“Is this estimate reasonable?” Concerns people have when reviewing exterior wall and roof painting estimates (survey by ミヤケン)
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According to a survey conducted by the specialist repainting company ミヤケン, more than half of respondents were concerned that they “could not judge whether the price was appropriate” when reviewing estimates for exterior wall and roof painting. The most frequently cited sign of trustworthy service was “clearly explaining each item in the estimate.”
Fostering “employee pride” as well as external PR: Athlete Japan proposes ways to use top athletes to strengthen corporate internal branding
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Athlete Japan株式会社 announced that it is formally ramping up the provision and promotion of an “internal branding enhancement model” that boosts employee engagement and loyalty among existing staff, as part of its “advertising subscription” service for small and midsize companies, which lets them use top athletes’ likeness rights for a flat monthly fee starting at 300,000 yen.
How do people choose an exterior wall and roof painting contractor? 200 people share what reassures them and what builds trust (survey by ミヤケン)
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A survey conducted by the specialist repainting company ミヤケン found that transparent information, such as “market rates,” “estimate details” and “warranty coverage,” along with sincere service, helps build trust when choosing an exterior wall and roof painting contractor.
New legal tech for the AI era! Legal Node signs business partnership agreement with アスクプロ
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株式会社Legal Node and アスクプロ株式会社 have signed a business partnership agreement. Drawing on Legal Node’s legal expertise platform, “Legal Node MCP,” and アスクプロ’s experience supporting professional services firms, they will provide legal support services using generative AI for lawyers and businesses.
The Kagoshima Mobility × MaaS Festa 2026 will be held on October 31 at AMU Plaza Kagoshima’s AMU Square, organized by 一般社団法人九州MaaS協議会, 鹿児島県MaaS実行委員会 and transportation operators in the prefecture. The family-friendly event will feature booths by land, sea and air transport operators, MaaS presentations and mini-train rides.
Green Ribbon Campaign 2026: 2 short dramas based on true stories released; special content featuring HIDE (GRe4N BOYZ) and a friend who has experienced organ donation also planned
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The Japan Organ Transplant Network will run the “Green Ribbon Campaign 2026” starting October 1 and stream 2 short dramas based on real experiences of organ transplantation. Special content featuring HIDE (GRe4N BOYZ) and Mr. Yoshioka is also planned for release.
Facts
Green Ribbon Campaign 2026
Starting today, October 1
2 nonfiction short dramas
4 episodes in total
All 3 episodes
Scheduled for release on October 16
seven missions
the following 4 methods
The Act on Organ Transplantation, on October 16, 1997
[October is Organ Transplant Awareness and Promotion Month] Green Ribbon Campaign 2026 announced: 2 short dramas based on true stories to be released / Green lights at a record 341 locations across all 47 prefectures
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The Japan Organ Transplant Network will run the “Green Ribbon Campaign 2026” in conjunction with October’s “Organ Transplant Awareness and Promotion Month.” The campaign aims to promote understanding of organ donation and encourage people to express their wishes through the release of 2 short dramas based on true stories, special content featuring HIDE (GRe4N BOYZ), a nationwide illumination project across all 47 prefectures, a running festival and events such as the 27th National Organ Transplant Promotion Convention.
[Friday, 10/16 is Green Ribbon Day] Nationwide GREEN LIGHT-UP PROJECT 2026: first-ever green illumination at Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake; taking place at a record 341 locations across all 47 prefectures
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The Japan Organ Transplant Network (JOT) will hold the nationwide GREEN LIGHT-UP PROJECT, illuminating landmarks around the country in green, the symbolic color of transplant medicine, centered on Green Ribbon Day on October 16. This year, the project will take place for the first time at Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake and the 日本看護協会 building, among other locations, and will cover a record 341 sites across all 47 prefectures. Kumamoto Prefecture will have the highest number nationwide, with 41 locations illuminated, including Kumamoto Castle.
Facts
In Kumamoto Prefecture, illuminations will be held at a nationwide high of 41 locations
The Organ Transplant Act came into force on October 16, 1997
Main illumination locations (as of September 30, 2026)
YUWAERU, maker of Nekase Genmai®, grand-opens community site “YUWAERU VILLAGE (結わえるヴィレッジ)”
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株式会社結わえる grand-opened “YUWAERU VILLAGE (結わえるヴィレッジ),” a community site for its “YUWAERU” brand of Nekase Genmai®, on October 1, 2026. Following a pre-opening period, the online community has launched to encourage interaction about food and health, and a launch campaign is also underway.
ソフト９９ radio commercial “SOFT99 CAR LIFE WITH SONG” returns with its 5th installment!
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株式会社ソフト９９コーポレーション announced that the 5th installment of its radio commercial project “SOFT99 CAR LIFE WITH SONG” will begin airing on October 3, 2026. Songs written specifically for the project by the 2 groups Inner Journey and Karanoa will air on FM802, promoting awareness of “くるままていらいふ.”
Facts
Airing begins on Saturday, October 3, 2026
Currently has more than 1 million views on YouTube
【Nagano Prefecture’s Tomi City】We want to save stray cats! Crowdfunding campaign launched on “Furusato Choice” to create “a town where people and cats can live happily”
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Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture, is running a government crowdfunding campaign on “Furusato Choice” to reduce damage to the living environment caused by stray cats and promote animal welfare. Donations are being accepted through December 29, 2026.
Facts
Aiming to raise 1,000,000 yen in donations
Through Tuesday, December 29, 2026
A total of 6,381,300 yen in donations is being used
Over 3.7 million sold annually! さぼてん’s hugely popular “Large Fried Oysters”—a specialty packed with the deep flavor of oysters from Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture—will be available for a limited time starting Thursday, October 1
Turn your ideas for metal parts into reality. From single pieces and small batches to mass production! キャステム to exhibit at the Next-Generation 3D Printer Expo
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株式会社キャステム will exhibit at the “Manufacturing World Osaka: Next-Generation 3D Printer Expo,” held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026, and present manufacturing methods including lost-wax precision casting and MIM.
Launching “MyPrintStory Premium,” a new printing experience connecting “creating,” “playing” and “learning”
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Epson Japan will launch “MyPrintStory Premium,” a new printing experience service for subscribers, on October 29, 2026, and release 4 home printers and 2 business multifunction printers.
Facts
Rolling out sequentially starting October 29, 2026
4 new products to go on sale on October 29, 2026
2 A4 inkjet multifunction printers for business use
For children’s learning, everyday procedures and work. Launching “ReadyPrint,” a monthly printer subscription service available whenever you need it
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エプソンジャパン株式会社 will launch “ReadyPrint,” a monthly subscription service that includes the printer, ink deliveries and free replacement in the event of a breakdown, starting October 1, 2026.
三重県いなべ市 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations for 2 projects through “Satofull Crowdfunding” starting October 1, 2026: support for children’s cafeterias and support for regional healthcare (いなべ総合病院).
Facts
Target donation amount: 200,000 yen
Target donation amount: ¥3,000,000
The service launches on October 1, 2026
Donation period: October 1, 2026 to December 29, 2026
松阪市 will hold “Puzzle Treasure Hunt in Matsusaka City: Matsusaka Gourmet Detective Squad,” a puzzle-solving event spanning locations around the city, from October 1 to December 27, 2026. Participation is free, and participants can choose between 2 routes by foot or car. Those who complete the event will receive an original sticker.
October 4 is “Takeout Gourmet Day”! Win takeout gourmet foods worth a total of 10,400 yen! “おとりよせネット” launches an SNS giveaway campaign
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アイランド株式会社 will run a campaign on the official social media accounts of “おとりよせネット” to mark “Takeout Gourmet Day” on October 4, giving away takeout gourmet foods worth a total of 10,400 yen to 2 winners selected by lottery.
【Hankyu Umeda British Fair 2026】London-born home goods brand Jubilee to exhibit, featuring refined animal designs with a British royal flair
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London-born home goods brand Jubilee will exhibit at the “Hankyu Umeda British Fair 2026,” held from October 7 to 19, 2026. The brand will offer animal-themed tote bags and household goods, with some items available for presale at 阪急百貨店オンラインストア.
“AI search optimization” is selling shelf space—PR’s role is to build “AI memory.” トドオナダ to hold a free online seminar, “PR Strategy in the AI Era,” on October 16
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar on “PR Strategy in the AI Era” on October 16, 2026. The seminar will explain the importance of PR in LLM pretraining and measures using the company’s tools “Qlipper” and “Digidigi.”
TOTONOW株式会社, designing experiences through the five senses, to launch new fragrance “DARUMA” on October 1
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TOTONOW株式会社 will launch “DARUMA,” a new fragrance inspired by works by high school artist AN G, on October 1, 2026. It will be offered in 3 products: fabric mist, Epsom salt and soap. The company is marking its 1st anniversary.
Supporting the peace of mind of employees and their families by helping them prepare for caregiving. Introducing a “Caregiving Support Program”
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株式会社久米設計 will introduce a Care Support Program on October 1, 2026, offering employees insurance with a lump-sum payment of 1 million yen, covered by the company, in the event they require long-term care, as well as a monthly 500-yen subsidy plan to help cover care for parents.
New service launched to provide hands-on support for improving transport operators’ profitability: “Truck Manager Profitability Improvement Plan”!
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ハコベル株式会社 has launched a new service to help transport operators improve profitability, the “Truck Manager Profitability Improvement Plan.” The plan provides end-to-end support, from building a data infrastructure using AI to proposing profitability improvement measures based on statistical analysis. In the future, the company also plans to roll out a sales agency function in collaboration with its matching business.
The vivid yellow of the sulfur cosmos brightens the autumn sky as the flowers reach their peak. (国営ひたち海浜公園)
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Around 2.7 million sulfur cosmos are in bloom at Miharashi Hill in 国営ひたち海浜公園. Visitors can enjoy them until around October 25, and a collaboration with kochia is also anticipated.
Held on 2 dates this year! Website opens for “DIVERSITY CAREER FORUM 2026,” one of Japan’s largest career forums on diversity [Online / around 20 companies gathering]
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The website for “DIVERSITY CAREER FORUM 2026,” one of Japan’s largest diversity career forums, opened on October 1. The event will be held online on December 12 and 13. Co-hosted by ReBit and JobRainbow, it is expected to feature around 20 companies.
[リーガロイヤルホテル大阪] Reservations open for the “Royal Christmas Stay Plan 2026,” offering a special moment amid sparkling Nakanoshima
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リーガロイヤルホテル大阪 has opened reservations for its “Royal Christmas Stay Plan 2026,” available for a limited period from December 1 to 25, 2026. The hotel offers 3 plans, including a surprise visit from Santa, a cake specially made by the hotel pastry chef, and a French dinner supervised by the executive chef.
[トライオートFX] Swap point increase campaign for MXN/JPY and CHF/MXN!
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Invast Securities will launch a swap point increase campaign for MXN/JPY and CHF/MXN on its foreign exchange trading service “トライオートFX” starting October 1, 2026.
For corporate financing, “total repayment amount” is the most important information to compare, at 28.0% (56 people): How 200 executives and directors choose financing providers (Act Will survey)
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According to a survey of 200 executives and directors conducted by アクト・ウィル株式会社, the information they most wanted to check when comparing corporate financing providers was the “total repayment amount,” cited by 28.0% (56 people). The most frequently cited response for building trust was “providing details in writing,” at 25.0% (50 people).
[大阪ステーションホテル, Autograph Collection] Collaboration with high jeweler “MIKIMOTO（ミキモト）”: Chapter One is a sweet, noble melody played by lustrous red fruit — “Apple Afternoon Tea”
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大阪ステーションホテル will hold its first collaborative afternoon tea with high jeweler MIKIMOTO, beginning November 3, 2026. The first chapter features apples and offers a special menu served on MIKIMOTO plates.
Facts
From Tuesday, Nov. 3 (national holiday), 2026
Until Friday, Dec. 25
Price: ¥15,000
¥13,000 without parfait
At “THE LOBBY LOUNGE” on the 29th floor
Seating capacity: 81
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイアール西日本ホテル開発、THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection、大阪ステーションホテル、MIKIMOTO、ミキモト、JR西日本ホテルズ、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy、DAMMANN FRÈRES
Japan’s first lab-grown diamond jewelry brand “SHINCA”: “RINBOKU,” a light-transmitting black lab-grown diamond born from an unrelenting pursuit of “the ultimate black,” now on sale
Applications are now open for an interactive event about Fukushima rice!
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The Fukushima Prefectural Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has opened applications for an interactive event in Koriyama in November of Reiwa 8, featuring a “Five-Star Rice Meister” as the instructor. Two sessions will be held, one for adults and one for parents and children, offering participants the chance to sample 3 varieties of rice: “Fuku, Warai,” “Amanotsubu” and “Koshihikari.”
Routes announced for “AWT BUS,” a free shuttle bus serving 56 art spaces in Tokyo! Advance reservations open for various programs
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Advance reservations have opened for the routes of “AWT BUS,” the free shuttle bus for Art Week Tokyo (AWT), taking place in November 2026, as well as for programs including collector meetups, kids’ workshops and architecture tours.
Facts
Original11月6日(金)～8日(日)の3日間
Original2026年11月4日（水）～8日（日）の5日間
6 shuttle routes
10 a.m.
6 p.m.
Buses run between each stop at approximately 15-minute intervals
53 distinctive restaurants
Capacity: 190 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人コンテンポラリーアートプラットフォーム、アートバーゼル、松屋銀座、小山登美夫ギャラリー、アノマリー、渋谷PARCO、国際文化会館、セラカイ・スタジオ、WHAT MUSEUM
“The Skeleton Inside Glass: The Beautiful World of Transparent Specimens” to be held
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アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館 is collaborating with transparent specimen artist 冨田伊織 to present the special exhibition “〈Skeletons in Glass〉The Beautiful World of Transparent Specimens.” The program will include an exhibition, limited-time menu items and workshops.
[Event Report] An event touring 13 cities worldwide, “UNO Social Club,” where guests enjoy UNO with music, held in Japan for the first time on Friday, September 11
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マテル・インターナショナル株式会社 held “UNO Social Club,” an event taking place in 13 cities worldwide, for the first time in Japan on September 11, 2026, at RIVERSIDE CLUB in Nakameguro, Tokyo. About 180 people attended.
ニューバランス launches a limited apparel collection for the “Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026,” capturing the routes through Tokyo and the energy of a city alive with diverse cultures
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株式会社ニューバランスジャパン has unveiled a limited apparel and accessories collection for the “Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026,” expressing the routes through Tokyo and its diverse cultures. The collection goes on sale October 1.
Facts
Starting October 1 (Thursday)
Price: ¥5,940 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
Employing 14,000 people worldwide
Global sales in 2025 were reported at $9.2 billion
[Kashima Antlers] Reservations for the club’s 35th anniversary commemorative uniform open today at 17:00! Limited-edition model featuring the club’s first “matte gold emblem” and a revival of the original font
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Kashima Antlers is launching a limited-edition uniform to mark the club’s 35th anniversary, with online reservations opening October 1 at 17 o’clock.
[From Kyoto] Revitalizing bookstores and reading culture! Book-printing company 創栄図書印刷 “LIVROFOFO” collaborates with stationery brand 布とゆかいな仲間たちウルフ舎. They reinterpret the publication “slip” with “本にはさメモ！” to be unveiled October 10.
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Book-printing company 創栄図書印刷 (LIVROFOFO) and stationery brand 布とゆかいな仲間たちウルフ舎 have collaborated on “本にはさメモ！,” paper memos that reinterpret publication slips. The product goes on sale October 10, 2026.
NTT and TBS joint venture “e6合同会社” gets fully underway
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The NTT and TBS joint venture “e6合同会社” was established on August 8, 2026, and has launched a next-generation edutainment business to help children in the AI era develop the ability to “make their own decisions.”
Tom Dixon unveils new collection “AW26 New Collection” — preview event to be held at its showroom in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo
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TDX株式会社 has unveiled Tom Dixon’s new collection, “AW26 New Collection,” and will hold a preview event at its showroom in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on October 22 and 23, 2026.
PhotoStudio One-fr, a dog-focused photo studio in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, won the theme award (Children’s Photography) in the “2026 Fujifilm Commercial Photography Contest,” organized by 富士フイルム.
Phonecheck makes its first appearance at “Reuse×Tech Conference for 2027”
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Phonecheck Solutions, LLC will exhibit for the first time at “Reuse×Tech Conference for 2027,” taking place in Kyobashi, Tokyo, on October 20 and 21, 2026. It will showcase its AI appearance-grading solution “Loupe” and data erasure and diagnostic solutions.
Education for a new era. Dance and entertainment school “TOKYO STEPS ARTS” evolves into a new brand, “STEPS eDANCE PERFORMING Academy”
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ステップスエンターテイメント株式会社 is revamping its dance and entertainment school “TOKYO STEPS ARTS” and launching it under the new brand “STEPS eDANCE PERFORMING Academy.” It will launch the membership-based studio “eDANCE OPEN CLASS” in October 2026 and the 2-year professional school “eDANCE PRO-LAB” in April 2027, offering education that uses the latest technology.
Facts
Large 500-inch LED screen
9,980 yen per month (tax included)
More than 20 years of educational experience
2-year professional dance and entertainment school
DevRev joins the launch of OpenAI Marketplace to advance self-service for customers and employees
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DevRev, Inc. announced that it is joining as a launch partner for OpenAI Marketplace. OpenAI enterprise customers will be able to apply their existing usage commitments to DevRev products, making it easier to deploy customer and employee self-service that combines an enterprise AI platform with OpenAI models. The company will advance the use of AI across workflows by leveraging both fully autonomous AI and collaborative conversational AI.
DARUMA STUDIO株式会社 relocates its office to Hareza Tower in Ikebukuro
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DARUMA STUDIO株式会社 relocated its office to WeWork in Hareza Tower, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, effective October 1, 2026. To accommodate business growth and organizational expansion, it aims to accelerate creative activities by making the most of its Ikebukuro location.
DoIT strengthens its capital and business alliance with AIO総研 to expand practical, on-the-ground AI use nationwide
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DoIT株式会社 has entered into a capital and business alliance with AIO総研株式会社 to strengthen its nationwide framework for practical, on-the-ground AI use. AIO総研's 齊藤悠貴 will become DoIT's COO, and 改野由尚 will become its CTO.
MACオフィス launches “QORA (Kuora),” a brand specializing in beauty clinics
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株式会社MACオフィス will launch “QORA (Kuora),” a brand specializing in beauty clinics, on Oct. 1, 2026, offering physicians opening new clinics comprehensive support from property selection through after-sales service.
More than 10,000 healthcare and nursing-care professionals unite behind a “challenge without boundaries” that transcends occupational and organizational barriers; 一般社団法人 地域医療未来創造ネットワーク（NRHA） publishes its 2026 activity report “We are NRHA” on Oct. 1 (Thu.)
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一般社団法人地域医療未来創造ネットワーク（NRHA） published its 2026 activity report “We are NRHA” on Oct. 1. The organization is a platform involving more than 400 medical institutions and nursing-care facilities nationwide and over 10,000 professionals, and aims to solve regional healthcare challenges across organizational boundaries and realize an integrated care system.
Winners announced for the 2nd Municipal Program Award for Single-Parent Family Support Measures!
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特定非営利活動法人ひとり親家庭サポート団体全国協議会（JSPF） has selected the winners of the 2nd Municipal Program Award for Single-Parent Family Support Measures, with Suginami Ward, Tokyo, and Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture, receiving the Grand Prize.
Sold out in Jiyugaoka and Kawasaki: Urban winemaking comes to Komazawa. Limited call for 20 groups of first-term sapling owners for fiscal 2027 at the rooftop of KOMAZAWA Park Quarter
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株式会社イマックス and MaeVino合同会社 will begin accepting applications on Oct. 1, 2026, for 20 groups of sapling owners for fiscal 2027 at “Komazawa Vineyard” on the rooftop of KOMAZAWA Park Quarter.
Facts
20 groups
128,000 yen
25 trees
Companies mentioned：株式会社イマックス、MaeVino合同会社、KOMAZAWA Park Quarter、東京農業大学
Startups take center stage in regulatory reform | Public-private collaboration conference featuring 8 startups shaping rules [Nov. 13]
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一般社団法人RULEMAKERS DAO will hold “OPEN BLUE CONFERENCE 2026” at Tokyo Innovation Base on Nov. 13, 2026. The event will feature thematic sessions by 8 startups selected for “OPEN BLUE,” a program specializing in rulemaking, as well as a panel discussion with House of Representatives member 小林史明.
Facts
8 selected startups
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Over 9 months
Hands-on work at approximately 50 facilities
7 startups participating
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人RULEMAKERS DAO、Tokyo Innovation Base、TOKYO SUTEAM、OPEN BLUE、株式会社Quantaris Lab、Adora株式会社、株式会社RapidX、株式会社meepa、株式会社とりんく、株式会社コドモン、株式会社Blue Water Energy、サイナーズ株式会社
Not a wood-grain print—a personal bottle made with “real wood.” Vacuum-insulated bottle clad in solid satoyama timber, “KAMOSHIKA CRAFT,” launches Oct. 1
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合同会社ツバキラボ will launch “KAMOSHIKA CRAFT,” a vacuum-insulated personal bottle with an exterior made from solid wood from Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. Its proprietary process uses satoyama timber, and the bottle will be sold through the official online store.
Facts
On sale from October 1, 2026
Available in 300 ml and 450 ml sizes
Prices range from 12,100 yen to 14,300 yen (tax included)
The first production run will ship in sequence from late November.
Superbag to exhibit at “TOKYO PACK 2026” for the first time
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スーパーバッグ株式会社 will exhibit for the first time at “TOKYO PACK 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 14 to 16, 2026. The company will showcase packaging made with its environmentally conscious base paper “GREEVE PAPER” and water-based flexographic printing technology.
Global Fashion Collective, a platform showcasing next-generation designers to the world, heads to its next stage in Paris, with 3 Japanese designer groups participating
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Global Fashion Collective (GFC) is holding showcases in New York, London, Milan and Paris for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, with 3 designer groups from Japan taking part in the final Paris event.
世田谷区立図書館 adds new “Library Book Boxes” in Umegaoka, Karasuyama and Kyodo!
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株式会社フルタイムシステム will add Library Book Boxes for 世田谷区立図書館 at 3 locations in Karasuyama, Umegaoka and Kyodo, with operations set to begin sequentially in November 2025 and April 2026. This will provide unattended pickup services at a total of 4 locations in the ward.
A day for streamers and fans to connect through music. Live-streaming agency “be sunny” to hold its first music event!
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Live-streaming agency “be sunny,” operated by poporpop合同会社, will hold its first in-person music event, “Streamer Music Jam 2026,” where streamers and fans can connect through music, at GT LIVE TOKYO on October 10, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11,000 yen
6,600 yen
4,400 yen
3,850 yen per stage
Companies mentioned：poporpop合同会社、be sunny、SHOWROOM、ColorSing、TikTok LIVE、livepocket、GT LIVE TOKYO
Grand prize selected from 428 entries in the 26th National Elementary School Poster Contest for “Akari Day”
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At the 26th National Elementary School Poster Contest for “Akari Day,” the work by Rin Ogawa, who belongs to アトリエAMI in Chiba Prefecture, was selected for the grand prize from 428 entries. The awards ceremony will be held at Tokyo Skytree on October 17, and the winning works will be displayed at the facility and on its website.
Honkai: Star Rail chibi figure “Mr. Fukuro’s Studio” VOL2 available for preorder starting today [Distributor: KaKa Merch]
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KaKa Merch, a subsidiary of 株式会社KaKa Creation, began accepting preorders on September 30, 2026, for VOL2 of the Honkai: Star Rail chibi figure “Mr. Fukuro’s Studio,” created in collaboration with Chinese figure maker RIBOSE.
[New release] Made-to-order lace curtains for creating a comfortable window space that is gentle on pets and people
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株式会社サンゲツヴォーヌ launched made-to-order lace curtains on September 28, 2026, using 2 types of fabric, “Tough Nyan” and “Mesh Magic,” with features suited to spaces shared with pets.
Structural subcontractor 株式会社エルライン joins “MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026” as SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER
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Structural subcontractor 株式会社エルライン will join the art festival “MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026,” to be held at Tennoz Canal in Tokyo in October 2026, as a SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER, providing scaffolding materials and construction expertise.
資生堂子ども財団 publishes third installment of web magazine “Child Welfare Around the World: Practice and the Future”
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公益財団法人資生堂子ども財団 has published the third installment of its web magazine “Child Welfare Around the World: Practice and the Future,” for child welfare professionals. The theme is “Considering Japan’s Approach to Early Support,” and 7 articles will be released sequentially starting October 1.
The era of winning orders through discounts is over — Make House to publish 100 floor plans and details on the structure and performance of “A Home Connected to the Outdoors MY TERRACE,” the next signature product for builders, on October 1
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Make House株式会社 will publish 100 floor plans and details on the structure and performance of “A Home Connected to the Outdoors MY TERRACE” on October 1. The product is part of the high-performance custom home “S Series,” launched in September 2026. In response to rising material costs, it offers standard specifications such as seismic grade 3 and insulation grade 6 under a one-time purchase license with no monthly royalties.
Facts
5 products in the “S Series”
Began offering the products to builders and housing companies nationwide in September 2026
公益財団法人球心会 welcomed 日本ハム株式会社 as a new “Vision Partner” effective October 1, 2026. The two organizations aim to foster the next generation and contribute to local communities through food and sports.
Ehime-based homebuilder コラボハウス establishes new brand message, “Be yourself, together.” Sharing the experience of creating homes together with customers and designers through a new commercial and official website, rolling out from October 1
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Ehime-based homebuilder 株式会社コラボハウス has established the new brand message “Be yourself, together.” and the symbol mark “／YOU,” and will begin rolling them out from October 1, 2026, through a new commercial and a redesign of its official website.
Facts
Rolling out from Thursday, October 1, 2026
The TV commercial will air in 6 prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Okayama, Tokushima, Kochi and Akita
Broadcasting will begin on Friday, October 9, 2026
Operating 15 stores across 8 prefectures nationwide
Couples who met at past events finally tie the knot! Wakayama Prefecture’s popular matchmaking event to be held at Adventure World!
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The matchmaking event “Night Amusement Park Private Party: Advennaight” will be held at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture on November 7. A total of 2,000 people have taken part in past events, and the organizers have received reports of marriages. The event has been held at more than 20 locations nationwide.
Facts
A total of 2,000 people have participated
The marriage rate is below the national average, at 3.4
National average: 4.0
Approximately 900,000 total social media followers
Enjoy art, gourmet food and spa experiences just 5 minutes from Incheon Airport! An autumn trip to Korea at パラダイスシティ
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The integrated resort パラダイスシティ, operated by 株式会社パラダイスセガサミー, makes the most of its location about 5 minutes by car from Incheon International Airport, offering experiences such as art appreciation, gourmet dining and spa treatments for autumn trips to Korea. The resort will begin selling its “Marutoku Stay” accommodation plan, which includes 150,000 won in restaurant credit, on September 30, 2026, and will hold a prize draw for the first 777 people starting October 12.
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As little as about 5 minutes by car from Incheon International Airport
【Seasonal recommendations】Autumn for art! Autumn for food! “Autumn Flavors of Nichinan” to enjoy alongside art tours during DENKEN WEEK
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Nichinan City is showcasing 3 seasonal specialties—spiny lobster, extremely early- and early-season mandarins, and returning bonito—in an autumn gourmet feature centered on “DENKEN WEEK 2026.” The spiny lobster season opened in September.
New expressions in silkscreen emerging from students × companies: SILK SCREEN TRIAL 2026 to be held (学校法人桑沢学園 東京造形大学)
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As part of its 60th anniversary commemorations, 東京造形大学 is partnering with 全日本スクリーン・デジタル印刷協同組合連合会 to hold “SILK SCREEN TRIAL 2026” at BAU SHIBUYA in Shibuya from November 1 to 22, exploring new expressions in silkscreen through collaboration between students and companies.
Moving beyond “I found myself in a leadership role”: Free 4-part online course for women professionals in healthcare, welfare, education and professional services, “Leadership Through Sensitivity and Logic: Navigating Uncertain Situations with Flexibility,” launching in October 2026
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株式会社やさしいビジネスラボ will offer the free 4-part online course “Leadership Through Sensitivity and Logic” starting in October 2026, for women professionals in healthcare, welfare, education and professional services.
Change your perspective, change the future: Announcement of the establishment of 株式会社TEAM-2ND, a new company implementing a new model for auto dealerships
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ネッツトヨタ富山株式会社 will establish a new company, 株式会社TEAM-2ND, in October 2026 to handle complex facility operations, auto dealership innovation and AI product businesses, and will open a store in a multi-purpose complex in Takaoka City in autumn 2027.
“STOP! Heat Shock” project launches this season’s activities
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The “STOP! Heat Shock” project, operated by 株式会社ヒロモリ, launched this season’s activities, running from October 1, 2026, to February 28, 2026. To close the gap between awareness, which exceeds 90%, and the rate of people taking preventive measures, which remains at around 60%, the project will share expert content, strengthen collaboration with sponsoring companies and revamp its official website.
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Awareness exceeds 90%
The rate of people taking preventive measures remains around 60%
Now in its 9th year, the project
The “Partner Municipalities” program enters its 3rd year
Supporting children's initiative and healthy development through everyday play
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株式会社さくらさくみらい has introduced foldable balance beams supervised by 有限会社さわだスポーツクラブ at all 89 of its nursery schools, aiming to foster children's initiative and physical abilities.
【Affordable, high-quality 個別指導キャンパス】Announcement of expanded school facilities for October 2026
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個別指導キャンパス will expand and relocate its Karasaki school in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. It currently operates about 370 schools nationwide, providing affordable, high-quality one-on-one instruction.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
About 370 schools nationwide
Up to 12 lessons free of charge
4 regular lesson fees waived
Pair enrollment discount: up to 8 lesson fees waived
Offer ends 10/9
Enrollment fee: free, ¥0
Tuition is about 60% of that at other one-on-one tutoring schools
Tuition waived for 3 months if grades do not improve
80% of students enroll through referrals from friends or word of mouth
OptQC to speak at international conference “ASEAN Semiconductor Forum 2026”
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OptQC株式会社 CTO Warit Asabanant and COO 岩田訓明 spoke at the international conference “ASEAN Semiconductor Forum 2026,” held in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 24–25, 2026, and made recommendations on quantum technology and semiconductor talent development.
【天馬】Renewed “Balcony Box” storage for longer outdoor use with greater UV resistance
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天馬株式会社 will launch “Balcony Box,” a large-capacity outdoor storage product made with 70% weather-resistant resin that resists deterioration from ultraviolet rays, on October 1, 2026.
A calendar and “one more item” for year-end and New Year greetings. “2027 Calendar More Savings Campaign” launches | 販促花子
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販促花子ノベルティ, operated by チャンスメーカー株式会社, has launched a campaign for purchasers of 2027 calendars, offering 7% off, a limited 10% off coupon, and a 5% off coupon for all products.
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7% OFF
Additional 10% off
Generous 5% off coupon
Cumulative sales surpass 2.5 million copies
Can be produced from 10 copies
Used in business settings at more than 500,000 companies to date
KEURIG® selected for first offering in “Tanomail”’s first subscription service
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たのめーる, the office supplies mail-order service operated by 株式会社大塚商会, has selected the KEURIG® capsule coffee and tea machine offered by 株式会社カップス for its first subscription service, which will launch in mid-October 2026.
Instantly reset dryness and frizz with a single spray. “Water Veil Moist Hair Mist,” a fragrance hair mist for anytime use, joins “Amplir,” the moisturizing hair-care brand
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株式会社MD will launch “Water Veil Moist Hair Mist,” a fragrance hair mist from its hair-care brand “Amplir” that instantly resets dryness and frizz, on October 1, 2026.
YUWAERU online store to reopen after renovation on October 1 (Thursday)
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株式会社結わえる reopened its official online store after renovation on October 1. Key changes include integrating the corporate and e-commerce sites, improving the design and functionality, reducing shipping fees (¥880 → ¥600), and lowering the free-shipping threshold (¥10,000 → ¥7,000). The company also reported that cumulative sales had surpassed 23 million meals.
Creating early preparation and work-experience opportunities for students with diverse needs and disabilities in partnership with companies. “ableto Next-Generation Career Development Program 2026 in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area,” a pre-career event led by a university, companies and an NPO, to be held in the Kanto region for the first time!
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特定非営利活動法人ディーセントワーク・ラボ will hold “ableto Next-Generation Career Development Program 2026 in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area,” a pre-career event aimed at helping students with diverse needs and disabilities prepare for their careers early, at Accenture Innovation Hub Tokyo on November 21, 2026.
Facts
The statutory employment rate rose to 2.5% in 2024
It was raised to 2.7% in July this year (2026)
17 students with diverse needs and disabilities will participate
JI Accident & Fire Insurance’s “iehoいえほ,” a home fire insurance product with selectable coverage, wins Best Buy in the fire insurance category of “The Complete Insurance Guide 2027”
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“iehoいえほ,” JI Accident & Fire Insurance’s home fire insurance product with selectable coverage, won Best Buy in the fire insurance category of “The Complete Insurance Guide 2027,” published by 株式会社晋遊舎.
【全国商工会連合会】Promoting sake, food, crafts and other products from across Japan to ambassadors and diplomats from more than 100 countries stationed in Japan
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全国商工会連合会 will hold “All Japan Specialties Gala 2026” at 東京プリンスホテル on October 7, 2026, promoting specialty products from 108 businesses representing all 47 prefectures to ambassadors and diplomats from approximately 100 countries stationed in Japan. JALグループ cabin crew will also take part at booths, and the event is supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others.
Information reference document on crypto asset and web3 security【Second Edition】published
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一般社団法人日本暗号資産ビジネス協会（JCBA） has published “Information Reference Document on Crypto Asset and web3 Security【Second Edition】,” prepared by its Security and Systems Subcommittee. The document has been expanded from 179 entries in the first edition to 505, with information sources separated from literature and an issuer master list newly added as part of efforts to systematize the material.