10/25 — 5-session course [recommended for university and high school students] — The Biopreneur Program: Turn your love of living things into a business that changes the future of Setouchi! Hosted by イノカ
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Notice of the Biopreneur Program, a 5-session online course for university and high school students hosted by 株式会社イノカ. The program aims to generate business ideas to address challenges facing the Seto Inland Sea.
Facts
A 5-session online program
Cost: 39,800 yen, including tuition and teaching materials (handouts, experiment materials, and shipping)
Internet Academy launches corporate training course on using AI agents
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インターネット・アカデミー株式会社 has launched its corporate training course, “AI Agent Utilization Training,” to develop personnel capable of implementing AI agents in business operations. According to a survey by SAPジャパン, 82% of Japanese companies see the potential for transformation through AI agents, but are insufficiently prepared. The course teaches participants how to choose among 5 tools and how to implement them.
FastMetal launches OpenAI’s “GPT-6.1 Sol” and Claude Sonnet 5.5
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株式会社国際調達情報 has begun offering OpenAI’s “GPT-6.1 Sol” and “GPT-6.1 Sol Pro,” as well as Anthropic’s “Claude Sonnet 5.5,” through its AI API gateway, “FastMetal,” effective September 30, 2026. All 3 models are available in yen on a prepaid basis at 357.4 yen per input and 1,787 yen per output per 100万 tokens, before tax. They support OpenAI-compatible APIs and MCP, and qualified invoices are also issued.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that availability began on September 30, 2026.
Input: 357.4 yen; output: 1,787 yen per 100万 tokens (before tax)
Claude Sonnet 5.5 per 100万 tokens
Maximum output: 128,000 tokens
For GPT-6.1 Sol models, when input exceeds 27万2千 tokens
Input: 714.8 yen / output: 2,680.5 yen
More than 30% faster than the previous-generation Sonnet 5
Costs up to 30% less for many tasks
It reported a score of 70.6%, compared with 10.3% for Sonnet 5
OriginalPro は1回の呼び出しごとに上流で約1,400トークンが入力として加算されました
Qualified invoice issuer (registration number T5010001015990)
王道家 group opens its first location in Ota, Gunma Prefecture! Iekei ramen shop “王道乃印 野上家” opens October 24
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株式会社あったらいいね announced that it will open the Iekei ramen shop “王道乃印 野上家” in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. The shop marks the company’s move from web production into the food service business. Its president, 野上晃一, trained with the 王道家 group and will serve 3 types of ramen featuring rich broth and carefully selected ingredients.
ドコモFG and マネックス証券 begin accepting advance applications for “Children’s NISA”
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ドコモFG and マネックス証券 began accepting advance applications for “Children’s NISA” on October 1, 2026. The program is scheduled to launch in January 2027, allowing minors (ages 0–17) to invest up to 60万円 per year tax-free.
Facts
Starting today, October 1, 2026 (Thu.)
Children ages 0 to 17 can also
60万円 per year (tax-exempt holding limit: 600万円)
The launch of the “Children’s NISA” program in January 2027
Support will be provided at 191 locations (as of September 18, 2026).
Each person will receive 7,000 d points (limited to a specified period and uses).
MAYAホールディングス subsidiary acquires all shares of the company operating Miracari, a recruitment agency specializing in office job placements for people in their 20s with no prior experience
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株式会社MAYA STAFFING, a subsidiary of 株式会社MAYAホールディングス, has acquired all shares of 株式会社かける, which operates Miracari, a recruitment agency specializing in office job placements for people in their 20s with no prior experience. The acquisition gives the MAYA Group a foundation for connecting with young job seekers and aims to expand its recruitment business.
Facts
Effective October 1, Reiwa 8 (Thu.)
株式会社MAYA STAFFING 100%
Capital: 12 million yen
As a holding company comprising 15 domestic corporations
公益社団法人ふるさと回帰・移住交流推進機構 and 栃木県 will hold the “All Tochigi Migration & Jobs Fair 2026” at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on November 1. All 25 municipalities and 30 business and other organizations will take part, with migration consultations, seminars, and hands-on events.
Hakkaisan 八海醸造グループ unveils new uniforms! Outfits produced by ID UNITED ARROWS embody functional elegance on the job and “honest craftsmanship”
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Hakkaisan 八海醸造グループ has created new uniforms that embody functionality in the sake-making workplace and “honest craftsmanship,” with the cooperation of 株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ.
Facts
In 2025
For more than 80 corporate clients
Founded in 1922
In 2021
Since March 2025
Companies mentioned：Hakkaisan 八海醸造株式会社、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、ID UNITED ARROWS、ブルックリンクラ、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース
Applications open for “2027 Miss SAKE,” an ambassador promoting the appeal of Japan’s traditional sake culture
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一般社団法人Miss SAKE began accepting applications for “2027 Miss SAKE,” an ambassador for Japanese sake, on October 1, 2026. The grand prize has been increased from 300万円 to a total of 600万円, and representatives will be selected through regional competitions and the national audition.
Yokoshibahikari Town in Chiba Prefecture and Satofull begin accepting donations to build a community where people and cats can coexist through a subsidy program for cats without owners
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Yokoshibahikari Town in Chiba Prefecture and 株式会社さとふる are accepting donations through the “Satofull Crowdfunding” platform to continue a subsidy program covering the cost of spaying and neutering cats without owners. The target is 600,000 yen.
Facts
Fundraising target: ¥600,000
Over the 4 years through fiscal 2025, the town has provided subsidies for spaying and neutering 104 cats
【大丸札幌店】“ブルーポンド” Marks Its 1st Anniversary. Original Drawstring Bags to Be Given Away for a Limited Time
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“BLUE POND,” a Hokkaido-born specialty shop for caramel milk sweets jointly developed by 株式会社グレープストーン and 大丸松坂屋百貨店, will mark its 1st anniversary since opening in October 2025. A campaign giving away original drawstring bags will run at 大丸札幌店 from October 8 to 21, 2026.
Facts
1st anniversary celebration
October 8 (Thursday)–21 (Wednesday), 2026
Cumulative sales exceed 1 million pieces
No. 1 in sales rankings
Some days, queues exceed 100 people
Limited to the first 200 customers each day
Spend at least 2,160 yen, including tax
A dairy farming pioneer with a history of more than 100 years
Founded in 1917
Computers also manage the health of approximately 600 animals
Guests unable to attend can join prize bingo while watching YouTube Live | アネットライブ, a specialist second-party prize shop, proposes an “in-person × online” after-party with a free bingo tool that requires no app
🍁【Yonezawa Food Market Autumn Appreciation Fair】Held October 17 (Saturday)! This hugely popular market, now expanded to 60 vendors, brings you a special event as a token of our appreciation✨
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The “Yonezawa Food Market Autumn Appreciation Fair,” to be held in 米沢市 on October 17, is a hugely popular market that has expanded to 60 vendors. The event will feature special attractions including grilled seafood for sale and a fish-catching activity.
【NIJIN高等学院】Announces Launch of “Free Guidance Support for High School Admission” for Middle School Students Not Attending School! Online Career Guidance Session to Be Held on September 28
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NIJIN高等学院, operated by 株式会社NIJIN, has launched free guidance support for high school admission for middle school students not attending school and held an online career guidance session on September 28. Programs including hands-on my-project experiences and interview practice will begin in October.
Facts
Approximately 35万4千 people
Approximately 300,000 people
More than 900 enrollees
More than 1,400 teachers trained and developed
More than 400 supported with graduation and return to school
【JOSHU RYDEEN】Announces Team Staff for the 2026-27 Season
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JOSHU RYDEEN, a women’s 3×3 basketball team based in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, has announced its staff lineup for the 2026-27 season. The team is operated by 有限会社ジェイ・スピリット.
Facts
2026-27 season
Launched in 2026
From 2011 to 2022
Spent 11 seasons with the team
Represented Japan in 3×3 in 2017
Appointed head coach of JOSHU RYDEEN in May 2026
Registered as a lawyer in 2013
Established in January 2026
Appointed official ambassador of JOSHU RYDEEN in July 2026
Verbex’s voice-interaction AI platform adopted for “AIでんわ” in the all-in-one platform “paylight X” for dental clinics
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株式会社SCOグループ announced that it has adopted 株式会社Verbex’s voice-interaction AI platform for “AIでんわ,” the telephone support feature of its “paylight X” platform for dental clinics. The technology will enable natural conversations for appointment booking and improve operational efficiency. The companies aim to introduce it at 100 clinics in the first year and 500 clinics over 3 years.
Facts
Approximately 18,000 dental clinics nationwide
AI answers patient calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
SCSK Group significantly strengthens managed services business
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SCSK Group announced that, in preparation for the merger of SCSK and Net One Systems in April 2027, it will consolidate Net One’s managed services business and SCSK’s data center operations services under SCSK System Management (SSM), effective October 1, 2026, to strengthen its managed services business. The move will accelerate the shift to a next-generation operating model leveraging AI. The group aims for managed services revenue of 230 billion yen and SSM revenue of 75 billion yen in fiscal 2030.
University-affiliated school specialists “早慶ゼロワン” and “早慶ゼロワンNEXIA” fill all seats for fiscal 2026 at their Ichigaya main and Urawa Misono schools. Enrollment for the new school year opens October 1
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The Ichigaya main school and Urawa Misono school of “早慶ゼロワン” and “早慶ゼロワンNEXIA,” university-affiliated school prep schools operated by 株式会社ゼロワン, have closed enrollment for fiscal 2026 after reaching capacity. Applications for new students for fiscal 2027 open on October 1, 2026.
相鉄グループ launches full-scale asset recycling business using properties it owns and develops【相鉄グループ】
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相鉄グループ has launched a full-scale asset recycling business using properties it owns and develops. On September 30, 2026, it sold 2 properties held by ㈱相鉄アーバンクリエイツ to a private real estate fund managed by 相鉄不動産投資顧問㈱.
TOPPAN opens applications for “co-necto 2026,” its new business co-creation program
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TOPPAN株式会社 will open applications on October 1, 2026, for “co-necto 2026,” the 10th edition of its open-call open innovation program “co-necto,” which has been running since 2017. This year, the program has set 13 themes, including 7 priority themes. TOPPAN and 25 partner companies will work with startups on proof-of-concept projects (PoCs) and aim to develop joint businesses.
At Mount Fuji, descend without climbing. Be Wave launches an “Autumn Mount Fuji Descent Tour” that does not aim for the summit
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株式会社ビーウェーブ will launch its “Autumn Mount Fuji Descent Tour,” which heads from the mountain’s mid-slopes to the foothills without aiming for the summit, in October–November 2026.
Facts
Elevation: 3,776 m
More than 500 Mount Fuji summit climbs
More than 10,000 people guided
A long descent of approximately 1,100 m
Walking distance: approximately 6.0 km
Walking distance: approximately 8.1 km
Minimum number of participants: 10
Maximum: 16 people
Mishima Station meeting-point plan / 63,600 yen
Tokyo and Shin-Yokohama round-trip plan / 70,600–71,800 yen
Nagoya round-trip plan / 80,600 yen
Shin-Osaka and Kyoto round-trip plan / 86,400–88,200 yen
相鉄不動産投資顧問 establishes its first private real estate fund
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相鉄不動産投資顧問 established its first private real estate fund on September 30, 2026, targeting the Sotetsu Izumino Station North Exit Building and Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Station Kasama Exit, both owned or developed by 相鉄グループ.
メットライフ生命保険株式会社 will introduce electronic insurance policies on October 1, 2026, enabling customers to check and manage their policy details on smartphones and computers.
TOKUMORI, a recruitment support company focused on recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and staffing, refreshes its corporate brand
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株式会社TOKUMORI refreshed its corporate logo and MVV on September 18, 2026, and updated its website. It also unified the names of its 3 service brands for new-graduate and mid-career recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) as “Tokumori Job Hunting,” “Tokumori Career Change,” and “Tokumori Recruitment Outsourcing.”
Facts
September 18, 2026
Established: June 1, 2021
Applications: +433%
Scout response rate: +100%
Qualified applications: +113%
Recruitment administration workload: -89%
Time to hire: -61%
Recruiting is 26 times more difficult for small and medium-sized businesses
Startups with around 30 employees
Publicly listed companies with more than 1,000 employees
Support provided to more than 300 companies nationwide
All-in-one AI language service “KORREPET” sponsors the “35th JTF Translation Festival 2026” — with a booth and an on-demand seminar, “A Practical Introduction to AI Prompts: From the Translation Production Floor”
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株式会社アビリティ・インタービジネス・ソリューションズ (AIBS) will sponsor the “35th JTF Translation Festival 2026” as a Diamond Sponsor, with the event beginning on October 1, 2026. It will exhibit its in-house-developed AI language service “KORREPET” and provide an on-demand seminar.
From Hachinohe, Aomori! Andes Electric LED technology heads to the Shinkansen. LED lighting supplied for JR西日本 N700 Series S trainsets “Mizuho” and “Sakura.” Commercial service begins October 1!
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Andes Electric supplied products for the conversion to LED lighting aboard JR西日本 N700 Series S trainsets “Mizuho” and “Sakura,” which entered commercial service on October 1. Further deliveries to P trainsets and JR九州 R trainsets are also planned.
For manufacturers | Latest developments and trends in electricity cost reduction: October 2026 report
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free October 2026 report for manufacturers summarizing the latest developments and trends in reducing electricity costs. According to a 中小企業庁 survey, rising energy costs are not being passed on in prices. The report explains how to review electricity and gas contracts and the factors keeping costs high.
シコー株式会社 and 大昭和紙工産業株式会社 to establish joint venture リサックホールディングス株式会社 on October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
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シコー株式会社 and 大昭和紙工産業株式会社 will establish the joint venture リサックホールディングス株式会社 on October 1, 2026, in response to the shrinking heavy-duty packaging bag market.
Around 70 shops from across Japan gather! The 13th anniversary “Bread Marche 26” will be held at Nagoya’s Oasis 21 on November 3
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The “26th Bread Marche,” organized by 株式会社ソーレプランニング, will be held at Oasis 21 in Nagoya on November 3, 2026. Around 70 shops from across Japan will gather, and new initiatives will be introduced to mark the 13th anniversary.
Salon-only customer acquisition AI app “SALOMATE” officially launches October 5, 2026. Turning what you thought was “ordinary” about your salon into a reason customers choose it.
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株式会社ゴッホ・スタイリングス and 株式会社イールドメディアオンライン will officially launch “SALOMATE,” a generative AI support service exclusively for salons, on October 5, 2026. For a monthly fee of 33,000 yen, it provides support with tasks such as LP production and social media content creation.
The “UBE Contemporary Japanese Sculpture Exhibition 2027” PR booth is coming soon to ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026
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株式会社TODOROKI will exhibit a PR booth for the UBE Contemporary Japanese Sculpture Exhibition 2027, commissioned by 宇部市, at ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026, to be held at Fukuoka International Center in October 2026.
Facts
About 100 galleries and organizations from Japan and overseas
More than 200 outdoor sculptures are installed throughout the city
15 sculptures to be entered in the UBE Contemporary Japanese Sculpture Exhibition 2027
AI discovers “your appeal.” +PLUS MIRROR launches a charm-point assessment as a new diagnostic feature.
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株式会社Innovation Studio has begun using a charm-point assessment as a new feature of its experiential mirror, +PLUS MIRROR, at LaLaport CLOSET stores operated by 三井不動産株式会社. Alongside AI-powered personal color and fashion assessments, the feature offers customers a new experience by visualizing their appeal.
Facts
More than 200,000 people have experienced AI-powered personal color assessments and fashion assessments that help them discover their favorite fashion genres.
各店 has been using +PLUS MIRROR for about 3 years
An impressive unit measuring approximately 2.000mm high × approximately 1.200mm wide
Since the service launched in March 2022
It also received an Excellence Award at the Digital Signage Awards 2022, organized by the Digital Signage Consortium, in June 2022
Kazumi Akao (the organization’s representative and a nurse at ラオ・フレンズ小児病院) receives the FY Reiwa 8 Foreign Minister’s Commendation!
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Kazumi Akao, representative of 特定非営利活動法人フレンズ・ウィズアウト・ア・ボーダーJAPAN, received the FY Reiwa 8 Foreign Minister’s Commendation in recognition of her pediatric medical work in Laos.
[Online event on Friday, Nov. 13] “Career Support and Reskilling in an Era of Labor Shortages” for business owners and HR representatives at companies and organizations
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An online seminar hosted by Hiratsuka City and co-hosted by 神奈川キャリア形成・リスキリング支援センター will be held on Nov. 13, 2026, and will explain career support and reskilling in an era of labor shortages.
“Nomu Silica” sponsors 2 sports fishing tournaments! Products for the winners and an interactive photo contest for spectators
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株式会社Qvou will sponsor the bass fishing tournaments THE WILD CARD 2026 and Basser ALLSTAR CLASSIC 2026, to be held in October 2026, and will present products to the winners and hold a photo contest for spectators to participate in.
Facts
3 cases of “Nomu Silica” to be presented
10 cases of “Nomu Silica,” with 24 bottles of 500ml each (planned), to be presented
200 million units sold cumulatively
Originalシリカ含有量...1リットルあたり97mg/L含有
Hardness: approximately 130 mg/L
Natural water is heat-sterilized at 130 degrees for 10 seconds
The French jewelry house メレリオ (MELLERIO), founded in 1613, has unveiled its 2026 “Nail Ornament” collection. Reinterpreting for contemporary design the idea of nail jewelry patented in 1951, the collection features finger ornaments in white or yellow gold set with diamonds and colored gemstones.
“LLMO Cheki” launches its proprietary “CDR” metric to score citation strength in AI searches
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株式会社Itera has launched CDR (Citation Domain Rating), a proprietary metric in its LLMO measurement tool LLMO Cheki that scores a domain’s citation strength in AI search engines. Based on measured data from 8 AI search engines, it comprises 3 subscores covering citation breadth, engine diversity and stability. Internal testing confirmed a high rank correlation.
The “ヤケーヌTSUBAKI,” a beauty model featuring camellia oil, gets a refresh! The latest version of “ヤケーヌ,” the sun-protection face cover with cumulative sales exceeding 4 million units, goes on sale Oct. 1
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株式会社丸福繊維 will relaunch the beauty model “ヤケーヌTSUBAKI” in its “ヤケーヌ” series of sun-protection face covers, which have sold more than 4 million units cumulatively, starting Oct. 1.
To bring his late wife back to life, he turns to the forbidden rites of love and sacrifice. “My Lovely Wife,” a dark fantasy simulation combining romance, management and alchemy, is coming to Nintendo Switch in a physical edition on Jan. 28, 2027!
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Singapore publisher Soft Source announced that a Japanese physical edition of “My Lovely Wife,” a dark fantasy simulation developed by Another Indie Studio and Gamechanger Studio, will launch for Nintendo Switch on Jan. 28, 2027. The suggested retail price is ¥4,950 (tax included).
Facts
Jan. 28, 2027
20 succubi
More than 40 multiple endings
4,950 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：SOFTSOURCE PTE LTD、Soft Source、Another Indie Studio Limited、Gamechanger Studio
The popular summer-only curry flavor becomes “Vegetable Fry,” available year-round! Tetsu “Vegetable Fry: Savory Curry with 5 Vegetables” launches Oct. 1
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カネテツ will launch “Vegetable Fry: Savory Curry with 5 Vegetables,” a new product available year-round, on Oct. 1, 2026, following requests for its summer-only “Vegetable Fry: Summer Vegetable Curry.”
Facts
A long-selling product with a history spanning more than 70 years
Launching on Oct. 1, 2026
Recorded the No. 2 sales ranking
Contains approximately 45% of 5 types of vegetables
[New commercial] The “Plasio Man” series of commercials, featuring the company president and conveying the desire to “save as many lives as possible from fires,” begins airing in October 2026
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New Cosmos Electric will begin airing its new TV commercial series “Plasio Man” in the Okayama, Kagawa and Ehime areas in October 2026. The commercials feature the company president as a hero, urging people to save lives from fires. The series promotes “PLUSCO (Plasio),” a fire alarm with carbon monoxide detection.
Subsidiary Atelier Book and Bed launches limited-time collaborative menu with Canadian matcha specialty shop DAIGYO at BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASHI
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abc株式会社 subsidiary Atelier Book and Bed has launched a limited-time collaborative menu with Canadian matcha specialty shop DAIGYO at its Shinsaibashi location.
Popular “Future Management Strategies Derived from Accounting Data” seminar gets extended viewing period
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NECネクサソリューションズ announced that it will extend the viewing period for its popular “Future Management Strategies Derived from Accounting Data” seminar through Oct. 31.
Production planning cut from 6 hours to just 1 minute. Mathematical optimization seminar drawing on examples from the food, printing and machinery industries to be held on Oct. 20
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カゴヤ・ジャパン株式会社 and 株式会社JIJ will hold an online seminar on Oct. 20, 2026, explaining mathematical optimization implementation examples in the food, printing and machinery industries, as well as cloud infrastructure.
Facts
6 hours of production planning
Down to just 1 minute
The event will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, 14:00–15:00
Limited to the first 5 companies
Companies mentioned：カゴヤ・ジャパン株式会社、KAGOYA、株式会社JIJ、JIJ、Microsoft Teams
“Choisoko,” a sustainable local transportation model built with communities, expands to 100 municipalities nationwide
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“Choisoko,” the shared-ride transportation service provided by アイシン, began operating in 3 locations in October, bringing its adoption to more than 100 municipalities nationwide.
株式会社アイオーデータ will exhibit at “Medical Japan Tokyo,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, and showcase medical products including online eligibility verification terminals and backup storage devices.
【京菓子處 鼓月】“Hello Kitty Premium Senju Senbei” debuts; Kogetsu marks “Senju Senbei Day” on Oct. 10 with a Hello Kitty collaboration
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株式会社鼓月 will launch “Hello Kitty Premium Senju Senbei,” a collaboration with Sanrio’s “Hello Kitty.” It will go on sale at select stores starting Oct. 1, 2026, and at the official online shop on Oct. 10, “Senju Senbei Day.”
Hashimoto Karen, co-representative of キャンプ女子株式会社, to speak at the Kyushu pre-event for social conference “BEYOND2026,” pitching on the current state of domestic incense ingredients
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Hashimoto Karen, co-representative of キャンプ女子株式会社, spoke at the Kyushu pre-event for social conference “BEYOND2026,” pitching on the current state of domestic incense ingredients and her company’s initiatives.
Facts
There are said to be only 2 artisans in Japan
More than 90% of incense ingredients come from overseas
The “Hands-on Consultation Support Service” and “Questionnaire Service” from “Kosodate DX” launch in Saka Town, Hiroshima Prefecture!
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The “Hands-on Consultation Support Service” and “Questionnaire Service” from “Kosodate DX,” provided by 母子モ株式会社, have been introduced in Saka Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, with operations beginning Oct. 1. The services aim to improve convenience and administrative efficiency by moving pregnancy notifications and application procedures to an app.
Facts
Operations begin on Oct. 1 (Thursday)
The “母子モ” maternal and child health handbook app was introduced in February 2025
ドコモFG and マネックス証券 begin accepting advance applications for “Children’s NISA”
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ドコモFG and マネックス証券 began accepting advance applications for “Kodomo NISA” on Oct. 1, 2026. The new system is for minors and allows tax-free investments of up to ¥600,000 per year. A parent or guardian with an account at マネックス証券 can open an account for a child aged 0–17.
Facts
Starting today, October 1, 2026 (Thu.)
60万円 per year (tax-exempt holding limit: 600万円)
Tax-exempt investment limit: 6 million yen
Children ages 0 to 17 can also
The launch of the “Children’s NISA” program in January 2027
We will award 7,000 d POINTS (limited-time, limited-use)
Those who purchase a total of ¥30,000 or more in investment trusts
“Cafe au Lait Positive Campaign” launches Thursday, Oct. 1; Cafe au Lait features Anne Mika
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Ezaki Glico will launch the “Cafe au Lait Positive Campaign” featuring model and talent Anne Mica on October 1, 2026. The campaign will include prize drawings for receipt-based entries, downloadable wallpaper images, and the release of limited-edition packaged products.
Facts
Launching October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
During the campaign period through November 30, 2026 (Monday)
30 minutes of unlimited conversation late Monday nights with Takui Nakajima and Takuya Kato! FM AICHI’s new show “Takui Nakajima & Takuya Kato’s Happy☆Lady” launches in October!
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FM AICHI will launch a new show, “Takui Nakajima & Takuya Kato’s Happy☆Lady,” in October 2026, featuring Takui Nakajima and Takuya Kato as hosts. The 30-minute show airs every Monday late night (Tuesday, 3:30 a.m.–4:00 a.m.) and will also be available for time-free listening on radiko.
Starting in November 2026, Ito Ham will launch a new communications initiative under the concept “A Century of Distinction. Ito Ham’s Tradition.” Offerings will include 15th-anniversary gifts for its flagship “Densho” brand, new products, products supervised by Masahiro Kasahara, and Shinya Tasaki Selection pizzas.
Sumitomo Mitsui Card × V Point Marketing to run “Registration Required: Tokyo Points to V Points Exchange & 20% Back on Smartphone Visa Contactless Payments with the V Point Pay App” campaign
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Sumitomo Mitsui Card and V Point Marketing will run the “20% Back on Tokyo Points to V Points Exchange & Smartphone Visa Contactless Payments with the V Point Pay App” campaign from October 1 to 31, 2026.
Immerse yourself in the ideal sitting experience for 60 minutes. Premium hands-on event for the new-sensation office chair “ingCloud” to be held in Kansai for the first time
Satofull begins accepting donations for 6 projects in Gunma Prefecture supporting digital education, places for children to gather, cat rescue activities and more
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株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on October 1, 2026, for 6 projects in Gunma Prefecture supporting digital education, places for children to gather, cat rescue activities and more.
2 works from “Shosetsu Tripper” selected as nominees for the 48th Noma Literary New Face Prize: “Riganshū” by Natsuko Shiba and “Maigo Inu no Waltz” by Kaie Mamiya
Achieved the landmark of producing the Chianti region’s first single-vineyard (cru) wine in 1969
6 carefully selected labels
All 6 items
Original18:00開場
Doors open at 18:30
Original21:00閉宴予定
¥18,000 per person
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社ゼットン、GIV、Gruppo Italiano Vini、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur、CADRAN
Archaic develops an enterprise AI data analytics platform using “Jev” from TypeSafe AI
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株式会社Archaic developed an AI data analytics platform for businesses using TypeSafe AI’s Decision Model “Jev.” The platform can be added downstream of existing systems and analyzes large volumes of data, such as logs and transaction histories, to identify and classify cases requiring a decision.
Facts
Established: Nov. 15, 2017
Capital: 110,000,000 yen (including capital reserves)
[シュクルシュークリーム] A popular cream puff specialty shop with queues, which has sold a cumulative total of 60,000 items in 8 months since opening, will open its 2nd location at “エコール・マミ” in Nara Prefecture on Thursday, Nov. 26.
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The cream puff specialty shop “シュクルシュークリーム,” operated by 株式会社Marshmallow, has sold more than 60,000 items in total in the 8 months since its 1st location opened and will open its 2nd location at “エコール・マミ” in Nara Prefecture on Nov. 26, 2026.
Launch of the 三島スカイウォーク 10th anniversary website! First Innovation handled planning, production and operational support
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The “三島スカイウォーク 10th Anniversary Site,” for which 株式会社ファーストイノベーション handled planning, production and operational support, has launched. The site introduces the facility’s attractions, new facilities and nearby highlights. Recruitment of 10 official ambassadors is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2026.
株式会社網屋 has enabled log integration between its domestic SIEM “ALog” and ソリトンシステムズ’ integrated authentication cloud service “Soliton OneGate.” A dedicated plugin centralizes authentication logs and supports compliance with the SCS assessment system and the detection of suspicious activity.
Launch of a generative AI chatbot in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture — Answering questions about city administration 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, based on information on the city’s official website —
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SDT株式会社 began providing “Panorama AI,” a generative AI chatbot that answers questions about city administration 24 hours a day, 365 days a year based on information on the official Moka City website in Tochigi Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
A public proposal process was held in May 2026
Selected as the preferred contractor on June 30
Launch date: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Based on approximately 4,700 pages on the city’s official website
[Exclusive to Makuake crowdfunding] Advance reservations open for the “Ultimate Risotto,” a specialty of local chicken restaurant 川崎鳥匠! Optional extra-large bone-in thigh of 信玄どり [For a luxurious Christmas and year-end/New Year dinner] Made to order
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Local chicken specialty restaurant 川崎鳥匠 has begun limited advance sales on Makuake of its “Ultimate Risotto Set,” made with 比内地鶏 soup. 骨付きもも肉 from 信玄どり is also available as an option.
Facts
Beloved for 30 years since the restaurant was founded
Made over 7 days
Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese aged for 24 months
Just 11.5% of employees say their company has AI guidelines — Paradoxically, incidents are more visible at companies with guidelines
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According to a survey by 株式会社スリスタ, just 11.5% of 400 employees nationwide said their company had clearly documented AI guidelines that were communicated internally, while about half said no guidelines were in place. The incident reporting rate at companies with guidelines was 5.7 times that of companies without them, suggesting that guidelines foster a culture in which incidents are made visible and reported.
Facts
Just 11.5% said their company had clearly documented AI guidelines that were communicated internally
About half (48.2%) said guidelines were “not in place”
The incident reporting rate at companies with guidelines is 5.7 times higher
Business-matching site 「比較ビズ」 ranks 2nd in the overall domain citation rankings for the professional services and specialist consulting category of “AI Search Cited Award 2026 下期”
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「比較ビズ」, a business-matching site operated by 株式会社ワンズマインド, ranked 2nd in the overall domain citation rankings for the professional services and specialist consulting category of “AI Search Cited Award 2026 下期,” by the AI search optimization agent “Brand UP.”
Facts
2nd place
AI citation score: 17.7%
8 categories
3rd place
45.7％
32.4％
7th place
27.6％
21 categories
122 categories
Original4つのAI
484,537 cases
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンズマインド、比較ビズ、Brand UP、株式会社Wanokuni、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews、Google AI Mode
Orthopedic surgeon-supervised※ walking support supplement “Smoova (スムーバ)” to go on sale at the official online store from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
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Natural Tech株式会社 will begin selling its orthopedic surgeon-supervised walking support supplement “Smoova” through its official online store on Oct. 1, 2026.
Cargo-only aircraft route and flight frequency plan for the second half of 2026 finalized
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JAL has finalized its international cargo-only aircraft route and flight frequency plan for the second half of 2026. In coordination with Atlas Air, it will begin code-share operations with Boeing 747 freighters on the Narita–Los Angeles route from Oct. 2.
(Joint release) JAL and NXグループ launch transport partnership within Asia and between North America and Asia
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Japan Airlines and NXグループ will begin a transportation partnership within Asia and between North America and Asia from October 2026, using Boeing 747 freighters. The first flight will depart on October 3, with service starting at 1 flight per week. The partnership will handle high-value cargo, including AI- and semiconductor-related goods and data center equipment.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
October 3, 2026
Maximum payload of approximately 100 t
Operations will begin with 1 flight per week in 2026
13.3-inch Let's Note “NC7” makes its debut on the direct sales site! Balancing productivity and mobility, with AI features to support work and learning
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パナソニック コネクトグループ will launch the 13.3-inch “NC7,” a model in its Let's Note line of personal mobile computers, exclusively through its direct sales site from November 18, 2026. Features include Copilot+ PC support, a rugged design, and an Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor.
MUSUBU × Kanbeshashinkan— Fragrance Space by SHEGREEN —“Capture happiness close at hand in a space enveloped in fragrance” to be held in Nakameguro on Friday, October 16
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株式会社MUSUBU will hold a collaborative event on October 16, 2026, at ROJU NAKAMEGURO in Nakameguro, featuring photographer Kentaro Kambe and fragrance brand SHEGREEN.
Major expansion “Cost of Hope” for “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2” now available! Accolades trailer featuring comments from gaming media released
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株式会社セガ has released on YouTube an accolades trailer featuring recommendations from Japanese gaming media, accompanying the release of “Cost of Hope,” a major expansion for “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2” developed by GSC Game World.
Facts
¥7,950, tax included
¥10,499, tax included
¥14,499, tax included
¥8,778, tax included
¥11,528, tax included
¥15,928, tax included
Available Thursday, November 21, 2024
On sale Thursday, November 20, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、GSC Game World、GSC Game World Global Ltd.、Steam、Epic Games Store、XBOX、PlayStation®5
Fujisoft opens its first dedicated robotics development and testing site, “Nagoya Lab” Strengthening development, co-creation and talent development capabilities to implement smart factories and physical AI
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Fujisoft will open “Nagoya Lab,” its first dedicated robotics development and testing site, in Naka Ward, Nagoya, on October 1, as it expands its smart factory business combining AI, IT and OT, as well as its robotics systems development business, including physical AI.
[ルイ·ヴィトン] New women’s eyewear featuring the Maison’s signature motifs in a subtle yet striking design
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ルイ·ヴィトン has launched 3 new styles of women’s eyewear featuring Monogram Flowers and LV initials in gold metal. The collection includes optical frames and sunglasses, priced from ¥73,700 to ¥79,200.
Made with “Tochiaika” strawberries from Tochigi Prefecture, the Strawberry Kingdom. A historic sake brewery launches a hand cream that gives skin a fairer look in a single application (makeup effect) and provides lasting moisture!
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株式会社外池酒造店, based in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, will launch “Kuramoto Bijin Tochiaika Hand Cream,” containing ingredients derived from Tochigi-grown “Tochiaika” strawberries, on October 1, 2026.
三井倉庫グループ publishes “Integrated Report VALUE REPORT 2026” and “Sustainability Data Book 2026”
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三井倉庫グループ aims to enhance corporate value by publishing “Integrated Report VALUE REPORT 2026” and “Sustainability Data Book 2026,” providing integrated disclosure of financial and non-financial information and comprehensive ESG-related information.
株式会社Lab.for, which supports inbound customer acquisition for restaurants by leveraging its strength in the Chinese market, to exhibit for the first time at Marketing EXPO, October 7–9
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株式会社Lab.for will exhibit for the first time at Marketing EXPO, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing its services for helping restaurants attract inbound customers.
横須賀市, supported by 株式会社スチームシップ, began accepting applications on September 24 for the 2nd hometown tax donation return gift in collaboration with 横浜DeNAベイスターズ.
[Co-hosted by Pigeon × Tomonite, with Akachan Honpo also participating as a supporting company] World Prematurity Day awareness event “A Day to Join Hands with Tiny Hands” to be held
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will participate as a supporting company and set up its own booth at “A Day to Join Hands with Tiny Hands,” a World Prematurity Day awareness event to be held at Ario Kitasuna on October 14, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
1 in 20 babies is born prematurely
Approximately 6% of all births
Birth weight below 2,500 g
Support began in 2025 under the “Little Baby Support Service”
Unused coins × international cooperation. AAR Japan launches its “1-person, 1-yen campaign”
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Ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2029, international NGO “難民を助ける会 (AAR Japan)” has launched its “1 Person, 1 Yen Campaign,” collecting coins lying unused in people’s homes to support refugees and other causes. The fundraising target is 100 million yen, and donations can be made free of charge through ゆうちょ銀行.
Facts
The fundraising target is 100 million yen.
Ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2029
In 17 countries around the world, including Japan
Original「日本人が1人１円出せば１億1,000万円になる」と呼びかけたところ
More than 100 million yen was raised in about 4 months.
It launched a refugee support organization in 1979.
AYURA, the cosmetics brand operated by 株式会社アインファーマシーズ, marks 30 years since its launch in 1995. Starting October 1, 2026, it will update its packaging design and run an anniversary campaign. It has also appointed Akiko Kikuchi as its first brand personality and plans to publish a column starting in December of the same year.
A proper, delicious meal at the summit. “絶品山頂飯,” a craft retort-food series that tastes great even without hot water, launches Thursday, October 1
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Food brand ONE POT WONDER, operated by アーケードトーキョー株式会社, will launch its “絶品山頂飯” series on October 1, 2026. Designed to be eaten at the summit, the craft retort meals taste great at room temperature.
Make every day with your pet more fun! The October issue of “ペッツトウキョウ新聞” is out
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Pets Tokyo株式会社 has published the October issue of its pet magazine “ペッツトウキョウ新聞.” It features store events and an art project featuring readers’ dogs, among other content. Its parent company is Lehman Holdings株式会社.
AnyFone JAPAN opens its performance-based affiliate program to the public
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The Japan branch of GSM Rentafone Pty Ltd. has opened its affiliate program for its telecommunications service brand AnyFone JAPAN to the public. The company, which provides SIM services for inbound visitors to Japan and travelers overseas, is seeking media operators, brick-and-mortar businesses and others as partners, and will pay commissions of 10% of sales.
Facts
Providing telecommunications services in Japan and overseas for more than 20 years
More than 1.7 million cumulative users in Japan
Returns 10% of sales as a performance-based commission※
【Taiwan Update】Electronics components industry advances amid AI infrastructure demand—2026 output forecast to rise 25.7% ＜Latest report from ワイズリサーチ＞
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The Wise Consulting Group has released its latest report on Taiwan’s electronics components industry. Driven by demand for AI infrastructure, output in 2026 is forecast to increase 25.7%, led by thermal modules and passive components. The report also discusses concerns over the PFAS ban, rising profits at 漢民測試, and verification of CoPoS equipment for TSMC.
Facts
Full-year production value in 2026 to rise 25.7%
Full-year production value in 2026: ...2.2645 trillion Taiwan dollars
Production value in the second quarter of 2026 rose 33.1% year over year
Thermal modules rose 80%
Passive components also rose 33%
Production value in the second quarter of 2026 rose 19.9% year over year
Net profit in the first quarter of 2026 was 6.86 times that of the same period a year earlier