-like world brought to life by a special collaboration.
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ゲラン has unveiled its 2026 holiday limited collection, “DRESSED IN WONDERS.” In collaboration with Swiss fashion designer Kevin Germanier, the brand will release limited-edition makeup, fragrances, an advent calendar, and other items incorporating sustainable haute couture elements.
Fukushima Prefecture’s Tadami Town to introduce “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” from October 1
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株式会社Kids Public has signed an agreement with Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and officially launched “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” for town residents on October 1, 2026. The service had been available on a trial basis since July and became permanent with the establishment of the Children and Families Center.
Facts
More than approximately 250 pediatricians, obstetricians and midwives affiliated with the service
A service that allows users to consult online, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with approximately 250 or more affiliated pediatricians, obstetricians and gynecologists, and midwives.
The service became available to Tadami Town residents on October 1, 2026.
The service was introduced on a trial basis from July 1, 2026.
Rich forests cover 94% of the area.
The cumulative number of consultations has exceeded 350,000.
More than 250 pediatricians, obstetricians and gynecologists, and midwives.
The service has been introduced in more than 250 local governments.
Number of employees: 35 (as of December 2025)
Number of affiliated medical professionals: 267 (as of December 2025)
[First in Gifu Prefecture!] Yamagata City to fully launch “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” from October 1
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株式会社Kids Public will partner with Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture, to fully launch its online health and medical consultation service, “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics,” on October 1, 2026. The move follows high satisfaction with a trial conducted from April to address the lack of specialist medical institutions in the city.
Facts
Starting Oct. 1 (Thu.), 2026
A total of 67 people registered.
The service received 26 consultations.
Approximately 89.5% of consultations concerned infants aged 0.
54.2% took place between 18:00 and the 8:00 hour the following morning.
The content was viewed a total of 185 times.
84.2% of respondents said, “It’s reassuring to know I can consult someone if something happens, and I’m grateful for that.”
[住まいサーフィン] 2026 October edition released: “Oki-style Most Profitable Condominium Rankings” by Greater Tokyo area, showing condominiums likely to retain their value
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Style Act Co., Ltd. has released the October 2026 edition of area-based rankings of top condominiums in the Greater Tokyo area, based on the “Oki-style Profitability Probability” index of condominium asset value, on 住まいサーフィン.
“壱角家 Asakusabashi” to open on Friday, October 2, 2026! Enjoy Iekei ramen for lunch or as a satisfying end to a night out!
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The Asakusabashi location of “壱角家,” an Iekei ramen restaurant operated by 株式会社ガーデン, will open on October 2, 2026. Special prices will be offered to mark the opening.
Applications now open for exhibitors at the “Local Government Comprehensive Fair,” a public-private partnership exhibition!
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一般社団法人日本経営協会 began accepting applications on October 1, 2026, from companies and organizations wishing to exhibit at “Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2027,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 14 to 16, 2027. A public-private partnership study session (webinar) by デジタル庁 and 横須賀市 will also be held on the same day.
【株式会社IKUSA】Now available: “GREAT STRATEGY,” a business board game that lets players experience management strategies designed for the future
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株式会社IKUSA has launched “GREAT STRATEGY,” a business board game that simulates corporate management and teaches long-term thinking and strategic decision-making.
Facts
Can be completed in approximately 2.5–3 hours
Number of participants: 10–100
More than 1,600 events held annually
A total of 3,000 companies and more than 560,000 people have experienced it.
AI security system “AI Security asilla” officially introduced at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, a large mixed-use complex operated by Tokyu Land Corporation
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株式会社アジラ has officially introduced its AI security system “AI Security asilla” at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, operated by Tokyu Land Corporation. The results of a trial conducted from October 2025 were favorably evaluated, leading to continued operation.
Shingo Katori takes on an “AI role” in a new カオナビ commercial! Supporting each person’s decision-making and guiding companies toward becoming great teams!
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株式会社カオナビ will begin airing a commercial for its new AI agent “KTi” on October 3, 2026. Shingo Katori plays the AI role, highlighting the promotion of human capital management through “Talent Intelligence.”
カオナビ launches AI agent “KTi,” helping draw out “the answers for your company” and support decision-making from management to the front lines
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株式会社カオナビ has launched “KTi,” an AI agent that supports decision-making from management to the front lines. It will begin offering its “Career Consultation Agent” and “Talent Search Agent” in October 2026, advancing the shift from “democratization of data” to “democratization of decision-making.”
JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社 will hold the 16th edition of its online “STARTUP PITCH” event, presenting challenges faced by JR東日本グループ. The theme is “Track Maintenance DX.” The previous 15 events drew 150–200 participants and led to meetings with 10–20 companies. This time, 秋田事業本部 will introduce challenges related to winter snow removal.
Phone analytics AI “MiiTel Phone” integrates with コムデザイン’s “CT-e1/SaaS” in real time
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株式会社RevComm’s phone analytics AI “MiiTel Phone” and 株式会社コムデザイン’s cloud-based CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” have begun integrating in real time. Audio from calls is processed via streaming in approximately 1-second intervals, enabling the detection of customer harassment and support for operators.
Facts
A cumulative total of 1,950 tenants
More than 34,000 seats
Approximately 1-second intervals
July 2023
November of the same year
Companies mentioned：株式会社RevComm、レブコム、株式会社コムデザイン、コムデザイン、ニトリ、Forbes AI 50 2023、CES® 2025、日本スタートアップ大賞2025
株式会社マイナビ named official sponsor of “DANCEALIVE 2027” and “HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2027” for the 9th consecutive year!
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株式会社マイナビ has been named official sponsor (special supporting sponsor) for the 9th consecutive year of “DANCEALIVE 2027,” a street dance event organized by 株式会社アノマリー, and the high school dance competition “HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2027.”
Refresh pouch Nordic Spirit! Sponsoring Asia’s largest poker event “JOPT 2026” for the 2nd time
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日本たばこ産業（JT） will sponsor “JOPT 2026 Tokyo #03,” an Asia-leading poker event held at Belle Salle Takadanobaba from October 9 to 11, and will host a tournament named after its “Nordic Spirit” product.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
Oct. 11, 2026
Approximately 30 minutes
30,000 yen
20,000 yen
25,000 yen
First 300 people
Companies mentioned：日本たばこ産業株式会社、JT、JAPAN OPEN POKER TOUR、JOPT
[For logistics and manufacturing companies] Seminar to explain hiring measures that can be taken from October ahead of the year-end busy season
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株式会社天職市場 will hold an online seminar on hiring measures for logistics and manufacturing companies ahead of the year-end busy season on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Friday, October ２, 2026
Starting at 13:30
Supporting recruitment at more than 20,000 companies
As part of its 100th anniversary project in November 2026, 大正大学 will create and unveil a contemporary version of a “kesa” robe, reconstructed from used clothing collected on campus. With sewing machine support from 株式会社ジャノメ, it will be exhibited at the Homecoming Day event.
Facts
100th anniversary of the company’s founding
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in November 2026
To be held on Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (national holiday), 14:15–14:45
Lecture to be held in commemoration of 大正大学’s centennial
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大正大学附属図書館 will hold the “大正大学 Centennial Memorial Lecture” on October 10, 2026, as part of the university’s 100th anniversary commemorations. The speaker will be Susumu Nakanishi, recipient of the Order of Culture, and the theme will be “Life.” Capacity is 100 people, and admission is free. Co-hosted by NPO Tokyo Jiyu University.
ウォーターエージェンシー adopts ChatSense company-wide; document preparation that used to take about 1 week now takes just a few hours
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株式会社ウォーターエージェンシー has adopted 株式会社ナレッジセンス’s enterprise AI agent “ChatSense” company-wide to streamline document preparation for the maintenance and operation of water and wastewater facilities. Tasks such as preparing meeting minutes and proposal documents that used to take about 1 week can now be completed in a few hours. The robust security environment was cited as the main reason for its selection.
Facts
Document preparation that used to take about 1 week now takes just a few hours
Adopted by more than 500 major companies and other organizations, including Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed companies and one of Japan’s largest comprehensive universities.
Tasks often involve reading voluminous documents that can exceed 100 pages and performing repetitive work
Since our establishment in 1957
A type of large language model released by 米OpenAI社 in fall 2022.
PE-BANK conducts a “Workplace Cybersecurity Awareness Survey”
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株式会社PE-BANK conducted a survey on workplace cybersecurity awareness among employees aged 22–60 across Japan. A total of 55.3% said they were “not conscious” of security measures, with issues identified in password management and understanding of rules.
Facts
55.3% are “not conscious” of their workplace’s cybersecurity measures
53.7% say security education and training is “not conducted” or that they “don’t know”
“No particular rules” 30.3%
“Don’t know” 19.0%
The most common practice, at 38.3%, was recording work passwords “on paper, in notes, or in a planner”
“Using the same or similar password for multiple accounts” was also reported by 20.7%
“Understand fully or to some extent” 45.3%
15.3% have had an experience that “nearly went wrong” or made them “feel uneasy”
“Easy to report” 61.3%
Answered, “It is not easy to report”
45.0% are conscious of it
27.7% do not use generative AI or similar tools at work
Early sales of an upscale full-metal カシオ [CASIO CLASSIC PREMIUM SERIES]
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Watch retailer TiCTAC will begin advance sales of the latest カシオ watch, the full-metal CASIO CLASSIC PREMIUM SERIES A1000SP-7JR, on October 9, 2026. The price is 27,500 yen.
Leev Life Twenty One, which manages around 20,000 rental units in Kanagawa and Tokyo, digitizes rental applications with ITANDI Rental Management
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株式会社リーヴライフトゥエンティーワン, which manages around 20,000 rental units in Kanagawa and Tokyo, is adopting ITANDI Rental Management, a rental-management support service from イタンジ株式会社, and will begin accepting rental applications digitally.
株式会社GIG and LeadGrid rank among the top entries in the second half of the AI Search Cited Award 2026, which recognizes services most frequently cited by AI
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株式会社GIG and its CMS LeadGrid ranked among the top entries in the web production and site development category of the second half of the AI Search Cited Award 2026, which evaluates mentions and citations in AI searches.
Facts
No. 4 in brand mentions
No. 5 in domain citations
No. 8 in domain citations
21 categories in Japan
122 categories
90 prompts in each category
More than 1,500 companies supported
Annual retention rate: 98.2%
More than 65,000 people
More than 1,800 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社GIG、LeadGrid、株式会社Wanokuni、Brand UP、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews、Google AI Mode、Workship、Workship CAREER、クロスデザイナー、クロスネットワーク、コンマルク
DCM membership program launches at Jumbo Encho and Home Assist
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The DCM Group’s common membership service, the DCM Membership Program, will launch on November 1, 2026, at 20 stores of Jumbo Encho and Home Assist, home improvement stores operated by Encho, a DCM Holdings group company.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Home Assist (20 stores*)
Sales of 533.1 billion yen
Approximately 918 stores nationwide
Around 18,000 employees (※ calculated on an 8-hour basis)
[New product] A cushion that turns “this will do” on the sofa into a nap pillow, with adjustable height depending on how it is folded
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株式会社シービージャパン launched the mingu Nap Pillow Cushion, developed for dozing on the sofa, in September 2026. Its height can be adjusted by folding or rolling it, and it is machine washable. The price is 3,300 yen (3,630 yen including tax).
The 4th installment of “EBiDAN THE FIRST Reading Aloud” is now available! Chokkyu’s Kai Ogasawara reads “A Love Story”
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株式会社ワニブックス has released the 4th installment of EBiDAN THE FIRST Reading Aloud on Audible, featuring Kai Ogasawara of Chokkyu reading Kan Kikuchi’s “A Love Story.”
Results report for FAST COSME PARTY, an experiential cosmetics event led by affiliated creator コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ, produced by 株式会社VAZ
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株式会社VAZ reported the results of FAST COSME PARTY, an experiential cosmetics event led by affiliated creator コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ. It announced that 1,427 people attended over 2 days, overall satisfaction was 99.1%, and more than 2,300 UGC posts were made on social media.
Facts
YouTube subscribers surpass 1.5 million
Try all 34 types of cosmetics
1,427 people attended over 2 days
Overall satisfaction: 99.1%
Ticket applicants: 2,972 people
Intention to purchase and try the products: 98.9%
Satisfaction with the gift bag: 99.4%
Intention to attend the next event: 98.5%
Intention to post on social media / posting rate: 84.9%
A total of 179 people attended, including guests...
Boasts 1.57 million subscribers
Sponsors and partner companies (19 companies in total)
Companies mentioned：株式会社VAZ、コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ、nomorerules.net、SKINFOODHQ、themedicube.jp、millefee.jp、pppom.jp、shobido-corp.co.jp、sirok.jp/norganic、qoo10.jp/shop/tfit、kiss-cosmetics.com、kissme-ferme.jp、narisup.com、cezanne.co.jp、apagard.com、meishoku.co.jp、printmedia.jp、b-up.online、KATE、SKINFOOD、MilleFée、粧美堂、medicube、pppom、N organic、milktouch、tfit、APAGARD、NARIS UP、明色化粧品、CEZANNE、KiSS、KissMe FERME、DERMA LASER、rall.+、Print Media、美アップ（Bup）、WITH HARAJUKU HALL、LIFORK、@cosme TOKYO
New launches: Antibacterial O2 Care Milfa BLOCK cleaning and storage solution for hard contact lenses; Epica Overnight Lens Care Set cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storage solution for soft contact lenses
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株式会社メニコン will launch Antibacterial O2 Care Milfa BLOCK cleaning and storage solution for oxygen-permeable hard contact lenses, and the single-use Epica Overnight Lens Care Set cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storage solution for soft contact lenses, in early October 2026.
Facts
Lipid-cleaning power boosted to 2.3 times that of the previous product!
Prevents bacterial growth by 99.9%
Original④240mLスリムボトル
Originalボトル1本あたりの容量が120mL（1ヵ月）から
For 28 days after inoculation with 5 types of bacteria
That “why?” is the first step in research. A collaboration with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science brings you an Unko Drill that teaches “How to Do Research”
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An article about Unko Drill: How to Do Research, an educational booklet for children jointly produced by 株式会社文響社 and 独立行政法人日本学術振興会. Using summer vacation independent research projects as its theme, it introduces the appeal of research and the spirit of inquiry that begins with asking “why?” in quiz format.
Facts
The series has sold more than 13 million copies
Introducing 4 surprising and fascinating poop studies
Urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal®” expands availability at Tomod's drugstore chain
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Craif株式会社's urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal®” will expand availability to approximately 80 Tomod's drugstores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, operated by 株式会社トモズ, starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
Approximately 80 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area
A one-day-only event train will run to celebrate 稲とアガベ's 5th anniversary and the Oga Line's 110th anniversary! / Departs November 7
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株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス will operate a special event train, “Kazekko,” on November 7, 2026, to commemorate 稲とアガベ's 5th anniversary and the Oga Line's 110th anniversary.
[True Sleeper] No. 1 in sales value in the memory foam mattress market for 13 consecutive years
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株式会社オークローンマーケティング announced that its bedding brand True Sleeper has ranked No. 1 in sales value in Japan's memory foam mattress market for 13 consecutive years.
株式会社フォーバルテレコム launches “Elenova Earth-Friendly Gas,” an environmentally conscious city gas service
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株式会社フォーバルテレコム will begin offering “Elenova Earth-Friendly Gas,” an environmentally conscious city gas service for small and medium-sized businesses, in the 東京ガス, 東邦ガス, and 大阪ガス service areas starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Annual gas consumption is 468 m³
Offsets approximately 1 t-CO₂ of greenhouse gas emissions
＼Microwave-friendly “New Manpuku Bar” launches! Heating makes it even tastier!／ UHA味覚糖 “New Manpuku Bar Series” launches October 5, 2026 (Mon.)
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UHA味覚糖 will launch its “New Manpuku Bar” series on October 5, 2026, with a revamped design that allows it to be heated in a microwave. The brand has sold more than 18 million meals and offers multiple flavors made with glutinous barley and glutinous brown rice.
Make a little detour on your way home. MIOBACARO (ミオバカロ), a standing Italian bar where you can enjoy approximately 40 kinds of cicchetti from 100 yen, opens October 1, a 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station
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株式会社VANSAN will open MIOBACARO (ミオバカロ) Yokohama on October 1, 2026, a 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station. Approximately 40 kinds of small dishes will be available from 100 yen, and glasses of wine from 290 yen.
DHC establishes “DHC General Research Institute,” a new R&D hub to promote the “fusion of knowledge”
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株式会社ディーエイチシー will consolidate its cosmetics and health food R&D departments and open DHC General Research Institute in Harumi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on November 1, 2026.
[Chuo Ward] Revamping the education platform, from e-learning to role-based training. 株式会社aprecio earns “White Company Certification (Silver)” for career support and health management
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株式会社aprecio has received “White Company Certification (Silver)” from 一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構 (ホワイト財団). Its overhaul of its education platform, including e-learning and role-based training, and its health management initiatives, including consideration of introducing an occupational physician, were highly rated.
Facts
Strict assessment criteria covering 70 items
Effective Oct. 1, 2026
A total of 707 companies have received this certification
A gallery space appears at “Park in Park” inside Shibuya's MIYASHITA PARK! The POP-UP STORE for ガシャポン®'s new series, “CAP’in GALLERY,” makes its debut starting tomorrow!
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株式会社バンダイ will hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE at Shibuya's MIYASHITA PARK starting October 2, 2026, to mark the launch of ガシャポン®'s new art toy series “CAP’in GALLERY.”
TABAYA Holdings and Transit Holdings establish joint venture 株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT on Oct. 1 to combine their strengths in developing food and beverage businesses
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TABAYA Holdings and Transit Holdings established the joint venture 株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT on Oct. 1 to develop food and beverage businesses.
Facts
The joint venture 株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT was established effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Notice Regarding 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス' Transition to a Holding Company Structure and Completion of Its Name Change
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On Oct. 1, 2026, 株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ changed its name to 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス and transitioned to a holding company structure. Going forward, it will pursue M&A, diversification and stronger governance.
Hokota City, FLN and the N School Group launch a public-private-academic partnership program for high school students in collaboration with 学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園
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株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク (FLN), Hokota City in Ibaraki Prefecture, and 学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園's N高等学校, S高等学校 and R高等学校 (N高グループ) have launched a public-private-academic partnership program for high school students centered on sweet potatoes.
Demae-can will hold its “Autumn Savings Tour,” perfect for the fall appetite, 4 times in October and November! It will also hold a “Half-Price Pizza Festival,” offering 50% off eligible pizzas from Oct. 9 to 12.
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株式会社出前館 will hold its “Autumn Savings Tour” on its delivery service Demae-can in 4 rounds from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, and will also run a “Half-Price Pizza Festival,” offering 50% off eligible pizzas from Oct. 9 to 12.
[Hosted by 埼玉県] Student ideas turned into businesses: 10 teams selected for the challenging GAKU∞STA2026 program
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株式会社ツクリエ announced that it selected 10 teams for GAKU∞STA2026, 埼玉県's entrepreneurship support program for students, following document and interview reviews.
Facts
10 teams
Starts in September
A total of 4 sessions
Saturday, October 17
Late February 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツクリエ、埼玉県、埼玉大学、さいたまIT・WEB専門学校、Sun Yat Sen University、獨協大学、芝浦工業大学大学院、慶應義塾大学、聖学院大学、芝浦工業大学
Applications open for K-NIC Startup Hands on Program, a highly intensive acceleration program lasting approximately 2 months, for the second half of fiscal 2026
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K-NIC, operated by 株式会社ツクリエ under contract from 川崎市, has opened applications for the second half of fiscal 2026 of its K-NIC Startup Hands on Program, which aims to foster deep-tech startups. The intensive program runs for approximately 2 months and offers mentoring and fundraising support.
ラクスル ranks No. 1 in sales in Japan's online printing industry
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ラクスル, the printing platform operated by ラクスル株式会社, ranked No. 1 in sales in Japan's online printing industry, based on a comparison of companies' financial results for 2026. It continues to grow through digitalization and service expansion amid a shrinking market, evolving into business infrastructure for small and medium-sized companies.
Facts
No. 1 in sales in Japan's online printing industry
Approximately 6.2 trillion yen in 2010
Shrank to approximately 5.1 trillion yen in 2023
The number of business establishments also fell from approximately 19,000
“Questionnaire” and “online reservation” services now available through the “Mimatān Parenting App” in Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture!
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母子モ株式会社 began offering “Questionnaire” and “Online Reservation” services through the “Mimatān Parenting App” in Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Oct. 1. Users can now submit pregnancy notifications and questionnaires and book a date to receive a maternal and child health handbook through the app.
Facts
Operations begin on Oct. 1 (Thursday)
From December 2025, the 母子モ maternal and child health handbook app will be introduced
Submission of a questionnaire at 8 months of pregnancy
Notice of campaign marking SBIプリズム少短 surpassing 150,000 active policies
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SBIプリズム少額短期保険株式会社 is running a campaign from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, to mark its active policies surpassing 150,000. New policyholders of “Prism Pet Anytime Pack” are eligible. A total of 30 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a Dyson vacuum cleaner or a レコルト cutter.
SBI Life to run 2nd installment of 10th anniversary premium campaign
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SBI生命保険株式会社 will run the “SBI Life 10th Anniversary Premium Campaign, 2nd Installment” starting Oct. 1, 2026. Gifts will be awarded by lottery to people who request materials or apply for insurance online. The company highlights that products such as “クリック定期！Neo” have ranked No. 1 in various rankings.
Facts
30 winners by lottery
Annual premiums paid are less than 120,000 yen
The largest share, at 41%
98% of customers say they are “satisfied with their premiums”
[Labor and social security attorney warning] “Just a meal” could prove fatal: Pitfalls in internships and alumni visits as companies face mandatory job-hunting harassment countermeasures starting in October 2026, and essential workplace rules
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a video explaining workplace hiring-related incidents and 11 requirements that will become mandatory ahead of the October 2026 enforcement of mandatory measures to prevent sexual harassment during job hunting and related activities. It has also begun offering a self-check sheet free of charge. A 厚生労働省 survey shows that reported experiences of sexual harassment during job hunting are on the rise, with private interactions during internships and alumni visits posing risks.
Facts
Takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
30.1% during internships
and 31.9% in other situations
An increase of 1.25 times compared with 3 years ago
11 mandatory measures companies should implement immediately
[Self-check sheet for companies on preventing job-hunting harassment (all 32 items)]
Has given a cumulative total of more than 400 harassment and labor training sessions
More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification
株式会社平和堂 is raising awareness of ways to reduce food waste at home during October's Food Loss Reduction Month by featuring recipes in its “美味食彩” recipe booklet for homemade frozen meal kits that use whole vegetables, including their skins and stems.
Distinctive onigiri from every corner of Japan gathered in one place! Packed with local flavors, specialty fillings and beloved local favorites!! “The Complete Guide to Regional Onigiri in Japan” goes on sale October 1
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Tatsumi Publishing will release “The Complete Guide to Regional Onigiri in Japan,” a book introducing regional onigiri from across Japan, on October 1, 2026. The author is Masaki Otsuka, and the list price is 1,870 yen.
A popular instructor who also teaches etiquette for dramas and films teams up with a language expert! We share “language” etiquette that helps children avoid embarrassment and hurting others.
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Announcement of the release of “Language Etiquette to Learn by Age 10 and Use for a Lifetime,” a book by Hiroko Nishide and Michiyo Suzuki explaining “language” etiquette to help children avoid embarrassment.
Facts
List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Release date: October 1, 2026
ISBN: 978-4-413-11425-7
Also a bestselling author whose books have sold more than 1 million copies in total
MAXWIN helmet-mounted dashcam “MF-BDVR001-PRO” surpasses 15 million yen in crowdfunding support on Makuake! Early-bird rewards sell out
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The helmet-mounted dashcam “MF-BDVR001-PRO” from automotive and motorcycle accessories brand MAXWIN (operated by 昌騰有限会社) reached 14,877,430 yen in crowdfunding support about 2 weeks after its launch on crowdfunding service Makuake, exceeding its target. The number of supporters reached 928, and early-bird rewards sold out.
Making its Osaka debut! The popular “custom hand cream experience” that draws a queue arrives at あべのハルカス近鉄本店
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CHEF de BEAUTÉ, the skincare brand of 株式会社桃谷順天館, will hold a limited-time POP UP STORE at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 starting October 14, 2026. Experiences on offer include Kyoto’s popular “custom hand cream experience” and a “personal skincare experience” featuring an AI skin analysis.
Facts
141 years since founding
October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
Tuesday, October 27
A difference of just 13nm
A special 60-minute experience
4 types of kits
Companies mentioned：株式会社桃谷順天館、CHEF de BEAUTÉ、あべのハルカス近鉄本店、CHEF de BEAUTÉ kyoto、レグラージュ
松戸市 will conduct an open-call market-sounding survey to explore ways to enhance the appeal of parks near Tokiwadaira Station, including 21st Century Forest and Plaza, and to consider management and operations.
First in Chiba Prefecture! Launching a safety-net initiative using UR rental housing
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松戸市 is partnering with 独立行政法人都市再生機構 (UR) to launch a safety-net initiative on October 1, Reiwa 8, in which housing support corporations sublease UR rental housing and provide life and employment support.
“Kindai Mahjong” November 2026 issue goes on sale October 1! The cover and opening photo feature Mリーグ star Saki Kurosawa!! The booklet lets you play mahjong with just this one volume! “30.40-fu Mahjong Score Calculation Drill”
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株式会社竹書房 will release the November 2026 issue of the mahjong manga magazine “Kindai Mahjong” on October 1, 2026. Saki Kurosawa, who is active in Mリーグ, features on the cover and in the opening photo spread. The issue includes the booklet “30.40符 麻雀点数計算ドリル” and the DVD “Mahjong Strongest Battle 2025: The Strongest Genes.”
“島泊／島飯／島湯” (しまはく／しまめし／しまゆ) grand-opens at Tonosho Port on Shodoshima: a new gateway to enjoying the island—with distinctive rooms, meals featuring fish of your choice, and baths with a sea breeze
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“島泊／島飯／島湯,” operated by 島島島株式会社 of the 両備グループ, grand-opened at Tonosho Port on Shodoshima on September 20, 2026.
Schadaraparr’s Bose, Riki Choshu and 50 others, alongside 50 cars. Not a car book, but a car-and-culture book: “drive! drive! drive!” goes on sale.
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To mark the 50th anniversary of creative company 原宿サン・アド, a car-and-culture book featuring 50 notable figures from various fields and their 50 beloved cars will be released by 株式会社パレード.
ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 announced its participation in the Pink Ribbon campaign to promote early detection of breast cancer and encourage screening, and will run a social media-linked donation campaign in October 2026.
ショップチャンネル receives “Platinum Eruboshi” certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
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ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 received “Platinum Eruboshi” certification in September 2026 from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Act on the Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. The company also received “Platinum Kurumin” certification in 2024, making it one of about 50 companies nationwide to hold both certifications.
“Automation for the back office.” Bakuraku begins airing new commercial
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株式会社LayerX has begun airing a new commercial for its AI agent service, Bakuraku. The commercial features CFO Tanaka Rena and official mascot Baku-kun, highlighting efficiency gains through automation of back-office operations.
A shimmer of gold and pearls with every movement of your hair: Shimmering Hair Mist arrives from J’adore, celebrating boldness and beauty
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ディオール plans to launch Shimmering Hair Mist under the J’adore brand in fall 2026. The hair mist radiates the shimmer of gold and mother-of-pearl. The 35mL bottle is priced at 8,030 yen, including tax.
[Shokz] New model to appear at “Potafes 2026 Osaka”
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フォーカルポイント株式会社, Shokz’s domestic distributor, will exhibit at “Potafes 2026 Osaka,” held in Osaka on October 3, offering attendees the chance to try products, including the newly released model.
Facts
Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
11:00～18:00
Original平成元年
Established: 1989
Companies mentioned：フォーカルポイント株式会社、Shokz、Apple inc.
四街道市 has established the “Basic Policy on Customer Harassment Targeting 四街道市 Employees” as a measure to address customer harassment against its employees.
Sports-focused crowdfunding platform Spotunity to launch the 3rd installment of 大分トリニータ’s “Trinita 12 Project” on October 8!
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スポチュニティ株式会社, a sports-focused crowdfunding company, has teamed up with 大分トリニータ to launch the 3rd installment of the “Trinita 12 Project,” the “Away Trip Support” project, on October 8.
Brave group announces new management structure as it enters its 10th fiscal year
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株式会社Brave group will change its management structure effective October 1, 2026, the start of its 10th fiscal year, appointing and promoting executive officers to strengthen its business execution capabilities and management foundation.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
The company had 437 employees as of October 1, 2026
The TIGORA × “Evangelion” collaboration is finally underway. Advance reservations for the collaboration running collection open October 1 (Thursday).
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株式会社アルペン will begin advance reservations on October 1, 2026, for a running collection from its private brand TIGORA, created in collaboration with the “Evangelion” anime series.
Winners of the “21st Centrair Photo Contest” announced!
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中部国際空港株式会社 has announced the 14 winning entries in the 21st Centrair Photo Contest, held annually since the airport opened in 2005. Judges selected the winners from 886 submissions, with awards ranging from the Grand Prize to the Recommended Award. Some winning works will appear in the 2026 calendar. The awards ceremony and exhibition of all entries are scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Chubu Centrair International Airport.
Facts
The contest is being held for the 21st time this year
A total of 886 entries were submitted from across Japan
We are announcing the 14 winning entries
Since the airport opened in February 2005
The Grand Prize and Excellence Award ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026
JTB travel vouchers worth 20,000 yen and 1 year of 月刊エアライン
JTB travel vouchers worth 10,000 yen and 1 year of 月刊エアライン
Official website launched for 株式会社Nestia, a joint venture between Kuradashi and Integrity
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The official website for 株式会社Nestia, a joint venture established in April 2026 by 株式会社クラダシ and 株式会社Integrity, has launched. The company aims to address the vacant-home problem and provides information on ways to use vacant homes, as well as a consultation service for owners and local governments.
Facts
The number of vacant homes in Japan has reached a record high of approximately 9 million
There are approximately 2 million vacant homes in the greater Tokyo area alone
Established through joint investment in April 2026
Following closure of イオンモール熊本店 due to the Kumamoto earthquake, new Perfect Suit Factory store to open inside はるやま 熊本嘉島店!
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Perfect Suit Factory (P.S.FA), operated by はるやま商事, will open a new store inside “はるやま 熊本嘉島店” on October 1, 2026, replacing イオンモール熊本店, which is closed due to the Kumamoto earthquake.
ASUENE and BlackRock’s decarbonization fund Decarbonization Partners to host “Decarbonization Executive Reception” for business leaders
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アスエネ株式会社 will co-host the “Decarbonization Partners x ASUENE Executive Reception” with BlackRock’s decarbonization fund, Decarbonization Partners, on October 7, 2026. Executives from both organizations will speak and share insights on global decarbonization and energy investment trends and supply chain strategies.
[Kyoto fashion pop-up] First joint pop-up event, “October STYLE Week,” brings together Nordic silver jewelry, vintage eyewear and shark leather
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WAKASA & CO. STYLE, operated by 株式会社わかさ生活, will hold its first joint fashion pop-up event, “October STYLE Week,” at its Kyoto Shijo store from October 10 to 13, 2026. Alongside its own brand, a total of 3 brands will take part: GANÜ and Atelier Shark.
“Moe” Kotake Seigikan to hand down a verdict on “keeping it up”!? To continue or not to continue—the password is “Apply it, and you’re acquitted.” Lawyer and comedian Kotake Seigikan appointed exclusive “defense counsel” for Scalp D Eyelash Serum.
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アンファー株式会社 has appointed lawyer and comedian Kotake Seigikan as exclusive defense counsel for Scalp D Eyelash Serum and will run a tie-in campaign starting October 1, 2026.
Keep plush toys, picture books and all your favorites close! A new stationery series from the hugely popular illustrator Kurahashi Rei captures cheerful moments before bedtime
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Gakken Sta:Ful, part of the Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Group, will release the 9th installment of a new stationery series by illustrator Kurahashi Rei on October 15, 2026. The collection features 8 products themed around bedtime, including notebooks, memo pads, sticky notes, letter sets, seals, stickers, bookmarks and fountain pens.
The flavor of 「カンロ飴」, loved for over 70 years, meets mellow milk in “mitarashi milk candy”! カンロ「ミルクのカンロ飴」 launches Monday, October 5, 2026
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カンロ株式会社 will launch 「ミルクのカンロ飴」, combining the sweet-and-salty flavor of 「カンロ飴」 with mellow milk, exclusively at トライアル and トライアル西友 stores starting October 5, 2026.
アイエスエフネット launches fall 2026 joining bonus campaign
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株式会社アイエスエフネット will run a joining bonus campaign offering 300,000 yen to strengthen recruitment of IT infrastructure engineers, for those joining between October 1 and 30, 2026.
Develops a lip plumper that maintains smooth lips without vertical lines even after talking
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株式会社コーセー has developed a lip plumper that uses the conformability of urethane oil to maintain lips without vertical lines and preserve volume even after talking. The technology will be used in 「ヴィセ ネンマクフェイク リッププランパー」, launching November 16, 2026.
「LegalOn」 releases API for integrating matter information with in-house systems
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies has released an API that enables matter information, related files and messages from its legal-focused AI 「LegalOn」 to be integrated with in-house systems. This is expected to reduce duplicate data entry and improve operational efficiency.
国境なき医師団日本（MSF日本） announced that 森川光世 would take office as its new secretary general on October 1, 2026, while outgoing secretary general 村田慎二郎 would step down at the end of his term.
株式会社ワコールホールディングス has published “Integrated Report 2026,” combining financial and non-financial information for stakeholders including shareholders and investors.
株式会社NIJIN announced that it will launch a free program in October 2026 to help junior high school students who are not attending school plan their educational path. Against a backdrop of isolation at correspondence high schools and a record-high number of students not attending school (approximately 35万4千 people), the program will help students consider “what they want to do in high school” rather than “which high school they can get into.”
Facts
Enrollment at correspondence high schools has now surpassed 300,000
Launches a free educational-path support program for junior high school students not attending school from October 2026
Approximately 35万4千 elementary and junior high school students nationwide are not attending school
More than 900 students enrolled at NIJINアカデミー
More than 1,400 teachers trained and developed
More than 400 supported with graduation and return to school
「エル・デコ デザインウォーク 2026」 runs Friday, October 16 to Sunday, November 8
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「エル・デコ デザインウォーク 2026」 will run from October 16 to November 8, featuring tours of participating shops, a digital stamp rally and a special event with Sou Fujimoto.
KATE × hit manga 『NANA』 collaboration limited-edition design 「ラッシュバースト （NA）」 launches! Refuse to compromise on length, volume or curl hold. For lash beauty that’s clump-free and explosively dramatic*.
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Global makeup brand 『KATE』 will launch the limited-edition mascara 「ケイト ラッシュバースト （NA）」, a collaboration with hit manga 『NANA』, in limited quantities from October 24, 2026.
Facts
Starting October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
2 colors in total
300 winners selected by lottery
To the first 500 customers
¥4,000 or more (tax included)
Companies mentioned：KATE、株式会社カネボウ化粧品、My Kao Mall、KAO、TikTok Shop