Securities Investment Day hosts “Future Thinkers CAMP” DAY1: University students present their visions for the future of Japan they hope to realize. A look at future prospects and the potential of securities investment through dialogue with the securities industry.
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日本証券業協会 hosted DAY1 of “Future Thinkers CAMP,” where students from Meiji University, Waseda University and Tokyo Woman’s Christian University presented solutions to social issues such as population decline, the falling birthrate and aging population, and disaster preparedness. Representatives of participating securities firms connected with the students’ ideas and discussed the importance of support through investment and the circulation of funds.
JR Tokyo Station’s “Gransta Tokyo”: Onigiri for the autumn holiday season. From a new-style mackerel sushi to dip and enjoy, to authentic Taiwanese onigiri and salted rice balls made with sake rice! “ONIGIRI JOURNEY” launches!
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“ONIGIRI JOURNEY” will be held at “Gransta Tokyo” at Tokyo Station, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, from October 15 to November 16, with limited-edition onigiri products from 11 stores on sale.
First-ever uniform revamp at FiT24, in collaboration with ORIHICA, leveraging group synergies to improve the workplace experience
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FiT24, operated by 株式会社快活フロンティア, will introduce new uniforms from October 1, 2026, in collaboration with ORIHICA, a fellow member of the AOKIグループ, aiming to improve functionality and workplace comfort.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
For the first time since the business began in 2019
Freeing workers from “cutting hard blocks of fat”: revamped food temperature-control cabinet with enhanced hygiene, now on sale
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エムケー精工 has revamped and launched its temperature-control cabinet for blocks of fat. Enhanced hygiene and a non-fluorocarbon cooling unit reduce power consumption by approximately 30%, easing workloads and reducing environmental impact.
Co-developed the Kokochi series to support the daily lives of people with hemiplegia
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シュポーン株式会社 has developed 2 products in the “Kokochi” series, designed to support the daily lives of people with hemiplegia, in collaboration with 日本製紙株式会社 and 株式会社島精機製作所: the care grip “Soe-Gokochi” and socks “Susumi-Gokochi.” Sales of “Soe-Gokochi” have begun.
Facts
2 products
Raised by 5 mm*
Sales are scheduled to begin around winter 2026
To be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026
Why not share your vision of the future after the entire line opens in a video? Video contest to deepen understanding of and interest in the Hokuriku Shinkansen! [福井県]
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福井県 will hold a video contest to build momentum for the early opening of the entire Hokuriku Shinkansen line between Tsuruga and Shin-Osaka. The application period runs from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
Facts
Prize money of 200,000 yen
Grand Prize: 50,000 yen
486 responses
83.5% said they were “interested”
81.3% said, “We want the Obama-Kyoto route... to open as soon as possible”
Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN extends Stage 2 by 1 year through fiscal 2028! Applications open for the “New Japan Representative Program” for high school students and others (12th cohort) and university students and others (19th cohort)
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文部科学省 and 独立行政法人日本学生支援機構 have extended Stage 2 of Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN by 1 year through fiscal 2028 and opened applications for the “New Japan Representative Program”: 600 places for high school students and others (12th cohort) and 250 places for university students and others (19th cohort).
木内酒造 joins project to launch new whisky distillery, “Iso no Hama Distillery,” in Oarai in spring 2027
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株式会社古川酒造磯の浜蒸溜所 will establish a new whisky distillery, “Iso no Hama Distillery,” on the former site of 古川酒造店 in Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, as a joint venture funded by 木内酒造 and フラタニティ・スピリッツ. It is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027.
Facts
For more than 130 years
Keio era (1865–1868)
Established: August 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社古川酒造 磯の浜蒸溜所、木内酒造、フラタニティ・スピリッツ、Fraternity Spirits World SA、古川酒造店
“Experience Gift” pop-up store opens at 有隣堂 Fujisawa store from Thursday, October 1 — Give someone special a memory they have yet to make
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A pop-up store for “Experience Gifts,” planned and designed by 株式会社トモダチ, will open at 有隣堂 Fujisawa store from October 1, 2026. It will sell more than 50 types of experience gifts from SOW EXPERIENCE and feature a special initiative to express gratitude to the store, which is scheduled to close due to redevelopment.
Facts
More than 50 types of experience gifts
Dedicated POP displays will be created for 28 types
Second installment in the effort to rewrite society’s “unconscious rules.” Launch of overlapp, a connection service that eliminates “inviting” and “declining”
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株式会社ティールリンク launched overlapp, a connection service that eliminates “inviting” and “declining,” on October 1, 2026.
食べログ, operated by 株式会社カカクコム, is partnering with Asahi Breweries’ “Smart Drinking” initiative to release a guide to searching for venues that accommodate nonalcoholic and low-alcohol drinks for event organizers on Oct. 1, 2026.
SEESE株式会社 selected for funding under the JAXA Space Strategy Fund
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SEESE株式会社 has been selected for the second-round call for proposals under the “Space Strategy Fund” operated by JAXA, for the theme “Addressing Challenges in Environmental Testing of Spacecraft.” Over the 5 years from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2030, it will work to put a radiation testing platform into practical use.
Facts
7 projects from across Japan were selected
Implementation period (planned): fiscal 2026–2030 (５ years※)
Held 36 times since launching in 2021
A network with more than 80 organizations and 280 people participating
Earns certification as the No. 1 “Industrial FP Certified Store”
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株式会社フィナンシャルマネジメントコネクト has received the No. 1 certification under the Industrial FP Certification Program operated by 株式会社Dragon connect and launched a financial consultation service for employees of participating companies and their families.
Facts
Certification No. SFP-2026-0001
The royalty rate is also the same 30 percent as that of other certified businesses
57.5% of scrub tops and pants are the same color; navy pants are favored with colored tops
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An analysis of purchasing data from THS-白衣NET, operated by 株式会社ティーエッチエス, found that 57.5% of orders that included both scrub tops and pants were for matching colors. The analysis also showed a strong tendency to pair colored tops with navy pants.
BioJapan 2026 to be held Oct. 7 at its largest-ever scale; marking its 40th anniversary, more than 1,700 companies and organizations from 40 countries and regions will gather in Yokohama for more than 26,000 business meetings and more than 200 seminars and presentations
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Marking its 40th anniversary, BioJapan 2026 will welcome more than 1,700 companies and organizations, its largest-ever scale, and feature more than 26,000 business meetings and more than 200 seminars. Keynote speeches will also be delivered by leading figures from companies and institutions including Sumitomo Chemical and UCL.
Facts
October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
40th anniversary
40 countries and regions worldwide
More than 1,700 companies and organizations
More than 26,000 business meetings
More than 200 seminars and presentations
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人バイオインダストリー協会、一般社団法人再生医療イノベーションフォーラム、株式会社JTBコミュニケーションデザイン、住友化学株式会社、UCL、日本製薬工業協会、Longwood Fund
Launch of “Octty AI Interview,” an AI interview that probes deeper like a human. Apply for a free demo and receive 3 AI interviews at no charge
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株式会社Miuit has launched “Octty AI Interview,” an AI interview service that probes candidates’ answers in depth, through Octty, its AI recruitment management system for businesses operating stores. Applicants for a free demo will receive 3 AI interviews at no charge.
Japan’s largest street dance festival, “Shibuya StreetDance Week 2026,” to be held Nov. 23 (Monday, public holiday)
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo and the Shibuya StreetDance Week Executive Committee will hold “Shibuya StreetDance Week 2026,” one of Japan’s largest street dance festivals, at Yoyogi Park on Nov. 23. This year’s program features a new “KIDS AREA” spotlighting children and the appointment of 4 young dancers as ambassadors.
Facts
Shibuya StreetDance Week 2026
Since its first event in 2015
This year, its 12th year
４ young dancers
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団 アーツカウンシル東京、渋谷区商店会連合会、渋谷道玄坂商店街振興組合、一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン、東急株式会社、株式会社パルコ、ファイブメディット株式会社、En Dance Studio
Additional speakers confirmed, including ヒコロヒー, ネゴシックス, チョコレートプラネット and エバース! Online streaming confirmed for more than 180 pieces of content and 40 sessions! The “Toranomon Advertising Festival” finally opens on Friday, Oct. 9!
Companies mentioned：虎ノ門広告祭実行委員会、株式会社サイバーエージェント、一般社団法人Society of Idea People、株式会社博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、森ビル株式会社、TOKYO NODE、ap bank、OND°、CHOCOLATE Inc.、POOL inc.、vivision、SIX、eventory、日本経済新聞社、カンヌライオンズ日本事務局
“Rifu Town mobi,” a shared AI on-demand transportation system, to begin full-scale service on Oct. 1
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KDDI Smart Mobility announced that “Rifu Town mobi,” a shared AI on-demand transportation service that had been operating on a trial basis in Rifu Town, Miyagi Prefecture, will begin full-scale service under Article 4 of the Road Transportation Act on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Aging rate of 25.7%
Satisfaction rating: 8.0 points
Original1日平均54人が利用し
About 47% use it as a means of transportation after returning their driver’s licenses
Designated by 東京都府中市 as a “Corporation for Supporting the Management and Utilization of Vacant Houses, etc.”
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特定非営利活動法人 空家・空地管理センター has been designated by 東京都府中市 as a “Corporation for Supporting the Management and Utilization of Vacant Houses, etc.” The designation runs from 令和8年10月1日 to 令和9年3月31日. The organization will provide a one-stop consultation service for vacant lots and houses and conduct public awareness activities.
Facts
More than 16,200 consultations on vacant homes to date
Survey on the state of home repairs: 65.1% of those who felt repairs were needed postponed or abandoned them; 58.6% felt the effects of rising prices
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According to a survey conducted by アンドリフォーム, operated by 株式会社ベルテクノ, 65.1% of homeowners who felt their homes needed repairs postponed or abandoned the work, while 58.6% said rising prices had affected their decisions.
バベルメソッド株式会社 appointed 神田大佑 chief technology officer (CTO), effective Oct. 1, 2026. Drawing on his experience at RareJob and RareJob Technologies, he will advance enhancements to the AI assessment support functions of “Japrise” and build the organization’s foundations.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
More than 20 years of development experience
Since the service launched in 2022
First published findings from a correlation study with the JLPT in July 2023
【Brand Refresh & Survey Results】“Ronald McDonald House,” a residence for families accompanying children receiving treatment, marks 25 years in Japan and adopts the name “Ronald McDonald House”
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公益財団法人ロナルド・マクドナルド・ハウス・ジャパン unified its brand name as “Ronald McDonald House” and changed its corporate name to mark 25 years in Japan. It will also make accommodation free at all houses starting in April 2026 and step up meal support by strengthening its meal program.
Facts
25 years since the opening of Japan’s first house
Approximately 390 facilities currently operate worldwide
Original従来の1人1日1,000円
For 195 families who used the service
House accommodation fees to be waived starting in April 2026
Oct. 1 (Thu.): Official website revamped with a global design
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On Oct. 1, 2026, MADISONBLUE revamped its official website with a global design and unveiled its new “B Mark” logo. It also released BIG CARDIGAN COTTON exclusively online and plans to open its first Paris store in November 2026.
About the “Yonden DR Service Autumn Tokku Campaign 2026”
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Shikoku Electric Power will run the “Yonden DR Service Autumn Tokku Campaign 2026” from Nov. 1 to 15, 2026, encouraging customers to shift their electricity use to daytime hours from 9:00 to 15:00 to help achieve carbon neutrality and make effective use of renewable energy. Customers enrolled in eligible plans will receive Yonden Points according to their electricity use.
Autumn festival events to be held at YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL locations nationwide
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YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL, operated by ヤマハ音楽振興会, will hold autumn festival events at participating venues nationwide from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, and give character merchandise to visitors.
Facts
Oct. 1 (Thu.)–Nov. 30 (Mon.), 2026
More than 5.5 million people
70th anniversary
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人ヤマハ音楽振興会、YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL、ヤマハ音楽振興会、ヤマハ
【共立メンテナンス × ルーキーワークス】A referral and registration pathway will connect the resident support app “Domico” to the scout-based part-time job service “Rooky”
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ルーキーワークス株式会社 will strengthen its part-time job support by creating a referral and registration pathway from “Domico,” a resident support app, to the scout-based part-time job service “Rooky,” building on its business partnership with 共立メンテナンス株式会社, which operates student dormitories.
Facts
More than 500 student and employee dormitory buildings nationwide
JAL ABC and Mister Minit launch a “suitcase simple repair service” at Kansai International Airport
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ミニット・アジア・パシフィック株式会社 (Mister Minit) and JAL ABC have formed a business partnership and will launch a simple suitcase repair service at Terminal 1 of Kansai International Airport on Oct. 1, 2026, offering wheel replacement and lock opening.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
4th floor of Terminal 1
100% subsidiary
All 628 stores
Japan: 249
Australia and New Zealand: 342
Singapore and Malaysia: 37
Founded in Brussels, Belgium, in 1957
Renamed “Mister Minit” in 1965
Entered the Japanese market in 1972
Approximately 200 million customers have used its services to date
株式会社ホーン, operator of “SoloTori,” establishes the “Minamichita Solo Stay Promotion Consortium” with 南知多町 — selected for Aichi Prefecture’s demonstration project support program. The initiative aims to convert weekday and off-season travel into solo overnight stays
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株式会社ホーン has established the “Minamichita Solo Stay Promotion Consortium” with 南知多町 and has been selected for Aichi Prefecture’s demonstration project support program. The demonstration project, aimed at converting weekday and off-season travel into solo overnight stays, will begin in October 2026.
A first for Japan! The “lost oyster” that disappeared in the Great East Japan Earthquake, the European flat oyster, makes its debut as a hometown tax donation gift from 岩手県山田町!
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岩手県山田町 will offer the European flat oyster, known as the “lost oyster” that disappeared in the Great East Japan Earthquake, as a hometown tax donation gift for the first time. Test cultivation began in 2024, and the oysters have grown well. They will be offered in limited quantities, with donations used to promote the fisheries industry.
【SWIMMER × Coop Kyosai collaboration】Win a maternity and child health handbook case: 3,000 winners selected by lottery! “Coop Kyosai Prenatal Enrollment Campaign” launches
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日本コープ共済生活協同組合連合会 will run a campaign in collaboration with the lifestyle goods brand “SWIMMER,” giving away maternity and child health handbook cases by lottery to 3,000 people who enroll before the birth, starting Oct. 1, 2026. Cumulative enrollment has surpassed 70,000.
Facts
3,000 people total
500 winners selected by lottery each month
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027
Through 21 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy
Age 18
Age 43
Cumulative enrollment stood at 70,000 as of September 2026
ダノンジャパン will launch “Rich Caramel,” a new flavor in its dessert yogurt series “Danone Smart Dessert Yogurt for Adults,” at convenience stores starting Oct. 5, 2026, and at supermarkets starting Oct. 12.
10th edition this year! Urban outdoor event around Umekita expands: “Outdoor Life Festa 2026”
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グランフロント大阪 and グラングリーン大阪 will hold “Outdoor Life Festa 2026” on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. The event is being held for the 10th time and will feature booths and stage programs from 21 tenants, as well as a night cinema.
Your usual videos and music transformed by immersive sound—tablet featuring patented “8Way Audio” technology for the first time launches from aiwa. The new 【aiwa tab AS11】 goes on presale today, Oct. 1, on Makuake!
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TechnoMira Holdings subsidiary Aiwa Marketing Japan has begun presales on Makuake of the Android tablet aiwa tab AS11, equipped with the patented “8Way Audio” technology.
Live demonstrations of new AI features in Care-wing that further improve home-visit care work efficiency at the International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2026 and CareTEX Osaka '26
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株式会社ロジック announced that it will demonstrate “AI Assist,” a new AI feature for its home-visit care software Care-wing, at trade shows taking place in Tokyo and Osaka in October 2026.
Bringing a “financial occupational physician” to businesses: Dragon connect launches industrial FP certification system and corporate advisory service
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株式会社Dragon connect announced that it will launch the “industrial FP” certification system on October 1, 2026, providing companies’ employees and their families with access to financial advice. Applications will also open for its corporate advisory service and certification course for professionals.
株式会社青山財産ネットワークス has established a “Customer Harassment Response Policy” to promote a workplace environment where employees can work with peace of mind.
Explore Takeshiba, Takanawa and Oimachi: a “modern autumn of the arts” enjoyed through experiences and interaction; tradition, art and technology bring the neighborhoods to life in a roving event uniting the wider Shinagawa area
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A roving autumn event featuring traditional culture, art and technology will be held in the wider Shinagawa area (Takeshiba, Takanawa and Oimachi) starting in October 2026. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, including bon dances and a market in Takanawa, a water cruise and an a cappella live performance in Takeshiba, and stargazing in Oimachi.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
Expected to operate a total of 14 services per day
Fare: 1,000 yen
Facilities with two-dimensional codes: 6 in total
Fee: Paid (1 slot, 1,500 yen)
More than 60 companies and organizations
An estimated 40,000 visitors are expected
A total of 35 a cappella groups
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、OIMACHI TRACKS、ウォーターズ竹芝、株式会社ニコンビジョン、サントリー株式会社、東京ガスエンジニアリングソリューションズ株式会社、UR都市機構、江崎グリコ、ポルシェセンター高輪、campass、THE JEXER TAKANAWA、リトデポ、株式会社神戸製鋼所、KDDI株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、Umios株式会社、JR東日本、JR東日本ビルディング、ジェイアール東日本都市開発、JR東日本スポーツ、JR東日本文化創造財団、一般社団法人竹芝タウンデザイン、アトレ竹芝
Establishes “Policy on Preventing Harassment in Recruitment” and publishes it on its recruitment website
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株式会社青山財産ネットワークス has established a “Policy on Preventing Harassment in Recruitment” and published it on its recruitment website, aiming to respect job seekers’ human rights and ensure a fair recruitment environment.
Stanley Electric releases new corporate commercial, “The Reassurance and Courage That Light Brings.” Video content series “That’s Light! That’s STANLEY” also launches simultaneously on its official YouTube channel.
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On October 1, Stanley Electric released its new corporate commercial, “The Reassurance and Courage That Light Brings,” and the video content series “That’s Light! That’s STANLEY” on its official YouTube channel.
Facts
Since its founding in 1920 to manufacture and sell special bulbs, including automotive bulbs
Including appearances on a total of 4 regular programs
Companies mentioned：スタンレー電気株式会社、STANLEY TEAM KUNIMITSU、東海テレビ
From the airport straight into the city! A carry-on-size suitcase with compression functionality and up to about 50ℓ of storage. Travelist’s Aeromax suitcase, designed to make every trip more active, goes on sale October 1 (Thursday)!
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株式会社協和 will launch the Aeromax suitcase, featuring an electric compression function, on October 1, 2026, under its Travelist travel suitcase brand. It offers up to about 50ℓ of storage despite being carry-on size, and is priced at 37,400 yen (tax included).
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
About 150% larger than before
Dedicated compression bag with a capacity of about 20ℓ
ANAグループ training ranks No. 1 in the “Instructor” category for “Corporate Training: Open Courses for Young and General Employees” and “Corporate Training: Open Courses for New Graduates” in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey
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ANA Business Solutions ranked No. 1 in the instructor category for “Corporate Training: Open Courses for Young and General Employees” and “Corporate Training: Open Courses for New Graduates” in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Facts
For 7 consecutive years
Ranked No. 1 for 2 consecutive years
10,439 people
28
1,974 people
25
Companies mentioned：ANAビジネスソリューション株式会社、オリコン株式会社、ANAグループ、株式会社oricon ME
The CREATORS 7, an in-person networking event for creators and entertainment companies, opens applications for a featured-listing campaign in collaboration with the matching portfolio service ENRAI
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The CREATORS 7, a networking event for creators hosted by 株式会社トライデントワークス, and ENRAI, a portfolio service operated by 株式会社ブックリスタ, have opened applications for a featured-listing campaign.
Facts
Works by 5 winners selected by lottery
More than 2,900 creators in total
Daytime attendance … 3,000 yen (tax included)
Networking reception … 8,500 yen (tax included)
For participation on the day… the fee is 3,500 yen (tax included)
[Fukuoka, Oct. 22 (Thu.) and 23 (Fri.)] Learn how to develop AI professionals who can redesign business processes! 株式会社AX to exhibit at DXPO Fukuoka '26 and speak at seminars on both days
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株式会社AX will exhibit at IT & Information Systems DXPO Fukuoka '26, held at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A on October 22 and 23, 2026. Its Representative Director and CEO, Bunta Ishiwata, will speak at seminars on both days.
Facts
Original2026年10月22日（木）・23日（金）
Do the work of 26 people on your own!
Practical steps drawn from 1,726 hands-on support engagements
Fukuoka Prefecture will hold the Fukuoka Prefecture DX Promotion Seminar on October 14, Reiwa 8, to promote DX among small and medium-sized businesses and strengthen their earning power. The seminar will feature case studies from 株式会社明治クッカー and グランド印刷株式会社, as well as an introduction to the support provided by 福岡県中小企業“稼ぐ力”応援センター.
Can prime contractors and subcontractors become “one team” on site?
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株式会社橋本組 conducted an experiment using its official character “ひょっこりちゃん” to encourage communication between prime contractors and subcontractors at construction sites. A total of 97 people took part across six sites, with the aim of fostering natural interaction through shared conversation topics.
To mark its 75th anniversary, 東横のれん街 will hold the “Autumn Toyoko Noren-gai Festival” from October 23 to November 1, 2026. During the event, it will sell collaborative bento boxes with long-established brands, limited-edition sweets and reissued products.
Facts
75th anniversary
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Sunday, Nov. 1
10 days
Established in 1951
1,090 yen
1,450 yen
2,270 yen
1,500 yen
1,000 yen
999 yen
465 yen
¥810
1,048 yen
1,080 yen
1,404 yen
864 yen
443 yen each
1,134 yen
1,728 yen
1,944 yen
1,650 yen
Companies mentioned：東急株式会社、ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE東横のれん街、リッチクリームコロッケ東京、維新號、浅草今半、味の浜藤、ポール バセット、芳翠園、ラベイユ、キャピタルコーヒー、ビスキュイテリエ ブルトンヌ、祇園 北川半兵衞、パティスリー・サダハル・アオキ・パリ、ピエール・エルメ・パリ、両口屋是清、京橋千疋屋、つきぢ松露、桂新堂、加賀麩 不室屋、とらや、ジェイ・ドゥ・セルクル、泉屋、鎌倉 豊島屋、東横のれん街
Karatsu’s culinary delights inspire new journeys. 唐津市 to hold kickoff event for its Gastronomy Tourism Development Project on October 16
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唐津市 is launching the Gastronomy Tourism Development Project to promote tourism by showcasing the region’s food, and will hold a kickoff event on October 16, 2026.
福岡県工業技術センター will hold a research results presentation at Monozukuri Fair 2026 on October 15, supporting technology development by small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Jamf announces new features at JNUC 2026 to help businesses and educational institutions manage Apple devices more efficiently
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At JNUC 2026, Jamf announced new features to support more efficient Apple device operations, including stronger AI governance, automated device management, enhanced mobile management and features for educational institutions.
Facts
For approximately 25 years
Across more than 78,000 organizations
Supporting more than 35 million devices
Companies mentioned：Jamf、Jamf Japan 合同会社、Apple、Safari、Chrome、Microsoft Edge、Firefox、Terraform、Jamf Pro、Jamf School
京都橘大学, in partnership with りそな銀行, will hold the “One-Day Roundtable,” a career-matching event with companies in the Kansai region for fourth-year students, on October 8, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
Approximately 5 client companies
Companies mentioned：学校法人 京都橘学園、京都橘大学、株式会社りそな銀行、(株)りそな銀行、りそな銀行、株式会社 And Do ホールディングス、シライ電子工業株式会社、株式会社ピーエムコンサルタント、株式会社ビズフライト、株式会社プロディライト
Cafes run by selected owners to expand nationwide | Holland Village Private Cafe, featuring mainly organic and additive-free* ingredients, to open in Asakusa on Oct. 1 (Thu.), following locations in Onomichi, Fukuoka and Kyoto
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Holland Village Private Cafe, a members-only cafe operated by 株式会社サニーサイドアップ and Makiko Kawamura, will open locations in Onomichi in March 2026, Fukuoka in July, Kyoto in September and Asakusa on October 1, as part of a project to expand to 13 cities nationwide.
Facts
13 cities across Japan
More than 50 salon members gathered from across Japan
13 selected owners
A historic 120-year-old traditional house
Companies mentioned：株式会社サニーサイドアップ、MZソーシャル株式会社、Holland Village Private Cafe、Holland Village Members’ Club
Beds collected and recycled under the Wide-Area Certification System surpass a cumulative 100,000 units
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Paramount Bed announced that the cumulative number of medical and care beds collected and recycled through its RE-BED project under the Wide-Area Certification System has surpassed 100,000 units.
Facts
Cumulative total exceeds 100,000 units
Approximately 2,700 business locations belonging to customers nationwide
Cumulative total of 100,000 mattresses
Cumulative collected and processed volume of 15,000 tons
Achieved a recycling rate of 99%
Received certification under the system in April 2012, ahead of the rest of the industry
Notion registered under Japanese government cloud service assessment program “ISMAP”
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Notion Labs Japan合同会社 announced that Notion’s core features and Notion AI have been certified as meeting the Japanese government’s security requirements under its cloud service security assessment program, “ISMAP,” and registered on the ISMAP Cloud Services List.
【Webinar】Oct. 15 (Thu.): How to get started with generative AI in your business without failing—A strategic guide to maximizing results with a small-scale launch
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold a free webinar on the business use of generative AI on Oct. 15, 2026.
【Brand with cumulative sales topping 1 million units】Introducing “exercise furniture” as a new category for a society lacking exercise; advance sales of “RELANESS Cushion Stepper” begin on the official website
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ステディジャパン株式会社 will begin advance sales of the “RELANESS Cushion Stepper” on its official website on Oct. 1, 2026, as a new “exercise furniture” category aimed at addressing the lack of physical activity. The brand has surpassed 1 million units in cumulative sales, and the product features a foldable 2-way design and a proprietary 3-layer structure.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
More than 60% of Japanese adults do not have regular exercise habits
A mobile battery safety awareness project with a fashion-forward approach!
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文化服装学院 will hold a public presentation for a student project focused on raising awareness of mobile battery safety on Oct. 14, in collaboration with CHARGESPOT（株式会社INFORICH） and 株式会社TSTエンタテイメント.
【New Products】アルフレックスジャパン presents its 2026-27 COLLECTION, bringing “peace of mind” into the home
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アルフレックスジャパン will announce and launch arflex’s 2026-27 COLLECTION on Oct. 1, 2026. With “peace of mind” as its keyword, the collection features 9 new and updated products, including sofas, tables, chairs and shelves, with designers such as ジョン・アストベリー and 安本純.
Sports Festival 2026 Special Edition, a sports experience event for children and adults alike, to be held on Nov. 3; advance registration now open
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The “Sports Festival 2026 Special Edition,” organized by 独立行政法人日本スポーツ振興センター and others to commemorate the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games, will be held at 味の素ナショナルトレーニングセンター・イースト on Nov. 3, 2026. Admission is free.
【Opening Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu.)】“ラーメンBOX” and “ごっつええ本舗” to open 2 new locations simultaneously in the domestic terminal food court at Kansai International Airport Terminal 2!
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ラーメンBOX and ごっつええ本舗 will open new locations in the domestic terminal food court at Kansai International Airport Terminal 2 on Oct. 15, 2026, operated by a group company of 株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ. かごの屋 and あずさ珈琲 also opened earlier, on April 1.
Mobile ticketing system “QUICK TRIP Ticket” begins handling new tickets, including “Takamatsu Airport Limousine Bus One-Way Ticket”
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レシップ, a subsidiary of レシップホールディングス, has begun handling new tickets, including the Takamatsu Airport Limousine Bus One-Way Ticket, which ことでんバス will introduce on Oct. 1, 2026.
【International Education Fair 2026 Autumn】Events to be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka in November; visitor registration now open!
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ABCホライゾン, part of the Asahi Broadcasting Group, began accepting visitor reservations on Oct. 1 for the “International Education Fair 2026 Autumn,” to be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka in November. Approximately 100 schools from Japan and abroad will exhibit, with talks planned on studying in Asia and AI and education.
Facts
3 cities
Oct. 1
November
Approximately 100 schools
Companies mentioned：朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、ABCホライゾン、Global KA Holdings、講談社、株式会社エムバディジャパン、国サバ、Kokusaba
Survey on “the first tastes of autumn” finds approximately 60% say they want to enjoy new rice with miso soup
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ひかり味噌株式会社 conducted a survey on “the first tastes of autumn” to mark the launch of its new product, “2026 Miso Nouveau Hatsuju.” 86% said they were looking forward to new rice, and approximately 60% said they wanted to eat it with miso soup or side dishes.
10 companies, including LINE WORKS, Safie and Logizard, confirmed as sponsors of “The Future of Stores Conference 2026 vol.2”
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株式会社スマレジ announced that 10 companies, including LINE WORKS, Safie and Logizard, have agreed to sponsor the “Future of Stores Conference 2026 vol.2,” to be held in Ebisu, Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2026.
Congrant launches “Everyone’s Children’s Cafeteria Activity Support Crowdfunding” as part of Tokyo’s “Be Smart Tokyo Inclusive” initiative
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コングラント株式会社 has launched a crowdfunding campaign by 5 children’s cafeteria organizations in Tokyo as part of the metropolitan government’s “Be Smart Tokyo Inclusive” program. It will run from Oct. 1 to Dec. 10, 2026, and offers waived payment processing fees and hands-on support.
“22nd Iyo Bank Cup All-Japan Women’s Baseball Championship,” sponsored by ENEOS Holdings
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The “22nd Iyo Bank Cup All-Japan Women’s Baseball Championship,” sponsored by ENEOS Holdings, will be held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, starting Oct. 10.
Facts
22nd edition
Saturday, Oct. 10
Wednesday, October 14
A total of 25 teams
Companies mentioned：ENEOSホールディングス株式会社、ENEOS HD、ENEOS株式会社、一般社団法人全日本女子野球連盟、WBFJ、MADONNA JAPAN TV、エイジェック
株式会社東急パワーサプライ will hold the hands-on event “てるまるフェス” at Futako-Tamagawa Rise on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of 東急でんき＆ガス services.
Facts
10th anniversary of the launch of 東急でんき＆ガス services
A total of 100 “Kokohere Marine” units to be used for safety management of support vessels at an international sailing competition held at Kaiyo Yacht Harbor
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AUTHENTIC JAPAN株式会社 announced that it will use a total of 100 “Kokohere Marine” units to manage the safety and track the locations of support vessels at an international sailing competition to be held at Kaiyo Yacht Harbor in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, 2026.
Facts
A total of 100 Kokohere Marine units
Original2026年9月26日（土）から10月3日（土）まで
GPS location data is transmitted approximately every 3 minutes
JPR launches “Delivery Guide,” a service to prevent delivery errors, on-site accidents and other problems—helping drivers, dispatch teams and delivery destinations address challenges and stabilize logistics
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日本パレットレンタル株式会社 (JPR) released its “Delivery Guide” service on Oct. 1, 2026, to prevent delivery errors and accidents. The system provides drivers with detailed information, including routes through premises and check-in procedures, and is currently in use at 44 locations operated by 27 entities, including アサヒロジ株式会社.
Kiuchi Brewery joins project to establish new whisky distillery “磯の浜蒸溜所” in Oarai, set to open in spring 2027
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木内酒造株式会社 is participating in the establishment of “磯の浜蒸溜所,” a new whisky distillery set to open in spring 2027 on the former site of the Furukawa Sake Brewery in Oarai. The joint venture with Mexico’s フラタニティ・スピリッツ and 大里愛 aims to produce a briny whisky using Ibaraki-grown barley and seaweed smoking.
Facts
For more than 130 years
In 1823, at its current location in Naka, Ibaraki Prefecture
Original1996年には常陸野ネストビールの製造を開始
Started whisky production in 2016
Original2020年には茨城県石岡市に「八郷蒸溜所」を新設
Established: August 2024
Companies mentioned：木内酒造株式会社、フラタニティ・スピリッツ、Fraternity Spirits World SA、株式会社古川酒造 磯の浜蒸溜所、常陸野ネストビール、日の丸ウイスキー、八郷蒸溜所、文化星人、粟辻デザイン
【E4】 An outdoor terrace where guests can dine with their pets is opening at the SANO SKY DINER restaurant at Sano SA on the inbound side of the Tohoku Expressway
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An outdoor terrace where guests can bring their pets will open on Oct. 8, 2026, at the SANO SKY DINER restaurant at Sano SA on the inbound side of the Tohoku Expressway.
“Kanagawa CO2CO2 (Kotsukotsu) Point Plus” launches with 16 businesses and expands to approximately 850 stores and other locations in Kanagawa Prefecture
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Earth hacks株式会社 has joined “Kanagawa CO2CO2 (Kotsukotsu) Point Plus,” a decarbonization campaign run by Kanagawa Prefecture, and will provide Decarbo Scores at 16 businesses and approximately 850 stores to visualize their environmental contributions.
Facts
16 businesses
Approximately 850 stores and other locations in the prefecture
“Experience Gift” pop-up store to open at Yurindo Fujisawa on Thursday, Oct. 1
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株式会社有隣堂, in collaboration with ソウ・エクスペリエンス株式会社, will hold an “Experience Gift” pop-up store at Yurindo Fujisawa from Oct. 1, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027. The store will sell more than 50 types of experience gifts and related books, and will also run a campaign inviting people to share their memories of Fujisawa Meiten Building.
A survey conducted in September 2026 by instabase, operated by 株式会社Rebase, found that about 1 in 3 people who couldn’t book a meeting room had experienced a meeting where they did not get to say what they wanted to. It also found that confidential topics and complex discussions were often omitted, leaving meetings without a conclusion.
Facts
366 users
They left unsaid what they had intended to discuss
Complex discussions that take time to reach a conclusion
In 69% of meetings where topics were cut, the discussion was deferred or ended without enough information to make a decision
Moved the meeting to their own desk or an open space in the office
People who have had conversations at their desks or in open spaces that they did not want others to hear
People who overheard such conversations
316 people who use meeting rooms for work
158 people who could not book a meeting room
People who cited any of the confidential topics
The matter was not resolved, so the meeting was postponed
A decision was made, but without sufficient information to make a judgment
JAPAN AI expands integrations with external SaaS and public services to 47 types
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JAPAN AI株式会社 announced that its enterprise AI platform, “JAPAN AI,” had expanded integrations to a total of 47 types as of the end of September 2026: 40 external SaaS tools and 7 public services. This enables users to access information from their existing work environments and supports the use of AI for tasks such as searches and summaries.
[ミツカン × Kasugai Seika] A new pairing of vinegar and ramune: “Fruity Su Ramune, Shine Muscat Flavor” goes on sale!
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Kasugai Seika and ミツカン will launch “Fruity Su Ramune, Shine Muscat Flavor,” a collaboration product combining vinegar and ramune, at select convenience stores starting October 5, 2026.
Third investment from the “Osaka Regional Revitalization Fund”!
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大阪信用金庫 has made its third investment in 株式会社White Crow, a drone show business, through the “Osaka Regional Revitalization Fund,” which it operates in partnership with 株式会社ABAKAM and 大阪府.
“Oyatsu TIMES” celebrates its １０th anniversary! “Akita Freeze-Dried Natto, Plum Flavor” and “Setouchi Sea Soft Small Fish, Plum Vinegar Flavor” go on sale!
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株式会社JR東日本商事 will begin nationwide sales of 2 new products, “Akita Freeze-Dried Natto, Plum Flavor” and “Setouchi Sea Soft Small Fish, Plum Vinegar Flavor,” on October 6, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the “Oyatsu TIMES” brand.
SUPER FORMULA’s “4th Technical Session” set for November 20 (Friday) at Suzuka Circuit, with “Sustainability” as its theme
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株式会社日本レースプロモーション will hold SUPER FORMULA’s “4th Technical Session” at Suzuka Circuit on November 20, 2026. The theme is “Sustainability,” with keynote presentations by Lenovo Japan, Mazda and STEM RACING JAPAN.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
10–20 companies
Approximately 100 people
A record 16 companies and organizations
72 students
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本レースプロモーション、JRP、レノボ・ジャパン合同会社、マツダ株式会社、MAZDA SPIRIT RACING、STEM RACING JAPAN、Recolle Team Hayate、ABLE WindBreaker、Amateras Racing、ROOKIE Racing
General applications for real estate crowdfunding project “LSEED＃37” open Sunday, October ４!
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株式会社ランドネット will open general applications for its real estate crowdfunding project “LSEED＃37” on October 4. The target amount is 5,471万円, with an anticipated annual yield of 4.5% and an anticipated investment period of 1 year. A campaign offering Amazon gift cards will be held for new and repeat investors.
Kunitachi Station 100th anniversary commemorative tickets on sale! Special tickets to celebrate the milestone
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株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン will sell limited-edition admission tickets at Kunitachi Station for 2 days, October 31 and November 1, to commemorate the station’s 100th anniversary in April 2026.
“Looop Jumbo” offers a chance to win discounts on electricity bills with tickets collected in the app. A second campaign is being held in response to users who called it “something to look forward to every day.”
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株式会社Looop will run the second “Looop Jumbo” campaign from October 1 to December 31, 2026. This gamified discount campaign is for customers with a Looop Denki “Smart Time ONE (lighting)” contract. The more raffle tickets customers earn by logging into the app, the higher their chances of winning.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Through December 31 (Thursday)
Approximately 8割 said their household expenses had increased compared with last year
Approximately 136,000 people took part in the first campaign
The number of draws was increased to 3 in total
Original1日1枚「抽選チケット」を獲得できます
Up to 24 tickets per month
24 tickets increase the odds of winning by 3 times
Average monthly electricity bill (12,593 yen)
Calculated based on an average monthly electricity bill of 16,005 yen
Looop Denki, which marks the 10th anniversary of the start of its service this year,
[泉大津港 × Town Meeting] First “Future” talk to be held aboard 阪九フェリー
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泉大津市 will hold its first “Izumiotsu ‘Future’ Talk,” an interactive town meeting between the mayor and residents, aboard 阪九フェリー docked at 泉大津港 on October 3, 令和8年. More than 60 people applied for the 20 available places. Participants will discuss encouraging working-age and younger residents to take part in local government and revitalizing the port area.
Exhibiting at Hiroshima IT General Exhibition 2026
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株式会社スタディスト will exhibit at Hiroshima IT General Exhibition 2026, to be held at Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Hall on October 15 and 16, 2026, and demonstrate its AI manual, Teachme Biz.
Facts
Used by more than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
Capital: 103.2 million yen (including capital reserves)
Recruitment begins for Miora Takatsuki, a large-scale rental apartment building renovated from JR Central employee housing
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JR Central Real Estate, Mitsubishi Estate, and Mitsubishi Estate Real Estate Services announced that they have renovated JR Central employee housing in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, into the large-scale rental apartment building Miora Takatsuki, and will begin accepting applications in early October. The building has 123 units, with move-ins scheduled to begin between January and March 2027.