A love call from Ado sparked it! About 13 million total social media followers! Beloved around the world, the fluffy cat “Pusheen（プシーン）” is set to launch a full-scale brand rollout in Japan this fall
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The American cat character “Pusheen” will begin a full-scale brand rollout in Japan in fall 2026, starting with a collaboration with singer Ado. A limited-time pop-up will be held in Shibuya from Oct. 16, featuring merchandise sales and branding activities.
Facts
About 13 million total social media followers
We will launch a full-scale, brand-led rollout in Japan in fall 2026
This collaboration took place in summer 2026 in Chicago, Pusheen’s hometown
At HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA from Friday, Oct. 16
Ado x Pusheen 23 cm plush toy ¥5,280
Ado x Pusheen plush bag keychain ¥3,630
Ado×Pusheen long-sleeved T-shirt ¥5,940
Ado×Pusheen card case ¥2,145
Ado×Pusheen puffy stickers ¥715
Ado×Pusheen mini tote bag (2 types) ¥2,640
Pusheen images and GIFs are estimated to have been sent more than 20 billion times to date
Available in more than 60 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：Pusheen Corp.、HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA、Ado Official Goods Shop、ユニバーサルミュージック
Subscription service “コレタツ,” offering a “complete home plan” integrating design, structure and energy efficiency, launches Oct. 1.
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株式会社RIB will launch “コレタツ” on Oct. 1, 2026, a subscription service delivering ready-to-build home plans that integrate design, structural features and energy efficiency. For a monthly fee of ¥50,000, it provides 5 models at registration and 1 plan per month thereafter, aiming to improve design-work efficiency and support sales at homebuilders and construction companies.
FileMaker Server hosting service “FMCloud.jp” launches service at Osaka data center
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“FMCloud.jp,” the FileMaker Server hosting service operated by 株式会社マジェスティック, began offering services at its Osaka data center on Oct. 1, 2026, establishing a 2-location setup in Tokyo and Osaka. This expands service coverage to western Japan and enables BCP and DR support. A launch promotion offering up to 1.5 months free is also underway.
Nasu 661 WINE HILLS: Beyond “wine = grapes”—blueberries and satoyama hills at the foot of the Nasu Imperial Villa
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“Nasu 661 WINE HILLS,” operated by ロイヤルベリーズファーム有限会社, will introduce a new style combining a variety of fruit wines, including blueberry, with walks through the satoyama landscape in fall 2026, its 100th anniversary year. It will offer 3 varieties aged for an extended period in wooden barrels.
AI cognitive training service “Zenicog,” provided to more than 250 institutions in South Korea to date, including for research, demonstrations and trial use, to exhibit at H.C.R.2026; live demos and business meetings at the Korea Pavilion in East Hall 3
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MindHub株式会社 will exhibit at “H.C.R.2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7–9, 2026, and give live demonstrations of its AI cognitive training service “Zenicog.” Its South Korean headquarters, MindHub Inc., has provided the service to more than 250 institutions to date.
Facts
More than 250 institutions to date
October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
Booth No. 3-23-07
Approximately 20 minutes
April 2026
1 patent granted
2 applications pending
Capital: 50 million won
Companies mentioned：MindHub Inc.、MindHub株式会社、Frontiers in Neurology
株式会社Cymbi opens applications for monitor participants in its “1-Month Free Recruitment Diagnosis,” designed to identify bottlenecks in recruitment
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株式会社Cymbi will begin accepting monitor participants for its “1-Month Free Recruitment Diagnosis,” which identifies bottlenecks in recruitment, on Oct. 1, 2026. The free service is limited to 5 companies per month and draws on expertise that has supported more than 340 hires.
You are not alone in worrying about groin-area odor — clinic releases ages of 149 women treated, with patients ranging from 15 to 61 years old (survey by 福岡美容皮膚科あやべクリニック)
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Medical corporation 誠奈会福岡美容皮膚科あやべクリニック released age data for 149 women treated for groin-area odor between January 2020 and September 2026. The average age was 35.8, with the youngest patient aged 15 and the oldest 61. The numbers peaked among those aged 25–29 and 35–39, with a dip among those aged 30–34.
[Opening October 17] Secluded campground “神流川相原キャンプ場 Riverside Garden” to open in Kanna, Gunma Prefecture, offering a clear stream and a traditional Japanese house
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“神流川相原キャンプ場 Riverside Garden,” a secluded auto campground in Kanna, Gunma Prefecture, will open on October 17, 2026. It features natural surroundings along the Kanna River and a clubhouse renovated from a traditional Japanese house built about 120 years ago.
Facts
Opening on Saturday, October 17, 2026
A traditional Japanese house built about 120 years ago
An immersive illumination experience inviting visitors to explore the 1.8 km forest of Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park with all 5 senses: “ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~” launches Friday, November 13, 2026!
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“ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~” will be held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo from November 13, 2026, as an immersive illumination experience with the support of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
What can companies give back to the creatures they have made their “symbols”? “SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE” 2026 launches
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The “SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE” secretariat will begin its 2nd year of activities in October 2026. Its 3 main initiatives are a shopping campaign in collaboration with 楽天市場 (extended to 2 months, with 8 companies participating), public outreach at the Toranomon Advertising Festival, and an inquiry-based learning program jointly developed with NHKエデュケーショナル.
Facts
2026 initiatives
“楽天市場” campaign starting October 1
“Toranomon Advertising Festival” on October 14
8 partner companies participating
Campaign period extended to 2 months
1% of the purchase price of eligible products will be donated to wildlife and natural environment conservation efforts
[Ebetsu, Hokkaido] Recruiting 6 community development cooperation volunteers as bus drivers supporting local life. Applications accepted through November 11.
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Ebetsu, Hokkaido, is recruiting 6 bus drivers as “community development cooperation volunteers” starting October 1, 2026, to address a shortage of public transportation workers and revitalize the community. The application deadline is November 11.
Facts
Housing allowance of up to ¥55,000 per month
A support program offering up to ¥1 million
First-year annual salary: ¥3.2 million–¥4.5 million
Registration for the standard A plan in “Honolulu Triathlon 2027 supported by NOT A HOTEL” opens Thursday, October 1, 2026!
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ホノルルトライアスロン株式会社 announced that registration for the standard A plan in “Honolulu Triathlon 2027 supported by NOT A HOTEL,” to be held in Hawaii on May 16, 2027, will open on October 1, 2026.
Facts
2027
From age 3
Companies mentioned：ホノルルトライアスロン株式会社、NOT A HOTEL、GOOD NEW株式会社、セルソ-ス株式会社、株式会社ミダスキャピタル、株式会社アソビダス、バリュエンスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社オールブルー、株式会社ロハスタイル、株式会社アスロニア、株式会社BLUEWEDGE、株式会社Francfranc、株式会社パーク・コーポレーション、株式会社ALOHALAB、株式会社ゼットン、レバレッジコンサルティング株式会社、Athlonia Hawaii Inc.、スカリー株式会社
株式会社2nd Village moves headquarters to Ginza as business expands
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株式会社2nd Village will move its headquarters to Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, in October 2026 as its business expands, and will open “LUXTOKYO Ginza” on the same floor.
Justin Henin to visit Japan as ambassador for “Roland-Garros Junior Series by ルノー” for 2 consecutive years; Shuzo Matsuoka to join as special guest
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“Roland-Garros Junior Series by ルノー” will be held in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, in October 2026, with Justin Henin as ambassador and Shuzo Matsuoka as special guest. A total of 32 players from Asia will compete, and the winner will earn a place in the 2027 main draw.
Kasaiichi Chari-Meshi Digital Stamp Rally launches!
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The “Kasaiichi Chari-Meshi Digital Stamp Rally,” organized by the Kasai City Tourism Association in Hyogo Prefecture, will run from October 1 to November 30, 2026. Participants can collect stamps by scanning QR codes or using location services at 15 shops and tourist spots in Kasai City, and enter a drawing to win prizes such as meal vouchers and local specialty products.
From more efficient audits to “zero accidents”: VR safety training system for logistics, which cut accidents at client companies by 87.5%, relaunched as “無事故へGO！”
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株式会社WacWac announced that its VR safety training system for the logistics industry, “らくらく監査システム,” will be relaunched under the name “無事故へGO！” on October 1, 2026. The system has achieved an accident reduction rate of up to 87.5% at client companies.
Facts
Traffic accidents reduced by up to 87.5%
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
88 accidents occurred in fiscal 2021
11 accidents in fiscal 2022 after VR was introduced
[Free admission] Notice of the FY Reiwa 8 Automotive Supplier Support Seminar in Saga
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Notice of an automotive supplier support seminar to be held in Saga City on November 5, Reiwa 8. Iwawaki of ISOP CONSULTING and Maeda, representative director of 株式会社ストラテジア, will speak about promoting DX at manufacturing sites and information security measures.
Launch of environmentally friendly city gas, “Elenova Earth-Friendly Gas”
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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 friendly city gas for small and midsize businesses, in the 東京ガス・東邦ガス・大阪ガス service areas starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Annual gas usage is 468 m³, but
approximately 1 t-CO2 in greenhouse gas emissions is offset
Build a channel without a monthly contract: YouTube one-off production support service “ウケザラ” revamped
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株式会社アカシア will officially launch “ウケザラ,” a YouTube one-off production support service with no monthly contract, on Oct. 1, 2026. It will offer video production packages of 5 or 10 videos and support their use as nurturing tools focused on solving challenges such as customer acquisition and recruitment.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Production of 5 or 10 videos
Survey of 303 company representatives
62.7% have withdrawn or discontinued their efforts
Used by more than 50 companies
Generated at least 2 million yen in cumulative sales
Consistently generating at least 1 inquiry per week
Savor 8,000 years of wine culture and the stories of its makers alongside contemporary Georgian cuisine: Georgian natural wine and cuisine restaurant “Gaumarjos TOKYO” opens in Ebisu on Oct. 1
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株式会社キッチンわたりがらす will hold the grand opening of “Gaumarjos TOKYO,” serving Georgian natural wine and cuisine, inside “ORGANIC JUNKIE” in Ebisu, Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
As many as 525 diverse indigenous varieties
Oct. 1, 2026
More than 10 varieties always available by the glass
GX MINERALS raises approximately 460 million yen in Series A++ funding
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GX MINERALS株式会社 has raised approximately 460 million yen in a Series A++ funding round. The funds will be used to develop specialty grades for advanced materials, establish a quality assurance system, and secure intellectual property rights.
Tracing the landscape of the watershed through the “sand” of Kamikochi’s Taisho Pond: Web magazine “Sandscape” launched
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株式会社小石興業 launched “Sandscape,” a web magazine connecting nature and human activity through the “sand” generated at the dredging site at Taisho Pond in Kamikochi, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Hokkaido’s 大樹町 adopts “みんなのやくば,” a DX service that enables administrative procedures and facility reservations to be completed online
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株式会社十勝情報システム announced that it will introduce its “みんなのやくば” DX service in 大樹町, Hokkaido, enabling administrative procedures and facility reservations to be completed online. The service is scheduled to become available in October 2026.
“シェフノート” Android app released — Following the iOS version, the app that turns chefs’ records into value arrives on Google Play
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株式会社シェフノート released the Android app for its chef-focused platform “シェフノート” for free on Google Play on Oct. 1, 2026. Following the iOS version, it is now available on both operating systems and is seeking registrants based on their culinary interests rather than their career histories or titles.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
September 2, 2026
By the end of 2027
20 culinary categories
724 experience, skill, and qualification items
69 interest tags
Date established: July 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社シェフノート、Google Play、App Store
GMI Cloud, a provider of high-performance GPU cloud and AI inference services, announced that it has raised a total of $668 million, including a Series B round with NVIDIA participation. The funds will be used to expand GPU infrastructure and grow the business in the United States, Taiwan, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Facts
Total of $668 million
(approximately 105.2 billion yen)
$223 million in equity financing through the Series B
A $445 million credit facility
Contracted annual recurring revenue (ARR) has reached more than 9 times its level at the end of 2025
ARR from services in production has also grown to more than 4.5 times its level over the same period
Processing approximately 4 trillion tokens per week
奏好音ミル second single “protocol” to be released worldwide on Oct. 2, 2026
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“奏好音ミル,” a solo project by Kayo, leader of Nagoya-based girl group HATEandTEARS, will release its second single, “protocol,” worldwide on Oct. 2, 2026.
[The experience of drinking a novel] “江戸のビール,” born in a story, brewed in the real world: “タイムスリップビール” goes on sale Oct. 1
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ORYZAE BREWING in Wakayama Prefecture will brew a beer featured in the novel “タイムスリップビール ～黒船来航、ビールで対抗～,” written by craft beer writer and author ルッぱらかなえ, and release it as “タイムスリップビール” starting Oct. 1, 2026. It is a wild ale made without malt, and the label features a QR code that provides access to the full novel.
Sweets, tea and tableware. “plus KAMERIYA” blends different cultures to offer a new way to enjoy tea, with a limited-time shop at GINZA SIX.
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“plus KAMERIYA,” operated by 株式会社矢野テント, will open a limited-time pop-up shop at GINZA SIX from October 28 to November 30, 2026, selling sweets made with Japanese chestnuts and Japanese black tea, original blended tea leaves, and tea ware by artists from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
“Toranomon Jennu” launches to share what former Takarazuka performers do “beyond the stage”
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“Toranomon Jennu,” a second-career support project for former Takarazuka performers, launches on October 1, 2026. Planned and produced by 株式会社ハロー and 株式会社フロンテッジ, with production by 株式会社seeds, the project is releasing teaser videos and documentaries on its official YouTube channel and inviting companies and local governments to collaborate.
Facts
Launch of the official YouTube channel “Toranomon Jennu Channel” on Thursday, October 1, 2026
シフテクト株式会社 obtains patent, plans business expansion based on proprietary scheduling technology
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シフテクト株式会社 has obtained a patent (No. 7926298) for the optimization technology underpinning its scheduling engine, “shiftect.” The company automates schedules and optimally allocates resources using decision logic based on constraints, without generative AI. It is developing “shiftect. for EDUCA,” a SaaS product for private tutoring schools, as its first offering, and plans to begin a pilot in November 2026.
Bringing the comfort developed in sandals to shoes. RAINBOW SANDALS launches 4 leather shoe styles
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RAINBOW SANDALS is launching a series of 4 leather shoe styles that bring the comfort developed in its sandals to shoes. The models feature details such as arch support construction and premium leather.
AI in Slack app “Assort” evolves into an agent. Carry out attendance checks and create polls through conversation; internal document search (RAG) now available on all plans
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株式会社GameHint has upgraded the AI chat in its Slack app “Assort” into an “AI agent” that can perform work tasks, adding attendance-checking and poll-creation features. Internal document search (RAG) is also now available on all plans.
Cleanse your hair and scalp as you would remove makeup. “sunal Pre-Wash Scalp Serum” launches early, removing accumulated buildup while helping repair hair.
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株式会社ディスカバリー will launch “sunal Pre-Wash Scalp Serum” early on October 1, 2026. The product removes accumulated buildup from the scalp and hair while also helping repair hair.
Launch of “Construction Boarding+(Plus),” equipped with AI features
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株式会社ワット・コンサルティング has launched “Construction Boarding+(Plus),” an enhanced version of its online learning service for the construction industry, “Construction Boarding,” featuring AI chat and other functions. It has also released “Architectural Equipment Microlearning: Electrical Equipment.”
Are local lawmakers’ official websites being accurately represented to AI? New service offers a free assessment of AI search readiness by simply entering a URL
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船越政策株式会社 has launched “Website AI Readiness Assessment,” a new free service that checks whether local lawmakers’ official websites are ready for AI search services such as ChatGPT and Google AI Overview.
Facts
Using 8 independently designed criteria
The assessment takes about 1 minute
Companies mentioned：船越政策株式会社、ChatGPT、Google AI Overview、SearchGPT
1st anniversary since reopening｜Curated shop “AWESOME（オーサム）” Osaka Fukushima
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The Osaka Fukushima branch of the curated shop “AWESOME（オーサム）,” operated by 株式会社Grandeur, marked its 1st anniversary since reopening on October 1, 2025. The store has adopted a new concept, “Elevating everyday life and supporting you in becoming your ideal self,” and introduced new services to support customers in building habits, including skin analysis and the “Men’s Grooming Project,” scheduled to launch in September 2026.
Facts
Reopened on October 1, 2025
Uses as many as 15 types of domestically grown vegetables, including young barley leaves
A new option for reviewing your protection against the unexpected: “Type 2.5 Death Benefit Rider,” adding 10 million yen in coverage for death or severe disability, available from October 1 (Thursday)
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全国生活協同組合連合会 will introduce the “Type 2.5 Death Benefit Rider,” adding 10 million yen in coverage for death or severe disability, from October 1, 2026, and raise the maximum application age for the “Type 1 Death Benefit Rider” to 59.
Facts
Adds 10 million yen in coverage for death or severe disability
From ％Recipe, a next-generation serum powder that changes the image of powder as dry. “Hyalconk Powder” contains approximately 50% water and 1.2% hyaluronic acid.
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株式会社Z STUDIO is launching “Hyalconk Powder,” a loose powder containing approximately 50% water and 1.2% hyaluronic acid, from its cosmetics brand ％Recipe.
“The JAPAN BEAUTY RUNWAY” to be held on April 24, 2027, at Tokyo International Forum｜Beauty, fashion and dance come together; “JBR OFFICIAL MODEL CONTEST” also launches
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“JAPAN美活FESTA” will be transformed into “The JAPAN BEAUTY RUNWAY (JBR),” a major revamped event to be held at Tokyo International Forum on April 24, 2027. It will be presented as a beauty entertainment festival combining beauty, fashion, dance and music, and the “JBR OFFICIAL MODEL CONTEST” will also launch.
“SES_HUB expands and renews its AI sales review feature!”
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Hit me up株式会社 has expanded and revamped the AI sales review feature of “SES_HUB,” its platform supporting IT talent procurement. The 4 review functions—interpreting project and talent information, making sales decisions, organizing the basis for proposals, and suggesting follow-up actions—provide sales representatives with information to support their decisions. The SES free plan has also been enhanced, and the SES Lite plan has been relaunched.
4-month wait after a TV broadcast! “Aged Basque Cheesecake” arrives in Hokkaido for the first time. “Never-frozen, raw-aged” cheesecake unavailable in Tokyo or online, limited to 40 cakes per day in Sapporo
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Aged Basque cheesecake from the “CACIORI” brand, operated by 株式会社ビースリー, will make its first appearance in Hokkaido at the 138th National Delicious Foods Fair, held at 丸井今井札幌本店 from October 21 to 26, 2026. Never-frozen, raw-aged products will be available, limited to 40 cakes per day.
Facts
6 days, from October 21 (Wednesday) to October 26 (Monday), 2026
Original1日40台限定
¥4,000 (tax included)
It has previously had a wait of up to 4 months
More than 500 trial batches
Glutamic acid increased 1.8 times
Viscosity increased 8.4 times
Water content fell to 0.7 times the original level
Japan’s first* functional food labeled to “maintain a healthy vaginal environment”: “Cocolact.” The 2nd TV commercial featuring Michopa (Miyu Ikeda) will air starting October 1, 2026, in the Kanto and Tokai regions
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株式会社Aeronaut will begin airing the 2nd TV commercial for “Cocolact,” a food with function claims, in the Kanto and Tokai regions from October 1, 2026. Featuring model Miyu Ikeda, the commercial promotes “vaginal care you can drink.”
Facts
Suggested retail price: ¥4,980 (tax included)
74.4% of women experience discomfort or problems in their intimate areas
Sweet potato harvesting and live performances themed around “greenery” too! Yokohama Kitanaka Marche to bring together people, town and greenery this autumn as part of Yokohama Kitanaka Festival 2026
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Yokohama Kitanaka Marche, hosted by 一般社団法人横浜北仲エリアマネジメント, will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026, as part of Yokohama Kitanaka Festival 2026. The event will feature activities themed around “people, town and greenery,” including sweet potato harvesting and a live violin performance.
Facts
Marked its 10th anniversary
In November 2025
In October 2026
Will be held on October 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday)
This year marks its 7th edition
Launched in 2020
Approximately 40 vendors
Participation fee: ¥1,000
A 200-yen market shopping voucher
Capacity: approximately 5–8 people per session
Approximately 8,000 channel subscribers
¥1,000 shopping voucher
Opened in Yokohama in 1999
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人横浜北仲エリアマネジメント、クーリエ株式会社、若松屋、横浜高速鉄道株式会社、Bank Park YOKOHAMA
“New-era pet costumes” make waves in Shibuya! Fancy Petit Honey makes a bold move! Simultaneous launch at そごう・西武 group’s Shibuya store and online store
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アソビパレット株式会社’s premium pet apparel brand Fancy Petit Honey will begin sales on October 1, 2026, through そごう・西武 group’s online store “CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA ONLINESTORE.” The move expands its e-commerce operations following strong sales at its 西武渋谷 pop-up from August to September.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
From Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
In March 2026
Original5月に
In July
Companies mentioned：アソビパレット株式会社、Fancy Petit Honey、そごう・西武、CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA ONLINESTORE、西武渋谷、CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA
“Hanaemi Learning,” an e-learning service for disability welfare professionals, officially launches Oct. 1. One service covers legally required staff training and employment preparation for users
AI and DX consulting firm 株式会社Gooser joins the HiTalent Group and changes its name to ハイタレントパートナーズ株式会社 effective Oct. 1
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AI and DX consulting firm 株式会社Gooser integrated into a group with ハイタレント株式会社, operator of the HiTalent project-matching platform, effective Aug. 1, 2026, and changed its name to ハイタレントパートナーズ株式会社 on the same date.
Maki Ohguro, Maki Goto and LiLiCo to appear! 3rd Patient and Public Gathering music live event “Voices from the Heart” to be held Nov. 25
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The General Incorporated Association Empower Children is collaborating on the planning and production of “Voices from the Heart,” a music live event at the 3rd Patient and Public Gathering organized by INES. The event will be held at New Pier Hall on Nov. 25, featuring 8 acts, with LiLiCo serving as executive producer.
New “＆NAGOMI Horse Oil Hair Oil,” made with horse oil from Kumamoto Prefecture and 3 types of plant oils, can be used from hair to body; launches Oct. 1
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株式会社アクティブイイダ will launch the multi-purpose oil “＆NAGOMI Horse Oil Hair Oil,” made with horse oil from Kumamoto Prefecture and 3 types of plant oils, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Blooming Garden, with a citrus and floral fragrance, is the latest addition to emma emu encantar hair oil, a multi-purpose hair oil made with 99% naturally derived ingredients.
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TOP COSME株式会社 will launch “Blooming Garden,” a new fragrance for its “emma emu encantar hair oil” multi-purpose hair oil made with 99% naturally derived ingredients, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Video production company FILMOQ to offer free proposals for concepts and direction, including estimates, to help brands earn affection, under the slogan “Love and Video.” starting Oct. 1
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Video production company FILMOQ will launch a service on Oct. 1, 2026, offering free proposals for concepts and direction, as well as estimates, for TV commercials, web commercials and vertical short dramas under the slogan “Love and Video.”
Popular response prompts 7,700-yen monthly price cut for new-standard moped “Jog One”! Enjoy commuting and delivery work for 19,800 yen per month
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テイトモビリティサービス株式会社 has reduced the monthly rental fee for its “Jog One” motorcycles for food delivery and light-cargo delivery from 27,500 yen to 19,800 yen. The cut reflects the continued offering of its popular job-change support campaign.
Career-planning workshops for parents of 1st- and 2nd-year junior high school students held in 3 sessions; 17 families and 21 people attend, with about 80% seeking individual consultations
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narelu STEP, an after-school day service for junior and senior high school students operated by 株式会社オーシャンサービス, held 3 career-planning workshops for parents of 1st- and 2nd-year junior high school students, with a total of 17 families and 21 people attending. About 80% sought individual consultations. The organization also announced plans to open a new classroom in April 2027 and initiatives for employment transition support.
A day to nurture the future! Fukuoka Machiiku Mirai 2026 — A crossroads for creating this town’s future
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一般社団法人まち育ミライlab. will hold “Fukuoka Machiiku Mirai 2026” in Fukuoka City on Oct. 24, 2026. The event will provide a space for co-creation among government, businesses and residents, with free admission and some paid content. Supporters include Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City.
【Held Oct. 11】“Kamakura Cat Marche” at the former Osaragi Jiro Tea House | Meet cats, start the morning with emotional release, do YOGA at noon and enjoy matcha in the afternoon. Head to an autumn Kamakura unlike the usual, where cats and handmade crafts come together
株式会社カルチャーリー changed its name to 「株式会社Howland」 on Sept. 23, 2026. The new name comes from the whaling ship John Howland, aboard which Manjiro Nakahama sailed, and clarifies the company’s business direction as a communications firm that accurately conveys the value and intent of Japanese companies to audiences overseas.
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September 23, 2026
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Companies mentioned：株式会社カルチャーリー、株式会社Howland、Howland Inc.
Free webinar for childcare professionals: Explaining the basics of sleep to support early childhood development—co-hosted by 株式会社ウェルキッズ and 株式会社mominess—held Oct. 27 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ウェルキッズ and 株式会社mominess will hold a free online webinar for childcare professionals on Oct. 27, 2026, explaining the basics of infant and toddler sleep.
Limited-edition launch of Enisie Glow Pack Queen, a carbon dioxide face pack featuring characters from Disney Animation’s Frozen
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リズム株式会社 will release a limited-edition design of the carbon dioxide face pack Enisie Glow Pack Queen, featuring characters from the Disney film Frozen.
First nationwide launch of online ADR dedicated to statutory child support: Ministry of Justice-certified ADR body takes on the “last mile” with a 0-yen filing fee
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株式会社チャイルドサポート launched Child Support Recovery, an online ADR service dedicated to statutory child support, on Oct. 1, 2026. A Ministry of Justice-certified body provides support for dispute resolution as a neutral third party with a 0-yen filing fee. The service also discusses researching municipal subsidy programs and coordinating collection services after an agreement is reached.
Graduation album printer Adachi Photo Printing to change its name to 「アペックス株式会社」 on Oct. 1
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安達写真印刷株式会社 of Ishikawa Prefecture will merge with 株式会社アペックス on Oct. 1, 2026, and change its name to 「アペックス株式会社」. Marking its 70th anniversary, the company will strengthen its graduation album business under the new APPX brand and release the new service Sotsual PAY.
株式会社ファーストロジ has launched a fulfillment service that provides end-to-end support for e-commerce businesses, from order processing and customer service to product storage, packing, shipping and delivery.
Money Forward Admina launches API integration with IT asset management service SS1 Cloud
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マネーフォワードｉ株式会社 has launched API integration between its business operating system for IT departments, Money Forward Admina, and DOS’s IT asset management service SS1 Cloud. This enables centralized management of device information and makes IT assets more visible while improving operational efficiency.
8 of the 14 items have no corresponding evaluation criteria: Checklist for reviewing municipal city-promotion contract specifications (based on a close reading of 8 cities) now available to registered users
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デジタルプロモーション株式会社 has made a checklist for reviewing specifications for municipal city-promotion contracts available free of charge to registered users. After closely reviewing public recruitment documents from 8 cities, including 国立市, it found that 8 of the 14 items do not directly correspond to evaluation criteria.
株式会社リザービア has released a report on average customer spending at beauty salons in the first half of 2026. Data from salons using リザービア show that the median rose 4.77%, from 10,627 yen in January to 11,134 yen in June, with the increase accelerating from April onward.
Food, fashion, cosmetics and home appliances: How does the path to success on 楽天市場 vary by category? 4 Rakuten e-commerce support companies to jointly hold a free online event on October 27
Using cloud services to support balancing treatment and work: Survey on smooth information sharing among medical institutions, employers and patients
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横浜市立大学, アリルジュ株式会社 and ゆめが丘総合病院 will begin a research study in October 2026 to clarify how cloud services are used and information is shared to support people balancing treatment and work.
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From Oct. 2026
Patients aged 20 or older and under 65
Has 156 beds
Opened in April 2024
For more than 50 years, through the development and provision of cancer treatments
[Sapporo] Experience specialty coffee from Tokyo! One-day collaboration event to mark the 1st anniversary of ホリデイ・イン＆スイーツ札幌大通公園 to be held on Tuesday, October 27
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ホリデイ・イン＆スイーツ札幌大通公園 will hold a collaboration event with Tokyo-based specialty coffee brand BLUE BREW COFFEE ROASTER on October 27, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary. It will also offer special deals, including a 100-yen breakfast and late checkout.
New product that also cares for the bust launched by Korean body-care brand BnD（ビーエヌディー）!
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Korean body-care brand BnD will launch its new product, BnD 4D Volume Bust Cream, specializing in skin care from the décolleté to the bust area, on Qoo10’s Mega Po from October 1, 2026.
“We want 渡邉千真 to teach us again”: Event to be held again in response to children’s requests. Former Japan national team player 渡邉千真 to hold “RC Soccer Garage” in Chofu on October 12
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株式会社ReverseConcept announced that former Japan national team player 渡邉千真 will hold the soccer event “RC Soccer Garage” in Chofu on October 12, 2026. The event will be held again in response to children who could not participate last time because the event was oversubscribed, with participants recruited on a priority basis through a lottery this time.
Featured in industry publication 『税界タイムス』: “Japan-developed AI bookkeeping service ‘tofu’ refined around the world, now returning to Japan!” — Full-scale entry into Japan’s accounting industry backed by a track record of 5,000 companies in 100 countries —
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株式会社Tofu announced that its AI-powered automated bookkeeping service “tofu” was featured in industry publication 『税界タイムス』. The Tokyo-based startup is entering the Japanese market in earnest, backed by a track record of serving 5,000 companies in 100 countries, and offers more efficient bookkeeping with high accuracy through its proprietary AI, along with a new pricing structure.
[Exclusive survey] What do companies actively hiring do to support job offer recipients? More than 90% prioritize preventing declined offers—18 percentage points more than “increasing enthusiasm for joining”
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A survey of companies partnering with HOMEBASE, the housing benefits service from 株式会社worth style home, found that the top priority for supporting job offer recipients is “preventing declined offers” (63% said they place very high importance on it). Key measures center on creating personal connections, such as regular contact (74%) and employee interaction (66%), while only 11% use AI interviews. In addition, 82% of companies value housing support as a benefit available before employees join.
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63% said they place “very high importance” on it
“To increase enthusiasm for joining” (45%)
“Regular emails, phone calls, LINE messages, etc.”: 74%
“Opportunities to interact with employees” (66%)
“Job offer ceremony” (55%)
“Opportunities for job offer recipients to interact with one another” (47%)
63% use a combination of “online and in-person”
63% hold “2” interview rounds
Just 11% of companies use AI interview tools
50% of responding companies have introduced applicant tracking systems (ATS)
50% of responding companies said “nationwide” or “including areas outside Kanto”
“Can be offered as a benefit available before joining the company” (82%)
“Makes it easier to respond to housing inquiries from job offer recipients” (58%)
74% also said “Easy to promote as a selling point for recruitment and employee benefits”
4 days to enjoy the appeal of junmai sake through the five senses: “JUNMAI SAKE WEEK NAGOYA 2026” to be held!
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“JUNMAI SAKE WEEK NAGOYA 2026” will be held beneath 中部電力MIRAI TOWER from October 31 to November 3, offering more than 200 varieties of junmai sake from more than 45 breweries across Japan. Admission is free, but tickets for sake tastings will be available for purchase.
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4 days
Saturday, October 31–Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
Japanese Speaking Test “Japrise®” to Begin Full-Scale AI-Assisted Evaluation on October 1; Results Returned in as Few as 2 Business Days, Down from 10 Business Days
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バベルメソッド株式会社 will begin full-scale operation of its AI-assisted evaluation feature for the online Japanese speaking test “Japrise®” on October 1, 2026, shortening the result turnaround time from about 2 weeks (10 business days) to as few as 2 business days.
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Launching on October 1, 2026
We will shorten the turnaround time to as few as 2 business days.
Previously required about 2 weeks (10 business days).
三浦観光バス appoints 根岸辰也 as new president and representative director; refreshes corporate logo and establishes new purpose, vision and mission following business succession
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株式会社三浦観光バス announced that 根岸辰也 became its president and representative director effective October 1, 2026. The company also refreshed its corporate logo and established a new purpose, vision and mission following the business succession.
サーブ・バイオファーマ selected for AMED’s Global Research and Development Support Program for Intractable and Rare Diseases (GRiT)
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サーブ・バイオファーマ has been selected for AMED’s GRiT program and will accelerate international joint clinical development of its oncolytic virus “Surv.m-CRA-1” for malignant soft-tissue tumors. It will receive a total of 1.7 billion yen in support.
OriginalSONO Moon Nagoya（ソノムーン名古屋）アートを通じて人と人が繋がるイベント「アート x 粋・華・知 in 名古屋」2026年11月よりシリーズ展開
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SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia and てのひら美術館 will launch the art event series “Art x Iki, Hana and Chi in Nagoya” at “SONO Moon Nagoya” in Nagoya starting in November 2026. The first event will feature an exhibition and sale of Tokyo Yuzen and Nagoya obi, as well as a LOVOT workshop; an auspicious-items exhibition is planned for January 2027.
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From November 2026
130 rooms in total
Portfolio of more than 14,500 rooms
Operating in 7 countries worldwide
Operating 17 hotels in Thailand, Indonesia and Japan
More than 13 hotels in the development pipeline across Asia by 2029
SAP implementation support brand “Jishasapu (trademark application pending),” designed for customers to implement and operate the system themselves, launches September 30
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株式会社エス・オー・ダブリュー will launch “Jishasapu,” a support brand that enables customers to lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, on September 30, 2026. The service targets small and midsize companies with annual sales of up to 5 billion yen, aiming for go-live in as few as 3 months and implementation at 20 or more companies annually.
New products: Kirei&co. introduces “Churu Lip,” a filter lip product with a juicy finish, and a 4-color eyeshadow palette.
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株式会社スライブサポート will launch “Churu Lip” and a “4-Color Eyeshadow Palette” from cosmetics brand Kirei&co. at drugstores nationwide starting October 5, 2026.
The second installment of the “Tokutabi Campaign,” “Akita Prefecture in Winter—Still Undiscovered!,” is here! New special experience plans that are still under the radar announced
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秋田県観光戦略課 began sales for the second installment of the “Tokutabi Campaign” on October 1 and announced new experience plans themed around scenic views, hot springs, sake and Akita dogs. The first installment received a response far exceeding its target, and Akita ranked first nationwide for growth in overnight stays in June 2026.
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More than 75% of the coupon budget
About 60 minutes by plane from Tokyo
About 90 minutes from Osaka
7 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage items
Approximately 170% of plan.
More than 95% intend to revisit
Ranked first nationwide for year-on-year growth (＋34.4％)
October 4 is Juicy Day. From October 4 to 10, the popular “Harami Steak” will be discounted by 200 yen per gram at ステーキロッヂ and 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ! Customers will also receive a 200-yen coupon for their next visit!
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As a limited-time campaign from October 4 to 10, steak restaurants ステーキロッヂ and 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ, operated by 株式会社B級グルメ研究所, will offer a 200-yen-per-gram discount on “Harami Steak” and a 200-yen coupon for a future visit.