クラブハリエ will open a limited-time pop-up store at JR Kyoto Station's Ekimaru à la mode West Exit store from October 23 to November 24, selling Kyoto Station-exclusive packaging and new products.
【京都鉄道博物館】First-ever display of a vehicle belonging to JR東日本! A railway crane car is coming to 京都鉄道博物館! Special exhibition of the “Railway Crane Car (KRC810N)”
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The railway crane car (KRC810N), the first vehicle belonging to JR東日本 to be exhibited at 京都鉄道博物館, will go on special display. A PR booth for the Yamashina Station Improvement Project, run by JR West’s Osaka Construction Office, will also be set up.
【リーガロイヤルホテル広島】Enjoy an aquarium-inspired tea time at approximately 125 m above ground: afternoon tea commemorating the 1st anniversary of 広島もとまち水族館 now on sale
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リーガロイヤルホテル広島 will offer a collaborative afternoon tea at its Sky Dining on the 33rd floor to mark the 1st anniversary of neighboring 広島もとまち水族館.
Yoshino Kimura appears on the cover of the November issue of STORY! A special bonus booklet packed with beauty tips for this fall
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The November 2026 issue of STORY features Yoshino Kimura on the cover, a fall fashion feature, a special bonus booklet on a 3-month beauty routine, a diet article by Miho Tanaka, and an interview with Daigo Nishihata. It goes on sale Oct. 1 for 1,090 yen.
Survey of men and women aged 50 and older: Approximately 76% said they do not want to “burden or inconvenience” their family or relatives through end-of-life planning. Meanwhile, approximately 47% said they “want to talk about old age and end-of-life planning, but haven’t been able to.”
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In a survey of 450 people aged 50 and older conducted by 株式会社NEXER and 想いコーポレーショングループ, 75.7% said they did not want to burden their families, while 46.9% said they wanted to discuss end-of-life planning but had not been able to. A total of 42.4% said they wanted to prepare but did not know where to start.
Facts
75.7％
450 samples
26.4%
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、想いコーポレーショングループ、株式会社NEXER Group
On sale starting today: Open the lid to find a miniature autumn scene. An autumn-only cookie tin decorated with maple and ginkgo leaves
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パティスリーSATSUKI at ホテルニューオータニ（東京） will offer a limited-time assortment of maple- and ginkgo-shaped cookies and chocolates, “SATSUKI Chocolate & Cookies — Autumn,” from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026. The price is 7,500 yen.
Saitama Prefecture to host “Exciting Fortune-Telling! A Relaxed Flower Tour in Gyoda,” a social event for young people, on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture
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The social event for young people “Exciting Fortune-Telling! A Relaxed Flower Tour in Gyoda,” hosted by Saitama Prefecture, will be held in Gyoda on Nov. 7, 2026, with 吉本 comedians appearing to help participants connect.
Relax and care for your mind and body with Nandemo Ikimono ♪ “Nandemo Ikimono’s Gentle Mind and Body Care Book” goes on sale Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Nandemo Ikimono’s Gentle Mind and Body Care Book” on Oct. 1, 2026, a self-care book featuring illustrations by Yuri Yokomizo and supervised by Kyoko Yokoyama.
Notice of capital and business alliance with 株式会社太子電機 and establishment of a new management structure
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Rinovia, an investment vehicle operated by リノビアパートナーズ合同会社, has formed a capital and business alliance with 株式会社太子電機, an electrical facilities contractor, and acquired shares in the company. 太子電機 aims to address business succession challenges and achieve growth, while リノビア promotes M&A (a roll-up strategy) in the facilities contracting industry.
Free website assessment for funeral homes launches Sept. 10: A 100-point evaluation covering AI search (AIO) and SEO highlights ways to improve online customer acquisition
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株式会社エンディング総研 will launch its “Free Website Assessment” service for funeral homes nationwide on Sept. 10. An evaluation sheet scored out of 100, covering AI search (AIO) and SEO, will highlight ways to improve online customer acquisition.
The cryogenic system of the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite has met its 3-year design lifetime requirement
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The cryogenic system of the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite, whose development involved Sumitomo Heavy Industries, met its required lifetime on Sept. 7, 2026, 3 years after launch.
New Story: Cumulative users of XR products surpass 1 million
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株式会社New Story announced that the cumulative number of users of its XR products, which it develops and provides, surpassed 1 million as of October 2026. The company has been expanding its XR business in earnest since 2025, drawing on expertise gained through mobile game development.
“DENT SHIFT” officially launches free diagnostic service for dental clinics' visibility in AI search results
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エムコレクションジャパン合同会社 announced that it will officially launch “DENT SHIFT,” an AI-powered patient acquisition support service for dental clinics, on October 1, 2026. The entire process—from a free diagnostic check of a clinic’s visibility in AI search results to a 7-day free trial and contract—can be completed online, with no sales calls. The service offers 3 plans starting at ¥14,800 per month (tax included) and assesses 6 areas—AIO, LLMO, MEO, SEO, appointment booking pathways and reviews—on an overall score of up to 100 points.
Facts
“DENT SHIFT” will officially launch on October 1, 2026.
Available from ¥14,800 per month (tax included).
The Lite and Standard plans come with a 7-day free trial.
The maximum total score is 100 points: AIO 30 points, LLMO 15 points, MEO 20 points, SEO 15 points, appointment booking pathways 10 points and reviews 10 points.
AIO: 30 points
LLMO: 15 points
MEO: 20 points
Appointment booking pathways: 10 points
Reviews: 10 points
The overall score and the status of each of the 6 areas (AIO, LLMO, MEO, SEO, appointment booking pathways and reviews) can be viewed on a single screen.
The diagnostic results cover 6 questions that patients are likely to ask when searching.
Of these, 3 questions are assessed through actual measurements using the OpenAI API.
The Standard plan includes 1 per month.
The Premium plan includes 3 per month.
Established: September 7, 2026
Please call the direct line at 050-1724-7358 (press contact: Maeda).
Companies mentioned：エムコレクションジャパン合同会社、M.COLLECTION JAPAN LLC
[Akita Prefecture] “JQA Global Environment Children’s Drawing Contest: Exhibition of Outstanding Works” to be held at the 24th Akita Eco Fest
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The 25th exhibition of outstanding works from the “JQA Global Environment Children’s Drawing Contest,” organized by 一般財団法人日本品質保証機構 (JQA) and 国際認証機関ネットワーク (IQNET), will be held at Fonte AKITA in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, from October 10 to 11, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026
Oct. 11
20 outstanding works from the 25th contest
Held annually since 1999
From 81 countries and regions
8,122 entries
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本品質保証機構、JQA、国際認証機関ネットワーク、IQNET、UNICEF東京事務所、UNICEF Tokyo Office、独立行政法人国際協力機構、JICA、JR東日本
みたけ食品 holds a “Food Education and SDGs Outreach Class” at Konosu Municipal Fukiage Elementary School!
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みたけ食品工業株式会社 held a food education and SDGs outreach class on September 10, 2026, for around 100 fifth-grade students at Konosu Municipal Fukiage Elementary School. The class introduced the appeal of rice flour and initiatives to address food waste.
フジテック株式会社 held its 2027 fiscal year job offer ceremony at its Big Wing headquarters in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, for 120 people scheduled to join next spring. In its recruitment efforts, the company focused on hiring students from colleges of technology and female students in science and engineering fields, securing more than 2 times as many job offer recipients in the former group and around 3 times as many in the latter compared with the previous year.
[Asia Gateway] Feasibility study begins in Cambodia toward JCM deployment of rice husk biochar
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アジアゲートウェイ株式会社 will begin a feasibility study (FS) toward the JCM deployment of rice husk-derived biochar in Battambang Province, Cambodia, following the selection of its project for a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry subsidy. The initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity and generate carbon credits by verifying Kansai Sangyo and ALCEDO’s pyrolysis technology, developing digital MRV with GIPP, and coordinating with the AWD/dMRV FS selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
ふるさと納税forGood begins accepting donations for projects by businesses selected for Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture’s “Furusato Products Creation and Enhancement Support Grant”
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“ふるさと納税forGood,” operated by 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン, has partnered with Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, to begin accepting donations on October 1, 2026, for projects by 2 businesses selected for the “Furusato Products Creation and Enhancement Support Grant.”
Facts
Began on October 1, 2026
2 selected businesses
Rose to 208% year on year
Target amount: 300,000 yen
Funding goal: 500,000 yen
Population: 57,157
No. 1 nationwide
Founded in 2007
Operates 48 initiatives in 15 countries around the world
“AKARUMI” launches a free “AI Search (LLMO/AIO) Diagnostic” that assesses AI search readiness by simply entering a URL
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株式会社ipe has launched “AKARUMI AI Search Free Diagnostic,” a free tool that assesses readiness for AI search (LLMO/AIO) in around 10 seconds by simply entering a URL. It evaluates 7 categories and 42 items, and provides a score and areas for improvement.
New commercial depicts occasions for giving auspicious sweets, expressing the desire to create a culture of bringing “しっとりもっちり しゃもじ焼” as a gift
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株式会社八天堂 will release a commercial for its newly launched Japanese confection, “Shittori Mocchiri Shamoji-yaki,” online starting Oct. 1, 2026, and air TV commercials in the Hiroshima area starting Oct. 2.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, Ecute Akabane will relaunch as ビーンズ赤羽. The 58 shops inside Akabane Station are joining “ビーンズ赤羽”!
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株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発 will rename the commercial facility “Ecute Akabane” to “ビーンズ赤羽” on Nov. 10, 2026, adding 58 shops inside the station to unify the brand.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
For purchases of 500 yen (tax included) or more
With cumulative purchases of 10,000 yen or more
Spend 40,000 yen or more to become a “Premium Member”
Original全館３倍デーを開催！
A gift for the first 2,000 customers
Can be used on purchases of 1,500 yen (tax included) or more
A 500-yen voucher
Existing Beans: approximately 18,611㎡
Station concourse zone: approximately 3,480㎡
Existing Beans: 56 shops
Station concourse zone: 58 shops
All 21 shopping centers
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発、JRE POINT WEBサイト、ビーンズフレンズ プログラム、JRE MALLオーダー
Domestic AMR “Kachaka Evo” with a 100kg payload officially goes on sale; shipments to begin in October
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株式会社Preferred Robotics has begun full-scale sales of its domestically made AMR “Kachaka Evo,” with a 100kg payload, and will begin shipping units sequentially from October 2026.
Facts
100kg payload
Shipments to begin sequentially from October 2026
Following its announcement in December 2025
Initial deployment began in March 2026
No. 1 manufacturer by share of the domestic AMR market
[Sponsored by Mirrativ: Identity V tournament] ほにゃららLIVERS to hold the “ほにゃらら Cup”!
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Talent agency ほにゃららLIVERS held the online “ほにゃらら Cup” tournament for “Identity V” in September 2026, sponsored by 株式会社Mirrativ. A total of 49 teams and 306 players took part. CrazyForYou won, and player Pine was named MVP.
A total of 256 pages to help you create your ideal space. 友安製作所 to publish its new comprehensive catalog, “TOMOYASU SEISAKUSYO CATALOG 2027,” on Oct. 1
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株式会社友安製作所 will publish its new 256-page comprehensive catalog, “TOMOYASU SEISAKUSYO CATALOG 2027,” on Oct. 1, 2026. It features 535 products across 9 categories, including interior, exterior and DIY products, and will be distributed free as part of a special campaign.
アールスリーインスティテュート launches “Plugin Mode,” a new feature for “gusuku Customine”
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有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート began offering “Plugin Mode,” a new feature of its no-code customization service “gusuku Customine,” which integrates with サイボウズ株式会社's “kintone,” on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
More than 180 types of customizations
More than 2,500 customers
Service begins on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Annual fee (before tax): 360,000 yen
Since its release in 2018
Since its founding in 2000
More than 400 available “actions”
Original1つのkintoneアプリにつき20個まで
Companies mentioned：有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート、アールスリーインスティテュート、R3 Institute Ltd.、サイボウズ株式会社
Print a marriage registration form for Good Couple Day at a convenience store. A “1122” design that can be submitted to government offices is now available on “マイ婚姻届”
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株式会社サムライソード announced the addition of a new “1122” design to its convenience store printing service “マイ婚姻届,” inspired by Good Couple Day on Nov. 22. A campaign offering Amazon gift cards as prizes is also underway.
11 experts, including doctors, explain “caring for parents,” “health and beauty” and “money”—topics women in their 50s and older want to know about. Online course “Prepare wisely for my future” Academy 2026 begins Oct. 14
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株式会社ワンダーラボラトリー will launch the online course “Prepare wisely for my future” Academy 2026 on Oct. 14, 2026, for women aged 50 and older. 11 experts will discuss topics including caring for parents, health and beauty, and money.
Facts
11 experts
Oct. 14, 2026
6 themes
across 10 sessions
Tuition: ¥22,000
The cumulative number of events has exceeded 5,900
Protect your company’s brand. Your company can create the questions freely. Now offering an event-only production system that elevates only the most exciting part, the results announcement, to TV-special quality.
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株式会社ICブレインズ will launch a dedicated system in October 2026 for producing results announcements at corporate events with TV-special quality. It will not interfere with existing slide presentations and will provide a safe design and full support from a dedicated operator.
A brew that can only be made in Nara: MUGEN Brewing, a craft brewery using water from the Yamato Basin that sustained the capital 1,300 years ago, to launch on Saturday, October 3
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株式会社ワールド・ヘリテイジ will open the craft brewery MUGEN Brewing inside 奈良ロイヤルホテル and begin offering its products on October 3, 2026. Using groundwater from the Yamato Basin, it plans to launch 2 varieties: IPA and Pale Ale.
Facts
Available starting Saturday, October 3, 2026
Groundwater drawn from about 200 m underground
An ingredient that accounts for about 90% of beer
Available in stages at 5 group facilities in the prefecture starting October 5
New publication: 三菱UFJトータルリワードレポート October issue explains the latest in HR and pensions
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation has published the October issue of 三菱UFJトータルリワードレポート, covering HR and pensions. Topics include financial reviews of excess pension-fund assets, human capital management in practice, the downward trend in financial well-being, examples of changes to retirement benefit plans accompanying extensions of the retirement age, and methods for valuing unlisted shares.
Optimum Nutrition to hold limited-time pop-up “FUEL YOUR RUN” at TOTOKEN in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, to mark new product launch
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To mark the launch of its new product, エッセンシャル アミノエナジー+電解質, Optimum Nutrition will hold a limited-time pop-up, “FUEL YOUR RUN,” at the running station TOTOKEN in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, from October 1 to 31, 2026.
Stay to knit. Lifestyle hotel HOTEL GRAPHY 根津 to begin sales on October 1 of “Solo Knitting Retreat,” a stay plan for immersing yourself in knitting during some time alone
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Lifestyle hotel HOTEL GRAPHY 根津, operated by 株式会社グローバルエージェンツ, will begin sales on October 1 of “Solo Knitting Retreat,” a stay plan for immersing yourself in knitting.
Facts
6 brands nationwide
13 buildings
1,200 rooms
On sale starting October 1
Since opening in 2013
Price: ¥16,000 per person and up
Reservation period: from Thursday, October 1, 2026
リードクリエイト joins the “100 Leading HR Consulting Companies and Services Guide”
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株式会社日本人材ニュース社 announced that リードクリエイト has joined its “100 Leading HR Consulting Companies and Services Guide.” The company publishes the HR trade magazine 日本人材ニュース.
Facts
“100 Leading HR Consulting Companies and Services Guide”
More than 500 companies and 150,000 leadership candidates
株式会社INNOBLOOM added a class for 2-year-olds, the “pre-preschool class,” at its children’s gymnastics school TURNE Labo in Ayase, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, on October 1.
Hankyu Umeda British Fair 2026: Long-established pottery brand LONDON POTTERY ＜ロンドンポタリー＞ to exhibit, with teapots loved in British homes and tea-themed goods
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The long-established pottery brand LONDON POTTERY（ロンドンポタリー） will exhibit in the second half of the Hankyu Umeda British Fair 2026, held from October 14 to 19, 2026. Products on sale will include teapots and knitted accessories.
The 1st Korean Film Festival 2026 in JAPAN confirmed: ８ films, from special previews of new releases and Japan premieres to classics
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The Korean Cultural Center in Japan will hold the 1st Korean Film Festival 2026 in JAPAN in Tokyo in October 2026, screening 8 films, including special previews of new releases and Japan premieres.
Facts
2026
Original10月
All ８ films
300 people per screening
Companies mentioned：駐日韓国大使館 韓国文化院、クロックワークス、KADOKAWA Kプラス、東映、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、ANNAPURNA FILMS、SEMICOLON STUDIO、BY4M STUDIO、3ミリの恋製作委員会、CONTENTS CREATIVE GROUP MOON、NK CONTENTS、INK、21STUDIOS、VARO Ent.、26COMPANY、CJ E&M Corporation
From AWA Olfactory Co. in Yatsugatake, the new Moon Time roll-on blended with 3% organic essential oils. Plant-based fragrance self-care to support your ever-changing moods and senses.
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AWA Olfactory Co. launched ORGANIC AROMATHERAPY ROLL ON - for moon time, a roll-on body oil blended with 3% organic essential oils, on Aug. 25, 2026.
[Commissioned by 岐阜労働局] Focused on employee retention and preventing turnover! Four-part series: “Gifu Prefecture Workplace Retention Seminar”
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株式会社タスクールPlus will hold the four-part “Gifu Prefecture Workplace Retention Seminar,” focused on employee retention and preventing turnover, for small and medium-sized businesses in Gifu Prefecture as a project commissioned by 岐阜労働局.
Not “bread that was freshly baked,” but “bread that becomes freshly baked.”
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株式会社鎌倉ベーカリー, a subsidiary of 株式会社クリエイティブアルファ, has begun offering par-baked bread, baked to about 80% and rapidly frozen at -40°C, through PAR-BAKED online sales and for commercial use. The company aims to help reduce food waste and support local communities.
Facts
Baked to about 80%
¥1,980 (tax and shipping included※)
770 yen extra
Best before date: at least 60 days from delivery
¥3,980 per month (tax and shipping included, 12 items every month)
Miharu Communications takes over Furukawa Electric's cable TV business; 古河ミハルソリューション株式会社 begins operations
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Miharu Communications will take over Furukawa Electric's cable TV business and begin operations on Oct. 1, 2026, under the new company name 古河ミハルソリューション株式会社.
株式会社LALALA Plus moves to a new leadership structure, with Shoma Nagai appointed representative director — Expanding business areas, shifting from “arranging” to “working alongside clients”
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株式会社LALALA Plus has appointed general manager Shoma Nagai as its new representative director following Sakai's completion of their term. The new leadership will strengthen the organization and improve visibility into operations, while expanding business areas, including adding New Zealand to its service countries and opening applications for high school study abroad.
Facts
4 countries: Australia, Canada, the United States and the Philippines
January 2025
September 2026
Supported more than 10,000 study abroad students to date
Official Japanese-language application portal for more than 20 overseas educational institutions
First-ever B-Reach Camp brings together 9 blind and visually impaired elementary, junior high and high school students for 4 nights and 5 days｜A residential camp run by people with visual impairments aims for nationwide expansion in fiscal 2027
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株式会社WillShine held its first residential “B-Reach Camp Summer 2026” in Chiba Prefecture for 9 blind and visually impaired elementary, junior high and high school students, and aims to expand nationwide in fiscal 2027 and introduce a scholarship program.
Kyoto-born organic skincare brand KOTOSHINA offers an original treatment at the spa of 1 Hotel Tokyo
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Kyoto-born organic skincare brand KOTOSHINA has partnered with bamford WELLNESS SPA, located inside the sustainable luxury hotel 1 Hotel Tokyo, which opened in March 2026, to begin offering an original treatment from Sept. 23, 2026.
Facts
On the 38th floor of the hotel
Opened in March 2026
Starting Sept. 23 (Wed.), 2026
¥33,000 (including tax)
¥31,000 / 90 minutes–¥41,000
90 minutes–¥41,000
90 minutes–¥43,000
120 minutes–¥57,000
Founded in 2012 as an organic skincare brand
Established: April 1979
Companies mentioned：株式会社バル、KOTOSHINA、1 Hotel Tokyo、bamford WELLNESS SPA、パーク ハイアット 京都、フォーシーズンズ京都、Andaz東京虎ノ門ヒルズ、1 Hotels
Nordic CBD brand ENDOCA（エンドカ） to revise prices for all products from Oct. 1, 2026
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株式会社ボタニカル announced that it will revise the prices of all products from Nordic CBD brand ENDOCA, sold through its ヘンプナビ platform, from Oct. 1, 2026. Prices will rise due to factors including the weaker yen and higher shipping costs, but existing members will be able to purchase at the previous prices during a transition period through Nov. 30, 2026.
PBR LENDING donates Amakusa City specialties to children's cafeterias on behalf of customers who chose to make a donation
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Portobello Road株式会社 donated 500 servings of specialty products from Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, to ハートリボン協会 children's cafeterias on behalf of customers who chose to donate at the 3rd anniversary appreciation event for the cryptocurrency lending service PBR LENDING.
Girls Band Cry × ミタクルブロック, second release! Assemble the 4 members of Diamond Dust and bring the world of the band to your fingertips
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株式会社G-ant will begin taking orders on October 1, 2026, for “Girls Band Cry ミタクルブロック Collaboration Figures,” assembly-kit block figures using voxel technology, as the second collaboration with the anime Girls Band Cry. The lineup includes individual figures of 4 Diamond Dust characters and a complete set, priced from 3,850 yen to 15,400 yen.
A next-generation business automation AI agent that addresses security concerns and the challenges of “stopping and being unable to fix it.” palton AI, the AI that turns words into results, launches today, October 1!
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株式会社テリロジーサービスウェア began offering its business automation AI agent, palton AI, on October 1, 2026. The product combines AI and RPA in a hybrid design to address security concerns and operational burdens. A free online seminar will also be held on October 9.
Facts
Officially available starting today, October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
A free online seminar explaining the product’s details and the latest developments in automation technology will be held on Friday, October 9
Date and time: Friday, October 9, 2026, 14:00–15:00
Live demonstration retailer コパ・コーポレーション to hold “Copa Founding Anniversary Festival: Founding Month Limited Campaign” starting October 1 to mark its 29th anniversary
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株式会社コパ・コーポレーション will hold the “Copa Founding Anniversary Festival: Founding Month Limited Campaign” from October 1 to 31 to mark its 29th anniversary on October 21, 2026. Special promotions will be offered on TikTok Live, various online shopping malls, its official online store “Wakutan Market” and its directly operated store “Democow.”
“Okazubatake®” series purchase campaign offering prizes to a total of 1,000 winners to run from Thursday, October 1, 2026
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フジッコ株式会社 will run the “Stock-Up Side Dishes Campaign” starting October 1, 2026, for purchasers of its “Okazubatake” series, with luxury prizes to be awarded by lottery to a total of 1,000 winners.
“Omamesan” 50th anniversary, “Fujikko-ni” 55th anniversary and “Fujikko (salted kelp)” 60th anniversary: luxury prizes for a total of 100,000 winners! The largest-ever “Fujicco Big Thank-You Festival” campaign starts Thursday, October 1, 2026
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フジッコ株式会社 will launch its largest-ever “Fujicco Big Thank-You Festival” campaign on October 1, 2026, to mark anniversaries for its 3 flagship brands. Luxury prizes will be awarded to a total of 100,000 winners.
Facts
“Omamesan” marks its 50th anniversary
“Fujikko-ni” marks its 55th anniversary
“Fujikko (salted kelp)” marks its 60th anniversary
ダイハツ工業 will exhibit at “Kyoto Smart City Expo 2026,” held at Keihanna Plaza in Seika, Kyoto Prefecture, from October 8 to 9, 2026. The company will introduce “Rakupita Sogei” and “Goissho” and display the light commercial BEV van “e-Atrei.”
[A huge hit] All-you-can-eat oysters, milt and ankimo: “120-minute all-you-can-eat gout hot pot” | October 1 (Thursday)–October 31 (Saturday) at 2 日本酒原価酒蔵 locations in Osaka!
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The “120-minute all-you-can-eat gout hot pot” event, featuring unlimited oysters, milt and ankimo, will be held at 日本酒原価酒蔵’s 谷町四丁目店 and 天満店 from October 1 to 31.
Facts
Original半年で14,000名が利用した
120-minute all-you-can-eat gout hot pot
3,980 yen, tax included
Separate admission fee of 540 yen (tax included)
Original1日30名様
More than 50 varieties of sake are offered at cost
Capital: 11.2 million yen (including capital reserve)
Data integration with 愛知宅建’s “Aipoppo” now available! Easier listings on “Hatomark Site” and “Chubu REINS” | いえらぶCLOUD
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP has launched data integration between its real estate DX support service, いえらぶCLOUD, and “Aipoppo,” operated by 公益社団法人愛知県宅地建物取引業協会. This also enables listings on “Hatomark Site” and “Chubu REINS.”
[Smartphone accessories industry] caseplay, No. 1 in compatible models, collaborations and designs, launches new original “Hatsune Miku” × uniform designs for smartphone accessories!
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株式会社FOX’s on-demand printing service caseplay will offer 12 collaboration products featuring Crypton Future Media’s Hatsune Miku for a limited time on its cross-border e-commerce site for overseas customers, starting October 1, 2026.
The “Buy More, Move Up a Rank Challenge” returns in October with a new look. Enter for a chance to win luxury prizes, including platinum and pure gold!
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will run the “Buy More, Rank Up Challenge” campaign from October 1 to 31. Participants who reach one of 4 rank levels based on their cumulative spending will have a chance to win a prize draw for luxury prizes such as pure gold and platinum, coupons, and Seven Miles.
Satofull begins accepting donations for Kisarazu and Shiroi in Chiba Prefecture through its “Emergency Support Donations for Heavy Rain and Typhoon Damage in September, Reiwa 8” site
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株式会社さとふる newly began accepting donations for Kisarazu City and Shiroi City in Chiba Prefecture on October 1 through its emergency donation site for damage caused by heavy rain and typhoons in September, Reiwa 8.
UNCHAIN selected for overseas expansion program supported by “Berkeley SkyDeck,” launched by UC Berkeley in the U.S.
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UNCHAIN株式会社 was selected for “J-StarX GSE Bootcamp,” an overseas expansion program run in partnership by the UC Berkeley-born accelerator “Berkeley SkyDeck” and JETRO. Through AI infrastructure development, the company plans to strengthen its overseas business expansion by leveraging networking opportunities at “Global Startup Expo 2026,” to be held in Osaka in October 2026.
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2012
July 18, 2025
October 2026
Companies mentioned：UNCHAIN株式会社、JETRO、Haas School of Business
VTuber agency “EtileProduction” begins first-round screening and interviews for its 2nd-generation audition; applications accepted until October 30
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The VTuber agency “EtileProduction,” operated by 株式会社BlueOrbit, is conducting first-round screening and interviews for its 2nd-generation audition. Applications are accepted until October 30, 2026.
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Being held since Saturday, September 12, 2026
Applications are being accepted until Friday, October 30, 2026
Launch of “Realogue,” an AI customer-understanding platform that identifies customer intent through conversation
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株式会社bajji has launched “Realogue,” an AI customer-understanding platform that identifies customer intent and interests through in-person conversations. It was first introduced through “Beauty Life Partner,” a service for beauty salons, with plans to expand into sectors involving extended face-to-face interactions, such as bridal services and golf schools.
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Customer feedback: 16 million characters
Number of customer preferences captured: 7,200
Number of customer life events identified: 1,800
Expected cross-selling value: sales increase of ¥10 million to ¥60 million
First-ever major fishing event by 釣具のイシグロ! “Ishiguro Fishing Festa in Lake Hamana” confirmed
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株式会社イシグロ will hold its first major fishing event, “Ishiguro Fishing Festa in Lake Hamana,” on November 28 and 29, 2026, at Boat Race Hamana-ko Sun Hall in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Aiming to raise anglers’ environmental awareness and contribute to the local community, the company plans to host organizations engaged in environmental conservation and manufacturers, with limited-edition products for sale and opportunities to take part in cleanup activities.
東光商事株式会社 to exhibit at “Heatwave Countermeasure Goods EXPO,” held October 7–10, 2026
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東光商事株式会社 will exhibit at “Heatwave Countermeasure Goods EXPO,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing all 12 items from its UV and heat protection clothing brand “SHIELDÉ.”
黒川鞄工房 to launch new website on Wednesday, September 30; begins accepting requests for school backpack catalogs for students entering school in 2028 on the same day
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有限会社黒川鞄 revamped its official website on September 30 and began accepting requests for school backpack catalogs for students entering school in 2028 on the same day.
Rental appraisal system Sumasate to exhibit and speak at “FIT2026 (Financial International Information Technology Exhibition)” | Held October 15 (Thu.) and 16 (Fri.)
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スマサテ株式会社 will exhibit at “FIT2026 (Financial International Information Technology Exhibition),” held on October 15 and 16, 2026, introducing its AI rental appraisal system, “Sumasate.” On October 16, it will also speak at a seminar on forecasts for the rental market.
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October 15 (Thu.) and 16 (Fri.), 2026
More than 350,000 people in total from financial institutions
A wealth of real estate data, updated weekly, covering 2.5 million buildings nationwide
More than 5,100 rental property management companies nationwide
Launch of a co-creation model featuring art by 4 artists on printers and PCs
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Seiko Epson will launch special models of Colorio printers and PCs featuring art by 4 artists, created in collaboration with 株式会社ヘラルボニー, starting October 5, 2026.
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From October 5, 2026
From October 29, 2026
Through January 27, 2027
Companies mentioned：セイコーエプソン株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー、エプソンジャパン株式会社、エプソンダイレクト株式会社、Amazon、蔦屋家電＋、HERALBONY EUROPE
パナソニック develops the dentist-exclusive “Doltz Dentistry” series
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パナソニック has developed the dentist-exclusive “Doltz Dentistry” series and will begin accepting orders in late October 2026. In addition to an electric toothbrush and a water flosser, the lineup includes the “Plaque Scan Brush,” a brush with a camera that visualizes plaque, offering self-care support in collaboration with dental professionals.
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People who brush their teeth at least 2 times a day account for 81.6%
The proportion of people with periodontal pockets of 4 mm or more, which may indicate periodontal disease, reached 47.8%
Orders will be accepted sequentially starting in late October 2026
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax): 46,800 yen
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax): 30,600 yen
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax): 20,000 yen
The main unit is lightweight at approximately 65 g (including the brush attachment and USB cable)
The hugely popular action puzzle game Puyo Puyo gets a cute new look as plump stickers called “ぷくぺた”!
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立体シール “ぷくぺた” from ムービック, a subsidiary of アニメイト Holdings, featuring Puyo Puyo, is scheduled to go on sale around February 5, 2027. The price is 660 yen (tax included).
On November 22, “Good Couple Day,” preserve photos of the two of you and your “thank you” messages on paper. A print gift campaign for anniversaries and first wedding anniversaries: 12 winners will be selected by lottery to receive Amazon gift cards worth 1,000 yen each.
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マイシリーズ, a convenience store printing service operated by 株式会社サムライソード, is holding a print gift campaign for November 22, “Good Couple Day,” and first wedding anniversaries. Participants who repost an eligible post will enter a lottery to win an Amazon gift card worth 1,000 yen; 12 winners will be selected.
Rakuten Mobile officially launches the “楽天市場 Shop Rakuten Link Official Account” feature
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Rakuten Mobile officially launched the official account feature for 楽天市場 shops in the Rakuten Link app on October 1, 2026, and held a commemorative campaign.
Strengthening tax governance amid business expansion: 3 マンクンカンクングループ companies sign a second-opinion agreement with プリエミネンス税務戦略事務所, led by former 東京国税局 official and tax accountant 佐藤弘幸
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3 マンクンカンクングループ companies have signed a second-opinion agreement with プリエミネンス税務戦略事務所, led by former 東京国税局 official and tax accountant 佐藤弘幸, to strengthen tax governance as their business expands.
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3 group companies
Tax payments also run into the hundreds of millions
Kochia and traditional houses illuminated in a fantastical display at “Michinoku Furusato Autumn Lights” (国営みちのく杜の湖畔公園)
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A 5-day illumination event, “Michinoku Furusato Autumn Lights,” will be held in October 2026 at 国営みちのく杜の湖畔公園. The program is set to include lighting displays featuring kochia and traditional houses, fireworks and stage events.
A hotel basement in Shibuya becomes a glowing playground: How the limited-time “NEON PICKLEBALL CLUB” is making use of vacant space
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An update on the launch and community activities of “NEON PICKLEBALL CLUB,” a limited-time pickleball facility jointly operated by 株式会社しんか and 株式会社MIC FIELD. It opened in August 2026 on the 2nd basement floor of 渋谷東武ホテル and is scheduled to operate through the end of February 2027. It recorded 385 reservations in its first 42 days and is exploring ways to make use of vacant space through member events via CAMPFIRE and a partnership with coworking salon SLOTH JINNAN.
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Grand opening on August 8, 2026
Operations are scheduled to continue through the end of February 2027
Recorded 385 reservations in the first 42 days after opening
In September, the reservation occupancy rate against available sales hours reached 65.8%
The reservation occupancy rate was particularly high on weekdays from 19:00 to 22:00, reaching 95.6%
100 facility-exclusive paddles designed by 涼 Ishikawa, available in a limited edition
Emergency Medical Care Day: Accidents at personal training gyms are on the rise… かたぎり塾 steps up safety measures and receives a letter of appreciation from 渋谷消防署.
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caname株式会社 received a letter of appreciation from 渋谷消防署 for its CPR training program for trainers, which began in 2025. With 消費者庁 reports showing an upward trend in personal training accidents, the company is working to strengthen safety management and emergency response.
“Once, bathing was medicine and prayer.”1 Medicated bath salt “湯葯 of Ritual,” made by a pharmaceutical company with a history of approximately 80 years, goes on sale October 1, 2026
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株式会社KUU will launch “湯葯 of Ritual,” a premium medicated bath salt co-developed with a pharmaceutical company with a history of approximately 80 years, on October 1, 2026.
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Main bottle: 850g
Main bottle: 850g (approximately 17 servings) / 2,635 yen