【ROLEUP】Representative Tatsuya Watanabe’s book “ReValue: Management Strategies for Enhancing Corporate Value” maintains the No. 1 bestseller position in Amazon’s CI and M&A category, reclaiming the top spot after a Nikkei seminar appearance
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“ReValue: Management Strategies for Enhancing Corporate Value,” written by 株式会社ROLEUP representative 渡邉達也, has maintained the No. 1 bestseller position in Amazon’s CI and M&A category and at multiple bookstores. The company attributes this to the response following an appearance at a seminar hosted by 日本経済新聞社.
株式会社Leafea raised ¥1 billion in the first close of its Series B round. It plans to strengthen its product development team and invest in its operational infrastructure, and will launch new features, including a meal subsidy service, next year.
【LINE GAME】LINE Pokopoko launches collaboration with the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End!
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LINEヤフー株式会社 announced that a collaboration with the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will begin on October 1, 2026, in its match-3 puzzle game LINE Pokopoko.
Facts
25 million downloads worldwide to date
Selectable Pay worth 500 yen
500 winners selected by lottery
Planned distribution (10,000 tickets)
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE GAME、Treenod Inc.
ペットライン launches campaign marking 30th anniversary of Doctors Diet, premium domestic pet food for veterinary hospitals
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ペットライン株式会社 will launch a campaign on October 1, 2026, to mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of Doctors Diet, a premium pet food available exclusively at veterinary hospitals.
犬猫生活株式会社 took over the business of 守谷フォレスト動物病院 in Ibaraki Prefecture in October 2026, bringing it into the group as a staff training hub as the company aims to build a network of more than 50 hospitals nationwide.
Takeo City and Odds Park renew naming rights agreement for Takeo Velodrome
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Takeo City in Saga Prefecture and オッズ・パーク株式会社 have renewed the naming rights agreement for Takeo Velodrome. The venue will continue to use the nickname Odds Park Takeo for 5 years starting October 1, 2026.
Unlocking the intellectual capital embedded in companies and forging a new future through co-creation with the Global South: ICMG Group publishes ICMG Group Integrated Report 2026
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ICMG Group published its 2026 integrated report, ICMG Group Integrated Report 2026, on its corporate website. The report covers results from its “4D Cycle” of intellectual capital management, co-creation with the Global South, and the launch of its in-house university, ICMG University.
Facts
FY2026
For more than 25 years since its founding
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ICMG、ICMG Group、スカパーJSAT、東京電力、中部電力、Sequoia Capital、Google、Tiger Global Management
SPACETIDE appoints Makiko Hamada as senior vice president to advance talent recruitment and development and organizational building for the space industry
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一般社団法人SPACETIDE appointed Makiko Hamada as senior vice president, effective October 1, 2026. As head of HR and talent business, she will advance talent recruitment and development and organizational building for the space industry.
【e.m.MARIAGE】Limited-time diamond-setting options for popular wedding ring designs; bridal fair underway.
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イー・エム・デザイン株式会社 will hold a bridal fair for the jewelry brand 【e.m.MARIAGE】 from October 1 to December 31, offering diamond-setting options for wedding rings and a special offer for pair purchases.
【Event report】Participates in Tehepero Kitchen, a “restaurant where mistakes are welcome” staffed by older adults with dementia
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On September 24, 2026, 株式会社ケーエスケー participated in Tehepero Kitchen, a restaurant event staffed by older adults with dementia, held at ホテルユニバーサルポートヴィータ in Konohana Ward, Osaka.
Primagest Trust Services launches identity verification app service requiring no development, available immediately, and supporting both in-person and remote verification
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Primagest Trust Services, a service of 株式会社プリマジェスト, has launched an identity verification app service that requires no development, is available immediately, and supports both in-person and remote verification to help users comply with legal changes. Chiba Kogyo Bank is its first user.
Facts
Takes effect on April 1, 2027
Takes effect on April 1, 2026
Obtained certification from the competent minister in January 2026 as a platform operator for the public personal authentication service
10 years since the Central Tottori Earthquake: テトラパック to exhibit at Bousai Kokutai 2026 in Tottori
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テトラパック will exhibit at Bousai Kokutai 2026, to be held in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, in October 2026, marking 10 years since the Central Tottori Earthquake. It will promote disaster preparedness through rolling stock using long-life milk.
Facts
10 years since the Central Tottori Earthquake
The government-recommended stockpile of 7 days’ worth of food and drink
Approximately 10% of people stockpile the government-recommended 7 days’ worth of food and drink
Approximately 10% of people stockpile the government-recommended 7 days’ worth of food and drink (12.7%)
Fewer than 30% of people practice “rolling stock” (regularly using and replenishing emergency supplies)
Fewer than 30% of people practice “rolling stock” (27.9%)
Can be stored at room temperature for about 3–4 months
A survey conducted among 1,000 people nationwide
Donated about 4,500 bottles of long-life milk as initial stock
フェアトレード・ジャパン to exhibit at SCAJ2026 with producers and others
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認定NPO法人フェアトレード・ラベル・ジャパン will exhibit at “SCAJ2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight in October 2026, and introduce Golden Cup award-winning coffee and hold seminars.
Facts
Original2026年10月14日（水）～16日（金）
About 20 producers and others
Capacity: 80 people
Advance registration: 2,000 yen
¥3,000 on the day
20 types in total
Established in 1993
November 2023
Marking its 30th anniversary
Established in 1997
About 70 developing countries
About 2 million producers and workers
30 consumer countries
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人フェアトレード・ラベル・ジャパン、認定NPO法人フェアトレード・ラベル・ジャパン、フェアトレード・ジャパン、フェアトレード・中南米カリブ海地域、CLAC、COOPFAM、一般社団法人 日本スペシャルティコーヒー協会、国際フェアトレードラベル機構、Fairtrade International
ALL ABOUT NOIRS wins the “PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD.” Its efforts to protect marine ecosystems and pioneer a new seaweed food culture receive recognition
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合同会社シーベジタブル won the “PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD,” presented by the Japan Cultural Promotion Organization. The company was recognized for advancing the recovery of marine ecosystems and a new food culture through seaweed mass-production technologies, including ocean and land-based cultivation.
Facts
More than about 1,500 types of seaweed inhabit Japan’s waters
More than 1,400 types of seaweed lie beneath the sea as yet-undiscovered food ingredients
Box Japan named a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan
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株式会社Box Japan was named a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan.
Facts
More than 21,000 companies in 170 countries worldwide
More than 30 years of research and study
Founded in the United States in 2005
About 23,000 companies in Japan and 86% of Nikkei 225 companies
86% of Nikkei 225 companies
株式会社Box Japan is a Japanese corporation established in 2013
Companies mentioned：株式会社Box Japan、Box, Inc.、Great Place To Work® Institute、Great Place to Work® Institute Japan、GPTW Japan、株式会社働きがいのある会社研究所、JLL、モルガン・スタンレー
“A room so comfortable you could doze off,” for every creator. Creator agency Utatane launches “Utatane room,” a new kind of agency that goes beyond exclusive representation
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Creator agency 株式会社Utatane, an affiliate of 株式会社Reaplus, has launched “Utatane room,” a new agency model based on service contracts that is not bound by exclusive agreements.
ALL ABOUT NOIRS launches in Tokyo and unveils its first collection, “CUT 01: URBAN EXOSKELETON”
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Fashion brand ALL ABOUT NOIRS will unveil its first collection, “CUT 01: URBAN EXOSKELETON,” at a POP-UP STORE held at Rand表参道 in Jingumae, Tokyo, from October 25 to November 1, 2026.
Facts
From Sunday, October 25, 2026, to Sunday, November 1
All 10 styles in the first collection
A cinematic brand film consisting of 8 parts
9 apparel styles
1 cap style
You can purchase products at 10% off
Companies mentioned：ALL ABOUT NOIRS、Rand表参道、株式会社KONNEKT INTERNATIONAL
Kanazawa City adopts AI search and RAG-based generative AI “Cogmo Enterprise 生成AI” for its official website｜Replacing an AI chatbot with search-based generative AI to reduce operational burden and enhance information delivery
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株式会社アイアクト introduced its AI search and RAG-based generative AI “Cogmo Enterprise 生成AI” on the official website of Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, effective October 1, 2026. This replaces the conventional AI chatbot with search-based generative AI, helping reduce operational burden and enhance information delivery.
Hakuju Hall, featuring the world’s first reclining seats, to hold its “190th Reclining Concert”
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Hakuju Hall, operated by Hakujyu Institute of Health Science Co., Ltd., will hold its “190th Reclining Concert” on October 2, 2026, featuring Mayuko Ishigami and Moeko Ezaki.
【Updating manufacturing through the power of architecture】SAWAMURA to exhibit at the “29th Manufacturing World Osaka”! Proposing “factories employees can be proud of that attract people”
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株式会社澤村 will exhibit at the “29th Manufacturing World Osaka,” held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026, and propose “factories employees can be proud of that attract people.”
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）から9日（金）
About 66.7% of manufacturing companies
The number of young manufacturing workers (aged 34 or younger) stood at 2.59 million in 2024
The share of new graduates entering manufacturing was also 8.6% in 2023
Original27卒採用エントリー数672名(2026年4月時点)
Capital (group total): 50,000,000 yen
Employees (group total): 202
Companies mentioned：株式会社澤村、SAWAMURA、経済産業省、Factory Pride Association、FPA
“Celebrating our 50th anniversary! Get original ‘Ierin’ merchandise when you sign a rental contract” campaign launches
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To mark its 50th anniversary, Usui Home will run a campaign from October 1 to 31, 2026, giving rental customers original merchandise featuring its official mascot “Ierin.”
Reorganizes its “Adult Study Abroad Specialist Team” in response to growing demand for study abroad among older adults
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イー・エフ・エデュケーション・ファースト・ジャパン株式会社 is reorganizing its “Adult Study Abroad Specialist Team” in response to an increase in study abroad participants aged 46 and older, and will hold a free online seminar on October 18, 2026.
StockSun株式会社 has released the “Recruitment Website Development Companies カオスマップ [2026 Edition],” which classifies 20 recruitment website development companies into 6 categories. According to a survey by インディードリクルートパートナーズ, company official recruitment websites were the most common source of information on early selection, at 44.0%.
Products from 株式会社じゃばらいず北山, winner of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 14th “Food Industry Mottainai Awards,” to appear at Haneda San-choku-kan on Oct. 3-4!
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Jabara products from 株式会社じゃばらいず北山, winner of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 14th “Food Industry Mottainai Awards,” will be sold at the “Kumano Area Tourism and Products Exhibition in Haneda San-choku-kan,” held at Haneda Airport’s Haneda San-choku-kan on Oct. 3-4, 2026.
[ノアインドアステージ] Donations to Relief Funds for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake and Chiba Torrential Rain Disaster
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ノアインドアステージ株式会社 donated a total of 1 million yen through 日本赤十字社 to support those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake and the Chiba torrential rain disaster.
Facts
Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake disaster relief donation: 500,000 yen
Reiwa 8 August Chiba torrential rain disaster relief donation: 500,000 yen
CCIグループ supports 北國銀行’s “Smart Plan” card merchant service together with インフキュリオン
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CCIグループ and インフキュリオン announced that 北國銀行 will launch its “Smart Plan” card merchant service in October 2026. This is the first implementation of the full-cloud acquiring platform “Axios” and features integration of Visa technology and centralized management of the deposit-backed stablecoin “トチカ.”
[北國銀行] Merchant payment service “Smart Plan” launches, with industry-low processing rates starting at 1.88%—use your smartphone to get started
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北國銀行 will launch “Smart Plan,” a service for merchants to accept card and QR code payments on Android devices, on Oct. 1, 2026. Rates start at 1.88%, and the service requires no dedicated terminal and has no monthly fee. The acquiring platform “Axios,” provided by CCIグループ and インフキュリオン, will be used.
[ハイアット リージェンシー 京都] Lunch and Dessert Plans Including Tickets to the Special Exhibition “The Tale of Genji: The Splendor of the Heian Court” at 京都国立博物館
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ハイアット リージェンシー 京都 will offer lunch and dessert plans that include tickets to the special exhibition “The Tale of Genji: The Splendor of the Heian Court” at 京都国立博物館. Visitors who present an exhibition ticket will also receive a 10% discount on food and drink at participating hotel outlets.
New product “LAWGUE Regulations Management” for internal regulations launches: See how regulations are connected before revising them
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FRAIM株式会社 launched its new product “LAWGUE Regulations Management” on Oct. 1, 2026. The product automatically identifies references between internal regulations and visualizes the effects of revisions. Together with the existing LAWGUE product, it has been relaunched as a contract operations platform.
Four high-performance fabric brands featuring heat shielding, sweat absorption and quick drying come together! Exhibiting at the 4th Sports Fashion EXPO Autumn
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田村駒株式会社 will exhibit at the 4th Sports Fashion EXPO Autumn, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7-9, 2026, showcasing 4 functional fabric brands—OptiBlock, POLICOTT, SNAPTEX and Polinex—along with related T-shirts.
[CLLENN] Prize pool of more than 7 million yen! CLLENN joins Everystar’s first-ever “Everystar Comic Story Contest”
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CLLENN, a digital comics publisher in the DMMグループ, announced that it will take part in the “エブリスタ コミック原作コンテスト,” organized by エブリスタ, with 4 editorial departments. Entries open on Nov. 2, 2026, and prizes include 1 million yen for the grand prize, with a total prize pool of more than 7 million yen.
Facts
Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
12 publishers
21 editorial departments
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
At least 50,000 characters
More than 6,000 titles in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社CLLENN、DMMグループ、株式会社エブリスタ、株式会社コミックストック、株式会社フューチャーコミックス、株式会社GIGATOON Studio
“ラスボス” Sachiko Kobayashi named 丸善製薬’s “HMPA Ambassador”!
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丸善製薬株式会社 appointed singer 小林幸子 as its “HMPA Ambassador” effective Oct. 1, 2026, launched transit advertising at JR Onomichi Station and Hiroshima Airport, and opened a dedicated HMPA website.
[Real Estate Web] Strengthen your website’s expertise for free! New simulators added to “Rental Content”
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株式会社博士.com has added 3 new simulators—for real estate investment, housing budgets and property valuation—to its “Rental Content” feature, designed to enhance the expertise of websites for real estate companies.
Facts
3 types of simulator features
For more than 20 years
Track record of supporting web strategy and operations for more than 1,000 companies
Give moving packing materials a second life as “resources”: アート引越センター株式会社 and プチプチ株式会社 launch collection and recycling of used packing materials
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アート引越センター株式会社 and プチプチ株式会社 will launch “Loop Recycle®” on Oct. 1, 2026, collecting and recycling plastic packing materials used for moving. A pilot project collected about 4 tons of waste plastic and will provide “Art Puchi” bubble cushioning made from recycled materials.
ベトナム航空 announces its 2026 winter schedule: Osaka-Hanoi flights increase to 14 per week, with a new afternoon service to improve connections
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ベトナム航空 announced its 2026 winter schedule, increasing Osaka-Hanoi flights to 14 per week and adding an afternoon service. It will also change the times and operating days for the Da Nang-Narita route. A weekend-only sale is also underway.
“スカパー! 30th Anniversary Festival” kicks off! Top idol duo ROIROM named ambassadors; commemorative program “ロイロムチュー!” (5 episodes total) set to stream!
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スカパーＪＳＡＴ will mark the 30th anniversary of its broadcast launch on Oct. 1, 2026, and has launched the “スカパー! 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival.” Idol duo ROIROM will serve as ambassadors and MCs for commemorative programs, with events including a lottery, a program popularity poll and a short-video contest.
Facts
30th broadcast anniversary
5 episodes in total
All 11 categories
We marked the 30th anniversary of our broadcast launch on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
キカガク nominated for “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100” at the “Wantedly Awards 2026”
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株式会社キカガク was nominated for “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100,” which recognizes the top 100 companies among more than 40,000 registered businesses, in the “TEAM OF THE YEAR” category of the “Wantedly Awards 2026,” hosted by ウォンテッドリー株式会社.
[Bridge repair work] AI streamlines corrosion assessments of approximately 38,000 bolts, cutting the diagnostic period to 1/3
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株式会社Rist and 松江土建 jointly developed an AI-based bolt corrosion assessment system for repair work on the Shin-Egawa Bridge, cutting the diagnostic period from about 3 months to 1 month.
[Regularly 920-yen okonomiyaki for just 10 yen!?] どんどん亭 announces locations for its “Three-Color Okonomiyaki 10-Yen Festival”! Expanded this year to 18 locations and a total of 360 servings
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お好み焼専門店どんどん亭, operated by 株式会社Miコーポレーション, will hold its “Three-Color Okonomiyaki 10-Yen Festival” on Oct. 10, 2026, offering its normally 920-yen “Three-Color Okonomiyaki” for 10 yen. The event will expand to 18 locations, compared with last year, with a total of 360 servings available.
Make home workouts more comfortable! Dumbbells let you change the weight with “one hand in 2 seconds”
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株式会社Ultimate Life will launch the “Adjustable Dumbbell, One-Hand Operation, 24 kg” under its GronG brand on Oct. 3, 2026. The weight can be adjusted with one hand in under 2 seconds.
株式会社プレジデント社 released a book by Masami Harada, representative director of 株式会社セランスタイル, titled “For Those Who Work Hard but Still Fall 1 Step Short: The Habits of a 0th Impression That Make You ‘The One They Choose’” on Oct. 1, 2026. The book systematizes the “0th impression” people make on others in moments they are unaware of, and explains how to shape that impression through 85 habits.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
A total of more than 3万 people
I was hired by the 100th company
2 weeks later
85 habits
Price: ¥1,870
95% training satisfaction
92% repeat rate
Complaints decreased by 85%
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレジデント社、株式会社セランスタイル、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
Oct. 12 (Mon., public holiday)–Oct. 19 (Sun.): Savor the bounty of autumn! “Icchan Oishii WEEK 2026 Autumn” confirmed! The “Hokkaido Wheat Bread Marche” will also be held on Oct. 18 (Sun.) and 19 (Mon.)!
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HBC北海道放送 will hold “Icchan Oishii WEEK 2026 Autumn” from Oct. 12 to 19, 2026, with special events focused on Hokkaido-grown wheat. The “Hokkaido Wheat Bread Marche” will also be held as an in-person event during the period.
OiTr installed at 跡見学園女子大学’s Bunkyo Campus in Bunkyo, Tokyo! Sanitary pads will be stocked in women’s private restrooms, creating a campus where everyone can study and take on challenges with peace of mind
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オイテル株式会社 installed and launched its free sanitary-pad service, “OiTr,” at 跡見学園女子大学’s Bunkyo Campus starting Sept. 24, 2026.
Acompany begins sales of “Confidential AI Suite” through SB C&S
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株式会社Acompany has signed a sales agency agreement with SB C&S株式会社 and begun handling “Confidential AI Suite.” The agreement will accelerate its expansion to major companies and regional businesses through SB C&S’s nationwide network of approximately 15,000 companies.
Modular furniture “Tesera®” opens its first overseas location, Tesera Taiwan, in Taichung, Taiwan
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株式会社Tesera opened its first overseas showroom, “Tesera Taiwan,” in Taichung, Taiwan, on Oct. 1, 2026. Located in the office of its partner, 芳德鑄鋁股份有限公司 (Founder Aluminum Co., Ltd.), the showroom features modular furniture and offers spatial design experiences.
“ユニクロ ゆめタウン光の森店,” now the largest store in Kumamoto Prefecture, to reopen after renovations on Friday, Oct. 9. A temporary store will also open the same day at “ゆめマート八代高田” in Yatsushiro
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ユニクロ will relocate and expand ゆめタウン光の森店 in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, and reopen it on Oct. 9 as the largest store in the prefecture. On the same day, it will open a temporary location inside ゆめマート八代高田店 in Yatsushiro to serve customers while ゆめタウン八代店 remains temporarily closed due to earthquake damage.
ノボ ノルディスク ファーマ株式会社 announced that, effective Oct. 1, 2026, it will appoint 萩原あずさ as head of its Human Resources Division and 森方直一 as head of its Cardiometabolic Marketing Division.
Nakanishi, with investment and startup management experience in Silicon Valley, appointed Executive Officer, CFO and CSO of 株式会社Kiva effective Oct. 1, 2026
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株式会社Kiva announced that Hayato Nakanishi, who has investment and startup management experience in Silicon Valley, was appointed Senior Managing Director, Executive Officer, CFO and CSO effective Oct. 1, 2026. Nakanishi officially joined Kiva in August 2026. He will work to accelerate business growth centered on the AX platform “SamuraiAX” and strengthen management, finance and business strategy.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that, effective Oct. 1, 2026, Hayato Nakanishi has been appointed Senior Managing Direcor (Executive Officer), CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer).
After graduating from Kyoto University’s Faculty of Law in 2012, he joined 東京海上日動火災保険.
He earned an MBA from the University of Cambridge in the UK in 2021
In 2023, he became Head of Investment / Managing Partner at the Silicon Valley office.
株式会社プロティア・ジャパン, the authorized Japanese distributor of the body-conditioning tool brand “Naboso,” will hold the “ナボソ Pink Ribbon Campaign 2026” in October 2026. It will donate 300 yen for each eligible product sold to 公益財団法人日本対がん協会 and raise awareness of the importance of breast cancer screening.
Solving the problem of “the president being too busy to think about management.” Free “President’s Time Management Sheet” launches for small and medium-sized businesses, making the president’s work visible
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株式会社ルミッション has begun offering a free “President’s Time Management Sheet” for small and medium-sized business owners to review the president’s duties and optimize how time is spent.
Use an aerial display only for as long as needed! アスカネット launches aerial display rental service
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株式会社アスカネット will launch an aerial display rental service in October 2026. Rentals are available for as little as 1 week, accommodating a range of uses including exhibitions and PoCs. A monitor campaign will also be held.
Facts
Begins in October 2026
Available to rent for as little as 1 week
1-week rental of the floating live stage “Koiki”: from 57,000 yen
Nature to introduce “Nature Air Conditioner Operation Guarantee” as a standard warranty for its “Nature Remo” smart remote control starting Oct. 1, 2026
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Nature株式会社 announced that it will introduce the “Nature Air Conditioner Operation Guarantee” as a standard warranty for its “Nature Remo” smart remote control series starting Oct. 1, 2026. If basic air conditioner functions cannot be operated, the product price will be refunded.
The Food Drive Challenge is coming to Valor Holdings!
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株式会社バローホールディングス will hold the “Food Drive Challenge!” from Oct. 1 to 30, 2026, to reduce food waste and contribute to community welfare. In addition to running the initiative at 5 workplaces, the company will donate food to the Gifu Council of Social Welfare.
Tohoku’s comprehensive portal “topo” marks its 3rd anniversary!
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“topo,” a portal jointly operated by 6 TV Asahi-affiliated stations in Tohoku, marked its 3rd anniversary since launching in September 2023. Its content library has grown from approximately 200 items to more than 3,000, and popular segments are being brought back for a limited time as part of the 3rd-anniversary project.
[Otsu, Shiga Prefecture] Turning the “available working hours” of older people and those raising children or providing care into a local workforce: Official city short-term job-matching system “Otsu City Matchbox” launches Oct. 1
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株式会社Matchbox Technologies built and provides operational support for “Otsu City Matchbox,” a short-term job-matching system in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. The service launched on Oct. 1.
Facts
The service will launch on Thursday, Oct. 1
Approximately 50 businesses in the city participated
An information session for businesses held in September 2026
Adopted by more than 16,000 businesses to date
In 10 prefectures and 62 municipalities, including Niigata Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture
More than 50 patents related to spot work and self-sourcing have been filed in Japan and overseas
A total of 19 patents, including basic patents, have been granted
【Photogenic Medicinal Hot Pot】The “Afternoon Hot Pot Course” has arrived! A new kind of hot pot lets you enjoy combining seasonings to suit your taste, now available at 7-7-7 Ginza, 『HESTIA GINZA』!
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『HESTIA GINZA』, a medicinal hot pot restaurant in Ginza operated by 株式会社大倉クラブ＆ホテルズ, a group company of 株式会社HESTA大倉, will begin offering its new “Afternoon Hot Pot Course” on October 1, 2026. Colorful ingredients are served on a 3-tier stand, with a wide selection of seasonings allowing guests to enjoy flavors tailored to their tastes.
A new challenge with 國學院大學陸上競技部, which aims to win the overall Hakone Ekiden title: Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. signs product supply agreement with 國學院大學陸上競技部
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味の素株式会社 has signed a product supply agreement with 國學院大學陸上競技部, which aims to win the overall Hakone Ekiden title. In addition to providing “Amino Vital®,” it will support the team’s conditioning through nutrition workshops and individual consultations.
The 2 “AGF” collaborations that drew a strong response last year are back this year! Ajinomoto AGF Co., Ltd. becomes a special sponsor of the Animate Girls Festival (AGF)
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味の素AGF株式会社 will be a special sponsor of Animate Girls Festival 2026, to be held in November 2026. In response to last year’s strong reception, it will distribute 36 varieties of AGF® stick products and hold a prize drawing using its official LINE account.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
36 varieties of AGF® stick products
2 sticks distributed at random
More than 370 social media posts
14,727 entries received
A “product assortment” will be awarded to 30 winners selected by lottery
びっくりドンキー, operated by 株式会社アレフ, will begin selling 4 limited-time desserts made with Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream and sweet potatoes on October 7, 2026.
Good connections await once you find your balance: ZWEI and the Japan Cultural Heritage Association to hold their first shrine maiden experience event with prayers, exclusively for female members
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株式会社ZWEI will hold its first collaboration event with 一般社団法人日本文化伝承協会: a shrine maiden experience event with prayers, exclusively for female members.
株式会社PFU will run a limited-time campaign giving away a blank keycap set to customers who purchase the HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Japanese layout (printed model) through PFUダイレクト.
A must-see for sweet potato lovers! Yokohama Sweet Potato Expo 2026 opens, bringing together about 200 kinds of sweet potato treats from 31 shops across Japan
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Yokohama Sweet Potato Expo 2026 will be held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse starting October 9, featuring sweet potato treats from 31 shops nationwide, with about 200 varieties. Sponsor カルビー will give its new product, “Tsugi no Milk Sweet Potato,” to visitors with admission tickets.
Crossma, an e-commerce management system provided by 株式会社IZUMI, has launched API integration with Shopee. It automates listing products on Shopee based on product information from Amazon, as well as price and inventory synchronization and shipping operations.
NearMe begins its first “passenger and cargo” service in collaboration with Akita City and Sumitomo Corporation
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株式会社NearMe will launch a demonstration service combining AI on-demand operations and passenger-and-cargo transport on the Akita City My Town Bus Northern Route, in collaboration with Akita City and Sumitomo Corporation, starting October 1, 2026.
株式会社ビクセン will support a stargazing bus tour in Nasu Highlands planned by Kyoritsu Trust starting November 28, 2026. The tour will include commentary from a stargazing guide and a viewing session using telescopes and binoculars.
Facts
1 night and 2 days, starting Saturday, November 28, 2026
Tour price: ￥65,800 per person and up
Tour price: ￥65,800–￥78,800 per person
The Andromeda Galaxy, about 2.5 million light-years away
【Marudai Foods】Marudai Foods’ “Kunsei-ya Aged Sausages” partners with the drama “Oishii Kyushoku season4,” starring Hayato Ichihara
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Marudai Foods will partner with the drama “Oishii Kyushoku season4,” starring Hayato Ichihara, with initiatives including TV commercials and product placement starting in October 2026.
Facts
More than 72 hours
October 2026
Companies mentioned：丸大食品株式会社、メディアンド、AMGエンタテインメント、AMG MUSIC
株式会社スヴェンソン will launch the medical wig Airlia on its official online store, “PreSta,” starting October 1, 2026. It features an ultra-lightweight, highly breathable mesh design and comes in 4 styles, priced from 19,800 yen to 21,800 yen (tax included).
ポーターズ株式会社 will hold the event “How Can Talent Agencies Build Their Next Stage of Growth?” on October 15, 2026. Masatsugu Kudo, president of アイ・クラッチ, which spun off on October 1, will speak about growth strategies in the AI era.
PeopleX publishes “A Guide to AI Interviews: How to Use Them to Help People Make Better Connections”
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株式会社PeopleX released the book AI Interview Textbook: How to Use AI Interviews to Help People Make Better Connections on October 1, 2026, explaining know-how and case studies on introducing and operating AI interviews.
Pets Tokyo西大井店, operated by Pets Tokyo株式会社, a group company of Lehman Holdings株式会社, will hold a Halloween choker giveaway campaign from October 1 through the end of the month in 2026. The campaign is for dogs using the grooming course or shampoo course.
Agreement with Sakaide City to Promote the Recycling of Waste Cooking Oil — First in Shikoku, Starting to Use Waste Cooking Oil Collected from Residents to Produce SAF
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The 5 parties—Cosmo Oil, JGC Holdings, Revo International, SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and Sakaide City—have signed a cooperation agreement to promote the recycling of waste cooking oil for SAF production, a first in Shikoku. Sakaide City has begun collecting household waste cooking oil and will supply feedstock to Japan's first large-scale SAF production plant.
Facts
New waste cooking oil collection sites established at 8 locations in the city
Approximately 4,500 kg of waste cooking oil is used for SAF annually
Companies mentioned：コスモ石油株式会社、香川県坂出市、日揮ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社レボインターナショナル、合同会社SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY
Agreement with Sakaide City to Promote the Recycling of Waste Cooking Oil
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Sakaide City, JGC Holdings, Cosmo Oil, Revo International and SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY signed a cooperation agreement on September 30 to promote the recycling of waste cooking oil. Sakaide City has established collection sites at 8 locations in the city and started collecting household waste cooking oil.
Facts
Approximately 4,500 kg of waste cooking oil annually
Waste cooking oil collection sites at 8 locations in the city
Companies mentioned：日揮ホールディングス株式会社、コスモ石油株式会社、株式会社レボインターナショナル、合同会社SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY
Tokyo Midtown will open new stores in its retail area in fall 2026. Specifically, 手打ちそば 澄十朗 will make its first appearance in the Kanto region, JOHN LOBB will reopen as a new-concept store, DÉPAREILLÉ will make its first appearance in the Roppongi area, and CRAFT WONDER will appear for a limited time.
Care for your body with clothing after exercise. Introducing "After-Sports Recovery."
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株式会社TENTIAL will release new products introducing "After-Sports Recovery" for the 2026 fall/winter season. The lineup will expand its offerings for women and include apparel that supports conditioning during work, while traveling and for the feet.
Facts
Fall/winter 2026 season
Capital: 910 million (as of February 28, 2026)
Full-zip hoodie: 16,940 yen (tax included)
Long pants: 14,960 yen (tax included)
Price: 13,970 yen (including tax)
Price: 12,100 yen (including tax)
Foot-shape data from approximately 400,000 Japanese adults
Qualifying tournament for the world's largest kids' dance event, Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS KYUSHU, confirmed! The top 2 point earners in each region will advance to the April finals
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株式会社アノマリー announced that it will hold the Kyushu regional qualifying tournament for Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027, the world's largest kids' dance event, with the top 2 point earners in each region advancing to the April finals.
[TriAuto CFD] Covered Call W Campaign: 20% Increase in Distribution Equivalent and Automated Trading Cashback
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Invast Securities will launch the "Covered Call W Campaign" on October 1, 2026, for 4 covered-call-type instruments on its over-the-counter CFD service, TriAuto CFD. Benefits include a 20% increase in distribution equivalents and cashback for automated trading.
Facts
20% increase in distribution equivalents
Cashback of 10 yen with no upper limit
The maximum open position is 30 units
Trade using margin
Trade up to approximately 5 times the margin amount
Invast Securities will launch an automated trading cashback campaign for the Norwegian krone/South African rand (NOK/ZAR) on its foreign exchange trading service 「トライオートFX」 starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
¥100 for every 10,000 currency units
Newly executed trades of 10,000 currency units
Capital: 3 billion yen
Margin must be at least 4% of the market value of each currency pair.
Building a disaster preparedness network with 16 local organizations: 「新たな備えサポート隊 in 札幌 」 to continue in fiscal 2026
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ＤＣＭホールディングス株式会社 will also take part in 「新たな備えサポート隊 in 札幌」 activities in fiscal 2026, providing disaster preparedness support to 100 households in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo.
Facts
16 local businesses and other organizations
Support provided to 100 households in the city
Support was provided to 15 households in Atsubetsu Ward in fiscal 2025.
ベイシア now accepting reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes
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株式会社ベイシア began accepting reservations on Oct. 1 for its 2026 Christmas cakes and party menus. In addition to classic strawberry cakes and cheesecakes made with its private-brand 「別海のおいしい牛乳」, the lineup includes original products such as chocolate cakes and Mont Blanc cakes, as well as party menus including hors d’oeuvres and sushi.
Scientific assessment of the experiential value of educational snacks®: New findings from joint research using 「ねるねるねるね」
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クラシエ株式会社 and 東海光学株式会社 conducted joint research to assess the experiential value of educational snacks using 「ねるねるねるね」, examining brain waves, cognitive tasks and subjective evaluations. The results confirmed a shortening of P300 latency and a tendency toward shorter response times immediately after preparation. Data also suggested that feelings of concentration increased after eating.
Just hang your clothes. Leave the rest to us. 「LG Styler™ Premium AI」 launches, using AI to provide optimal garment care
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LGエレクトロニクス・ジャパン announced the launch of 「LG Styler™ Premium AI」, a new model equipped with 「AIリフレッシュ」, an AI-powered garment care function. Early backing is now available on the crowdfunding site 「GREEN FUNDING」, with general sales planned for early November 2026.
Facts
As low as ¥230,000, approximately 42% off (tax included)
Estimated retail price: ¥395,000 (tax included)
Reduces bacteria (※1), pollen (※2) and dust mites (※3) by 99% or more
42 courses in total
Holds up to 5 hangers
Original1分間に最大350回振動
Preheating time reduced by approximately 17% compared with the previous model
Dehumidification capacity: 10 L
Global sales in 2025 were approximately 89.2 trillion won
Companies mentioned：LGエレクトロニクス・ジャパン株式会社、CCCグループ、株式会社ワンモア、GREEN FUNDING、intertek、Environmental Allergens Info and Care, Inc.、蔦屋家電＋、六本木 蔦屋書店、LG Electronics Japan株式会社、LGエレクトロニクス
【Available first at the official online shop on Friday, Oct. 2】Decorate your room as you become your ideal self. A new version of the popular advent calendar, which sold out about 1 month after launch
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Francfranc will offer advent calendars at stores nationwide starting Oct. 16, 2026, with an advance launch at its official online shop on Oct. 2. The calendars will be available in 3 sizes: S (¥3,200), M (¥5,200) and L (¥10,000).
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
Oct. 2, 2026
Approximately 1 month
3,200 yen
5,200 yen
10,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Francfranc、株式会社Francfranc、Francfranc BAZAR
LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 and webtoon production company RIVERSE will jointly hold 「NEXT WAVE ウェブトゥーン 選手権」 starting Oct. 1. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 8, 2026. Winners will receive prize money and publication contracts, and are scheduled to be featured at a festival in Korea in December 2026.
Facts
Starting today, Thursday, Oct. 1
The completed-manuscript category requires submissions of at least 50 panels.
Grand Prize: ¥4 million
First Prize: ¥3 million
Excellence Award: ¥1 million
Honorable Mention: ¥400,000
Grand Prize: ¥2 million
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 23:59
Cumulative downloads surpass 55 million
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEマンガ、RIVERSE、REDICE STUDIO、株式会社レッドセブン、スクウェア・エニックス、L7、サンデーうぇぶり、TOKYO MX、MBS、dアニメストア、ABEMA、PrimeVideo、ジャンプTOON、コミックDays、comico、Sensor Tower