Masahiro Hashimoto, mayor of 茨城県境町, delivered a keynote address on the impact of hometown tax donations in revitalizing local economies at a Japan-South Korea international seminar during the 1st Furusato Love Festa, held at aTセンター in Seoul on September 20, 2026.
ASTON MARTIN DBX GT: Elevated refinement, effortless performance
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アストンマーティン has unveiled the new DBX GT SUV, blending luxury and performance. Its exterior has been updated with an elegant design, while comfort and quietness have been improved in the cabin. The powertrain features a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, achieving 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.
Facts
October 1, 2026
727 PS of power
900 Nm of torque
0-100 km acceleration takes just 3.3 seconds
A spectacular top speed of 310 km/h
Front: 420 mm
Rear: 390 mm
The minimum turning diameter is also kept to 12 meters
4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine
Companies mentioned:Aston Martin Japan合同会社、アストンマーティン、Bowers & Wilkins
Voyager of the Seas to operate Japan-originating and -terminating cruises in spring 2028; bookings open
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Miki Tourist Co., Ltd. announced that cruises departing from and returning to Japan aboard ロイヤル・カリビアン's ship Voyager of the Seas will operate in spring 2028, with bookings now open.
[October 1, 2026 (Thursday), is an Ichiryumanbai Day] 東京ドームホテル launches its Ichiryumanbai Day-exclusive wedding plan, celebrating the couple’s future on a day when a single grain of happiness turns into countless smiles
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東京ドームホテル Co., Ltd. will begin sales of its Ichiryumanbai Day-exclusive wedding plan, available on Ichiryumanbai Days in 2027, from October 1, 2026.
ラフ株式会社 to launch new “Laugh Anywhere” system in October, aiming to cut annual commuting time for head office employees by about 3,500 hours
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ラフ株式会社 will introduce its new “Laugh Anywhere” system in October 2026, transitioning to remote work as a general rule. The change is expected to cut annual commuting time for 7 head office employees by about 3,468 hours. The company also plans to introduce a virtual office and provide a work-from-home allowance.
[Maihama Ikspiari] Sweets buffet “Salon de Sweets” refreshes its drink and salad bars!
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株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング will revamp the drink and salad bars at “Salon de Sweets” in Tokyo Disney Resort from October 5, 2026. The refreshed offerings will include more than 38 drinks, centered on amsu tea, and a customizable salad bar with 24 toppings.
“FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living,” directly connected to JR Sendai Station: Christmas dinner at the hotel restaurant featuring winter flavors from Miyagi and northern Italy
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The restaurant “FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living,” located inside ホテルメトロポリタン仙台イースト, directly connected to JR Sendai Station, and operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will serve a special dinner course for the Christmas season from December 19 to 25, featuring Italian cuisine made with local ingredients such as Miyagi salmon and Hidakami beef.
Facts
¥12,000~
\15,000
1,154 people
Companies mentioned:株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、ホテルメトロポリタン仙台イースト、FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living
A Christmas-only dinner featuring seasonal ingredients themed around Hokkaido at “洋食グリル 白金然荘,” a hideaway restaurant a 5-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station
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洋食グリル 白金然荘, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will offer a special Hokkaido-themed dinner course for the Christmas season from December 21 to 27.
“Doll Memorial Service and Flower Marche” to be held at Eterno Hankyu Senri, part of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group
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株式会社阪急メディアックス announced that it will hold a “Doll Memorial Service” and a “Flower Marche” by 日比谷花壇 simultaneously at its funeral hall, Eterno Hankyu Senri, on October 22, 2026.
The “Protopia-bound train” departure ceremony will be held!
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A departure ceremony for the “Protopia-bound train” will be held at JR Okayama Station on October 10, 2026, marking the start of operations and featuring an advance announcement of an art project by Mika Ninagawa with EiM.
Mitsui Fudosan and estie sign basic agreement for strategic partnership to advance AI and DX in the real estate business
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三井不動産株式会社 and 株式会社estie have signed a basic agreement for a strategic partnership to advance AI and DX in the real estate business. The two companies will form a joint team to address business challenges, develop DX talent and enhance the foundations for AI use.
The world of “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection” arrives in Osaka! Collaboration with the Osaka Cultural Corridor to begin on Wednesday, October 14!
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A collaboration centered on 3 Osaka Prefectural museums, drawing on the world of “Monster Hunter Stories 3,” will begin on October 14, 2026. The program will feature a stamp rally, exhibits, photo spots and other activities to encourage visitors to explore the area.
[New release] No more rolling it yourself! Make daily self-care easier with rotation and 5-level vibration. Electric body-care roller launches on Makuake | Advance sales begin on Makuake at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026
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SEKAIRO will begin advance reservations for its electric body-care roller, featuring a rotation function and 5-level vibration adjustment, on the crowdfunding site “Makuake” from October 4, 2026.
Fujitsu to exhibit at CEATEC 2026, showcasing technologies for building a resilient society
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Fujitsu will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing technologies including a digital rehearsal experience featuring Godzilla and skeletal recognition AI, with the cooperation of 東宝株式会社.
Toyohashi-based NPO法人クオーレ to offer handmade upcycled goods as lottery prizes at para-sports event “スポパラ!2026 in BOAT RACE 蒲郡”!
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At the para-sports event “スポパラ!2026 in BOAT RACE 蒲郡,” to be held at BOAT RACE蒲郡 on Oct. 3 and 4, NPO法人クオーレ will offer handmade upcycled goods created by its users as lottery prizes, with the creators handing them directly to visitors.
SDGs AICHI EXPO実行委員会 will hold the “SDGs Children and Youth Fair” at 愛知県 International Exhibition Center on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. About 130 organizations will exhibit booths, with stage events, job experiences and workshops also scheduled.
Children transform into adults!? Sapporo hotel to hold its first Halloween night buffet, featuring food and drink pairings and “grown-up experiences” for children!
estie signs basic agreement for strategic partnership with 三菱地所
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株式会社estie has signed a basic agreement for a strategic partnership with 三菱地所, aiming to enhance the brand value of the Marunouchi area and advance DX/AX.
[南知多ビーチランド] Kick the walrus heads to Oita for species conservation! Support events to be held from Oct. 17 <Aichi>
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Kick, a male walrus at 南知多ビーチランド, will be loaned to 大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」 for a breeding loan to support species conservation. Support events will be held from Oct. 17, and the exhibit will be suspended.
Notice regarding the acquisition of shares in 株式会社サンシティハウジング (making it a wholly owned subsidiary)
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Teikoku Real Estate acquired all shares in 株式会社サンシティハウジング on Oct. 1, 2026, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. サンシティハウジング is a rental property company managing about 1,400 units in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Teikoku Real Estate aims to expand its rental management business in the Tokyo metropolitan area and strengthen its earnings base.
estie signs basic agreement for strategic partnership with 三井不動産
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株式会社estie has signed a basic agreement for a strategic partnership with 三井不動産 and will begin collaborating to leverage commercial real estate data, improve operations using industry-specific AI, and develop talent.
Recommended by Hayashi Naohiro, the second host of “Reiwa no Tora”! “The EC Management Formula for Profit: Proven with 2000 Successful Companies” goes on sale Oct. 14; now available for preorder on Amazon
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A new book by Naoto Matsushita, representative of EC-Consulting Japan株式会社, titled “The EC Management Formula for Profit: Proven with 2000 Successful Companies,” will be published by あさ出版 on Oct. 14, 2026. The book provides a systematic explanation of EC management, from the basics to advanced techniques, and is recommended by Hayashi Naohiro, the second host of “Reiwa no Tora.”
Offcuts from Magnesheet®, a thin magnetic sheet that can be cut with scissors, become art. A 2-day creative workshop for children, presented by Magnesheet® pioneer ニチレイマグネット株式会社 and sticker artist Yukino Omura. To be held at 髙島屋大阪店.
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株式会社ACTA PLUS, ニチレイマグネット株式会社 and 髙島屋大阪店 will collaborate to hold a creative workshop for children using Magnesheet® offcuts at 髙島屋大阪店 on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日(土)・18日(日)
Capacity: 12 people per session
Since our founding in 1969
Together with about 600 artists in Japan and abroad
Bringing Japan’s traditional craftsmanship and the beauty of wood to the world: ABE’s ultra-premium wooden interior door brand “TOBIRA” announces 2 new designs
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阿部興業株式会社 has announced 2 new designs from its ultra-premium wooden interior door brand “TOBIRA,” inspired by coloring techniques used in Takaoka copperware.
Nippon Life × Lylwith announce co-hosted exhibition, “Items That Support Living with Illness”
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Lylwith, provided by Nissay MIRAIQA株式会社, and 日本生命保険相互会社 will co-host the “Items That Support Living with Illness” exhibition at Nippon Life Life Plaza Shinjuku on the 1st floor of Shinjuku NS Building from Oct. 7 to 20, 2026. Admission is free, and there will be no sales or consultations.
イレブンラボ has completed a USD 300 million sale of employee-owned shares at a valuation of USD 22 billion and raised funds from institutional investors led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price. Revenue is growing as adoption of its enterprise agent, “ElevenAgents,” expands. The company also announced new features for its Japanese-language model “Eleven v4” and medical transcription model “Scribe v2 Medical.”
Facts
At a valuation of USD 22 billion
Sale of USD 300 million in employee-owned shares
Raised its first funding at a valuation of USD 9 million
Hutzper launches early access to OwloX, an AI safety management platform for worksites
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株式会社フツパー began early access to OwloX, an AI safety management platform for worksites in construction, manufacturing, logistics and other industries, on Oct. 1, 2026.
The first release from カワニシカバン’s new “Dual” series is “hand,” a mini wallet. A palm-sized leather wallet from a bag brand based in Kagawa with 150,000 YouTube subscribers
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カワニシカバン (株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト), based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, will launch the palm-sized leather mini wallet “Dual Wallet hand” on Oct. 3, 2026. It is priced at ¥22,900 (tax included).
ローカルハブ connects companies with local government projects and supports proposals; proof of concept achieves an 84.2% meeting conversion rate
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株式会社クラウドシエン announced that a proof of concept on ローカルハブ, a platform connecting local government projects with registered companies, tested an initiative in which the operator organizes and supports proposals, achieving an 84.2% meeting conversion rate. The company will incorporate this support into its existing service and roll it out fully.
株式会社ジェネレーションパス has begun selling the “ALNOA Rotating Cart with Tabletop,” a wheeled cart featuring a rotating storage rack and tabletop, through its online shop リコメン堂.
Collaboration with Akari Yoshida begins Oct. 15, 2026! Limited-time sale of collaboration bottles at SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS in Omotesando
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オルビス株式会社 will sell limited-edition bottles of “ORBIS U Dot Essence Lotion,” created in collaboration with Akari Yoshida, at SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS in Omotesando and through its dedicated online shop starting Oct. 15, 2026.
Facts
¥3,410 each (tax included)
Refill (180 mL)
2 limited-edition bottle designs
Companies mentioned:オルビス株式会社、SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS、NMB48、b idol
“Stardust’s pick,” いぎなり東北産, teams up with セブン‐イレブン for the “いぎなり東北産 Fair,” launching Friday, Oct. 2, exclusively at セブン‐イレブン stores in the Tohoku region
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will hold the “いぎなり東北産 Fair,” a collaboration with the idol group いぎなり東北産, exclusively at セブン‐イレブン stores across the 6 Tohoku prefectures starting Oct. 2. The campaign will feature 6 new products made with ingredients from across the Tohoku prefectures, as well as TV commercials and giveaways of original bromides.
Facts
Starting October 2 (Fri.)
6 products featuring ingredients from each of the 6 Tohoku prefectures
Pure-water car wash facility “D-Wash Utsunomiya Interpark” to open in October 2026
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Daiwa House Parking will open the pure-water car wash facility “D-Wash Utsunomiya Interpark” in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on October 8, 2026. The facility, the company’s first in Tochigi Prefecture, will feature a drive-through car wash machine and hand-washing bays, and will also collaborate with neighboring カーポートマルゼン.
[奈良県] Recruitment examination for public employees (career-experience track) (licensed positions) to be held!
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奈良県 is accepting applications from October 1, Reiwa 8, for its recruitment examination for public employees (career-experience track) (licensed positions), with appointments scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9. Candidates with private-sector experience and others will be hired at the assistant section chief or section chief level. The examination will be held on a designated date between November 17 and 19, Reiwa 8.
[奈良県] Recruitment examination for public employees (former public servants) (licensed positions) to be held!
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奈良県 is accepting applications from October 1, Reiwa 8, for its recruitment examination for public employees (former public servants) (licensed positions), with appointments scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9.
Seared high-end fish “nodo-guro” for 385 yen or less. “回し寿司 活/寿司活” launches its “San-in Seafood Feast Fair,” featuring the bounty of the sea from Shimane and Tottori, on October 6
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回し寿司 活/寿司活, operated by 株式会社活美登利, will hold the “San-in Seafood Feast Fair,” featuring the bounty of the sea from Shimane and Tottori, starting October 6. The limited-time menu includes white squid, red snow crab and seared nodo-guro.
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Seared Shimane Maruhime pork 352 yen
San-in white squid 385 yen
Shimane red snow crab nigiri 385 yen
Tottori extra-large seared mackerel 286 yen
Shimane seared nodo-guro 352 yen
San-in assorted fresh fish nigiri, 3 pieces 484 yen
Shimane specialty akaten fish cake 253 yen
Shinji Lake red miso soup with clams 220 yen
Shinji Lake clam miso ramen 418 yen
Sakaiminato crab gratin 352 yen
Bite-size fried horse mackerel 286 yen
Tottori crab miso chawanmushi 385 yen
Daifuku with smooth red bean paste (made with Shiro Bara milk) 187 yen
Shimane Maruhime pork croquette 319 yen
Shimane deep-fried nodo-guro 418 yen
Matsutake mushroom and nodo-guro steamed in a teapot 880 yen
Nintendo Switch [ホーギーヒュー] Original Soundtrack Reservations Now Open!
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株式会社ピクセル announced that it has set October 29 as the release date for the original soundtrack (OST) for ホーギーヒュー, a shooting game for Nintendo Switch scheduled to launch on October 22, 2026, and began accepting reservations on October 1.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
Oct. 29
Oct. 1
¥3,500
3,850 yen
6,050 yen
2,200 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社ピクセル、ELEMENTS OF SOUL、THE Factory、(株)MSXライセンシングコーポレーション
[奈良県] Recruitment examination for public health physicians to be held!
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奈良県 is accepting applications from October 1 through 30, Reiwa 8, for its recruitment examination for public health physicians, with appointments scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9.
[茨城県境町] Children from Aliamanu Elementary School and マカラパ小学校 in sister city Honolulu to visit 境町 for the first time
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茨城県境町 will welcome 10 children from Aliamanu Elementary School and マカラパ小学校 in sister city Honolulu from October 3 to 8 for exchanges including homestays and experiencing school life. The visiting children will pay a courtesy call on Mayor Masahiro Hashimoto on the 5th.
From spinning a beigoma to putting on a show: “THE BARREL,” born from Kawaguchi’s foundry culture and barrel-polishing technology
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株式会社ダイエイバレル has created a beigoma called “THE BARREL,” combining Kawaguchi’s foundry culture with its own barrel-polishing technology. Built around the concept of “Japan’s hardest-to-spin beigoma,” the product retains the texture of cast metal while pursuing the beauty of polished metal.
Received proposal from the Svitlovodsk City Council in Ukraine to cooperate on a technical and economic feasibility study for black pellet production
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株式会社日本TOYO has received a proposal from the Svitlovodsk City Council in Ukraine to cooperate on a technical and economic feasibility study for a black pellet production project.
クリオロ, operated by エコール・クリオロ株式会社, will sell 5 Christmas cakes, including new creations, at its main store, Nakameguro store and Azabudai Hills store from December 22 to 25, 2026. Online orders will open in late October.
A moment of bliss for chocolate lovers from “toroa,” a brand inducted into the Best Mail-Order Products Awards Hall of Fame. “Chocolate-Packed Cookie Gift BOX” launches
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“Chocolate-Packed Cookie Gift BOX,” an assortment of 3 kinds of rich chocolate cookies from the sweets brand “toroa,” operated by 株式会社フードクリエイティブファクトリー, will launch on the official online store on October 1, 2026.
Nail care salon 巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ opens its first location in Chiba Prefecture, “佐倉巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ,” on October 8
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The nail care salon ルポ, operated by 株式会社メディアエクシード, will open its first location, 佐倉巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ, in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on October 8, 2026, bringing the chain to 3 locations.
Christmas-exclusive dinner featuring luxurious ingredients such as Hanasaki crab and A5-ranked Sendai beef at Shinagawa Season Terrace’s Los Angeles balcony Terrace Restaurant & Moon Bar
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Los Angeles balcony Terrace Restaurant & Moon Bar, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, has begun offering a special dinner plan for the Christmas season from Dec. 21 to 25. The course features dishes made with ingredients such as A5-ranked Sendai beef and Hanasaki crab, and costs from ¥8,000, including tax and service charge.
Facts
Monday, Dec. 21
Friday, Dec. 25
<Dinner plan menu> ¥10,000, including tax and service charge
Price: From ¥8,000, including tax and service charge
Early-bird offer: Book by Monday, Nov. 30
Number of employees: 1,154
Companies mentioned:株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、Los Angeles balcony Terrace Restaurant & Moon Bar
Christmas-exclusive dinner featuring winter delicacies at the top-floor dining venue restaurant GRILL TABLE on the 17th floor of 神戸マリオットホテル
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restaurant GRILL TABLE at 神戸マリオットホテル, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, has begun offering a special dinner course for the Christmas season from Dec. 19 to 25.
株式会社中日新聞社 will hold its “Writing and Communication Skills Improvement Course” at its Nagoya headquarters from October to November, teaching effective writing and speaking by drawing on newspaper reporters’ skills. Participant satisfaction is 95%. Tickets are available on the Boo-Woo website.
Enjoy local sweets and stories of Misasa after a hot spring bath on a long autumn evening. New event “After-Bath Sweets Night” at Misasa Onsen’s 三朝薬師の湯 万翆楼
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アンドリゾート株式会社 will hold “After-Bath Sweets Night,” an evening event featuring local sweets and the region’s history and culture, at 三朝薬師の湯 万翆楼 in Misasa, Tottori Prefecture, in October 2026.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
¥500 per person
First 10 people per session
44 guest rooms, each with its own distinctive character
Free access to “Knowledge and Practice,” a website where users can find 72 public resources on topics including AI use, staff development and dialogue, drawn from everyday workplace situations
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リクエスト株式会社, a company engaged in research and educational development in organizational behavioral science®, has launched “Knowledge and Practice,” a website offering free access to 72 public resources on topics such as AI use and staff development.
“Soft Awakening,” the theme of the 2026-27 fall/winter collections from “GRACE CONTINENTAL” and “Grace Class”
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『GRACE CONTINENTAL』 and 『Grace Class』, brands developed by 株式会社アイランド, have unveiled new pieces for their 2026-27 fall/winter collections under the theme “Soft Awakening,” expressing supple strength and elegance under a new brand director.
A new experimental marketplace connecting people with the region through food, “Kamakura Food Cycle Market,” to be held Nov. 3 (Tue., public holiday) at Kitakamakura-dai Shopping Street
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“Kamakura Food Cycle Market” will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, at Kitakamakura-dai Shopping Street and Yoshigasawa Park. Organized by サカナヤマルカマ, 循環社 and others, the event aims to connect food and the local community through a participatory marketplace and workshops.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
11:00〜16:00
Admission: Free
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人鎌倉さかなの協同販売所、サカナヤマルカマ、循環社、ハレトキ、ZEROWASTE 川田商店、アナンスパイス&まちの社員食堂、海とケチャップ、オマノトペのおやつたち、Cailloux、kamika test kitchen、kombucha研究所、鈴木屋酒店、megloo、東京映画社、まちごとオーケストラ、ゴミフェス532実行委員会、面白法人カヤック、リサイクリエーション慶應鎌倉ラボ、株式会社SlowFast、ファブラボ鎌倉、キエーロ葉山、笹屋米店、今泉台町内会、NPO法人タウンサポート鎌倉今泉、今泉台湖畔地域有志、Konel、公益財団法人トヨタ財団、鎌倉市
Fireworks! Countdown! Make the most of winter at ハウステンボス for less♪ Winter Deals★Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Ticket
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Kyushu Railway Company is launching the “Winter Deals★Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Ticket” for winter visits to ハウステンボス. The package includes round-trip JR tickets and a 1DAY passport, and can also be used for winter events such as the fireworks festival and countdown.
Luna Tech has launched a pre-release of “Luna Call,” an AI phone service that can provide initial responses to both incoming and outgoing calls. Pricing starts at ¥20,000 per line per month.
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株式会社Luna Tech began a pre-release of “Luna Call” on October 1, 2026. The AI phone service handles initial responses to both incoming and outgoing calls and is available from ¥20,000 per line per month. By assigning routine tasks to AI, the service aims to reduce staff workload and improve productivity.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
1,000 calls per month
Original1件5分
If 70% are completed by AI alone
83.3 hours per month
25 hours
Approximately 58.3 hours per month
Capital: 1 million yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社Luna Tech、Luna Tech、Luna AI
Notice on the Establishment of a “Policy to Prevent Harassment in Job Hunting”
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株式会社ムゲンエステート has established a “Policy to Prevent Harassment in Job Hunting” based on the ムゲンエステートグループ Human Rights Policy dated January 17, 2024, and disclosed its efforts to improve the selection process and prevent harassment.
New dental treat for dogs, “Dr. Puree One,” goes on sale — veterinarian-supervised care that turns time spent caring for your dog into a reward!
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サンテミナ株式会社 will launch “Dr. Puree One,” a veterinarian-supervised dental treat for dogs, in October 2026. The chicken-flavored puree contains ingredients including HÜGBIO lactic acid bacteria® and supports dogs’ oral care.
関西エアポート株式会社 and J-AIR will hold an experience-flight event for elementary, junior high and high school students at Osaka International (Itami) Airport on November 29, 2026. The event, marking J-AIR’s 30th anniversary, aims to deepen participants’ understanding of aircraft through an aviation class and sightseeing flight.
Asuka Watanabe, who creates visuals for “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL,” to hold solo exhibition “ANIMATE”
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Asuka Watanabe’s solo exhibition “ANIMATE” will be held at Tokyo International Gallery starting Nov. 7, 2026. She is known for the main visual for “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL.”
Facts
From Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
Hours: 10:00–19:00
Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1985
Graduated from the Department of Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Tama Art University in 2008
Working on it since 2017
Companies mentioned:株式会社 Tokyo International Gallery、株式会社博報堂プロダクツ、WeWork Japan、K ART GALLERY
[Shibuya from Oct. 10] “Imabari Festival” brings together the best of Imabari, Ehime! A packed 3 days featuring Imabari towels, local cuisine, traditional performing arts and a talk show about the film “You, Like a Shooting Star” (Part 1)
[More than 50 years of tradition × an astonishingly generous serving] Sapporo’s long-established ごまそば遊鶴 to offer the “Shrimp and Chicken Double Tendon Set,” topped with 3 large shrimp and 2 chicken tempura pieces, at all locations for a limited time starting Nov. 1 (Sunday)
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株式会社遊鶴 will offer the “Shrimp and Chicken Double Tendon Set” for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026, at all ごまそば遊鶴 locations in Sapporo.
株式会社アンデルセン will revamp the dinner buffet at アンデルセンキッチン on the 2nd floor of 広島アンデルセン starting Oct. 1, 2026. It will begin serving approximately 40 dishes featuring a live kitchen and seasonal ingredients, along with approximately 10 kinds of bread.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
About 10 types
Around 40 varieties
Adults: ¥5,000
¥3,000 for elementary school students and younger
Adults: 5,500 yen
¥3,200 for elementary school students and younger
Soft drinks +¥1,000
All drinks, including alcoholic beverages, +¥2,000
Originalアンデルセン(45)
Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社アンデルセン、広島アンデルセン、アンデルセンキッチン、アンデルセンファーム、(株)JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN JAPON
ラトックシステム newly publishes a case study on developing a cable theft prevention system
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ラトックシステム has published a case study on developing 住電HSTケーブル’s cable theft prevention monitoring system, “Cable-i®.” It details development work including customization of an IoT communications unit and cloud connectivity via LTE.
Explore station shopping areas and experience the charms of Ishikawa and Noto! The 7th “MEGURIP” regional fair, “Ishikawa and Noto MEGURIP,” is here
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will hold “Ishikawa and Noto MEGURIP” from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, showcasing the charms of Ishikawa Prefecture and Noto. The event will feature a direct-from-producer market at Tokyo Station and limited-edition products at shops including HANAGATAYA and 大江戸そば, with the aim of supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and other disasters.
Applications are now open for participating groups in the “Kanagawa Performing Arts Awards 2027”!
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神奈川県 has been accepting applications since Oct. 1 from groups wishing to participate in the “Kanagawa Performing Arts Awards 2027,” which promotes culture and the arts.
<Mooncakes sell out the same day; sales area expanded> Due to popular demand, the sales area for 東京ミルクチーズ工場’s “Mooncake” has expanded inside Tokyo Station!
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株式会社シュクレイ has expanded the sales area inside Tokyo Station for 東京ミルクチーズ工場’s popular “Mooncake” and has begun selling it at PRECIOUS DELI TOKYO for a limited time through Oct. 27, 2026.
Facts
4 pieces
¥1,382
Oct. 27, 2026
Sept. 29, 2026
Companies mentioned:株式会社シュクレイ、東京ミルクチーズ工場、PLUSTA Gift 東京ギフトパレット、PRECIOUS DELI TOKYO
Opening date set for new shops at 関西国際空港 Terminal 2 (domestic flights)!
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関西エアポート株式会社 announced that “ラーメンBOX” and “ごっつええ本舗,” new shops at 関西国際空港 Terminal 2 (domestic flights), will open on Oct. 15, 2026. With the addition of these shops to the already-open “かごの屋” and “あずさ珈琲,” there will be 4 shops, completing the renovation.
As young people leave Shizuoka for other prefectures, locally focused recruitment agency “アンキャップ転職” launches Oct. 1
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アンキャップ株式会社 will launch “アンキャップ転職,” a recruitment agency specializing in Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. In response to the outflow of young people to other prefectures, it will provide end-to-end support, from career consultations to job placement. The service is free for job seekers.
Joint research with Juntendo University focusing on sleep, immunity and physical function
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NTT都市開発株式会社 conducted joint research with Juntendo University at care facilities from May 2023 to April 2026, gaining insights into reducing care staff workloads through the introduction of a monitoring support system using sleep data, as well as its effects on immune status.
Facts
Over approximately 3 years from May 2023 to April 2026
Disability care home “Sunny Spot Hirabari” to open on October 1, 2026
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株式会社チャレンジプラットフォーム opened “Sunny Spot Hirabari,” a disability care home, in Tempaku Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The facility is housing with residential support and, with 60 rooms, is one of the largest homes for people with disabilities in Japan.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
60 rooms
Rent: ¥45,000
Common area fee: ¥22,000
Meals: ¥42,900
Total: ¥109,900
27 group homes for people with disabilities
12 Type B continuous employment support facilities
HANAMII to launch paid “Light” plan for “hanamii,” a domestic app publishing platform, on October 1, 2026 — ¥980 per month; free plan to continue
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HANAMII株式会社 will launch “Light,” a paid plan for “hanamii,” a platform that allows applications created with generative AI to be published from servers in Japan, on October 1, 2026. The plan costs ¥980 per month (¥1,078 including tax), and the existing free plan will remain available.
Facts
980 yen per month
1,078 yen including tax
More than 200 registered users
More than 160 applications created
500 yen per month
Total: ¥1,628 per month
Beta version offered free of charge starting June 2026
“From Himeji to the world: Cheer on ヴィクトリーナ姫路 with Mobile ICOCA” campaign to be held!
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西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and 株式会社姫路ヴィクトリーナ will hold a campaign for Mobile ICOCA users. Users who travel to Tegara-yama Peace Park Station will receive WESTER points, and eligible participants will be entered into a drawing to win merchandise and additional points.
—A symphony of light and sound— “The 38th Tachikawa Yoito Festival” to be held October 11 (Sun.)
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立川市役所 announced that it will hold “The 38th Tachikawa Yoito Festival” on October 11 at Sansan Road, north of Tachikawa Station. In addition to a variety of events, including floats and YOSAKOI performances, the festival will feature monkey performances by 日光さる軍団 and displays of police and fire department vehicles.
[5th edition announced] Wakayama becomes a campus for learning. — Wakayama Well-being Month 2027: February 1–28
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一般社団法人日本ウェルビーイング推進協議会 announced the 5th edition of “Wakayama Well-being Month 2027,” to be held in Wakayama Prefecture from February 1 to 28, 2027. The theme is “Crossing boundaries, connection, and collaborative learning and growth,” and a cumulative total of 2,155 people have participated to date.
Facts
February 1–February 28, 2027
A cumulative total of 2,155 people
607 people across 7 municipalities in the prefecture
An average of 7.1 points before participation
Rising to 8.8 points after participation
The result was an increase of 1.7 points
99% of respondents expressed willingness to participate in future editions
Green AI CEO Shintaro Suzuki to speak at “2026 Taiwan-Japan Science and Technology Summit Forum,” a public-private-academic forum hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs
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Green AI CEO Shintaro Suzuki of 株式会社Green AI spoke at the “2026 Taiwan-Japan Science and Technology Summit Forum,” hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, delivering a presentation on optimizing energy use through AI in manufacturing and decarbonizing entire supply chains.
Facts
August 21, 2026
Participants: 200 people from government, industry, academia and research
More than 95% of its energy supply depends on imports
AI, from more than 5,700 energy-saving and decarbonization measures
“Hiyama Environmental Creative Contest Exhibition” to be held in the 1st-floor space at ダイソー Esashi store!
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An event displaying 90 works from an environmental creative contest by elementary school students living in the Hiyama region will be held on October 3, 2026, on the 1st floor of ダイソー Esashi store.
JR東日本, 株式会社Q0 and 株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画 will conduct a demonstration project titled “Otomore Apartment Market 2026” from October 31 to November 1, 2026, using Building 4 of the former JR East Akita Sumiyoshicho company housing in Akita City, Akita Prefecture.
Sales begin for a high-power distribution board set for robots under the new “V-Sido Power” brand
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Asratec will begin sales on Oct. 1, 2026, of a new product, the “V-Sido Power Series High-Power Distribution Board Set for Robots,” designed to streamline power supply systems for robots equipped with QDD motors. The price is 19,800 yen (tax included).
DigiKey announces Season 6 of “Factory Tomorrow - 未来の工場,” a video series showcasing AI infrastructure and industrial connectivity
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DigiKey has announced Season 6 of “Factory Tomorrow - 未来の工場,” a video series showcasing AI infrastructure and industrial connectivity. The season consists of 3 episodes and, sponsored by Phoenix Contact and Belden, explores technologies supporting Industry 4.0 and next-generation industrial production systems.
Facts
All 3 episodes
Season 6
More than 1,000 employees
For more than 120 years
Approximately 3,000 leading manufacturers
More than 17.4 million items in stock
More than 1 million corporate and individual customers annually
株式会社One Bright KOBE announced that cumulative attendance at TOTTEI is expected to reach 3 million on Oct. 10, 2026, and that a commemorative ceremony and app lottery will be held before the Kobe Storks home game.
Japanese entertainment, too, goes “NO LIMIT!” Second lineup for “Universal Cool Japan 2027” announced, with the return of the anime “薬屋のひとりごと” confirmed!
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ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン has announced a second collaboration with the anime “薬屋のひとりごと” as the second installment of “Universal Cool Japan 2027.” The event will run from Feb. 10 to June 30, 2027, featuring a new program tied to the release of a theatrical film.
Facts
Series surpasses 57 million copies sold worldwide
More than 2,000 fans from North America gather
Marking its 25th anniversary
Companies mentioned:合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Amblin Entertainment、Nintendo、イマジカインフォス
“Production of a formic acid hydrogen carrier from carbon dioxide using waste silicon” selected for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Hiroshima Prefecture Carbon Recycling-Related Technology Research and Development Support Program
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Takamatsu Teisan, 横浜国立大学, 株式会社こっこー and Chugoku Electric Power, 4 parties in total, have been selected for a Hiroshima Prefecture support program for research and development to produce formic acid from waste silicon and carbon dioxide for use as a hydrogen carrier. The project will begin in the second half of fiscal 2026.
[神戸阪急] “Flowers of a Thousand Years: Yuki Hayama Exhibition” — the pinnacle of ultra-fine art, depicting the universe and stories on porcelain.
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神戸阪急 will host ceramic artist Yuki Hayama’s first solo exhibition, “Flowers of a Thousand Years: Yuki Hayama Exhibition,” on the 9th floor of its main building from Oct. 14 to 19. Approximately 40 porcelain works will be on display, and the artist will give gallery talks on days he is present.
SENSY and 両備システムズ enter business partnership — integrate AI demand forecasting into “Sunny-Side for Retail,” a core system for the apparel industry, to optimize operations from initial orders and allocations through sales and inventory management
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SENSY株式会社 and 両備システムズ have entered a business partnership to develop a new function integrating SENSY’s AI demand forecasting technology with “Sunny-Side for Retail,” a core system for the apparel industry. They aim to launch the service in March 2027 to support forecasting initial order volumes for new products and optimizing inventory management.
Popular anime, game and manga characters including “鬼滅の刃,” “ポケモン,” “原神” and “刀剣乱舞” have appeared! “Cosplay photography location” event featuring autumn pampas grass and a natural setting to be held at グランスノー奥伊吹 on Oct. 3
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株式会社TIPS’s 麗Yer’s will hold a cosplay photography location event at グランスノー奥伊吹 on Oct. 3, 2026. Participants will photograph cosplayers portraying popular characters from works including “鬼滅の刃” and “原神,” against a backdrop of autumn pampas grass and nature.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Standard course: 5,300 yen (tax included)
Quote repost course: 4,900 yen (tax included)
Last-minute registration course: 6,500 yen (tax included)
Replace or repair a broken PC? Analysis of 861 cases of fault support finds 63.0% were repaired — response data released for 3R Promotion Month
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リングロー株式会社 has released an analysis of fault support for 861 reused PCs sent to production sites between Jan. 1 and Sept. 14, 2026, reporting that “repair” was the most common response, accounting for 63.0% of cases.
ヒュンメル teams up with ガンバ大阪 to hold an “inclusive esports event”!
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Danish sports brand hummel(ヒュンメル) held a partner day at a ガンバ大阪 35th anniversary match and organized an “inclusive esports event” in collaboration with esports athlete GENKI Morita.
Facts
ガンバ大阪’s 35th anniversary
Round 8
More than 35,000 fans and supporters
2026 明治安田J1百年構想リーグ
The event marked the 5th esports event
Including 5 wheelchair users among the participants
Approximately 20 participants of different ages and genders, including people with and without disabilities