Trial operation begins for “Shima-yui mobi,” a public ride-sharing service addressing transportation challenges in 南大東村
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南大東村, Okinawa Cellular and KDDI Smart Mobility, in partnership with 有限会社吉里商会, will begin trial operation of “Shima-yui mobi,” a public ride-sharing service using existing shuttle vehicles, on October 1, 2026.
“Akapen ES,” an application-essay review service with more than 30,000 users, changes its name to “Naitei ES”; a fresh start as a service to help new graduates secure job offers
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株式会社シーマインドキャリア announced that its application-essay review service “Akapen ES,” which has surpassed 30,000 users, will be renamed “Naitei ES” effective October 1, 2026.
【2026-2027 season】Orion Tour begins accepting online bookings for ski and snowboard tours! Special features on “First Ski of the Season” and “Year-End and New Year” bus tours now available!
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株式会社オリオンツアー has begun accepting online bookings for ski and snowboard tours for the 2026-2027 season and published special features on “First Ski of the Season from Kanto” and “Year-End and New Year.”
Facts
2026-2027 season
Limited to 8 units
Elevation: 2,307 m
6,400 m
Total length: 6000 m
Maximum run length: 4,900 m
Width: approximately 1,200 m
5,000 m
Companies mentioned：株式会社オリオンツアー、ORION TOUR CO.LTD.、舞子スノーリゾート、竜王スキーパーク、エイブル白馬五竜、Hakuba47、志賀高原、横手山、渋峠スキー場、斑尾マウンテンリゾート、斑尾高原、タングラム、北志賀小丸山スキー場、白馬岩岳スノーフィールド、つがいけマウンテンリゾート、菅平高原スノーリゾート、鹿島槍スキー場ファミリーパーク
[Nagasaki・Unzen] “GOOD TIDE OBAMA,” an activity event to make the most of the sea at Obama Onsen, to be held
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一般社団法人雲仙観光局 will hold the marine activity event “GOOD TIDE OBAMA” at Obama Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture on October 18, 2026. The event will offer hands-on programs such as sea kayaking, fishing cruises and SUP, as well as sunset viewing. Rental equipment and instructor-led courses will be available for beginners.
株式会社Archis and Yamaguchi Mazda will jointly hold a 1-day-only event, “Jeep × ミレワン DOG LIFE DAY,” featuring Jeep and dog food brand “ミレワン,” at Jeep Yamaguchi Chuo on November 29, 2026. The event will focus on safe travel and food with dogs, and include a seminar by a dog trainer and opportunities to experience the vehicles.
DOORCOM福岡支店 launches a pilot of “DOORCOM BOX” at CIC Fukuoka. Automating parcel receipt, notifications, tracking and shipping to DX the “last 50 m” of office logistics
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DOORCOM株式会社 will install the smart parcel locker “DOORCOM BOX” at CIC Fukuoka, an innovation hub in Fukuoka City, and launch a pilot program on October 1, 2026. The pilot aims to improve operational efficiency and drive DX in the “last 50 m” of office logistics by automating parcel receipt, notifications, tracking and shipping.
Facts
The BtoC-EC market reached 26.1 trillion yen in 2024
The redelivery rate is approximately 7.6%
The usage rate of diverse delivery options is approximately 31.0%
M&A Royal Advisory and テレビ埼玉 partner to launch business matching services for companies in Saitama Prefecture on October 1
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M&Aロイヤルアドバイザリー株式会社 and テレビ埼玉 have formed a business partnership and will launch an M&A and business succession matching service for companies in Saitama Prefecture on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Begins Thursday, October 1, 2026
Approximately 1万1,300 companies in Saitama Prefecture
The business succession gap rate in 2025 was 54.0%
Although it fell 1.8 percentage points from the previous year
It is above the national average of 50.1%
by 3.9 percentage points
256 officers and employees (as of October 1, 2026)
[October 2026 Only! Fall Customer Harassment Prevention Campaign] On October 1, 2026, preventing customer harassment becomes a “corporate obligation.” The era when “we’ll be fine” can no longer protect employees.
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Amendments to the Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies will take effect on October 1, 2026, making measures to prevent customer harassment mandatory for companies. While violations will not immediately incur penalties, the law provides for requests for reports, recommendations and public disclosure, as well as fines for false reports. 日本公益通報サービス株式会社 is running a prevention campaign and offers services including an external consultation hotline.
CYLLENGE interview featured on “ジチタイワークスWEB” —Safe file transfers between three-tier separated networks without relying on USB drives—
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An interview with 良慶大西, a director of 株式会社CYLLENGE, was published in “ジチタイワークスWEB,” a web media outlet for local governments. Against the backdrop of USB virus detection in the 自衛隊, the article introduced “Smooth File ネットワーク分離モデル” and “Smooth File” as alternatives to USB drives, which carry risks of malware infection and information leaks. It also outlined support for secure file transfers in 三-tier separated environments and moving away from PPAP.
Turning “shapes that can’t be stacked” into “stackable” ones. Yoshino cypress building blocks “KIKKA Basic40” win “Good Toy 2026” award
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株式会社ウインテック’s Yoshino cypress building blocks “KIKKA Basic40” have won the “Good Toy 2026” award. They are scheduled to be displayed at 16 museums nationwide, including 東京おもちゃ美術館.
3 days when instant ramen and ramen restaurants come together in earnest. “凄麺屋,” supervised by Susumu Muranaka, owner of Sapporo’s “すみれ,” opens for 3 days only
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新横浜ラーメン博物館 will hold “凄麺屋,” a 3-day-only event marking the 25th anniversary of “凄麺,” from October 10 to 12, 2026. Supervised by Susumu Muranaka, owner of Sapporo’s “すみれ,” it will offer 3 varieties—soy sauce, miso and black pepper soy sauce—made with non-fried noodles from ヤマダイ株式会社.
Facts
3 days
Oct. 10, 2026
The 12th (Monday, public holiday)
25th anniversary
750 yen
Adults: 450 yen
100 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students
TripX launches “Tripbox Dynamic Pricing” for ryokans and hotels
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株式会社トリップエックス launched “Tripbox Dynamic Pricing” on October 1, 2026, as a new product under its AI platform “Tripbox” for ryokans and hotels. Based on demand forecasts, AI automatically adjusts discount rates and reflects them in OTA sales prices through integration with the site controller “TL-リンカーン.”
Facts
Available from October 1, 2026
Revenue management for more than 40 facilities nationwide
LETT株式会社 will begin accepting applications for 和歌山市’s “WACCELER (ワクセラ)” acceleration program on October 1, 2026. It will support early-stage entrepreneurs working to solve regional challenges such as population decline and the declining birthrate and aging population, and promote business growth through mentorship and courses. Approximately 5 participants are expected to be selected, and the application deadline is November 2, 2026.
Facts
The service launches on October 1, 2026
Planned selections: approximately 5 people
※Application deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026
Opened in March 2025
Capacity: 20 (first come, first served)
Companies mentioned：LETT株式会社、和歌山市、Key Site、紀陽銀行、ATOMica、HIRAC FUND、マネーフォワードグループ、Park Biz WAKAYAMA、BABY JOB株式会社、クオンタムリープベンチャーズ、株式会社Toride、株式会社ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、Creww株式会社、大阪産業局、大阪イノベーションハブ、近江八幡市役所、IT会社
MuuCOFFEE, operated by 株式会社Muu, will launch its new product “Flower Coffee” on October 1, 2026. The product is made by infusing the aroma of edible flowers into green coffee beans before roasting. It will launch in 3 varieties—rose, jasmine and osmanthus—with the lineup set to change each season.
La Nuit parfum × BALLON launches Sept, a new magazine exploring the language of fragrance
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Fragrance brands La Nuit parfum and BALLON will launch Sept, a new magazine exploring fragrance and culture, on October 7, 2026. The first issue’s theme is “Aphrodisiacs.” It will be distributed as a gift at an event at 伊勢丹新宿店 and sold online and in bookstores.
“What did you look at to make that decision?”—Raising prices, hiring people, buying equipment: 539 small-business owners share how they make decisions
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Bottino株式会社 announced the results of a survey of 539 small-business owners. It found that while trial balances and financial statements are widely used to check business performance, they are not being used to make specific management decisions such as raising prices or hiring. To help address these challenges, the company has released a free tool that lets users run simulations using their own figures.
HANÉKA hand and finger cream for climbers launches a limited-time fall campaign starting October 1
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株式会社Ebertallee will run a limited-time fall campaign for HANÉKA hand and finger cream for climbers from October 1 to October 13, 2026. It will be 20% off at the official online store and 15% off on Amazon. The company also plans to launch PARAROUTES, digital route content inspired by paraclimbing, in Japan in November.
三共食品 spins off foodservice business, transferring it to new company “SANKYO FOODS”
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三共食品 will spin off its foodservice business through an absorption-type company split, transferring it to the new company SANKYO FOODS株式会社 starting October 1, 2026. Alongside the start of its 52nd business term, it aims to improve management efficiency and achieve ¥10 billion in sales.
女性医療クリニックLUNA has launched Women’s Times, a media platform providing information about women’s bodies and health, and has begun publishing its first feature, the “Breasts and Uterus” series.
Grand opening on 10/1: Enjoy wood-fired pizza and fresh ceviche at CHICAMA, a new all-day dining spot in Shibuya’s Maruyamacho
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CHICAMA, an all-day dining restaurant operated by 株式会社MOTHERS, grand opened on October 1 on the 1st floor of VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA in Maruyamacho, Shibuya. It serves wood-fired pizza and ceviche and is open from breakfast until late at night.
Facts
An energy-filled breakfast at 7 a.m.
Seating: 88 seats (64 indoors, 24 on the terrace)
Companies mentioned：株式会社MOTHERS、VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA
A new fragrance ritual for a restful night’s sleep.—TENTIAL × TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO—
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In collaboration with conditioning brand TENTIAL, TS Aromatique株式会社 will launch TENTIAL SLEEP AROMA, a special fragrance designed to help ease the transition to sleep, starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Thursday, October 1, 2026
Set of 3 blended essential oils
Price: 15,950 yen (tax included)
Set of 3 mists
Price: ¥13,970 (tax included)
For customers who purchase ¥40,000 (tax included) or more※
Don’t put up with painful indigestion: Brand character DAIGO offers gentle support in the new TV commercial “Don’t Put Up With It,” airing nationwide from Sunday, October 4!
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株式会社太田胃散 announced that its new TV commercial, “Don’t Put Up With It,” featuring brand character DAIGO, will air nationwide starting October 4, 2026.
Will AI turn space utilization from “proof of concept” into “business”? SpaceLINK Conference 2027 set to explore innovation in space and on Earth
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株式会社SpaceBlast will hold SpaceLINK Conference 2027 at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO on February 8, 2027. The conference will focus on moving AI computing infrastructure into space, bringing together businesses and experts from the space industry and AI and data infrastructure sectors for discussion.
Facts
Monday, February 8, 2027
13:00～18:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社SpaceBlast、株式会社DigitalBlast、スペースエントリー株式会社、JAXA、TENEDGE、enXross by TonkyoDome、FINOLAB
Limited-time opening of the former Akaboshi Tetsuma residence and organ presentation on Sunday, October 25
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On October 25, 武蔵野市 will hold a limited-time public opening of the former Akaboshi Tetsuma residence, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, along with a performance and presentation of a stop organ donated to the city after about 50 years.
Facts
Sunday, October 25
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
After about 50 years
Completed in Showa 9
Full-scale opening planned for fiscal year Reiwa 13
New company name, 株式会社ニッテン, takes effect today; special website launched and newspaper ads published
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株式会社ニッテン changed its company name to 株式会社ニッテン effective October 1, 2026. In conjunction with the change, it launched a special website (the ニッテン brand site) and placed advertisements in 北海道新聞 and 十勝毎日新聞.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
Since its founding in 1919
More than 100 years of stable domestic sugar supply
株式会社ワカルク obtains certification to international information security management standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022
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株式会社ワカルク, a provider of BPO services, obtained certification to the international information security management standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 from certification body GCERTI, effective September 8, 2026.
Facts
Effective September 8, 2026
Valid through September 7, 2029
Established in 2021
Established: September 23, 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワカルク、GCERTI、GCERTI Co., Ltd.、IAS、International Accreditation Service
[Dream Flight Project Takes Off!] Tomomasu Beverage’s Original Hot-Air Balloon, “Tomomasu Swan,” Makes Its Debut!
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株式会社友桝飲料 announced the creation of its original hot-air balloon, “トモマス スワン号,” featuring its brand symbol, and signed a partnership agreement with the hot-air balloon team 翔草(とぶくさ). A launch event is planned for October 2026, followed by its debut at the Saga International Balloon Fiesta that autumn. A passenger experience project is also set to launch in winter 2027.
Facts
October 17 (Sat.)–18, 2026
October 30 (Fri.)–November 3 (Tue., holiday), 2026
Early morning around January–February 2027
More than 1,000 products have been developed to date.
Cuts labor hours for precast PC deck slab rebar design by up to 80%; 4 companies jointly develop automated BIM/CIM generation system
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オフィスケイワン株式会社, together with エム・エムブリッジ株式会社, 株式会社大林組 and 株式会社IHIインフラスクエア, has developed an automated BIM/CIM generation system to streamline rebar design for precast PC deck slabs. Trial operation confirmed that the time required to prepare design drawings and calculate quantities can be reduced by up to 80%.
Umios and Wah Kong launch strategic JV for pet food in Southeast Asia — 日本経営研究所（JCAI） serves as financial advisor on the transaction
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Umios株式会社 and Wah Kong Corporation have launched a strategic JV centered on Malaysia’s Pet World International (PWI). Umios will invest approximately 11.4 billion yen to acquire 51% of PWI, with JCAI serving as financial advisor.
Facts
Approximately 11.4 billion yen
51% stake
Approximately 350 employees
Consolidated sales of approximately 12.4 billion yen
Operating profit of approximately 10 billion yen
ROIC of approximately 18%
Companies mentioned：Umios株式会社、Wah Kong Corporation、Pet World International Sdn. Bhd.、PWI、日本経営研究所、JCAI、マルハニチロ株式会社
[20th Anniversary] 医療法人敬愛会 launches campaign at 4 clinics in Nara, Osaka and Tokyo | 20-year journey and future outlook toward a beauty clinic where parents, children and grandchildren can feel at ease through cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic medicine
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医療法人敬愛会 will mark the 20th anniversary of its incorporation with a campaign at its 4 clinics in Nara, Osaka and Tokyo, as well as in Vancouver, Canada. As a featured offer, the clinic will provide plans for Miracle Thread or Tsuya-hada Scaffold at substantially discounted prices from the regular rates.
合同会社甲南キッチン launches hotel-focused IP-PBX “asagotta Phone,” with smartphone call reception, wake-up calls and more included as standard
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合同会社甲南キッチン has launched “asagotta Phone,” an IP-PBX designed for hotels. Hotel operations features such as wake-up calls and multilingual voice guidance come as standard, and customers can choose a cloud or on-premises configuration.
“L-Git,” SaaS for managing industrial robot programs, opens waiting list for advance registration today
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リンクウィズ株式会社 has opened advance registration for “L-Git,” SaaS for managing industrial robot programs, and plans to launch the service within fiscal 2026.
Facts
For 3 months from the official release
5 units (connected devices)
Plans to launch within fiscal 2026
Original年に 1 回
Hundreds of robots
Established: March 2015
Companies mentioned：リンクウィズ株式会社、平岡ボデー株式会社、Bellsonica Auto Component India Private Limited、ファナック、安川電機
Record 163 visitors attend on-site briefing for Osaka Memorial Park’s “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb”; all 5 sessions, including added slots, fully booked
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An on-site briefing for the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb,” jointly developed by 大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社 and 株式会社前方後円墳, was held on September 5, 2026. A record 163 people attended, and all 5 sessions were fully booked. According to data from 厚生労働省, the number of grave relocations in fiscal Reiwa 6 reached a new high, and interest in the “Grave Closure Assistance Plan” is also strong.
Facts
Original1日で過去最高となる163名の方にご来場いただきました
The previous record was 150 people at the event held on May 16 this year
The number of grave relocations nationwide in fiscal Reiwa 6 (fiscal 2024) was 176,105
Relocation to a communal burial site (shared grave) is available for 300,000 yen for the first person
For each additional person, the fee is 100,000 yen
Approximately 80% of contracts are made during the customer’s lifetime
The cumulative number of participants in on-site briefings surpassed 1,000 in July this year
ソナス fully launches “next-generation mesh Wi-Fi®” to solve connectivity challenges at construction sites and elsewhere
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ソナス株式会社 announced expanded inventory and the full-scale launch of “next-generation mesh Wi-Fi®,” designed to solve connectivity challenges at construction sites and elsewhere.
国土交通省 initiative begins: “Voluntary Declaration by Companies That Value Construction Workers (Craftspeople Thrive Declaration)”
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株式会社日比谷アメニス began full-scale participation on October 1, 2026, in the “Voluntary Declaration by Companies That Value Construction Workers (Craftspeople Thrive Declaration),” promoted by 国土交通省. Group company 太陽スポーツ施設株式会社 has also adopted the declaration, and the group will promote better treatment for skilled workers and improvements to workplace environments.
[One of the biggest hair-styling battles ever* kicks off] KANTAN SERIES and ドン・キホーテ to hold “Styling Battle 2026” from October 1!
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株式会社NUVI announced that its hair-styling brand KANTAN SERIES will host “Styling Battle 2026,” a hair-styling battle on social media supported by ドン・キホーテ, starting October 1, 2026.
Turning sustainability into corporate value. SuMPO NEXT rolls out “SX Management Support Services”
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株式会社SuMPO NEXT offers its “SX Management Support Service,” which connects corporate sustainability challenges to management and business transformation. Drawing on the use of data such as LCA and CFP and specialized expertise, it provides support in 5 steps, from diagnosing challenges to translating them into corporate value.
Do the Most Popular Stores Rely Less on CTAs? A Survey of 1,078 Highly Rated Companies with Many Reviews Reveals the Reality of Web Customer Acquisition
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リブランディング株式会社 analyzed the state of information on the official websites of 1,078 companies with high ratings and many reviews on Google Business Profile, finding that about 14.1% of companies lacked sufficient information.
“Chooseable Pay® 500 points” to be awarded to 1,122 winners in a drawing! “ビューティープロ LINE Receipt Campaign” launches 10/1!
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日本ペットフード株式会社 launched a campaign on October 1, 2026, in which customers can enter a drawing to win “Chooseable Pay® 500 points,” with 1,122 winners, simply by sending a receipt for the purchase of the domestic premium food “ビューティープロ” via LINE.
Starring Kang Ha-neul and Ha Ji-won! An unknown actor’s once-in-a-lifetime gentle lie for his grandmother, who has little time left—an inspiring human drama, “Curtain Call”
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株式会社TVQ九州放送 has decided to air the Korean drama “Curtain Call” starting October 8, 2026, every Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Seiji Kawajiri receives the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
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Seiji Kawajiri, founder of 公益財団法人KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon from 内閣府 in recognition of his contributions, including a 10 million yen donation to 京都市.
Achieves a “smooth and springy” texture with 100% wheat flour: new udon flour “ZOO Series Tsuru no Hazusu” launches
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小田象製粉 has launched “ZOO Series Tsuru no Hazusu,” a new udon flour made using its proprietary particle-size control technology, to mark the 80th anniversary of its milling business.
Facts
Began preparations to launch its milling business in 1946
In 1956, launched “宝象(たからぞう),” a medium-strength wheat flour for udon production
Will mark 80 years in the milling business on April 1, 2026
Then, on June 1
Although made with 100% wheat flour
To mark the 70th anniversary of 小田象製粉’s milling business
再春館システム and GlobalB form capital and business alliance
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再春館システム株式会社 has formed a capital and business alliance with 株式会社GlobalB and invested in the company. To support the digitalization of on-site operations at mid-sized and small manufacturers, the two companies will combine GlobalB’s no-code app “LITONE” with 再春館システム’s development capabilities.
Facts
Capital: 48 million yen
Employees: 156 (as of April 2026)
Established February 26, 1985
Established February 1, 2017
We have supported business improvements at more than 100 companies
Event Report: Sapporo’s streetcar turns into a “nighttime theme park”! “Streetcar Entertainment Club” promotion ends to great success, creating new opportunities for visitors to explore through entertainment onboard
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An event report on the “Streetcar Entertainment Club” promotion conducted by the 一般財団法人札幌市交通事業振興公社. Using LINE and influencers, it recorded more new registrations and views than its targets. The report also introduces the operation and support provided by 株式会社イースト・デイリー.
Kitakyushu’s セントシティ to make its first full-scale use of its publicly accessible open space: “Curry & Autumn Sweets Marche” to be held October 10–12!
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The Kitakyushu commercial facility “SAINTcity セントシティ” will make its first use of its publicly accessible open space to host the “Curry & Autumn Sweets Marche” from October 10 to 12, 2026. The event is organized by 北九州都心開発株式会社 and planned and produced by JLLリテールマネジメント株式会社.
公益社団法人におい・かおり環境協会 to introduce computer-based testing (CBT) for the national Odor Judgment Specialist Examination
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プロメトリック株式会社 announced that it will begin delivering the national Odor Judgment Specialist Examination administered by 公益社団法人におい・かおり環境協会 in a computer-based testing (CBT) format starting in fiscal 2026.
Facts
Starting in fiscal 2026
There were 11,076 cases
Equivalent to 75.7%
1,318 cities, wards, towns and villages have regulated areas under the Offensive Odor Control Law
There are 3,248 holders of odor judgment specialist licenses
Eligibility: 18 years or older
Examination fee: 18,000 yen
Registration period: October 1, 2026 (Thursday)–November 20 (Friday)
Ride the Tokyo Sakura Tram and photograph “a drink after a bath” at a public bath along the route. “Tokyo Sakura Tram Quest: A Post-Bath Drink—Public Bath Edition” starts October 1
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株式会社ホーン, in collaboration with 東京都交通局 and 雪印メグミルク株式会社, will hold “Tokyo Sakura Tram Quest: A Post-Bath Drink—Public Bath Edition” from October 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Participants visit 17 public baths along the Toden Arakawa Line, take a photo with a post-bath drink, and post it to TripQuest to complete the mission-based event.
【株式会社TSON】Announces results for fiscal year ended June 2026: record-high sales of ¥6.498 billion, operating profit up 30.0%, ordinary profit up 36.9%
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株式会社TSON announced full-year results for the fiscal year ended June 2026, recording record-high sales of ¥6.498 billion. Operating profit rose 30.0%, and ordinary profit rose 36.9%.
【A Really Good Breakfast Day】Meijiya to serve yogurt smoothies made with “Fruit Real Jam” at Kyobashi Edogrand on October 9
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株式会社明治屋 will hold an event at Kyobashi Edogrand on Oct. 9, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of “果実実感ジャム,” offering yogurt smoothies made with its new “果実実感＋PLUS SUPER FRUITSマンゴー＆パッションフルーツジャム” free to the first 300 visitors.
Bedding maker 株式会社ロマンス小杉 has launched a special campaign to mark the 80th anniversary of its founding in 1946, with former Takarazuka Revue members Mayu Otori and Tsukasa Hiryu serving as ambassadors.
Inage Seaside Park’s seaside restaurant and cafe [Kemigawa Beach Festa] to sell 1-day-only parfait featuring its original character on Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun.)
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The Surf Ocean Terrace, a facility in Inage Seaside Park operated by 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン, will sell a 1-day-only parfait featuring an original character in conjunction with the Kemigawa Beach Festa, to be held on Oct. 18, 2026.
【ICE × ジーエス・サイエンス】Sign strategic partnership agreement to accelerate “maximizing healthy life expectancy”; rare Hokkaido-born mineral Graphite Silica to set a new standard in the wellness market
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株式会社ICE and ジーエス・サイエンス have signed a strategic partnership agreement and will develop new products for the wellness market using Graphite Silica, a rare mineral from Hokkaido.
For the itchy bottoms of dogs and cats: Zpeer（ズピア）, an innovation leader in veterinary care, begins carrying Grandex, a “bottom care” supplement that has attracted attention in the United States
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Zpeer（ズピア）, an innovation leader in veterinary care, has begun carrying グランデックス, a bottom-care supplement for dogs and cats that has attracted attention in the United States.
【soel】A limited collaboration from Fukuoka that brings fragrance and color to everyday life. Launch of limited-edition items from soel × ハカタノビービー
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株式会社Lohb is launching limited collaboration items from its holistic beauty brand soel and ハカタノビービー, a Fukuoka-based banana bread specialty shop. soel FLAGSHIP STORE will run a gift campaign based on purchase amount, while ハカタノビービー will also sell a limited-edition set.
From the start of divorce concerns through resolution: リコ活 relaunches with a new support system
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株式会社リライフテクノロジー will integrate リコ活 and リコ活調停 on Oct. 1, 2026, and launch a service that provides support from consultations on divorce and marital problems through to their resolution.
Recognized as a “Contact Center Customer Harassment Countermeasures Promotion Company” under the designation established by 一般社団法人日本コンタクトセンター協会
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株式会社テレコメディア has been recognized as a “Contact Center Customer Harassment Countermeasures Promotion Company,” a designation established by 一般社団法人日本コンタクトセンター協会.
MURO, a koji specialty brand, appoints fermentation expert Hideyuki Yamashita as chief science officer (CSO)
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株式会社コラゾン appointed fermentation expert Hideyuki Yamashita as chief science officer (CSO), effective Oct. 1, 2026, and established the research center MURO KOJI LABO in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
From Oct. 1 to 31, 2026, T-LIFEホールディングス株式会社 will run a campaign offering discount coupons worth 500 yen to 1,000 yen, redeemable when booking domestic or international travel, to people who newly subscribe to the 旅っくす newsletter.
【ジャヌ東京】A festive season to connect with forests, together with forest conservation organization more trees
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ジャヌ東京 has partnered with forest conservation organization more trees to offer special menus at Azabudai Hills for the 2026 festive season, inviting guests to feel connected to forests. Offerings including bûche de Noël and Christmas afternoon tea will launch, with a portion of sales donated to forest conservation activities.
Facts
Bûche de Noël, 15 cm, 8,800 yen (tax included)
Christmas Tarte Tatin, 15 cm, 11,800 yen (tax included)
Christmas shortcake, 15 cm, 9,800 yen (tax included)
Maple stollen, 15 cm... Price: 3,800 yen (tax included)
Nihon Carrier launches AquaForce 30XFZ air-cooled screw chiller for data centers
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日本キヤリア株式会社 has begun accepting orders for the AquaForce 30XFZ, an air-cooled screw chiller with enhanced energy efficiency, business continuity and flexibility, for the data center market amid the spread of generative AI and growing cloud demand.
Facts
Rapid recovery within 120 seconds after a power outage
Can resume operation at 100% capacity within 120 seconds
Companies mentioned：日本キヤリア株式会社、Carrier Global Corporation
Rich nature in Kyoto Tamba and future lifestyles expressed through flowers and greenery: A look at the garden displays by companies, municipalities and other exhibitors brightening the venues of the 43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba
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The executive committee for the 43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba has announced the award-winning entries in its garden exhibition contest and is showcasing gardens by companies, municipalities and other exhibitors.
Facts
43rd
7 award-winning works
All 26 municipalities
All 12 pages
About 8 million
Population: 130,000
Companies mentioned：第43回全国都市緑化フェアin京都丹波実行委員会、庭園舎 La Grace、花豊造園株式会社、一般社団法人 日本造園建設業協会 京都府支部、一般社団法人 京都造園建設業協会、公益財団法人都市緑化機構、亀岡市パークコモンズ、株式会社涼樹園、TEAM丹庭、一般社団法人ランドスケープコンサルタンツ協会、住友林業株式会社住宅本部京都支店、住友林業緑化株式会社、（一社）日本造園建設業協会、京都府立農芸高等学校、公益財団法人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会
株式会社ダイナトレック will exhibit at FIT2026, a financial IT fair held at Tokyo International Forum on Oct. 15 and 16, and speak at seminars co-hosted with 千葉銀行 and 七十七銀行.
Facts
Approximately 30 financial institutions across Japan
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
More than 75% of the top 20 banks by deposit volume
An e-book by コルベットくにこ, “The Power of Hugs: Turning Parental Love into Strength — Embracing Them Tightly with Words,” ranked No. 1 in 8 Amazon categories
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An e-book by コルベットくにこ, “The Power of Hugs: Turning Parental Love into Strength — Embracing Them Tightly with Words,” published by トキツカゼ出版株式会社, ranked No. 1 in 8 categories on Amazon.co.jp.
【HugMug’s first children’s clothing line】Made possible through a collaboration with ベルメゾンキッズ! Combining the comfort of everyday wear with irresistibly cute designs. A serious kids’ apparel collection, meticulously designed down to the last detail, with 6 items going on sale sequentially from 17:00 on Oct. 6
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株式会社FULMARK-operated media outlet HugMug and 株式会社千趣会’s mail-order business ベルメゾンキッズ are collaborating to launch 6 children’s clothing items starting Oct. 6, 2026.
Turning inspection data into “information you can use to improve” — Q-Smart, supporting quality improvement on manufacturing floors, officially launches
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株式会社アダコテック officially launched Q-Smart, a cloud-based quality management platform that supports quality improvement on manufacturing floors, on Oct. 1, 2026.
【CHEERS × コクヨ】コクヨ’s new headquarters hosts SUMMER FES 2026, capping 3 months of onboarding
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CHEERS株式会社 supported コクヨ株式会社 with planning, design and operations for its in-house family event, SUMMER FES 2026, held at its new headquarters, KOKUYO HQ, on Aug. 1, 2026. A total of 894 participants attended, and new connections formed within the company as the culmination of its onboarding initiatives.
Automatically detect exterior wall defects; applications open for trial version of INKARA
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株式会社コンステック will begin accepting applications for a trial version of INKARA, a visual inspection support system that uses AI to automatically detect cracks, exposed reinforcing bars and other defects from exterior wall photos, on Oct. 1, 2026. The trial will be available free of charge through Mar. 31, 2027.
【New OPI product】Refresh the nail colors you already own. Introducing Glaze Toppers, a collection of topping colors that transform your look with just one coat. Available first on the e-commerce site from Oct. 1, 2026
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ウエラジャパン合同会社 will launch Glaze Toppers, a collection of topping colors that add shine and translucence when layered over your existing nail polish, first on its e-commerce site from Oct. 1, 2026, with a general release planned for February 2027. Available in 6 shades.
RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses see growing interest in corporate applications
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株式会社シルバーアイ announced that its AI/AR smart glasses, RayNeo X3 Pro, which went on sale in Japan in December 2025, are undergoing evaluation and testing for business use across a wide range of fields, including manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. The company works with businesses including AWS, inSane, ムクイル, リベロエンジニア and エピソテック to provide support for corporate clients.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シルバーアイ、AWS、Amazon Web Services、株式会社inSane、株式会社ムクイル、株式会社リベロエンジニア、エピソテック株式会社
【ヤマハ発動機 × きたもっく】Ride through 234ha of company-owned forest and help shape the next forest. Dig&Ride, a “二度上山林業作業道” MTB tour where work and play go round, comes to 北軽井沢!
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有限会社きたもっく and ヤマハ発動機 are collaborating to hold the Dig&Ride MTB tour in November 2026 in 二度上山, a company-owned forest in 北軽井沢.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
22 (Sun.)
Capacity: 20 people per date
Adults: ¥19,500
Children (junior high school students and younger): ¥11,000
IoT-EX株式会社 changes its trade name to BIZMOBILE株式会社, refreshes its corporate logo and announces steps to strengthen its business and lead the MDM industry
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IoT-EX株式会社 will change its trade name to BIZMOBILE株式会社 effective Oct. 1, 2026, and refresh its corporate logo. With its flagship cloud-based MDM service, BizMobile Go!, at its core, the company aims to lead the MDM industry and strengthen its business.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
8,500 companies
1.3 million devices
2010
April 1, 2009
Companies mentioned：IoT-EX株式会社、BIZMOBILE株式会社、BIZMOBILE Inc.
トラック王国 to exhibit at “Minna no Truck Fest 2026 in OSAKA,” showcasing a handpicked selection of custom trucks from 7 locations nationwide
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株式会社トラックオーコク will exhibit at “Minna no Truck Fest 2026 in OSAKA,” taking place in Izumiotsu, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, and showcase a total of 7 custom trucks selected from 7 locations nationwide.
【Tokyo, Oct. 15 | Free to attend】株式会社ウィルビー and 株式会社エヌエフエー to co-host “AI Interview Results Report: 100 Candidates”
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株式会社ウィルビー will hold a seminar, “AI Interview Results Report: 100 Candidates,” on Oct. 15, 2026, sharing results from the adoption of the AI interview feature in its hiring workload reduction service, ヒトシルベ. The seminar will feature a discussion and case studies on the effects of adoption by エヌエフエー and AI interview technology provided by FLATBOYS.
Facts
Interview results for approximately 100 candidates
Matchmaking agency サンマリエ launches its 7th Professional Matchmaker Contest to hone support expertise; entries open in September
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Matchmaking agency サンマリエ will open entries in September 2026 for the 7th Professional Matchmaker Contest, which will be held in November of the same year to enhance counselors’ expertise.
A hands-on food education and manufacturing experience for parents and children. Juice factory and fruit sorting facility, normally closed to visitors, open for a special tour | 伊藤農園 to hold a one-day Open Factory on Oct. 17
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株式会社伊藤農園 will hold an Open Factory on Oct. 17, 2026, opening its juice pressing factory and fruit sorting facility in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, to visitors. The event will give parents and children an opportunity to learn about food education and manufacturing through hands-on experience with the processing and sorting of mandarins.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
9:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
Capacity of 20 people per session
The experience is expected to take approximately 2.5–3 hours
A complete guide to your 2027 fortune and manifestation techniques! Popular fortune teller Love Me Do’s latest book, “Love Me Do’s Lunar Astrology 2027: Guided by the Moon and the Dragon,” goes on sale today!
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株式会社ブティック社 has released popular fortune teller Love Me Do’s latest book, “Love Me Do’s Lunar Astrology 2027: Guided by the Moon and the Dragon.” Using moon signs and guardian dragons, rather than sun signs, the book explores fortunes for 2027 and the essence of the heart. It is priced at ¥1,980 and has 208 pages.
【EO Osaka】Selected to plan and lead an official session at “GSE2026,” a startup festival attracting attention from Japan and abroad!
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EO Osaka will plan and lead an official session at the startup festival “GSE2026.” The theme is the global expansion of Deep Tech originating in Japan, with representatives from Microwave Chemical, 大阪大学, NEC and Sakura Internet taking the stage.
Facts
With approximately 180 entrepreneurs
More than 220 chapters in 76 countries worldwide
With more than 18,000 entrepreneurs participating
Companies with annual sales of US$1 million or more
Date: October 06, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 EO ALL KANSAI、EO Osaka、EO（Entrepreneurs' Organization）、マイクロ波化学株式会社、大阪大学、NEC、さくらインターネット株式会社
【Limited production】Oaxaca mezcal “ロペス・レアル” launches “Pechuga Limited Edition: Day of the Dead Edition,” inspired by the Day of the Dead
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ジェイドックス株式会社 has launched a limited-edition pechuga, “ロペス・レアル Pechuga Limited Edition: Day of the Dead Edition,” themed around the Day of the Dead, from López Real, a craft mezcal brand in Oaxaca, Mexico.
ReU launches a special 20th-anniversary plan connecting aesthetic medicine and home care at all 4 clinics in 敬愛会グループ
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ReU株式会社 is partnering with 医療法人敬愛会, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in October 2026, to begin selling ReU products on “Lesage,” an online shopping site operated by ジーシックス株式会社, a company within 敬愛会グループ, and to offer a special plan at all 4 clinics in Tokyo, Osaka and Nara.
First in the Hokuriku area! Multi-function lockers “Multi Cube” to be installed at YKK AP ARENA, opening 10/1
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株式会社JR東日本スマートロジスティクス will install Multi Cube multi-function lockers at YKK AP ARENA, the new home venue of 富山グラウジーズ, opening on October 1, 2026. This is the first deployment in the Hokuriku area and at an arena, with a goal of installing 2,000 units nationwide by the end of fiscal 2030.
For new Famipay Pay Later registrants only! Campaign offers rewards worth up to 2,000 yen based on purchases at FamilyMart
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株式会社ファミマデジタルワン will run a campaign starting October 1, 2026, exclusively for new registrants of “Famipay Pay Later,” awarding points worth up to 2,000 yen based on the amount spent at FamilyMart.
Notice of exhibiting at FIT2026 | 株式会社Athena Technologies
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株式会社Athena Technologies will exhibit at “FIT2026,” held at Tokyo International Forum on October 15–16, 2026, showcasing its latest AI solutions, including DX solutions, support for NVIDIA DGX Spark implementation, Athena Platform, Athena Works and Athena Firewall.
Hokkaido’s Kitahiroshima City joins “Famima Furusato Tax”! Login campaign begins October 1
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株式会社ファミマデジタルワン announced that Hokkaido’s Kitahiroshima City will join “Famima Furusato Tax” on October 1, 2026, and begin accepting donations. It will also run a campaign for people who log in on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays each month from that date.
Kuromi × “蔵出し味噌 麺場 田所商店” collaboration announced! Limited-time sale of collaboration ramen with exclusive goods from October 5. A bowl transformed with Kuromi’s favorite “らっきょう” pickled scallions and black sesame.
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株式会社トライ・インターナショナル will offer the “Kuromi Limited-Edition Goods Collaboration Set” for a limited time starting October 5, 2026, in collaboration with Sanrio character Kuromi.
“プチプチ株式会社” launches today, turning a beloved product name into a corporate brand
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川上産業株式会社 will change its name to “プチプチ株式会社” effective October 1, 2026, integrating the brand value of its air-cushion packaging into its corporate brand and stepping up efforts to realize a resource-circulating society.
Classiq, Israel Natural Gas Lines and IonQ advance research toward quantum optimization of natural gas networks
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Classiq, Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) and IonQ announced a joint study on optimizing natural gas transportation networks, achieving results consistent with classical computing on the IonQ Forte-1 quantum computer.
Facts
September 23, 2026
2003
Companies mentioned：Classiq、Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd.、INGL、IonQ
DELTA launches support to reduce LLM costs for products, providing end-to-end assistance from cost visibility by feature to practical implementation of reductions
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株式会社DELTA launched its “LLM Cost Reduction” service on October 1, 2026, for companies incorporating LLMs into their own services. It provides end-to-end support, from visualizing costs by feature to implementing reductions, on a performance-based fee model. At 株式会社BOX, an early adopter, LLM costs for the meeting-summary feature were reduced by approximately 90%.
Facts
The domestic cloud API service market for LLMs/SLMs (small language models) is expected to reach 35.7 billion yen in fiscal 2025 (155.9% of the previous fiscal year).
155.9% of the previous fiscal year
The market is forecast to expand to 130 billion yen by fiscal 2029 (5.7 times the fiscal 2024 level).
5.7 times the fiscal 2024 level
The inference cost of models with performance equivalent to GPT-3.5 fell to 1/280 or less in about 18 months.
As of 2025, AI products had an average gross margin of just 45%.
We reduced the cost of the same LLM functionality by about 90% compared with before the measures were implemented.
For 1,528 interview summaries,
there were only 37 original transcripts.
The same transcripts had been summarized again up to 94 times.
We have assessed cloud costs for more than 200 companies.
At 株式会社ジモティー, about 2 million yen per month
At 株式会社カケハシ, infrastructure costs were reduced by about 550,000 yen per month (about 21%).
As a guideline, API expenses of at least 200,000 yen per month
[Event] 2026 New Collection Preview / DISCOVER〈ROMEO〉An opportunity to discover writing instruments that make “writing time” more refined
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株式会社伊東屋 will hold a ROMEO writing instrument experience event at its Ginza main store starting October 8, 2026, featuring an advance preview of the new collection and advance sales of limited editions.
Facts
October 8 (Thu.)–October 11 (Sun.), 2026
Participation fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Up to 5 people per session
ROMEO No.3 Desk Pen Limited Edition “Tanger” and “Nile,” 24,200 yen each (tax included)
Supporting household budgets this autumn amid continued rising prices! A wide range of amazing deals at “more than 90% OFF,” with the Dream market grand anniversary sale at 39 stores nationwide
[Second Report] Let’s bring children with medical care needs and children with disabilities to the movies! The AYA inclusive screening of “Crayon Shin-chan” drew 3,270 people across 24 venues nationwide!
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認定NPO法人AYA held inclusive movie screenings for children with medical care needs or disabilities and their families on September 6 and 13, 2026, drawing a total of 3,270 people across 24 venues nationwide.
Chuo System’s cloud attendance management system RecoRu(レコル) announces the release of its HR and labor management option
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中央システム株式会社 announced that it will release a new “HR and Labor Management Option” for its cloud attendance management system RecoRu(レコル) in February 2027.
Facts
More than 5,500 customers
We are pleased to announce that it will be released in February 2027.
Available for 300 yen per person per month
Original初期費用、導入・サポート費用はいずれも0円です
Small and medium-sized businesses with fewer than 100 employees
Corporate and university group overseas travel insurance plans “t@biho Corporate Package” and “t@biho School Package” to go on sale October 1
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ジェイアイ傷害火災保険株式会社 will begin selling new group overseas travel insurance plans for companies and universities, “t@biho Corporate Package” and “t@biho School Package,” as well as the “vist@” management system, starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
Sales begin on Oct. 1, 2026
Applies to policies with coverage starting on or after January 1, 2027.
In fiscal 2025, the figure reached “1 in 22 people (4.5%).”
This represents an increase of about 3.5 times over the past 30 years.
There was also a case in which the payout amounted to 64.15 million yen.
損害保険料率算出機構, in June 2026
announced an average increase of 40.3%.
In its medium-term management plan, the company set out its vision for 2028.
[High School Trainee Showcase] “RHF / Risshisha High School Fitness Body Contest 2026 Winter Competition” to determine the new generation’s top performer＜立志舎 SUKI-1 GRAND PRIX®︎ RHF＞
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学校法人立志舎 has announced the “RHF / Risshisha High School Fitness Body Contest 2026 Winter Competition.” The event will be held in 2 regions, eastern and western Japan, and is positioned as a rookie competition limited to current 1st- and 2nd-year high school students.