IT asset management tool “SS1 Cloud” launches API integration with “Money Forward Admina”
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株式会社ディー・オー・エス’s cloud-based IT asset management tool “SS1 Cloud” has launched API integration with マネーフォワードｉ株式会社’s business operating system for corporate IT departments, “Money Forward Admina.” This enables centralized management of device and SaaS information, making IT assets easier to visualize and improving operational efficiency.
花キューピット releases its 2027 calendar, “JFTD Flower Calendar”; theme: “The charm of flowers ～A riot of colors～”
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一般社団法人JFTD花キューピット will begin selling the 2027 edition of its “JFTD Flower Calendar” on October 1, 2026. The calendar’s theme is “The charm of flowers ～A riot of colors～,” and it features original designs photographed through a nationwide network of about 4,000 member shops. It is available in 3 types—B3, mini and desktop—as well as in a set.
A must-see for coffee lovers! Instagram giveaway campaign launching Oct. 1, offering a set of biscuits from around the world that pair well with coffee, carefully selected by Kitano Shoji, which delivers imported sweets from countries around the world
Around 80 Kyushu specialty food vendors gather in one place! Kirishima Autumn Festival 2026, which attracts around 30,000 visitors annually, to be held
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霧島酒造株式会社 will hold 「霧島秋まつり2026」 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at 「焼酎の里 霧島ファクトリーガーデン」 in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture. The event attracts around 30,000 visitors annually, with around 80 food and drink vendors from across Kyushu, and will feature sales of Kirishima shochu and KIRISHIMA BEER, factory tours, and events commemorating the 110th anniversary of the company's founding.
University of Tokyo Graduate School Professor Yutaka Matsuo appointed technical advisor to 株式会社2WINS
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株式会社2WINS, an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, has appointed Yutaka Matsuo, a professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering, as its technical advisor.
Mitutoyo merges 3 group companies and launches 「ミツトヨビジネスパートナーズ」
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株式会社ミツトヨ absorbed and merged with 3 group companies (株式会社共生, 株式会社エコーワールド and 株式会社広興産), launching 「株式会社ミツトヨビジネスパートナーズ」, which provides shared services, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
BALLON × La Nuit Parfum launches Sept, a new magazine about reading fragrances
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Aroma brand BALLON and fragrance brand La Nuit parfum are collaborating to launch Sept, a new magazine themed around fragrance and culture, on Oct. 7, 2026.
『里幸膳-都城の恵みを、幸せの一膳に-』, devised by a restaurant directly operated by Kirishima Shuzo, featured in the “Game-Day Meal” menu book for Game 4 of the 39th Ryuo Championship best-of-seven series!
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『里幸膳』, created by a restaurant directly operated by Kirishima Shuzo, will be featured in the “Game-Day Meal” menu book for Game 4 of the 39th Ryuo Championship best-of-seven series, to be held in November 2026, and will be available for a limited time at the restaurant.
[Central Japan 4-Prefecture Summit Collaboration Project] Toward a region where everyone can travel with peace of mind
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On Oct. 22, 2026, 長野県, 新潟県, 山梨県 and 静岡県 will hold a “Universal Tourism Seminar” at 下諏訪総合文化センター, with lectures and case studies on creating an environment where everyone can travel with peace of mind.
“Stress Check Administration Support Service” launches for stress-check providers, including health screening facilities. C-System eases the operational burden associated with the mandate
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シー・システム株式会社 has launched its “Stress Check Administration Support Service,” which handles administrative and operational tasks for stress-check providers, including health screening facilities. The service aims to ease the operational burden resulting from the mandate for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, effective April 2028.
[Surpassing 1000 cohorts!] The “Koji Creator Course” reaches a milestone on Oct. 10. Bringing Japan’s national fungus, koji, from home kitchens into the future, and transforming dining tables and women’s lives through “Ito-musubi Koji”
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麹Style株式会社 and 一般社団法人日本麹クリエイター協会 announced that, on Oct. 10, the “Koji Creator Course” had surpassed 1000 cohorts, with more than 1,400 participants in total.
Special limited production anniversary chronographs, 2006 of each model, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
株式会社岩谷技研 opened a Tokyo branch office in Minato, Tokyo, effective Oct. 1, 2026, to strengthen its sales and business development operations in the greater Tokyo area.
Bringing the “fragrance” born in Shinshu’s forests to Ginza. “Kaoru NAGANO Fair” to run from Oct. 8
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長野県 will hold the “Kaoru NAGANO Fair” at 銀座NAGANO from Oct. 8 to 25, 2026, selling essential oils derived from the prefecture’s forest resources and related products.
Facts
Original2026年10月8日（木）から25日（日）まで
Forests cover approximately 80% of the prefecture's land
About 20 producers inside and outside the prefecture are engaged in essential oil production
長野県 aims to achieve this by 2030
18 days, from Oct. 8 (Thursday) through 25 (Sunday)
Original aroma mist (40 ml)
銀座NAGANO will mark its 12th anniversary in October 2026
Companies mentioned：長野県、銀座NAGANO、長野県林業総合センター、Nagano Aroma Producers、アットアロマ株式会社、一般社団法人ソーシャルデザインプロジェクト丘のりんご、東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社、東急リゾートタウン蓼科、ひのき精香株式会社、合同会社もりとさと、HEALING TIME in forest、株式会社 勝野木材、AROMA YA DANRO
Geekplus begins handling the latest model of its RoboShuttle Hyper climbing AMR solution
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株式会社ギークプラス has begun handling the next-generation Tote-to-Person climbing AMR solution RoboShuttle Hyper in Japan. The product was developed for high-volume operations such as BtoC e-commerce and cold chains, delivering high-density storage in a limited footprint and throughput of up to 6,000 cases per hour.
“Eat O'my Macaroni, Collect and Win! Pokémon Goods Giveaway Campaign” launches
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株式会社ニップン will run a campaign starting Oct. 1, 2026, featuring 3 O'my Macaroni products with Pokémon-design packaging and giving away Pokémon goods to 850 winners selected by lottery.
Coming up on Oct. 3 and 4! “Special Edition: Castle EXPO in Kumamoto 2026 — Kumamoto Earthquake Reconstruction Support Project for 令和8年”
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The special edition of Castle EXPO in Kumamoto 2026 will be held at Kumamoto Castle Hall on Oct. 3 and 4, 2026, with plans for a collaboration with 刀剣乱舞ONLINE, an exhibition supporting recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, and prestigious talks.
Facts
October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026
Advance tickets: high school students and older/general admission, 1,500 yen
On the day: 2,000 yen for high school students and older, and general admission
400 years of history at Kumamoto Castle
Built by Kato Kiyomasa in 1607
Companies mentioned：特別版 お城EXPO in 熊本 2026 実行委員会、熊本市、(公財)日本城郭協会、刀剣乱舞ONLINE、玉名市、永青文庫、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット、イープラス、楽天チケット、セブンチケット、ZAIKO、セブンイレブン、ローソン、ファミリーマート、ミニストップ
【ヒルトン沖縄北谷リゾート】2026 Christmas theme: “A Star-Filled Silence, Sparkling in the Deep Sea”
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ヒルトン沖縄北谷リゾート will hold events under the theme “A Star-Filled Silence, Sparkling in the Deep Sea” from Nov. 7 to Dec. 26, 2026. Plans include special restaurant menus, a Christmas tree, and an opera performance.
Luxury bath additive Chapon extends application period for free offerings to businesses and organizations through Oct. 31
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株式会社Tokel announced that it will extend through Oct. 31, 2026, the application period for its free offering program for businesses and organizations, launched to mark the 6th anniversary of the luxury bath additive Chapon.
【福岡県庁】Flower beds supervised by world-renowned garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara completed at Harazuru Onsen Waterfront Plaza! Illuminated lighting ceremony also held in 福岡県's “Beautiful Community Development Through Flowers” model region
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Flower beds supervised by world-renowned garden designer Kazuyuki Ishihara have been completed at Harazuru Onsen Waterfront Plaza in Asakura, 福岡県, and a lighting ceremony was held. The project is part of 福岡県's initiative to promote its “Beautiful Community Development Through Flowers” model regions.
フェザー安全剃刀株式会社 will launch its new Haircut Monster Easy Haircut Razor on Oct. 1, 2026, and will start a campaign on the same day on its official Instagram account, giving the product to 50 winners.
コムデザイン's cloud CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” begins real-time integration with レブコム's call analytics AI “MiiTel Phone”
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コムデザイン's cloud CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” and レブコム's call analytics AI “MiiTel Phone” have begun real-time integration. Streaming audio during calls in increments of approximately 1 second enables instant transcription, sentiment analysis, and detection of customer harassment.
A new me with every combination. Two new jacket-part styles from asta Iris will launch on Thursday, October 1, in a limited run at 50 stores. Customize your favorite necklace to suit your style.
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Jewelry brand asta Iris from As-meエステール株式会社 will launch 2 new jacket-part styles on October 1, available exclusively at 50 stores. The items let customers customize their necklaces.
株式会社PKSHA Technology, which develops AI solutions and provides AI SaaS, adopts Scalebase for revenue management
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Scalebase株式会社’s revenue management system Scalebase and payment system Scalebase ペイメント have been adopted by AI solutions developer and provider 株式会社PKSHA Technology.
Facts
More than 4,900 companies have adopted the service
A fresh idea! Introducing an advanced treatment for smooth, glossy hair: 『メルムード ハイドロチェンジトリートメント』, on sale from October 1, 2026
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株式会社オージオ will launch 『メルムード ハイドロチェンジトリートメント』 on October 1, 2026, an advanced water treatment designed to repair hair damage. Its unique formula transforms from a liquid into a cream and contains repair ingredients. To mark the launch, the company will hold a giveaway campaign on Instagram.
Facts
Price: (online) 2,530 yen (tax included)
(In-store) 1,980 yen (tax included)
Volume: 180 mL
Transforms from liquid to cream in about 8 seconds*
PHONE APPLI and まほろば工房 to launch a solution for customer harassment prevention on October 1
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株式会社まほろば工房 and 株式会社PHONE APPLI will begin offering a solution to address customer harassment on October 1, 2026, integrating “PHONE APPLI PEOPLE” with “MAHO-PBX.”
Expanded range of equipment covered by Chugoku Electric Power’s equipment-control demand response service
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インフォメティス announced that it has added eligible equipment to Chugoku Electric Power’s equipment-control demand response service “ぐっとずっと。エコタイムシフト” and launched a campaign for new applications on October 1, 2026.
Speaking at the Logistics National Convention 2026 on October 6: President Matsushita on “Logistics AI can and cannot solve: How ‘misjudging the technology’ determines success or failure after adoption”
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Ken Matsushita, president and representative director of 株式会社オプティマインド, will speak at the Logistics National Convention 2026, hosted by 公益社団法人日本ロジスティクスシステム協会 (JILS), on October 6, 2026. He will discuss how to select and use AI technology appropriately in logistics.
[October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month] Saliva-based cancer risk test “サリバチェッカー®” launches a special campaign.
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株式会社サリバテック will run a special campaign for its saliva-based cancer risk test “サリバチェッカー®” from October 1 to 31, 2026, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
102,592 women are newly diagnosed with breast cancer
5-year net survival rate: 91.6%
Breast cancer screening rate among women aged 40–69: 51.0%
The 60% target set by the government’s Basic Plan to Promote Cancer Control
6 types of cancer risk for women, including breast cancer
5 types of cancer risk for men
More than 110,000 people have used our service to date
[At ららぽーと富士見 on October 17 and 18] From thrilling parkour shows to 5 sports experiences! 2 days of watching and participating, turning “Amazing!” into “I want to try!”
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“クロススポーツパーク in ららぽーと富士見,” hosted by 株式会社MoveX, will take place on October 17 and 18, 2026, featuring free experiences in 5 sports, including parkour, as well as performances.
[Tokyo office survey] 1 in 3 workers say they have “no issues,” compared with 13% of those in charge | “Location” and “ease of working” are top priorities | Concerns directly affect “employee turnover”
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According to an awareness survey conducted by 株式会社HATARABA of 450 office workers and 450 people responsible for office management in Tokyo, there is a gap between workers and managers in the factors they prioritize in an office and the challenges they perceive. Workers prioritized “location” and “ease of working,” and 33.3% said they had no issues, compared with just 13.1% of managers. Both groups cited a shortage of seats and meeting rooms as common challenges. While office conditions were rarely the deciding factor in joining a company, workers who perceived problems tended to show stronger intentions to leave.
Facts
A total of 900 people
450 office workers
450 office management and operations staff (including general affairs, facilities management and executives)
【Shonan, Oct. 10 and 11】“Cross Sports Park” to be held simultaneously at 2 venues, 湘南モールフィル and MrMax! 7 urban sports disciplines come together
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株式会社MoveX will hold “クロススポーツパーク,” an urban sports hands-on event, simultaneously at 2 venues—the ミスターマックス湘南藤沢ショッピングセンター and 湘南モールフィル—on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026. The event will feature 7 disciplines: skateboarding, BMX, inline skating, parkour, double dutch, street dance and finger skateboarding. Visitors can watch professional performances and try the sports themselves. Cumulative attendance has exceeded 150,000.
Facts
7 disciplines
Oct. 10, 2026
Sunday, the 11th
1,000 yen
More than 150,000 people
20th
Companies mentioned：株式会社MoveX、FREESTYLE SPACE 実行委員会、ミスターマックス湘南藤沢ショッピングセンター、湘南モールフィル、藤沢市、鎌倉市教育委員会、茅ヶ崎市教育委員会
公益社団法人全国調理師養成施設協会 will launch the 42nd Gourmet Pick Regional Competition on Oct. 10, 2026, starting in the Tohoku region, with events held across 7 regions nationwide. Participants are not limited to students in their graduating year, and the national competition will be held in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on Feb. 19, 2027.
“LeCHECK” launches “Legal Research,” using AI to support not only information searches but also the work before and after research
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株式会社リセ has launched “Legal Research,” a new feature for its AI contract review service “LeCHECK” that supports the entire process, including the work before and after research.
Weaving a new life story at a World Heritage site steeped in history: “Tomioka Silk Mill Wedding” bookings open in October
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株式会社メモリードグループ will begin accepting bookings on Oct. 1, 2026, for “Tomioka Silk Mill Wedding,” ceremonies held at the World Heritage site 富岡製糸場. As a commemorative campaign, the company will give 10 couples wedding ceremony fees, attire and other gifts.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Operations began in 1872 (Meiji 5)
It was registered as a World Heritage site in 2014
NPO法人Learning for All launches short-stay service for junior high and high school students and young people in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture
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認定NPO法人Learning for All will launch a free short-stay service in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, for young people from junior high and high school age through age 20, starting Oct. 2, 2026.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 2, 2026
Only 6.8% of users are age 12 or older
Only 6.8% are age 12 or older
LFA in 2010
Began a program in 2016 to create safe places where children can spend time
The 2022 revision of the Child Welfare Act
It spread to local governments nationwide from April 2024
Provided support to a total of 12,000 children
Companies mentioned：認定特定非営利活動法人 Learning for All、認定NPO法人Learning for All、LFA、ラーニング・フォー・オール、こども家庭庁
The byword for Tennessee whiskey, Jack Daniel’s: distribution of long-aged Tennessee whiskey “Jack Daniel’s 10Years Old” expanded to major cities nationwide; sales to food and beverage establishments begin in limited quantities.
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ブラウンフォーマンジャパン株式会社 will begin selling Jack Daniel’s long-aged whiskey “Jack Daniel’s 10 Years Old (Batch5)” in limited quantities to food and beverage establishments in major cities nationwide from Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
It was sold in the early 1900s
It was revived as a U.S.-exclusive release in 2021
It first arrived in Japan last year, 2025
Marks its 160th anniversary this year
Since its founding in 1866
Enjoyed in more than 170 countries around the world
MILANO｜GRILL, the specialty restaurant at ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜, will host a one-day-only winemaker's lunch on Nov. 7, 2026, in collaboration with Bordeaux-based wine company バロン・フィリップ・ド・ロスチャイルド.
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
Capacity: 40 guests
15,000 yen per person
315 guest rooms
Approximately 22,000 Swarovski® crystals
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケン・ホテルマネジメント横浜山下町、ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜、MILANO｜GRILL、バロン・フィリップ・ド・ロスチャイルド、シャトー・ムートン・ロスチャイルド、ムートン・カデ、エスクード・ロホ、Concordia Brut Champagne Barons de Rothschild、Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva Chardonnay Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile、Mouton Cadet Cuvée Héritage Blanc Baron Philippe de Rothschild、Escudo Rojo Baronesa P. Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile
[Company name change] Changing its name to 株式会社ジャイロン as of Oct. 1, aiming for the next stage of growth through integration with the Gyro-n service brand
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株式会社ユニヴァ・ジャイロン changed its name to 株式会社ジャイロン effective Oct. 1, 2026, integrating its corporate name with the Gyro-n service brand.
Follow-up [QFF] Latest information released on the ASIA-PACIFIC AGRI-FOOD INNOVATION SUMMIT, one of Asia's largest food tech exhibitions (held in Singapore, Oct. 27–29)
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Quantum biotechnology company 株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ (QFF) will exhibit at the ASIA-PACIFIC AGRI-FOOD INNOVATION SUMMIT, one of Asia's largest agri-food tech exhibitions, taking place in Singapore from Oct. 27–29, 2026. With support from a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries program, it will showcase its “Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding®” technology at the Japan Pavilion, and Dr. May Sweet will give a presentation on Oct. 28.
“Shiru Cafe Shiga University (Hikone) Store” opening ceremony to be held
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株式会社エンリッション and Shiga University will open “Shiru Cafe Shiga University (Hikone) Store,” a career-support cafe exclusively for students, at the Hikone Campus, and hold an opening ceremony on Oct. 13, 2026.
Facts
58 seats
October 13, 2026 (Tue)
Participating companies (approximately 20)
Original利用学生の約6割
First- and second-year students (lower-year students)
Founded: 2013
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人滋賀大学、株式会社エンリッション、Mitty株式会社、ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL株式会社、Enrission India Pvt.Ltd
Hakuju Plaza, where visitors can try the Helstron electrical potential therapy device, is relocating and reopening in Yokohama's Izumi Ward in October! Aiming to become a community health hub
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will relocate and reopen Hakuju Plaza Tachiba Store, a hands-on showroom for the Helstron electrical potential therapy device, in Izumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2026.
Hakuju Plaza, where visitors can try the Helstron electrical potential therapy device, is opening a new location in Tokyo's Ota Ward in October! Aiming to become a community health hub
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will open its Omori location of Hakuju Plaza, a hands-on showroom where visitors can try the Helstron electrical potential therapy device for free, in Ota Ward, Tokyo, on Oct. 5, 2026.
2 early childhood education centers in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, to adopt the CoDMON childcare ICT service starting Oct. 1; now used by a total of 7 municipalities in Kagawa Prefecture and 760 nationwide
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株式会社コドモン announced that 2 early childhood education centers in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, will adopt its CoDMON childcare ICT service starting Oct. 1, 2026. This brings the total number of contracted municipalities in Kagawa Prefecture to 7, while the service is used in 760 municipalities nationwide.
Fuji Speedway Hotel earns “1 Michelin Key” for the 2nd consecutive year in the 2026 MICHELIN Key Hotel Selection
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Fuji Speedway Hotel, owned by Toyota Fudosan and operated by ハイアット, earned “1 Michelin Key” for the 2nd consecutive year in the 2026 MICHELIN Key Hotel Selection.
株式会社タイカ launched “Alpha Plana Nurse,” a urethane foam product designed to combine pressure redistribution during surgery with cost performance, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Oct. 1 is Coffee Day. A long-awaited model with an insulated lid joins the viral HARIO Tea & Coffee Maker Mug lineup!
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株式会社ハリオ商事 will launch the “Tea & Coffee Maker Mug Greige Plus” exclusively through the HARIO official online store to mark Coffee Day on Oct. 1, 2026. The mug adds a sliding insulated lid to the existing model with a strainer and will sell for ¥3,300.
Facts
To mark Coffee Day on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Release date and time: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, 10:00
Coupa's 2026 Benchmark Report identifies AI-driven intake as key to maximizing financial efficiency (abridged translation)
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Coupa released its 2026 Total Spend Management Benchmark Report, showing that structuring intake processes can help reduce the rate of manually processed invoices and improve financial efficiency. It also noted that while data silos across ERPs pose a challenge, using AI through an integrated platform can improve profit margins.
Facts
More than $10 trillion in actual spend data
It was found that the rate of manually processed invoices reaches 47.7%
Can reduce the rate of manual invoice reviews by 19.5%
17 key KPIs
Survey of 600 CFOs
42% cited “siloed spend data spread across ERPs” as a key challenge
65% of CFOs plan to use data-driven procurement insights...
Intake delivers 3 times greater forecasting accuracy
More than $10.5 trillion in transaction data
Connects more than 11.5 million buyers and suppliers
Staying connected while traveling overseas: purchase data reveals how people choose plans to suit their needs
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a2network株式会社 analyzed purchase data for ベリーeSIM® and examined trends in how people choose mobile plans for overseas travel according to their destination and length of stay.
株式会社こむぎの completes ¥360 million in funding through a third-party allotment of shares
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株式会社こむぎの has completed a ¥360 million funding round through a third-party allotment of shares to multiple investors, including 西武しんきんキャピタル and ひびしんキャピタル. The funding will strengthen its management foundation in preparation for an IPO and support the growth of its group brands.
Facts
¥360 million in total
Mar. 2025
1977
November 2025
April 2026
2018
As many as 400 customers visit the flagship store every day
POS register provider ビジコム announces an “unlock strategy” free of restrictive contracts and systems.
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株式会社ビジコム marked its 40th anniversary by announcing an “unlock strategy” that does not lock customers in through contracts or systems, but instead wins their choice through the value of its products and services. It said it will keep the basic BCPOS subscription fee unchanged for 28 years and continue its “10-year discount” program, which cuts the fee in half after 10 years.
EAGLYS ALCHEMISTA Labs to launch API integration with Datachemical LAB on October 7
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EAGLYS株式会社 announced that it will launch API integration on October 7, 2026, between its AI experiment data platform “ALCHEMISTA Labs” and データケミカル株式会社’s AI cloud service “Datachemical LAB.” This will enable seamless data analysis without transferring files.
AvePoint introduced at Asahi Kasei to upgrade Microsoft 365 operations for 34,000 people; responds to approximately 10-fold increase in Teams team creation requests, reducing creation time to the same day
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AvePoint Japan株式会社 announced that Asahi Kasei has adopted its “AvePoint Cloud Governance” Microsoft 365 operations management solution and “AvePoint Cloud Backup” backup system. Automating Teams team creation requests has reduced the response time to the same day and cut operational workload by about 7 person-days per month.
Facts
Used by approximately 34,000 people in Japan
Increased sharply by approximately 10 times
Approximately 1,000 requests in April 2020
It previously took up to 3 business days
Approximately 2,700 Teams teams with external sharing
At a rate of approximately 40 requests per month
Approximately 2,000 SharePoint sites as well
The response rate exceeded 90%
Operational workload equivalent to about 7 person-days per month
LEEEP adopted by the official online store of MILLET, a French brand with more than 100 years of history
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LEEEP, a customer experience enhancement platform provided by 株式会社REGALI, has been adopted by the official online store of the outdoor brand MILLET, operated by ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン株式会社. In conjunction with the move to Shopify, its UGC feature using Instagram posts will help shoppers select products.
Auditions open to women aged 18 and older for travel reporter roles! Applications open October 1 (Thursday)
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テアトルアカデミー will hold auditions for travel reporter roles, open exclusively to women aged 18 and older. The grand prize winner will appear in a feature for the travel culture magazine TRANSIT, and applications open on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Women aged 18 and older
Experience built over 45 years
Since its founding in 1980
Marked its 45th anniversary in 2025
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Operates offices and studios at 12 locations nationwide
[Service renewal] Azoom revamps its “DX Consulting” service
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株式会社アズーム has renewed its DX consulting services and website, expanding its scope to provide one-stop, hands-on support from the planning stage through operations and maintenance.
Summer sales TOP3 to feature in autumn campaign; ナチュラルスマイルピザ announces June–August sales results
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ナチュラルスマイルピザ, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, announced its TOP3 sellers at the Nakayama main store for summer 2026 (June–August) and said it will feature popular products in its autumn campaign.
Facts
From June 1 to August 31, 2026
No. 1 is “Smile BEST4”
No. 2 is “Seafood BEST4”
No. 3 is “Margherita”
All 8 eligible products ranked in the sales BEST10
The tallying period was 92 days, from June 1 to August 31
Sales began on July 24, 2026
The period from July 24 to August 31 was 39 days
Ranked 11th in sales
An autumn campaign is running from September 1 to November 30, 2026
Have confidence in your voice? Auditions for a walking-tour program narrator! Applications open October 1 (Thursday)
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テアトルアカデミー is holding auditions for a narrator for BS12’s new program “The Allure of Curry.” The grand prize winner will appear as a regular cast member, and applications open on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Since its founding in 1980
Experience and achievements built over 45 years
October 1, 2026 (Thursday)–December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
Men and women aged 20 and older nationwide
Operates offices and studios at 12 locations nationwide
群馬県 partners with Meiko Career Partners to conduct the “FY Reiwa 8 Japanese-language training program for technical intern trainees and others in the care sector”
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株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ has been selected by 群馬県 to deliver the FY Reiwa 8 Japanese-language training program for technical intern trainees and others in the care sector. It will provide free hybrid Japanese-language training for foreign workers employed at care facilities in 群馬県.
Follow in the footsteps of Suzuki Fuku and Izumiya Sena! “Baby Model General Election 2027” opens for applications on Oct. 1
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株式会社テアトルアカデミー is opening applications for “Baby Model General Election 2027,” for babies aged 0–2 across Japan, drawing on its track record of launching the careers of Suzuki Fuku and Izumiya Sena. Applications will be accepted from October 1 to December 31, 2026, and the grand prize winner is guaranteed an appearance in a magazine and on a website.
【Now Recruiting Participants】First-ever event in Shibuya! Making the streets of Shibuya fun and clean through esports and litter collection! “eスポGOMI in Shibuya・AI VILLAGE” announced
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株式会社Life Reversal Gaming. will participate as a member of the organizing committee for “eスポGOMI in Shibuya・AI VILLAGE,” to be held at AI VILLAGE in Shibuya on November 28, 2026. The event, organized by 株式会社ヒトミー, combines esports and litter collection to promote environmental conservation.
アユーラ introduces “Aromatic Hand & Nail,” a hand cream that envelops you in fragrance! It offers total care for hands and nails while leaving them delicately scented.
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株式会社アインファーマシーズ will release “Aromatic Hand & Nail,” a hand cream from the アユーラ brand that offers total care for hands and nails, in limited quantities starting October 1, 2026.
アユーラ updates its brand as it marks its 30th anniversary. Returning to the origins of beauty under its new tagline, “Thinking about people, naturally.”
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アユーラ, operated by 株式会社アインファーマシーズ, will update its brand starting October 1, 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary, adopting “Thinking about people, naturally.” as its new tagline.
When they realize their boyfriend is “cheap,” about 1 in 5 women distance themselves without explaining why | Survey of 100 women
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恋愛占い診断, a relationship advice web media outlet operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 100 women about how they respond when they feel their boyfriend is cheap. The results showed that 41% hint at it, 26% put up with it, 19% distance themselves, and 14% tell him directly. Notably, of the 19 respondents who said they “distance themselves without saying anything,” 47.4% (9 people) had experienced losing interest or breaking up.
グレイスグループ wins contract for Sagamihara City’s “Preconception Care Support Program and Related Services”
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株式会社グレイスグループ has been awarded a contract by Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, for its “Preconception Care Support Program and Related Services.” Starting today, it will provide information and support for residents through online consultations and the launch of a dedicated website.
【Event Announced】“Namegata Baked Sweet Potato Market,” produced by sweet potato ambassador Amaya—2 special days in the home of baked sweet potatoes
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“Namegata Baked Sweet Potato Market,” produced by sweet potato ambassador Amaya, will be held on October 3 and 4, Reiwa 8, at a venue next to the “Namegata Autumn Festival” in Namegata City. The city, known as one of Japan’s leading sweet potato-producing areas, will host local businesses and famous baked sweet potato shops, where visitors can enjoy comparing different varieties.
In an era of 42 million inbound visitors, multilingual guidance everywhere. Turning “I don’t understand” into “I won’t get lost” at stores, facilities, and venues. “shirubee Guide,” which lets users check information on their smartphones on the spot, launches
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株式会社アクアリーフ has launched “shirubee Guide,” a web service that lets users view multilingual information on their smartphones via QR codes at stores and facilities. The service starts with a Free plan costing 0 yen per month and uses automatic translation of Japanese text to display information in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Korean.
行方市 has jointly developed a new dessert, “Ibaraki Namegata Sweet Potato and Salt Mascarpone,” with 青木フルーツ株式会社, using 紅優甘, a brand from JAなめがたしおさい. It will be sold for a limited time at all 19 フルーツピークス stores from October 1 to November 30.
BLUEISH conducts a PoC of its autonomous AI agent “BLUEISH Agents” at 西日本鉄道
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株式会社BLUEISH conducted a proof-of-concept (PoC) of its autonomous AI agent “BLUEISH Agents” at 西日本鉄道, assessing improvements in operational efficiency and organizational adoption over approximately 3 months.
JR Hiratsuka Station Building “ラスカ平塚” to welcome NEW & RENEWAL SHOP OPENINGS in November 2026!
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At “ラスカ平塚,” the JR Hiratsuka Station building operated by 株式会社JR横浜湘南シティクリエイト, 4 stores will open or reopen in November 2026. On the 3rd floor, リンツ ショコラ ブティック and イッツデモ will open, while on the 5th floor, ローカルインディア and らーめん石狩 will open or reopen.
株式会社DigitalBlast to co-host space industry conference “SpaceLINK Conference 2027”
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株式会社DigitalBlast will participate as a co-host of “SpaceLINK Conference 2027,” a space industry conference organized by 株式会社SpaceBlast. The event will be held on February 8, 2027, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO, with discussions on implementing AI computing infrastructure in space and the outlook for the space business.
Facts
Monday, February 8, 2027
13:00～18:00
Second round
Companies mentioned：株式会社DigitalBlast、株式会社SpaceBlast、JAXA、TENEDGE、スペースエントリー株式会社、enXross by TonkyoDome、FINOLAB
Enhancing “AI-driven organizational transformation support services” to deliver business results and enable organizations to operate independently
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株式会社エスユーエス has strengthened its provision of “AI-driven organizational transformation support services,” which support the creation of business results through AI adoption and help organizations become self-sufficient. It will provide on-site support from an expert team working alongside front-line staff and develop a knowledge accumulation platform, while supporting client companies’ transformation into AI-driven organizations through the training of 300 FDEs.
【DRIMAGE Press Release】“パズルSEVENTEEN” rolls out new content updates and events
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“パズルSEVENTEEN,” a mobile puzzle game developed by HYBE subsidiary DRIMAGE, will receive a new update on October 1. New features include the launch of the “みんなでSVT食堂” event, the addition of a special box based on the song “_WORLD,” and events celebrating members’ birthdays.
Facts
A new update will be released on October 1
Launched on April 1, 2025
Established in April 2022
To mark the 1.5th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社DRIMAGE JAPAN、HYBE、DRIMAGE、PLEDIS Entertainment
内田洋行ITソリューションズ to hold seminar on preparing for the SCS assessment system starting October 15 (Thursday)
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株式会社内田洋行ITソリューションズ will hold an online seminar starting October 15 on preparing for the SCS assessment system, which is scheduled to begin at the end of fiscal 2026.
【Opening October 1】From the city center to the Southern Alps. 買いクル静岡葵店 to open in 静岡市葵区, Japan’s largest administrative district by area
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株式会社RC will open 買いクル静岡葵店 in Aoi Ward, 静岡市, on October 1, 2026, as a new location for its 買いクル mobile purchasing service. The store will serve Aoi Ward, the largest administrative district by area among ordinance-designated cities, and offer in-home appraisals.
【美容室TAYA】TAYA Motoyawata store to reopen after renovation on October 1 (Thursday)
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株式会社田谷 will reopen 美容室TAYA Motoyawata store after renovations on October 1, 2026. The company is advancing a brand renewal to mark its 60th anniversary, and the Motoyawata store, with a 38-year history, will be rebranded.