BL comic The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing (by 九號) to be adapted into a film!! Nobuyuki Suzuki and Haru Kashiwagi (Chotokkyu) to co-star!! Selected for a special screening at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival!!
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The BL comic The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing, published by 株式会社徳間書店, is being adapted into a film and has been selected for a special screening at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. The film stars Nobuyuki Suzuki and Haru Kashiwagi (Chotokkyu) and is produced by Amazon MGMスタジオ. The latest volume, 4, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2026.
Facts
39th Tokyo International Film Festival
The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing ④
Currently available through volume 3
Companies mentioned：株式会社徳間書店、Amazon Prime Video、Amazon MGMスタジオ、株式会社C-パブリッシングサービス
[Okinawa Prefecture stores only] Supporting the drama Oishii Kyushoku season4! “Okinawa Delicious School Meals Fair” to offer 8 items, including mozuku seaweed rice bowls
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・沖縄 will launch 8 items exclusively at its Okinawa Prefecture stores from October 16 to 29 in support of the drama Oishii Kyushoku season4 and as part of the “Okinawa Delicious School Meals Fair.”
[Win coupons worth 5,000 yen] ネイティブキャンプ supports a fall start to English conversation lessons with its “Autumn Special Campaign”
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will hold its “Autumn Special Campaign” from October 1 to 31, 2026, offering coupons worth 5,000 yen to new subscribers or returning members of its Premium Plan.
Aeon Fantasy named to “Best 101” in the Press Release Awards 2026 for efforts to raise awareness of children’s wheelchairs
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A press release from 株式会社イオンファンタジー was named to the Best 101 in the Press Release Awards 2026. Its efforts to raise public awareness, including the free distribution of “children’s wheelchair mark holders,” were recognized.
Facts
4,236 total entries
101 outstanding press releases advancing to the final judging
Original【梅田 蔦屋書店】10/1(木)スタートの全館フェア「Nice to Read you 2026－はじめましての1冊を－」にて“本がもっと好きになる”イベントを開催
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Umeda Tsutaya Books will hold the storewide “Nice to Read you 2026” fair from October 1 to November 15, 2026, with a diverse program of events, including collaborations with チャプターズ, KADOKAWA and PHP研究所.
Alice Gear Aegis launches “Alice Gear-Style Vision Test” website to mark Glasses Day on October 1!
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株式会社コロプラ has launched the special “Alice Gear-Style Vision Test” website for its smartphone game Alice Gear Aegis to mark Glasses Day on October 1, and is also running an in-game campaign to distribute glasses accessories.
Anthropic and AWS speakers confirmed for freee’s tech conference, “freee Technology Day 2026”
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freee Corporation announced that guest speakers from Anthropic and AWS will appear at its tech conference, “freee Technology Day 2026,” to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The 4th edition will feature a special session titled “Building the Future on a Foundation of Safety and Security: freee, Anthropic and AWS Discuss AI Adoption in Mission-Critical Areas,” focusing on the adoption of AI in mission-critical areas in the AI era.
Facts
Tech conference to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 16:10–16:40
Now in its 4th year
Founded: July 9, 2012
Art Village Osaki Central Tower, 19F/21F
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：フリー株式会社、Anthropic、Anthropic Japan合同会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社、OSIsoft、AVEVA、Cognizant Japan、GitHub Japan、Figma Japan
Creating a “well-being industry” from Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture: Applications open for general audience admission to the Awaji Well-being Business Contest 2026
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株式会社パソナグループ will hold the Awaji Well-being Business Contest 2026 on November 13 on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, seeking well-being-related solutions and ideas. Applications for general audience admission are now open. The event will feature final pitches, a panel discussion and a networking reception.
Satsuki Katayama to appear live on “Mosa Saturday” from 10 a.m. on Oct. 3!
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テレビ東京’s “Mosa Saturday” is expanding its broadcast slot starting in October, with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama appearing live on October 3, the first episode in the expanded slot. Yutaka Kawakami, president of 三菱UFJアセットマネジメント, and table tennis player Jun Mizutani are also scheduled to appear as guests.
Facts
Every Saturday from 10 a.m.
The broadcast slot is expanding starting in October
Long-term interest rates have reached levels above 3%
Implementation starting next April has been decided
Experience the final show of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s first acoustic tour in about 5 years from a karaoke room! Live streaming confirmed on JOYSOUND’s みるハコ!
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A live stream of the final show of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s nationwide tour, “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ACOUSTIC TOUR 2026 - JUST ONE -,” will be available through みるハコ, the video-viewing service for 株式会社エクシング’s JOYSOUND karaoke system. The October 28 show at SGC Hall Ariake will be streamed in real time, and ticket purchasers can also enter a giveaway for signed merchandise.
All games in the 2026-27 season of the East Asia Super League (EASL), the premier tournament in East Asia featuring top basketball clubs from across the region, to be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT!
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U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd., announced that it will exclusively livestream all games in the 2026-27 season of EASL, East Asia's premier basketball tournament. The participation of 3 Japanese teams—Nagasaki Velca, Ryukyu Golden Kings and Alvark Tokyo—has also been confirmed.
Facts
2026-27 season
7 regions in total
12 clubs
For 3 consecutive seasons
3 teams will participate
Enjoy more than 480,000 titles
More than 1.33 million manga and books
The service was integrated with Paravi in July 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社 U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、EASL、East Asia Super League、りそなグループ B.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26、天皇杯 全日本バスケットボール選手権大会、P.LEAGUE+、りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 SEASON、B.PREMIER、B.ONEリーグ、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners
A seminar titled “Using ‘AI Agents’ to Overcome Labor Shortages” will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, led by Takuya Sugawara, head of the AI business at 株式会社三信!!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar titled “Using ‘AI Agents’ to Overcome Labor Shortages” on Nov. 11, 2026, with Takuya Sugawara of 株式会社三信 as the instructor.
“Ichigo no Tane,” a documentary program about the comedy duo Ichigo, affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo, will return for special broadcasts on BSよしもと on Oct. 4 and 11. The focus will be the surprising relationship between Ikuto and Yuichi Kihara captured by an intimate camera.
Selection committee members including Yukito Ayatsuji, Arisu Arisugawa and Kanae Minato praise the winners! “Hatsugami Oroshi,” winner of both the Grand Prize and Readers’ Award at the Yokomizo Seishi Mystery and Horror Awards, goes on sale Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA released Fumio Mizusawa’s novel “Hatsugami Oroshi” on Oct. 1, 2026. The work won both the Grand Prize and the Readers’ Award at the 46th Yokomizo Seishi Mystery and Horror Awards.
A closer look at the “truly highly sought-after” group at marriage agencies. Men’s marriage success rate is 78.2%, but are “desirable qualities” alone enough to secure a match?!
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株式会社IBJ’s IBJ結婚みらい研究所 analyzed the “truly highly sought-after” group in the marriage market based on data from 19,112 people who married. The marriage success rate for men in this group is 78.2%, about 1.8 times the overall rate, but the findings show that factors beyond profile statistics—including women’s proactive applications and men’s rate of moving on to dating after meetings—also have a significant impact on whether a match leads to marriage.
Facts
The marriage success rate for the highly sought-after group is 64.7% for women
19,112 people married
About 1.8 times the overall rate (35.8% for women, 41.5% for men)
“Yamada NEOBANK” home loans: Campaign awards Yamada Points based on the amount disbursed for in-person home loans
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株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 and 株式会社ヤマダファイナンスサービス will run a campaign starting Oct. 1, 2026, awarding Yamada Points equivalent to 0.2% of the amount disbursed for “Yamada NEOBANK” in-person home loans.
Adult literacy education launches in Cambodia. Reskill, provider of employee training, supports JHP・学校をつくる会
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株式会社リスキル announced that it will support adult literacy education conducted in rural Cambodia by certified nonprofit JHP・学校をつくる会. The support includes donating writing supplies and covering teachers’ full salaries, with the cost shared equally by リスキル and its representative director, Wataru Matsuda.
【ＪＲ東海】Two companies, 伊豆急行 and いすみ鉄道, newly open stores on ＪＲ東海ＭＡＲＫＥＴ
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伊豆急行株式会社 and いすみ鉄道株式会社 have newly opened stores on JR Central’s e-commerce site, JR東海MARKET. The companies will sell special-ride tickets and original merchandise, and hold joint promotions on related sister sites.
Establishment of the Japan GHG Center to consolidate information and knowledge on greenhouse gases
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The National Institute for Environmental Studies, the University of Tokyo, Hiroshima University, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, 気象庁気象研究所, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have agreed to jointly establish the Japan GHG Center to consolidate and disseminate greenhouse gas information.
October only! Keep prices unchanged despite rising costs, so you can fully enjoy winter. “Super Early-Bird” season passes go on sale from 10/1【いいづなリゾートスキー場】
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いいづなリゾートスキー場 will begin selling “Super Early-Bird” season passes for the 2026-2027 season on October 1. Despite rising prices, it will hold prices at last season’s levels for October only: an adult daytime plus night pass will cost 33,000 yen. A new season pass exclusively for the kids’ park (7,000 yen) will also be introduced.
Facts
Normally 43,000 yen
33,000 yen with the October-only Super Early-Bird offer
＜Disability + Design: A Brand Built Together, ANNOUN＞ANNOUN × Dai Tamura Collaboration Vo1 Event
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クオリティー株式会社 held a collaboration event and announced new products with the social-participation support brand “ANNOUN,” アトリエ・アンノウン, and internationally renowned artist Dai Tamura.
【日本テクノ】Completely revamps its new graduate recruitment website. New recruitment theme: “Supporting brilliance, becoming brilliance”
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日本テクノ株式会社 completely revamped its new graduate recruitment website on October 1, 2026. Its new recruitment theme is “Supporting brilliance, becoming brilliance,” highlighting the appeal of each job type and connections across departments.
Animoca Brands Japan to hold “Minds Japan Student AI Agent Ideathon,” an AI agent ideathon for students that requires no programming
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Animoca Brands Japan will hold “Minds Japan Student AI Agent Ideathon,” an AI agent ideathon for students that requires no programming. It is open to university students and others, with applications accepted from October 1 to 30, 2026. Prizes include 50,000 yen for the grand prize.
BuySell to establish joint venture in Hangzhou, China, repairing and selling pre-owned luxury goods through live commerce
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株式会社BuySell Technologies has resolved to establish a joint venture, 桔夕璟曜（杭州）电子商务科技有限公司, to conduct live commerce and repair businesses in Hangzhou, China. The company is scheduled to be established on October 16, 2026, and begin operations on December 1 of the same year.
Facts
Capital: 500,000 yuan
(approximately 12 million yen)
Original何亮亮 90.0%
Originalバイセルチャイナ 10.0%
Approximately 80 in-house livestreamers
Established in Hangzhou, China, on October 16, 2026
Plans to begin operations on December 1 of the same year
“Which performs better: a long-form LP or a swipe-style LP?” Settle the question with data. LPcats, a swipe-style LP optimization platform, launches A/B testing with external LPs
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株式会社エフカフェ released a feature on October 1, 2026, for A/B testing LPcats, its swipe-style LP optimization platform, against external LPs such as existing long-form LPs. This enables users to compare the performance of swipe-style and external LPs without installing a tool.
【RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka】A top-tier experience at “Osaka’s Guest House”: New stay experience exclusively for guests staying in suites
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka will begin selling “THE ROYAL SIGNATURE SUITES,” a new stay experience exclusively for suite guests, on October 1, 2026. Benefits include dedicated check-in, special breakfasts and dinners, and complimentary use of the indoor pool.
According to the results of a September 2026 survey by 株式会社ブランディングワークス tracking AI-generated responses about hair removal clinics, エミナルクリニック ranked No. 1 in mention rate for both ChatGPT and Gemini, at 93.3%. my-best.com had the highest citation share among sources cited as evidence for AI responses.
Small-group instruction at からだ機能スポーツ教室 | First-ever parent-and-child classes for preschoolers aged 2–3, with a new program for parents and children to enjoy moving together
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株式会社ライフ＆スポーツ will hold its first parent-and-child class for children aged 2–3 and their guardians at its Myogadani school on October 31, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Preschoolers aged 2–3
45 minutes of enjoying “I did it!” together
Time: 9:00–9:45
6 parent-and-child pairs per session
Fee: 3,500 yen
Reservations open October 10, 2026 (Sat.), from 20:00
OKAN partners with BASE FOOD to launch a new office pantry service, “Office Okan × BASE BREAD,” on October 1
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株式会社OKAN and ベースフード株式会社 are partnering to launch “Office Okan × BASE BREAD,” an office pantry service featuring the nutritionally complete bread BASE BREAD, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
The service will launch on October 1, 2026 (Thu.)
It reaches 52.6%※2
Monthly fees, including product costs, start at 2万5000円
Original従業員が1袋あたり税込150円で利用することも可能※3です
A nutritionally complete food※1 containing all 33 nutrients
南三陸町 to make its first solo appearance at Omiya Station! “Minamisanriku Town Tourism and Products Fair at Omiya Station” to be held November 27–29
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南三陸町 will hold its first solo tourism and products fair at Omiya Station from November 27–29, 2026. Seafood products and local specialties will be sold in the east-west connecting passage on the 2nd floor of JR大宮駅.
【しゃぶ菜】An exquisite harmony of carefully aged “katsuobushi karebushi” and condiments! New “Ginger and Grated Daikon Broth with Aged Katsuobushi Karebushi”
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しゃぶ菜, operated by 株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ, is launching a new product nationwide: “Ginger and Grated Daikon Broth with Aged Katsuobushi Karebushi,” combining aged katsuobushi karebushi and ginger with grated daikon.
【New service】Rehearse business meetings and presentations in English before the real thing. Launch of “AtNative,” a one-off native English lesson service
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株式会社テンナイン・コミュニケーション launched “AtNative,” a rehearsal service for business meetings and presentations in English, on October 1, 2026. The service offers one-off reservations, has no monthly fee, and provides 25-minute online one-on-one lessons.
Facts
Began on October 1, 2026
One-off bookings for 25-minute sessions
Regular price: 6,600 yen (tax included) per session
Introductory price: 4,950 yen (tax included) per session
【PR TIMES Press Release Awards 2026】株式会社ニッコー’s press release on surpassing 1,000 employee interviews selected for “Best 101”!
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A press release by 株式会社ニッコー, a staffing company specializing in manufacturing, was selected for “Best 101” out of 4,236 entries in the PR TIMES Press Release Awards 2026.
Securing water during disasters in Disaster Prevention Month / Introducing disaster water-support solutions in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and Eniwa, Hokkaido
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水ing株式会社 exhibited at a disaster preparedness drill in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and a community event in Eniwa, Hokkaido, showcasing disaster water-support solutions using the portable water purification system “ORsistem®-100” and the compact purification unit “SUSUGI Unit®.”
Facts
August 30, 2026 (Sun.)
Reiwa 8 Miyagi Prefecture and Osaki City 9.1 Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Drill
Infcurion supports Hokkokubank’s “Smart Plan” card merchant service alongside CCIグループ
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株式会社インフキュリオン and CCIグループ announced that Hokkokubank will launch its “Smart Plan” card merchant service on October 1, 2026. This is the first implementation of the full-cloud acquiring platform “Axios.” Features include a payment environment that requires no dedicated terminal and integrated management of the deposit-based stablecoin “Tochika.”
Cloud Circus enhances AI assistant feature in “BowNow,” enabling users to save meeting information from smartphones
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Cloud Circus, a subsidiary of Startia Holdings, has released a new feature for the 2nd phase of enhancements to the SFA functions of its BowNow marketing automation tool. The feature uses AI to analyze and organize sales opportunity information when emails are sent.
株式会社ニーズウェル marks its 40th anniversary since its founding in 1986 and aims for sustainable growth and increased corporate value by strengthening investment in AI and DX and developing its workforce.
Needswell to exhibit at TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026 as demand for municipal DX grows
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株式会社ニーズウェル will exhibit at TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026, a DX event for local governments to be held at Sendai International Center on October 20, 2026, and showcase solutions for administrative reform using RPA and AI agents.
川越薪火料理 in the park, directly connected to the west exit of Kawagoe Station by a pedestrian deck, offers a Christmas-exclusive dinner featuring local ingredients grilled, seared and smoked
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川越薪火料理 in the park, 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 available only during the Christmas period from December 19 to 25. It will also sell roast chicken for takeaway.
47th floor of St. Luke's Garden: Christmas-exclusive dinner at RESTAURANT LUKE with SKY LOUNGE, a scenic restaurant 221m above ground overlooking central Tokyo
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Reservations have opened for a special dinner course available only during the Christmas period, from December 19 to 25, at RESTAURANT LUKE with SKY LOUNGE, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ.
Facts
47th floor of St. Luke's Garden
Saturday, December 19–Friday, December 25
\24,200
¥18,700
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、RESTAURANT LUKE with SKY LOUNGE
Takashi Suzuki appointed executive officer of b-style holdings
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株式会社ビースタイルホールディングス appointed Takashi Suzuki as an executive officer effective October 1, 2026. Suzuki will oversee group company 株式会社HRアソシエ and be responsible for promoting its RPO business and generating group synergies.
Zenrin Group, Okinawa Urban Monorail, Bank of the Ryukyus and TISI join forces to advance tourism DX, promote use of local transport and revitalize tourism routes
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Five companies—Zenrin, Okinawa Urban Monorail, Bank of the Ryukyus, TISI and Zenrin Intermap—will work together to advance tourism DX and promote use of local transport. Starting in October 2026, they will sell digital tickets and roll out tourism initiatives in the Naha and Urasoe areas through the STLOCAL app.
Selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
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株式会社ソシオネクスト has once again been selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, which is adopted by GPIF. This makes the company a constituent of 4 of the 6 indexes adopted by GPIF.
Facts
6 indexes
4 indexes
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソシオネクスト、S&Pダウ・ジョーンズ・インデックス社、日本取引所グループ、JPX、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人、GPIF、FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index、FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index、Morningstar 日本株式ジェンダー・ダイバーシティ・ティルト指数
October 4 is Juicy Day. From October 4 to 10, the popular “Harami Steak” will be discounted by 200 yen per gram at ステーキロッヂ and 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ! Customers will also receive a 200-yen coupon for their next visit!
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Steak restaurants ステーキロッヂ and 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ, operated by 株式会社B級グルメ研究所, an affiliate of 株式会社ファイブグループ, will run a Juicy Day campaign from October 4 to 10. They will offer skirt steak at ¥200 off for every size and give customers a ¥200 coupon for their next visit.
Matsue General Gymnasium renovation, improvement, management and operation project (DBO model): Bandai Namco Arena Matsue (Matsue General Gymnasium) to hold reopening ceremony
7 games distributed on DMM GAMES will be added to the content eligible for the LinksMate count-free option starting October 1, 2026 (Thursday)!
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株式会社LogicLinks announced that 7 titles distributed on DMM GAMES by 合同会社EXNOA will be added to the content eligible for the LinksMate count-free option starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Data usage charges are 90% or more off
Companies mentioned：株式会社LogicLinks、LogicLinks、合同会社EXNOA、EXNOA、DMM GAMES、LinksMate、バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、メイキング、KAKU DIGITAL LIMITED、SHANGHAI FUJIJI CULTURE CO., LTD、カラット、フォーミライ、グリーエンターテインメント、EXNOA LLC、サンライズ、MBS、KAKU DIGITAL Ltd.、Fujiji Culture Co., Ltd.、Formirai Co., Ltd.、理不尽な孫の手、MFブックス、ASOBIMO, Inc.
ヴァレオ has been selected as the system Tier 1 supplier for 日産自動車's next-generation ProPILOT program. It will provide a comprehensive computing system integrating Wayve社's AI technology with its own platform.
[Ibaraki Coop] Supporting organizations and individuals engaged in environmental activities in Ibaraki Prefecture! Applications open for grants from the 27th Ibaraki Coop Environmental Fund
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いばらきコープ生活協同組合 will begin accepting applications on October 1, 2026, for grants from the 27th Ibaraki Coop Environmental Fund, which supports organizations and individuals engaged in environmental activities in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Facts
Begins Thursday, October 1, 2026
Established the Ibaraki Coop Environmental Fund in 2000
ガルデリア launches 3 consulting services to support resource recovery and recycling
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株式会社ガルデリア will begin offering 3 consulting services on October 1, 2026: support for recovering and processing low-concentration precious metals; support for launching resource recovery and recycling businesses using urban mines; and joint research and demonstrations on wastewater resource recovery using microalgae.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Launch of 3 services
Capital: ¥529,574,495
Established October 1, 2015
In August 2026, we launched a wastewater resource recovery project with リバネス
Powder Keg Technologies selected for NEDO's “NEP Breakthrough Course 3000”; to research and develop diagnostic technology for ongoing verification of physical AI integrity and robustness
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Powder Keg Technologies株式会社 has been selected for NEDO's 2026 “NEP Breakthrough Course 3000” and will conduct research and development on diagnostic technology to verify the integrity and robustness of robots equipped with physical AI.
Balancing community engagement and business! Announcement of the “Renewable Energy Study Tour by Bus”
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宮城県 will hold a “Renewable Energy Study Tour by Bus” on November 18, 2026, for businesses in the prefecture as part of efforts to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Participants will tour facilities operated by 株式会社舞台ファーム and learn about its business model and regional partnerships.
Facts
Net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Original1日4〜5万株のレタス
Completed in February 2026
On-site power generation covers 40% of the facility's electricity consumption
Designed to cover approximately 80% with the installation of energy storage equipment
New sessions starting in November 2026! Registration open for the themed study group “Connecting Logistics and Corporate Value Through ESG Metrics”
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公益社団法人日本ロジスティクスシステム協会 (JILS) will launch a new study group, “Connecting Logistics and Corporate Value Through ESG Metrics,” in November 2026 and is recruiting participants. The small-group program runs for 2 days and aims to help participants learn about the relationship between ESG and non-financial metrics and corporate value, and reassess their company's sustainability activities from a management perspective.
Notice of Important Personnel Changes at Group Companies
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株式会社GENDA announced that it will make key personnel changes at its group companies GENDA Europe Ltd. and GENDA Playnation Entertainment Ltd., effective October 1, 2026, including the promotion of Daiki Sugawara.
Facts
Approximately 1,100 stores
About 13,000 locations
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA、GENDA Europe Ltd.、GENDA Playnation Entertainment Ltd.、三菱商事株式会社
Industry first: Launch of “StageNote Studio,” an AI voice production platform specializing in event production
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株式会社プロデュースエージェント officially released StageNote Studio, an AI voice production platform specializing in event production, on October 1, 2026. Developed for settings such as conferences hosted by IT companies and lectures by pharmaceutical manufacturers, the service aims to reduce production costs and enable single-person operation by generating announcements with natural pronunciation and integrating with the existing audio library StageNote.
Facts
More than 3,000 in total
Oct. 1, 2026
10 dedicated AI announcers
Highest-quality audio: “48kHz WAV”
Free trial production slot (10 credits)
Monthly fee: 1,980 yen (tax included)
50 credits awarded monthly
Monthly fee: 4,900 yen (tax included)
300 credits awarded monthly
Monthly fee: 11,700 yen (tax included)
1,000 credits awarded monthly
Account sharing for up to 3 people
Founded in 1997
Incorporated in 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロデュースエージェント、Produce Agent Inc.
Original伊勢神宮まで徒歩10分*、伊勢参りの新たな滞在拠点「edit x seven 伊勢」が2027年4月開業
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FHG hotels株式会社 will open edit x seven Ise, a 10-minute walk from Ise Jingu's Geku, in April 2027 and began accepting reservations today. The hotel has 49 rooms and features an herbal spa and sauna, as well as a collaboration café with local businesses.
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April 2027
Approximately a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Uji-Yamada Station
ヘルスケアサーカス株式会社 has been recognized under 大阪市's “Osaka Top Runner Development Program” and will expand its “Healthcare Challenge Success Program,” a healthcare education program for businesses.
たけびし completes acquisition of subsidiary 福井三菱電機機器販売株式会社; company name changed to “福井たけびし株式会社”
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株式会社たけびし completed its acquisition of 100% of the issued shares of 福井三菱電機機器販売株式会社, making it a subsidiary effective October 1, 2026, and changed the company's trade name to 福井たけびし株式会社.
“I'd like to give something besides flowers.” GiftFund launches its “e-Gift Option,” inspired by customer feedback
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GiftFund, a group gift service from Sanoh Industrial, has launched its “e-Gift Option” in response to customer requests for gifts other than flowers. The option offers 4 flexible gift set plans combining e-gifts such as QUO Card Pay with bouquets.
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The project goes ahead once 4 or more contributions are received
富士シティオ's initiative to upcycle unused onions, with グリーンエース participating as a partner, wins the “Reiwa 8 Yokohama City Food 3R Kiraboshi Activity Award”
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An initiative by 富士シティオ to upcycle unused onions, with 株式会社グリーンエース participating as a partner, has won the “Reiwa 8 Yokohama City Food 3R Kiraboshi Activity Award.” It put 6,280 kg of onions to effective use over 1 year and developed onion soy sauce dressing.
“Eat, enjoy and support Noto.” The “Noto Robata Pop-Up” brings you a hearty taste of Noto’s seafood!
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The “Noto Robata Pop-Up,” an interactive food event featuring seafood from Noto, will be held to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disasters. A portion of sales will be donated to disaster-hit areas of Ishikawa Prefecture.
“Eat, enjoy and support Noto.” The “Noto Robata Pop-Up” brings you a hearty taste of Noto’s seafood!
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株式会社ハイリスク will hold the “Noto Robata Pop-Up,” an interactive food event supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disasters. The event will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 23, 2026, in the parking lot of Raspa Hakusan in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, serving Noto seafood grilled over charcoal in a self-service BBQ style. A portion of sales will be donated to disaster-hit areas of 石川県.
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Oct. 23, 2026 (Friday)–Nov. 23 (Monday, public holiday)
【medicube】One simple step to wipe away shine and dirt! The “Azelaic Acid*¹ Sebum Balancing Pad,” which helps give skin a healthy, clear appearance, launches Oct. 1 (Thursday)
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medicube, the global beauty brand operated by APR Corporation, will launch its toner pads specializing in sebum care, the “Azelaic Acid Sebum Balancing Pad,” on Qoo10メガポ starting Oct. 1.
コムチュア built a “Human Resources Data Utilization Platform” for クボタ, consolidating dispersed personnel data on Microsoft Azure to enable centralized data management, visualization and enhanced security.
TDSE launches service website for “TDSE AI Forge,” an on-premises AI agent platform
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TDSE株式会社 has launched the service website for “TDSE AI Forge,” an on-premises AI agent platform that enables companies to securely build and operate AI agents in their own environments.
マイクロ波化学株式会社 changed its company name to “ＭＷＣＣ株式会社” effective Oct. 1, 2026. The change reflects its policy of expanding its business scope and accelerating global expansion.
Virtual PPA signed with 3 Toyota-affiliated companies using onshore wind farms transitioned under the FIP system
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Eurus Green Energy has signed VPPA agreements with 3 Toyota-affiliated companies using onshore wind farms following their transition to the FIP system, and will begin supplying environmental value in October 2026.
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Grid connection capacity: 51,000 kW
Equivalent to approximately 6,000万 kWh annually
A total of approximately 26,580 tons of CO2 emissions annually
NEDO approves grant for “Practical research and development of DPS recovery technology to build a domestic recycling system for platinum-group precious metals to support the widespread adoption of fuel cells and water electrolysis”
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ＭＷＣＣ株式会社 has received notification of a grant decision for its project, “Practical research and development of DPS recovery technology to build a domestic recycling system for platinum-group precious metals to support the widespread adoption of fuel cells and water electrolysis,” selected for NEDO’s first 2026 program supporting new-energy small and medium-sized enterprises and startups.
Vanguard Smith and Rakunage form business alliance, offering one-stop support from tenant relations for rental property managers to resolution of neighborhood disputes
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株式会社ヴァンガードスミス and 株式会社らくなげ are forming a business alliance to provide one-stop support, from tenant relations for rental property managers to assistance resolving neighborhood disputes.
【Advances to final judging】Emergency statement on “the dangers faced by visiting professionals” selected for Best101 in the PR TIMES “Press Release Awards 2026”
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An emergency statement on “the dangers faced by visiting professionals,” issued by 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會, has been selected for Best101 from among 4,236 entries in the “Press Release Awards 2026” hosted by PR TIMES, advancing to the final judging round.
Launch of “Private Market Solutions,” an investment banking business specializing in unlisted shares
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HiJoJo Partners株式会社 began operations in “Private Market Solutions,” an investment banking business specializing in unlisted shares, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
AD Works’ real estate crowdfunding offering “REALE No. 1 Ebisu” closes after receiving applications totaling 14.6億円 (316% of the target offering amount)
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The inaugural fund of “REALE,” a real estate crowdfunding platform operated by 株式会社エー・ディー・ワークス, “REALE１号 Ebisu One-Building Residence,” closed after receiving applications totaling 1.46072 billion yen against a target offering amount of 462 million yen.
株式会社ハイブリッドテクノロジーズ transitioned to a holding company structure through a simplified incorporation-type company split effective Oct. 1, 2026, and launched the official website of 株式会社ハイブリッドワン, the newly established company taking over its offshore development business.
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Aug. 14, 2026
October 1, 2026
Development team of approximately 300
Network of more than 26,000 engineering candidates
株式会社ココナラ appointed Yutaro Yamagiwa as executive officer and VP of HR, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The appointment is intended to strengthen the organization and talent base following the introduction of a company-based structure and to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term.
株式会社ナイガイ signs sponsorship agreement with 東レアローズ滋賀
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株式会社ナイガイ has signed a product-supply sponsorship agreement with 東レアローズ株式会社, which operates 東レアローズ滋賀, and will provide socks from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027.
株式会社NAJIM works launches “NAJIM Personal Agent” initiative
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株式会社NAJIM works has launched the “NAJIM Personal Agent concept,” combining AI and human interaction to deepen users’ understanding and connect it to actions and services. As its first initiative, it will begin developing “Hiyori Life Navi,” a lifestyle support service for seniors.
株式会社KOMPEITO establishes executive officer position of CCO (Chief Customer Officer)
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株式会社KOMPEITO appointed Yukiko Murakami as executive officer CCO effective October 1, 2026, putting in place a structure to improve the customer experience and strengthen LTV and retention rates.
サイバー・バズ launches “Men View,” a new service connecting companies that “want men to buy” with men who “want to buy,” targeting the expanding male market
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株式会社サイバー・バズ has launched “Men View,” a new service for the male market that matches companies that “want men to buy” with male users who “want to buy.”
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The men’s cosmetics market reached 49.7 billion yen in 2024
NOK Group株式会社 established through the business integration of NOK and イーグル工業
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NOK株式会社 and イーグル工業株式会社 established the holding company NOK Group株式会社 on October 1, 2026, through a joint share transfer. The group operates in 20 countries and regions, with 111 companies and approximately 43,000 employees.
SHIFT wins Cabinet Secretariat contract for “Survey on Developing Guidelines and Revising ISMAP-Related Regulations in Connection with the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year ISMAP Management Standards Revision”
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株式会社SHIFT won the Cabinet Secretariat’s “Survey on Developing Guidelines and Revising ISMAP-Related Regulations in Connection with the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year ISMAP Management Standards Revision” and began the project on June 18, 2026.