Ojasto, an event production company founded 20 years ago, appoints Masahiro Origuchi, who built annual sales of ¥770 billion from scratch in 12 years, as strategic adviser
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株式会社オージャスト appointed Masahiro Origuchi, CEO of Broad Capital Partners, as strategic adviser in November 2025. Origuchi will advise on brand strategy, organizational development and other areas.
Opening campaign from October 2 (Friday)! The new soup pasta brand ごちそうスープパスタ from Pancho opens its 1st location in Yoyogi, Tokyo
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株式会社パンチョ will open the first location of “Gochiso Soup Pasta,” a soup pasta specialty restaurant, in Yoyogi, Tokyo, on October 2, 2026, and hold an opening campaign.
Launch of a “bulky waste collection request system using LINE Official Accounts” in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture ～Accepting bulky waste collection requests and drop-off reservations via LINE to make services more convenient for residents～
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transcosmos online communications株式会社 began providing its bulky waste reception system “KANAMETO ECO,” which uses LINE Official Accounts, to Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, in September 2026, helping make collection requests and drop-off reservations at the Clean Center more convenient.
Facts
Starting in September 2026
The number of friends has exceeded 24,000
Sept. 1, 2026
151 bulky waste collection requests
333 waste drop-off reservations
September 1–14, 2026
More than 300 local governments have paid contracts
株式会社モビーディック joins the “Next-Generation Spacesuit Consortium”
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株式会社モビーディック has joined the “Next-Generation Spacesuit Consortium,” led by Amateras Space, with the aim of realizing a domestically developed spacesuit for lunar extravehicular activity (EVA) by 2035.
Facts
Formally launched on September 30, 2026
Aiming to realize a domestically developed spacesuit for lunar extravehicular activity (EVA) by 2035
Partial prototypes of gloves and joints, among other components, and pressurization tests planned for the first half of 2027
Development and evaluation of a full-body prototype model planned for the second half of 2027
Realization of a domestically developed spacesuit for intravehicular activity (IVA) in 2030
Crowdfunding for “Hearing Sonar,” a sound-amplifying device co-developed by 株式会社タイムマシン and オーツェイド株式会社, will launch on GREEN FUNDING on October 2, 2026.
Announcing “FactoryLens,” a new viewport that visualizes factory layouts in real time and in high definition
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ビジュアル・コンポネンツ has expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA and begun offering “FactoryLens,” a new viewport that visualizes factory layouts in real time and in high definition.
Structural tour of 「三栄商事本社」 to be held Nov. 5 (Thu.) and 6 (Fri.)
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一般社団法人日本木造耐火建築協会 will hold a structural tour of 三栄商事株式会社’s new headquarters, 「三栄商事本社」, on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026. The building features a hybrid steel-and-wood structure using Aichi Prefecture timber and is scheduled for completion in April 2027.
Facts
Scheduled for completion in April 2027
Nov. 5 (Thu.) and 6 (Fri.), 2026
6 stories above ground
30 people per session
Carbon fixed: approx. 71t-CO₂
Timber used: 108.28㎥
Total floor area: 1,992.23㎡
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本木造耐火建築協会、三栄商事株式会社、NTTファシリティーズ、徳倉建設㈱、㈱シェルター、Fumihiko Sano studio
On sale Oct. 9 | Japan exclusive, 100 pieces | E. Marinella × UNIMATIC (ウニマティック) “U4-GMT-EMJDM”
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The “U4-GMT-EMJDM,” a collaborative watch by E.Marinella and UNIMATIC, will go on sale on Oct. 9, 2026, with 100 pieces available exclusively in Japan. The price is ¥253,000 (tax included).
No reservation required; free admission: Special lecture by きくち総合診療クリニック on health, from reducing dementia risk to cancer stories, to be held Oct. 15 (Thu.) at the Main Hall of Ayase City Owens Cultural Hall
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菊池大和, director of 医療法人ONEきくち総合診療クリニック, will hold a special lecture at Ayase City Owens Cultural Hall on Oct. 15, 2026. The event will cover health topics including reducing dementia risk and personal cancer stories. Donations will go to 横浜こどもホスピスうみとそらのおうち.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
35.3％
29.3％
24.9％
11.5％
52.0％
37.6％
37.3％
18.9％
17.6％
15.6％
Companies mentioned：医療法人 ONE きくち総合診療クリニック、きくち総合診療クリニック、藤沢湘南台病院、横浜こどもホスピスうみとそらのおうち
Overseas prescription drug import agency service “Doctor Supply” to exhibit at “Jihi-Ken Festival 2026”
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株式会社Doctor Supply will exhibit at “Jihi-Ken Festival 2026,” held on Oct. 9 and 10, 2026, introducing its lineup of drugs not approved in Japan and providing information about its overseas drug import agency service.
株式会社センシフィア to exhibit at the 16th Agriculture WEEK (J-AGRI TOKYO)
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株式会社センシフィア will exhibit at the 16th Agriculture WEEK (J-AGRI TOKYO), opening at Makuhari Messe on Oct. 7, 2026. It will showcase a working model of its proprietary soil moisture sensor, scheduled for release in spring 2027, and introduce its collaboration with 株式会社誠和 and 株式会社サカタのタネ.
Smart Order launches “Smart Order AI OS” for lodging facilities
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株式会社スマートオーダー has launched “Smart Order AI OS,” a cloud-based PMS for lodging facilities that centralizes scattered information and streamlines verification tasks.
Facts
Implemented at 250,000 facilities and more than 4 million rooms
Turn the worlds of IP and brands into photo experiences fans can take part in: LuluPri collaboration plans
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An overview of collaboration plans for IP and brands using LuluPri, an original photo experience service operated by 株式会社コンサーンリバー, covering proposals for creating exclusive frames and participatory photo experiences, pricing options (revenue sharing or individual estimates), and the process for discussing implementation.
Japan’s only holographic live house, “Stage-X Asakusa (ステージクロスアサクサ),” scheduled to open in the Asakusa-Kuramae area in February 2027
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株式会社スピン plans to open Stage-X Asakusa, a live house featuring a permanent “Eyeliner®” holographic stage system, in the Asakusa-Kuramae area in February 2027. It can accommodate up to 200 people and be used for a range of events, including music and character live shows.
ECCコンピュータ専門学校’s “IT College” to undergo a major revamp in academic year 2028!
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学校法人山口学園 ECCコンピュータ専門学校 announced a major overhaul of the “IT College” majors, course names and curriculum for students entering in academic year 2028, and will establish 4 new majors and courses covering AI, cloud, IoT and web.
40th anniversary of the launch of 「牧場の朝(まきばのあさ)ヨーグルト」: Large advertisement featuring a collaboration with Hello Kitty to be displayed in Osaka’s Dotonbori!
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To mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of its long-running 「牧場の朝ヨーグルト」, 雪印メグミルク will display a large collaborative advertisement featuring Sanrio’s Hello Kitty in Dotonbori, Osaka. A campaign offering related merchandise as prizes will also run from Oct. 1.
ECCコンピュータ専門学校 launches initiative to regularly release student-made original games worldwide on Steam!
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学校法人山口学園 ECCコンピュータ専門学校 has launched an initiative to regularly release student-made original games worldwide on Steam, aiming to provide professional experience and develop advanced skills through drawing engine development.
Supporting regional projects and information outreach in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture
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株式会社NeoRealX will dispatch an employee to Matsuzaki, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture, from Oct. 1, 2026, under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Regional Revitalization Corporate Talent Dispatch Program. The employee will support regional projects and conduct research and make proposals on regional revitalization measures.
Record-high participation of approximately 560 companies from Japan and overseas under the theme “Brew the Future”: Specialty coffee festival “SCAJ2026” to be held
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一般社団法人日本スペシャルティコーヒー協会 (SCAJ) will hold “SCAJ2026” at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 14 to 17, 2026. The theme is “Brew the Future.” A record-high approximately 560 companies will exhibit, with Coffee Village and 6 competitions among the planned events.
Marfeed to roll out HYPER WATER car-wash ultrapure water systems at Taniguchi Retail Sales service stations
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株式会社マーフィード rolled out a total of 5 HYPER WATER ultrapure water systems for car washing at 4 service station locations in Mie Prefecture operated by 株式会社谷口リテール販売, in stages from August 2025 through May 2026.
Facts
4 service station locations in Mie Prefecture
A total of 5 HYPER WATER systems
Starting in August 2025
Through May 2026
Increase course prices by approximately 20%
ENEOS service stations, among the largest in the prefecture, with 19 locations
Delegation including Cambodian government officials pays courtesy visit to 無臭元工業
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無臭元工業株式会社 paid a courtesy visit on September 8, 2026, to a delegation of 10 people, including 4 Cambodian government officials, and exchanged views on initiatives and technologies in the environmental and sanitation fields.
AI startup EQUES, founded by the 東京大学 Matsuo Lab, opens “nuclear power × AI” social implementation hub in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture
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AI startup 株式会社EQUES, founded by the 東京大学 Matsuo Lab, opened its “Naraha Town Office” in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, on September 8, 2026, to advance the practical implementation of AI technology in the nuclear power industry.
VAMPIRE GAME joins an interactive event where participants play games with Takemaru Abiko───playtesting held at Alcheringa in Umeda, Osaka
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ヴァンパイア株式会社 took part on August 16, 2026, in an event related to GM Warlock held at the board game cafe Alcheringa in Umeda, Osaka, where it held a playtest of its social deduction board game VAMPIRE GAME.
Major retrospective “FROM FORM TO FORCE” by contemporary artist Masaaki Noda to be held at GOCA by Garde in New York, bringing together nearly half a century of work and new sculptures and paintings
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A major retrospective, “FROM FORM TO FORCE,” by contemporary artist 野田正明 will open on October 8, 2026, at GOCA by Garde in New York, operated by 株式会社GARDE. The exhibition will present nearly half a century of work alongside new sculptures and paintings.
Exotec survey timed with National Occupational Health Week beginning October 1 finds 51.0% of warehouse workers have considered changing or leaving their jobs, rising to 65.5% among people in their 20s
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Exotec Nihon株式会社 surveyed 1,031 warehouse workers and found that 51.0% had considered changing or leaving their jobs. The figure rose to 65.5% among people in their 20s. Part-time and temporary workers mainly cited physical strain as a reason for leaving, while company employees pointed to dissatisfaction with pay and benefits. The results also showed strong expectations for the introduction of robots.
Facts
Surveying 1,031 people nationwide
51.0% of people working in warehouses and logistics centers have considered changing or leaving their jobs
65.5% among people in their 20s
Of the respondents, 42.5% (438 people) worked part-time or as temporary workers
61.4% of them were women
The figure reached 60.9% among people in their 30s
Originalパート・アルバイト層（n=216）の1位は「身体的負担が大きいから」45.8%
“Dissatisfaction with pay and benefits” 33.8%
Original会社員層（n=301）の1位は「給与・待遇面に対する不満」43.2%
Exceeding “physical strain” at 35.5%
57.1% among part-time and temporary workers
39.0% among company employees
52.7% among women
43.5% among men
“Dissatisfaction with pay and benefits” 39.4%
Among the 566 people who had worked in warehouses and logistics centers for 5 years or more
“Because I’m used to the work and it’s easy” 35.0%
“Because commuting from home is convenient” 34.6%
“Because changing jobs is a hassle” 32.7%
“Because I’m satisfied with my salary” was cited by 9.2%
“Because the physical demands are low and it’s easy to work” was cited by 3.7%
66.2% of part-time and casual workers
58.8% of company employees
In both groups, around 14% were opposed to the introduction
“BYD AUTO Asahikawa” to open on Saturday, October 17, 2026
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株式会社D&D Import Japan will open “BYD AUTO Asahikawa,” a satellite store for BYD Auto Japan, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on October 17, 2026. It will be the first satellite store in Hokkaido.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
10:00～18:00
Capital: ¥10 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社D&Dホールディングス、株式会社D&D Import Japan、BYD Auto Japan株式会社
KURKKU FIELDS to open a new art center in spring 2027
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株式会社KURKKU FIELDS will build a new art center, “KURKKU FIELDS MUSEUM (tentative),” on the grounds of the sustainable farm and park “KURKKU FIELDS” in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, and plans to open it around April 2027. The architectural design will be handled by Kentaro Ishida of イシダアーキテクツスタジオ. The center plans to house and display works by artists from Japan and abroad, including Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama.
Launch of a business rules knowledge search and utilization service to reduce the work involved in checking regulations with AI and support greater operational efficiency
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株式会社日立ソリューションズ西日本 will launch its business rules knowledge search and utilization service on October 2, 2026, using generative AI to streamline the checking of business regulations at financial institutions.
“POP MART 池袋PARCO store” returns with an upgrade! Discover a new favorite in Ikebukuro, where fans gather.
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株式会社POP MART JAPAN, the Japanese subsidiary of POP MART, announced that it will reopen its “POP MART 池袋PARCO store” after renovation on October 16, 2026. The store will move to a larger space on a lower floor, with the popular IP “SKULLPANDA” featured as its main visual.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
5,000 yen or more
14,000 yen or more
More than 30 countries and regions worldwide
More than 670 directly operated stores
More than 2,800 ROBO SHOP units
Companies mentioned：株式会社POP MART JAPAN、POP MART、池袋PARCO、香港証券取引所
Fall and winter campaign for “OASIS,” an add-on golf cart cooler: for purchases, pay half the price by the end of May 2027; for subscriptions, monthly payments start at the end of May 2027
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株式会社三笠製作所 is running a fall and winter campaign for its “OASIS” add-on golf cart cooler from October 1 through December 20, 2026. The offer lets purchasers or subscribers defer payment of the remaining balance or monthly fees until the end of May 2027.
AI interview agent “Kikuvi” demo now available on the official website
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株式会社Kikuvi has made a demo of its AI interview agent “Kikuvi” available on its official website. It can be tried in about 4 minutes without registering for an account.
Facts
Try it in about 4 minutes
Collect feedback from hundreds to thousands of people
日本精化 to exhibit at “BioJapan 2026,” an event focused on biotechnology
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日本精化株式会社 will exhibit at “BioJapan 2026,” a biotechnology event held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7 to 9, 2026. It will showcase lipid technologies and CRO/CDMO services for the pharmaceutical sector, and will be located in a section of an experiential booth co-created by アイパーク and KBIC.
大和大学 establishes a new scholarship program supporting science and engineering students’ ambitions to pursue graduate studies at national and public universities
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大和大学 has established a new scholarship program to support students in its Faculty of Science and Engineering and Faculty of Informatics who plan to pursue graduate studies at national and public universities.
StoryHub and Tokyu to hold a hybrid event on October 20 showcasing practical examples of regional media using “StoryHub Feed”
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StoryHub株式会社 and 東急株式会社 will hold a hybrid event in Shibuya, Tokyo, on October 20, 2026, showcasing practical examples of how regional media articles are distributed through common, a regional social media app that uses “StoryHub Feed.”
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
In-person attendance: 50 people
Articles gathered from more than 1,000 sources
Supporting the growth of more than 50 web media companies
A hair-care manufacturer introduces a cat-loving multi-scrub from サボンドサボタ, the cactus-based hair-moisturizing brand: 6 out of 10 cats said “I can’t resist it”*¹!
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アンド・ナイン株式会社 will launch “サボンドニャボタ,” a limited-quantity cat-loving multi-scrub from the サボンドサボタ brand, in early October 2026.
Facts
Holds water equal to 95% of its volume
95% of professional hairstylists said they would like to use it
Starting in early October 2026
210 g
¥1,980 (tax included)
Stores water equal to 96% of its volume
Survey subjects: 49 cats, including mixed-breed and pedigree cats
Companies mentioned：アンド・ナイン株式会社、サボンドサボタ、Savon du Savota
Upgrading wastewater treatment plant equipment on the premise that treatment must not stop — constraints on upgrades revealed by a survey of local governments, and recommendations for alternative treatment design
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Based on its independent survey of local government employees, セイスイ工業株式会社 has published a report outlining the constraints and challenges involved in upgrading aging wastewater treatment plant equipment without stopping treatment, along with 4 recommendations, including alternative treatment design and BCP development.
Facts
Supporting more than 2,650 sites nationwide
85.0% have experienced failures, malfunctions, or reduced processing capacity in screenings treatment equipment
87.0% said they had faced, or expected to face, the constraint that “treatment cannot be stopped” when upgrading equipment
Among those with experience maintaining digestion tanks, 58.7% experienced strained responses, unexpected situations, or treatment delays during shutdowns
76.0% said the amount of deposits found when the tanks were opened “exceeded expectations”
“10 years or more” accounted for 58.0% of screenings treatment equipment installations
The biggest burden during shutdowns was a lack of space to store sludge, cited by 45.5%
A corporate website that AI will “choose”: LENSAhub CMS, equipped as standard with robust security and AIO support to address challenges at operational sites, gets an upgrade
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株式会社インフォネット has released version 2.5.0 of its in-house no-code CMS, “LENSAhub.” The update adds features including block duplication and shared block management to improve editing efficiency, page-level access restrictions (Basic authentication), and traffic-volume visualization and a pay-as-you-go billing option.
トゥミ creates a winner’s trophy case for “Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS 2026”
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トゥミ has created and unveiled a custom winner’s trophy case for “Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS 2026,” Asia’s only official PGA Tour event, which will be held in October 2026.
Facts
2026
Oct. 2, 2026
19 Degree Aluminum
Original10月5日（月）から11日（日）
Top 60 players
8 players from 日本ゴルフツアー機構 (JGTO)
4 players selected by sponsor recommendations
72 people in total
More than 200 countries and regions worldwide
Since its founding in 1975
In 2019
In 2021
In 2025
17 career wins
11 wins, the most in Asia
Companies mentioned：トゥミジャパン合同会社、トゥミ、LEXUS、Tumi, Inc.、株式会社ベイカレント、日本ゴルフツアー機構、JGTO、テレビ朝日、ゴルフネットワーク、U-NEXT、PGA Tour
福岡県 will hold the “Price Pass-Through Facilitation Promotion Conference” and public awareness activities, based on an agreement with 13 public, private and labor organizations, with the aim of facilitating price pass-through and achieving wage increases.
Admissions recommendation information platform “未来図” signs comprehensive partnership agreement with CTIS国際高等学院, opening in April 2027
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“未来図,” an admissions recommendation information platform operated by リザプロ株式会社, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with CTIS国際高等学院, a support school for correspondence high schools scheduled to open in April 2027.
A cut above “ordinary quilting”: the “Booby Stitch” series showcases the Booby Bird
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株式会社ランドウェル has launched its 2026 fall/winter collection of “Booby Stitch” quilted items from the CHUMS brand, featuring original stitching modeled after the Booby Bird.
The jewelry specialty store “ajour〈アジュール〉,” operated by 株式会社オリエント4C's, will hold a “Jewelry Remodeling Fair” on the 8th floor of 小倉井筒屋’s main building from October 9 to 12 (some information says through the 18th). A Level 1 nationally certified craftsperson will be on site to provide same-day repairs. Special offers will also be available for purchases of remodeling services, chains and magnetic parts, along with a 5% increase in the purchase price of gold and platinum.
No compromises in your daily hair-drying routine: Re・De Hairdry+ ranks 3rd in 『MONOQLO』’s comparison of hands-free hair dryers
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株式会社A-Stage’s wellness brand “Re・De” has announced that its “Re・De Hairdry+” hair dryer ranked 3rd in a comparison of hands-free hair dryers in the November 2026 issue of 『MONOQLO』, published by 晋遊舎.
Sales and consulting support AI “TAILOR WORKS” adopted for advance business-meeting matchmaking at 西武信用金庫’s “Business Fair”
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The sales and consulting support AI “TAILOR WORKS,” provided by 株式会社テイラーワークス, will be used for advance business meeting matching at the 26th Business Fair hosted by 西武信用金庫.
【Webinar】10/14 (Wed.) Explaining the Design and Implementation of Data Lake/DWH/EAI Integration to Ensure Data Collection and Utilization Don't Remain Theoretical
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold a webinar on October 14, 2026, explaining the design and implementation of data lake, DWH and EAI integration.
A biodiversity conservation project is launching to connect local nature with the future, with the goal of obtaining “Nature Coexistence Site” certification together with students from Shibecha High School
Launch of mutual certification for Eco Mark and Taiwan's Green Mark covering imaging equipment such as copiers and printers, as well as personal computers
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公益財団法人日本環境協会 announced that it has launched mutual certification with Taiwan's environmental label, the Green Mark, in the fields of imaging equipment such as copiers and printers, as well as personal computers.
Facts
The 2004 basic agreement
台湾環境部 and EDF visited Japan in September 2025
On December 10 of the same year, at the Japan Environment Association
More than 20 years after the 2004 basic agreement
Among the 3 parties—台湾環境部, EDF and エコマーク事務局
11 organizations from Germany, the Nordic countries, North America, China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Sri Lanka
Two “Nepia Hana Celeb SKINLISM Beauty Serum Masks,” born from “Hana Celeb” and designed for sensitive and easily irritated skin, receive an A rating from LDK the Beauty!
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Two serum masks from the “Hana Celeb SKINLISM” brand launched by 王子ネピア株式会社 received an A rating in a product test by the cosmetics magazine LDK the Beauty.
Facts
A rating
385 yen (tax included)
1,097 yen (tax included)
More than 10 years of research
Marked its 20th anniversary in 2024
Stepped into a new phase with a skincare line in 2025
インフォメーション・ディベロプメント to Exhibit and Present at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo”
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株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント will exhibit as a silver sponsor at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” held from October 21 to 23, 2026, and will give a presentation on cybersecurity talent development using Hack The Box.
Top 5 Most Desirable Areas to Live in Minato City: Results Announced
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Results of a survey on the most desirable areas to live in Minato City, conducted on a website operated by 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション, have been released. Shinagawa ranked 1st, Shirokane-Takanawa 2nd, Roppongi 3rd, Azabu-Juban 4th and Omotesando 5th.
【Will We No Longer Be Able to Eat Sushi!?】Kura Sushi and Rui Sekkeishitsu Hold “Food and Agriculture Future School” Event, “The World of Food Learned Through Sushi”! Children Consider “What We Can Do” About the Challenges of Underutilized Fish
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株式会社類設計室 and Kura Sushi jointly held a special “Food and Agriculture Future School” event, where 45 elementary through high school students learned about underutilized fish and food waste. Satisfaction was 92%.
TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCH Curatorial Group Exhibition “SOFT COPY: Photography as Material, Photography Taking Shape” to Be Held at HAMACHO HOTEL in Nihonbashi-Hamacho and Other Venues
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安田不動産株式会社 will hold the TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCH-curated group exhibition “SOFT COPY” at HAMACHO HOTEL in Nihonbashi-Hamacho and other venues from October 16 to 25, 2026.
The secrets to young employees' growth: “people development” that supports them through challenges, open “management by all employees,” and “collaborative management” across 5 business formats — Rui Sekkeishitsu featured in the book “I Want to Work at a Company Like This” as a growth and innovation company where young employees thrive
Merchandise inspired by the “letters” illustration from the original Doraemon series
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株式会社エンスカイ will begin selling 6 limited-edition items inspired by the “letters” illustration from the original Doraemon series on Oct. 9, 2026, at the 郵便局 online shop and approximately 470 post offices nationwide.
A 1/4-scale recreation of the T700 turboshaft engine for helicopters. Assemble the metal parts to create a realistic engine model whose internal mechanisms move when complete.
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株式会社フルークフォレスト has launched a crowdfunding project on GREEN FUNDING for FA-TS136, a metal assembly model recreating the T700 turboshaft engine for helicopters at 1/4 scale.
For professionals: Razer announces the 8,000Hz-capable gaming keyboard “Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz”
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Razer has announced the “Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini 8KHz,” a 60% layout gaming keyboard supporting 8,000Hz HyperPolling. It features Gen-2 analog optical switches for high precision and low latency. The price is ¥30,880, including tax.
Facts
8,000Hz
0.48ms
¥30,880
Approximately 2.5 times
100 million keystrokes
Companies mentioned：Razer Japan株式会社、Razer、Razer Inc.
【New-product demos and gifts exclusively for purchasers, too!】JLab to exhibit at “AlphaTheta POPUP STORE in SHINJUKU MARUI”
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JLab Japan株式会社 will exhibit at the “AlphaTheta POPUP STORE,” opening at Shinjuku Marui Main Building on Oct. 3, 2026, offering hands-on demonstrations and sales of the new “Go Sport ANC” and the “JBuds Mini ANC,” which has not yet been released in Japan.
【Free to attend・10/15 and 10/22】How to create a driving school students choose to attend: Behind the scenes of transportation DX focused on “ease of access”｜Webinar for driving schools
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VISH株式会社 will hold a free online webinar for driving schools on how to create a driving school students choose to attend on Oct. 15 and 22, 2026. Featuring Mr. Takimoto of 香芝自動車学校, the webinar will explain a case study on switching from fixed-route transportation to point-to-point transportation, as well as use of the “Bus Catch” transportation management system.
Inbound marketing firm Onwords to hold an inbound tourism seminar on 10/15 about building a “system that keeps driving sales in local areas” using overseas OTAs
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株式会社チェンジホールディングス subsidiary Onwords and WAmazing will hold an online seminar on Oct. 15, 2026, about sustainable sales models for regional tourism using overseas OTAs.
The No. 1 skill people want to develop in the AI era is “specialized knowledge,” ahead of “AI proficiency.” 81.9% say “AI proficiency creates a gap in market value.”
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According to a survey by アクシスコンサルティング株式会社, 81.9% of workers said AI proficiency creates a gap in market value. “Specialized knowledge” ranked first among skills respondents want to develop, ahead of “AI proficiency.”
Online seminar to teach the basics of mechanical elements for people working in mechanical manufacturing
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アイアール技術者教育研究所 will hold “Mechanical Elements Basics: 1-Day Master Course,” an online seminar covering foundational knowledge of key mechanical elements for people working in mechanical manufacturing, on Nov. 4, 2026.
Launch of joint research on AI agent safety and reliability with 東北大学言語AI研究センター
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株式会社Acompany and 東北大学言語AI研究センター will begin joint research on the safety and reliability of AI agents. The research aims to understand new threats to AI agents and establish countermeasures, contributing to the realization of “AI that can keep secrets.”
Together, evolving into “manufacturers for the AI era.” New Innovations announces “AX solutions for manufacturing” based on hands-on experience as a robot manufacturer
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株式会社New Innovations has announced “AX solutions for manufacturing,” drawing on its hands-on experience as a robot manufacturer to help manufacturers transform into “manufacturers for the AI era.” The company has revamped its product-development AI platform “図面バンク,” now available starting at ¥48,000 per month before tax.
Facts
Capital: ¥2.804 billion (including capital reserves)
Established: January 2018
More than 300 business partners
Available starting at ¥48,000 per month before tax
サンケイビルグループ announced the formation and launch of a private fund with total assets of approximately ¥5.1 billion, covering 5 rental residential properties and 110 units in Tokyo for which SAM has been entrusted with management, as it expands the business.
Development begins on the “Yoyogi 1-chome, Shibuya Ward Rental Project (tentative name)”
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株式会社サンケイビル has begun developing the “Yoyogi 1-chome, Shibuya Ward Rental Project (tentative name)” as a new flagship property for its shared-office brand “NOW/HERE.”
Facts
Site area / total floor area: 1,263.08㎡ / 3,400.77㎡
These shared spaces account for approximately 20% of the entire building
Total number of units: 139
Structure and scale: Reinforced-concrete construction, 1 basement floor and 4 above-ground floors
ユニクロ will open its global flagship store “ユニクロ 京都” on Kyoto’s Kawaramachi Street on Nov. 6. With a sales floor of approximately 960 tsubo, the store will feature UNIQLO COFFEE and RE.UNIQLO STUDIO, among other offerings, and will also sell collaboration products with local businesses.
See what you get! Disney classics arrive as “secret mini-books” — the convenience store and ディズニーストア edition of “Disney Mini Book Collection: Princess Series” goes on sale starting October 9
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アシェット・コレクションズ・ジャパン株式会社 is launching a “secret mini-book” series featuring Disney Princess classics. Each box contains 1 randomly selected book from a collection of 16 titles. The books will go on sale at convenience stores starting October 9, 2026, and at ディズニーストア and other outlets starting October 13. A complete set will also be available.
“ECOVACS Cleaning Lab – The secret behind the ‘roller’ that makes floors clean” to be held October 9 (Friday)–11 (Sunday) at Roppongi Hills Ooyane Plaza
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エコバックスジャパン株式会社 will hold the “ECOVACS Cleaning Lab” event at Roppongi Hills Ooyane Plaza from October 9 to 11, 2026, offering demonstrations and displays of OZMO ROLLER technology and the latest robot vacuums.
Real insights from 2,000 people across generations: “Our Money White Paper,” Part 2 — Money matters for people in their 20s: Investment trusts overtake savings! How the NISA-native generation in their 20s is preparing for retirement
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According to Part 2 of “Our Money White Paper,” released by Rheos Capital Works, investment trusts have overtaken savings as a way for people in their 20s to prepare for retirement, and NISA usage is also high. Compared with other generations, they are more inclined to consult experts, reflecting a distinctive “not going it alone” attitude.
Facts
Approximately 2,000 men and women aged 18–79 nationwide
Investment trusts (41.9%)
Savings (29.0%)
Ages 18–19 (15.6%)
“When to withdraw funds” (21.3%)
Asked about their willingness to consult experts, 73.0% of people in their 20s said they were inclined to do so
【First time in Chiba】All-you-can-eat frozen foods and ice cream inside a supermarket for 90 minutes! Limited-time “Chin! suru Restaurant in SENDO” event
Nippon Express rushes vegetable seeds to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
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At the request of Sumika Agri-Tech, Nippon Express rushed vegetable seeds to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake as part of relief efforts.
“S.RIDE” launches service in Hiroshima through 電脳交通’s “DS Connect”
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The taxi-hailing app “S.RIDE” has launched service in Hiroshima through “DS Connect,” which links 株式会社電脳交通’s dispatch system “DS” with external apps. The service is supported by 16 Hiroshima taxi operators, which accept orders through their existing in-vehicle tablets.
Sponsoring the 56th Naha Tug-of-War Festival: “High School Dance Festa WAVE＆GROOVE!! 2026 by BOATRACE” returns this year! — Including a “BOATRACE booth” and sponsorship of the fireworks display —
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一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会 is sponsoring the Naha Tug-of-War Festival and will hold “High School Dance Festa WAVE＆GROOVE!! 2026 by BOATRACE” on October 10. It will also set up a “BOATRACE PR booth” and sponsor the fireworks display for the first time, while stepping up recruitment of boat racers from Okinawa Prefecture.
Facts
The 56th Naha Tug-of-War Festival
The opening day, October 10 (Saturday)
This will be the 3rd time the event has been held
6 high school dance teams from Okinawa Prefecture
Approximately 180 people in total
There are currently 15 registered
Of those, 11 are young racers
There are about 1,600 boat racers
People from Okinawa Prefecture account for less than 1%
“Last Origin” × “Maison de Queen”: A dream music collaboration launches! Maison de Queen covers songs from “Last Origin”
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株式会社G・O・P has launched a special music collaboration between the next-generation strategy RPG Last Origin and Japanese 6-member idol group “Maison de Queen.” Maison de Queen will cover 2 songs created by VIA, and perform them for the first time at an event in South Korea on October 10, 2026.
Facts
Japanese 6-member idol group
Saturday, October 10, 2026
July 15, 2026
More than 20 popular game titles
Companies mentioned：株式会社G・O・P、Maison de Queen、VALOFE Co., Ltd.、GOP Co., Ltd.、株式会社ゲームオン、Pmang、GAMEcom、App Store、Google Play、DMM GAMES
Uravation offers a “measurement report” on AI search optimization free of charge to the first 5 companies (through October 31; results must be published anonymously). We will test about 40 of your questions across 5 AI search services and provide figures on citation rates, sources, and the order in which to make improvements.
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株式会社Uravation announced that it will offer free measurement reports on AI search optimization (AIEO) to the first 5 companies from October 2 through 31, 2026. Measurements will use 5 AI search services: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overview. Results will be published anonymously.
Facts
First 5 companies
5 AI search services
The price list shows ¥300,000, excluding tax.
Starting October 2, 2026
Through October 31
Companies mentioned：株式会社Uravation、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、Claude、Google AI Overview
A collaboration model with the women’s curling team “フォルティウス” from コロンビア: the latest addition to the SAPLAND winter boot series arrives.
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株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン will release the latest addition to the SAPLAND winter boot series, created in collaboration with the women’s curling team “フォルティウス.”