“Tabesuko” interviews 2 marketing staff members behind 森永製菓株式会社’s October launches, “ｉｎゼリーエネルギーレモン ビタミンＣ＋” and “シールド乳酸菌タブレット”: development background and health support during seasonal changes
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Morinaga Milk Industry is running the health support project “Making Eating Healthier” with partner companies. This time, marketing staff explained the development background and features of Morinaga & Co.’s October launches, “ｉｎゼリーエネルギーレモン ビタミンＣ＋” and “シールド乳酸菌タブレット.”
株式会社Ｚ会 is running the “Fall Intensive Practice” campaign for the 6th-grade junior high school entrance exam course. Those who enroll between September 25 and November 15, 2026, will receive 2 gifts: a strategy guidebook and an ema good-luck charm strap.
Introduces an “internal FA system” allowing employees to apply for transfers to departments of their choice
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大東建託 will introduce an “internal FA system” from mid-October 2026, allowing employees to apply for transfers to departments of their choice. The first transfers will take place alongside the regular transfers in April 2027.
Facts
Mid-Oct. 2026
April 2027
Employees who have been in their current position for at least 2 years
ふるなび has begun accepting donations for a crowdfunding project by 京都府亀岡市 to promote lawn bowls.
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ふるなび, a hometown tax donation website operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, has begun accepting donations for a crowdfunding project to promote lawn bowls in 京都府亀岡市.
A makeover for the cheese flavor popular with parents and children! “Sapporo Potato Long Addictive Cheese Flavor” brings out the delicious taste of potatoes
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カルビー株式会社 will launch “Sapporo Potato Long Addictive Cheese Flavor,” which brings out the delicious taste of potatoes, first at convenience stores starting October 12, 2026.
横浜市 will hold “Yokohama Architecture Plaza 2026” at City Hall on November 7, with plans for children’s workshops, a digital stamp rally and an upcycled-art exhibition.
【オリエンタルホテル 沖縄リゾート＆スパ】Plants of Yanbaru transformed into light art: “LIGHT ART 2026-2027” to enjoy across the seasons
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Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa will present “LIGHT ART 2026-2027 YouRuMaru,” a light art project themed around the plants of Yanbaru, starting November 20, 2026.
Pasona Masters × HealthBit online seminar to explain workplace accident prevention for older workers and health management using “physical age”【October 27 (Tuesday)】
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株式会社パソナ will co-host an online seminar with 株式会社パソナマスターズ and ヘルスビット株式会社 on October 27, explaining workplace accident prevention for older workers and health management using “physical age.”
【Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel】On sale: plans including admission tickets to the “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition” at あべのハルカス美術館
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大阪マリオット都ホテル will begin selling lunch and tea-time plans that include admission tickets to the “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition” at あべのハルカス美術館 on October 3, 2026.
Includes an “Strawberry Chocolate Bonbon” sticker! The 2nd “Bonbon Drop Sticker Perfect Book” goes on sale Monday, December 14!
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朝日新聞出版 will release “Bonbon Drop Sticker Perfect Book 2” on December 14. The book comes with an original “Strawberry Chocolate Bonbon” sticker created in collaboration with 株式会社クーリア and features approximately 200 sticker sheets and miscellaneous goods.
Why are they still able to smile today amid harsh realities? A book portraying the years shared by a husband and family living with his wife in a “vegetative state,” as seen through a photographer’s lens, “My Mother Doesn’t Know She Gave Birth to a Daughter,” goes on sale Wednesday, October 21
A beautiful vampire becomes an immortal rock star. “Vampire Lestat,” the new season of “Interview with the Vampire,” streams exclusively on U-NEXT from October 2
[Nonstop quips are setting off a sensation!] Ginsyari Hashimoto’s first essay, “I Can’t Help Noticing the Little Things,” becomes a long-seller with a 9th printing! ≪Comments from the author!≫
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Naoki Hashimoto of Ginsyari’s first essay, “I Can’t Help Noticing the Little Things,” has reached its 9th printing and become a long-seller. The book features comments from the author, recommendations from people involved, and publication details.
[No. 1 on Booklog!] Shinichiro Yuki’s latest mystery, “The Perfect Choice of Boy ABC,” surpasses 30,000 copies one month after publication!
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Shinichiro Yuki’s latest mystery, “The Perfect Choice of Boy ABC,” reached a 5th printing and surpassed 30,000 copies within 一 month of its August 26 release, recording No. 1 on Booklog’s weekly ranking.
The “Detective Koishi” series, a shocking-experience mystery set in Fukuoka with cumulative sales topping 140,000 copies, is seeking “investigation cases”!! A campaign invites submissions for spots in Fukuoka that could “really become the setting for a new book”!
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The “Detective Koishi” mystery series, with cumulative sales topping 140,000 copies, is holding a campaign to solicit spots in Fukuoka as settings for a new book. The 2nd installment, “Detective Koishi Never Returns,” has also been released, and posters are being displayed at stations and other locations in Fukuoka City.
Celebrate Christmas in Osaka with Santa sushi and reindeer hamburg steaks! A limited-time buffet featuring rich pasta finished before your eyes and a tree-shaped salad launches November 9!
Original東急ホテルズ、GSTCとの協力覚書で掲げた方針をホテル運営に実装。THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMAがGSTC認証を取得～東急ホテルズ初の取得を起点に、国際標準に基づく運営を各ホテルへ展開～
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Original東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツは、運営する「THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA」がサステナブルツーリズムの国際標準「GSTCスタンダード」に基づく認証を取得したと発表した。これは同社初の取得であり、2026年6月に締結したGSTCとの協力覚書の方針を具体化したもので、今後は各ホテルへ展開していく。
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026
June 2026
2007
Feb. 1, 2027
Companies mentioned：東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA、グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会、GSTC、Vireo、国連環境計画、UNEP、国連世界観光機関、UNWTO、UNTourism、ザ・キャピトルホテル 東急、東急ホテル、東急リゾートホテル、エクセルホテル東急、東急REIホテル、DISTINCTIVE SELECTION、東急バケーションズ、東京麹町東急REIホテル
A guidepost for everyone starting to learn spintronics: Multiphysics Finite Element Analysis Series, Volume 10, “Introduction to Spintronics—From Fundamentals to Practical Numerical Analysis” published
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株式会社近代科学社 began selling Introduction to Spintronics: From Fundamentals to Practical Numerical Analysis on September 30, 2026. The publication is part of Impress Group's specialized science and engineering book publishing business.
Facts
On September 30, 2026
[List price for print edition] 4,000 yen (before tax)
Happy Halloween★ Magical Apprentice Lili Raspberry on the cover and in the opening color pages★ Reprints of Magic Knight Rayearth begin in commemoration of the TV anime broadcast! The November issue of Nakayoshi is now on sale and proving popular!!
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Announcement of the release of the November issue of Kodansha's girls' manga magazine Nakayoshi. Ema Toyama's Magical Apprentice Lili Raspberry appears on the cover and in the opening color pages, and makeup-palette-style sticky notes are included as a bonus. In addition, a reprint serialization of CLAMP's Magic Knight Rayearth begins in commemoration of the TV anime premiering in October 2026, and related books are also being reprinted. The issue also features a new series by Sae Asanagi and one-shot works.
The NO.6 World Exhibition opens in spectacular style! An immersive event retracing the path Shion and Nezumi walked and delving into the truth of the story begins today, Friday, October 2!
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The immersive exhibition NO.6 World Exhibition, commemorating the 35th anniversary of author Atsuko Asano's debut, opens at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo on October 2. Visitors can enjoy exhibits recreating the world of the story, merchandise, an audio guide and more.
Reprint confirmed! The Secrets of Music 366: Learning That Expands Through Music Now on Sale!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of Gakken Holdings, released The Secrets of Music 366: Learning That Expands Through Music, a quiz book about music, on September 10, 2026. It was supervised by pianist Takuma Ishii.
Facts
The Secrets of Music 366
September 10, 2026
7 categories
List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Specifications: A5, 400 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
More than 150 countries worldwide
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Lots of magnets featuring Judy, Nick and their friends in all kinds of looks♪ A magnetic book for playing in all kinds of places in Zootopia is now on sale
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Gakken, a subsidiary of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released an outing magnet book themed around the Disney film Zootopia on September 24, 2026.
Facts
A generous 37 magnets
A total of 10 sheets included
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
On September 24, 2026
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
The first bonus is a household account book! A perennial favorite! The October/November 2026 combined issue of Lettuce Club kicks off 3 consecutive issues featuring luxurious Snoopy bonuses!
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株式会社KADOKAWA LifeDesign is offering luxurious Snoopy bonuses for 3 consecutive issues, starting with the October/November 2026 combined issue of Lettuce Club. The first bonus is the SNOOPY™ Household Account Book 2027, released on September 25.
株式会社KADOKAWA released author Hideko Ohara's book A Calendar of Seasons and Events to Enjoy with Children on October 2, 2026. A children's book for preschoolers, it includes furigana and introduces the seasons, events and experiences of all 12 months.
Facts
Friday， October 2， 2026
List price: 2,200 yen
Specifications: A5 format / 192 pages
We have worked with more than 3,000 families to date
Around 40,000 kochia plants have begun turning red on Miharashi Hill at 国営ひたち海浜公園, and their gradient of green and red is now at its best. Around 2.7 million yellow cosmos flowers have also begun blooming nearby.
Facts
About 40,000 kochia plants
Began turning red on September 30
Best time to see the autumn colors around the 10th
CELORABY's RetuGel ECM Cream to be sold as part of a new bundle on Rakuten Ichiba starting October 4!
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Starting October 4, CELORABY will begin selling the Autumn Skin Care Set, a bundle including the Penta Shot facial device, at Rakuten Ichiba's Korean Cosmetics Festival, and will distribute ¥10,000-off coupons.
KENTEM sponsors the Shizuoka Marathon 2027, supporting the landmark 10th event alongside the local community
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KENTEM (株式会社建設システム) is sponsoring the Shizuoka Marathon 2027, to be held on March 14, 2027, contributing to regional revitalization and the promotion of sports.
Xacti wearable camera used for the first time as a referee camera during a live national broadcast of an international soccer match (TBS network)
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On October 1, 2026, TBS Television used 株式会社ザクティ's CX-WL100 wearable camera for the first time as a referee camera during a live national broadcast of an international soccer match.
MEN'S BIGI, the men's fashion brand of 株式会社ビギ, will open a new store on the 5th floor of the main building at 大丸福岡天神店 on October 7, 2026. Store-exclusive custom blousons and commemorative gifts are also planned.
Arranging sound. A sound installation using an orin and talk sessions with invited guests will also be held
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To mark its 25th anniversary, creative team invisi will present a sound installation titled Arranging Sound at SAS in Harajuku during DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, which begins on October 30, 2026. The exhibition will use orins from Kyoto's 南條工房, and talk sessions are also planned.
Original artwork from Your Lie in April projected onto a screen, with beloved pieces performed live. Held October 11 at Dai-ichi Seimei Hall in Tokyo
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株式会社タクティカート will hold a concert featuring projections of original artwork from Your Lie in April and live performances on October 11, 2026, at Dai-ichi Seimei Hall in Tokyo.
[Kaga Onsenkyo] 2 October Halloween events to enjoy in Katayamazu and Yamanaka Onsen! Plenty of fun with costumes and gourmet food!
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An overview of the Halloween events “第11回片山津マルシェ” and “YAMANALA HALLOWEEN 山中ハロウィン百鬼遊行,” taking place in Katayamazu and Yamanaka Onsen in the Kaga Onsenkyo area in October 2026.
Experience next-generation sports in Ube! “宇部HADOフェス2026” to be held on November 1. Free HADO experiences and monster battles for the whole family
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宇部HADOフェス実行委員会 will hold “宇部HADOフェス2026” at ヒストリア宇部 in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. The event will mark the 105th anniversary of Ube City's incorporation and feature free HADO experiences, a national tournament (with a 50,000-yen winner's prize), a corporate team competition, and monster battles.
【Pets are partners for life】A host of heartfelt creations from makers gathers at IRUAERU, the cafe of long-established sesame maker 和田萬!
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PET EVENT 2026 will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026, at IRUAERU, a cafe operated by 株式会社和田萬. Around 11 vendors will offer products and experiences for pets and their owners.
【Co-hosted webinar】アンダーワークス × Priv Tech: “Data Governance in the Generative AI Era: Risk Management for Safely Inputting and Using ‘Customer Data’ with AI” to be held October 7 (Wednesday) at 14:00
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A free online seminar on data governance in the generative AI era and risk management for the safe use of customer data, co-hosted by Priv Tech株式会社 and アンダーワークス株式会社, will be held on October 7, 2026.
株式会社セガ is holding the limited-time “初音ミク2ndフェスタ” event in the mobile game “ソニックレーシング クロスワールド” to mark the 1st anniversary of its collaboration with “初音ミク.” The game is also on sale on Steam at 60% off.
Facts
1st anniversary of the “初音ミク” collaboration
13 sticker designs in all
5 original songs
35th anniversary of Sonic
60% OFF
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、Crypton Future Media, INC.、SEGA、Steam、Epic Games
【Nov. 14 (Saturday)】More than 200 municipalities from across Japan gather! 高岡市 to exhibit at “JOIN移住・交流＆地域おこしフェア2026”
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高岡市 will exhibit at “JOIN移住・交流＆地域おこしフェア2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 14, and offer consultations on moving to the area, among other services.
Bar-hop through the streets of Shibuya at night. The final lineup for the 2nd “しぶやはしご酒” is finally set! The event kicks off on October 12 (Monday, national holiday)
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渋谷はしご酒実行委員会 has announced the final lineup for the roaming nightlife event “第二回 しぶやはしご酒,” taking place from October 12 to 18, 2026. A record 112 venues will take part, with tickets priced at 3,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
112 venues in all
10 areas in all
7 days
Companies mentioned：渋谷はしご酒実行委員会、LIQUID FACTORY、pipal、SummerFall Tap Cocktails、やむなし松濤、munise espresso wine bar、㐂宵、てっぺん男道場、あばら家別館、広島お好み焼 じゃけんNou、焼肉ホルモンうしひろ渋谷店、博多食堂 渋谷店、Gelateria Queen'z Spoon、N9Y 奥渋店、RUINCHI、沖縄居酒屋むてっぽう、道無道、ハングオーバー、one night stand、てっぺん女道場、REon.、呑み処 谷、とろ豚あうん、渋谷舌呑、Restaurant Bar Vino、yinega、MOJA、DJ BAR Bridge、DJ BAR & LOUNGE WREP、Shibuya CLUB BALL、Tiki's Tokyo、Clubhouse by KAMO、中華そば天宝、SLOTH Shibuya、SEN、ビアスタンドヒラノヤ、UTOPIA / DYSTOPIA、&Re:、BLOODY ANGLE 神泉本店、円山荘、ワイン食堂がっと、ダンキチ、アルカ渋谷店、東南アジア屋台酒場Bagus、酒処 富川、多古菊、居酒屋千両、BAR IRIE、THE RUBYROOM、道玄坂教会 -The Church-、焼売酒場なかめ 道玄坂店、BLOODY ANGLE DOUGENTONG、THE GRILL&BAR 道玄坂ハイボール、渋谷百舌、夜見ノ命屋-ヨミノミコトヤ、TOKYO KAKI STAND、塩豚骨らーめん たちひら、LOOP the LOOP、BAR Hi-GARAGE、ありんす、酒場 こまわり、創天 ぷらぷら、KAMERA、酒処 ニュー 萬斎、B.Y.G、鉄板焼き 八八、Mikkeller Tokyo、ヤングスナック 芹奈、アシタマ、EBIZO、SLAPS、日本酒バル Chintara、N Bar、ワインバル Rough、Bar THE WU バー ザ ウー、BAR ZERO、HUIT、鳥清
A cutting-edge smartphone case vending machine installed on ShinQs 5F in 渋谷ヒカリエ. Create an original smartphone case using your favorite image with “CASE FACTORY”
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株式会社リトア installed a vending machine called “CASE FACTORY” on ShinQs 5F in 渋谷ヒカリエ on October 1, 2026, where users can create original smartphone cases using images from their camera roll or generative AI illustrations. For a limited time, cases are discounted from the regular price, and exclusive designs such as 東急ハチ公ステッカー can also be printed.
Facts
October 1–October 28, 2026
About 5 minutes
¥2,980 (tax included)
1,980 yen (including tax)
32 inches
Companies mentioned：株式会社リトア、葉山家具、ピーツー、東急百貨店、TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE
【Free admission】One of Japan's largest parent-child festivals, attracting 300,000 visitors annually: the autumn “リトル・ママフェスタ” comes to 10 cities nationwide in October
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株式会社エンファム will hold the parent-child event “リトル・ママフェスタ” in 10 cities nationwide in October. Admission is free and advance registration is required. Activities include kids' races, photo sessions, and corporate booths.
“薬用 デオアルファ・スカルプシャンプー,” focused on odor care for the scalp and hair, gets a refreshed launch from the Deodorant series, which has sold more than 1.35 million units cumulatively!*
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株式会社アイフォーレ relaunched “薬用 デオアルファ・スカルプシャンプー” on October 1, 2026. Part of the Deodorant series, which has sold more than 1.35 million units cumulatively, the product is specially designed to address odor in the scalp and hair.
株式会社一ノ蔵 released “祥雲金龍,” an autumn-limited, extra-dry junmai ginjo hiyaoroshi brewed at 一ノ蔵金龍蔵 in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, on August 10. It will be sold at 66 金龍蔵の会 member stores nationwide.
Facts
On sale from August 10
Rice polishing ratio: 60%
Alcohol content: 16%
Suggested retail price (tax included): 1.8 L…3,960 yen
The nurturing game “くるりんペット,” playable on LINE, officially launches on Saturday, October 3—“Jun-katsu” logged 33,938 total actions during the trial, with users aged 10 and under accounting for the largest share!
佐倉市 is seeking an operator for the cafeteria on the basement 1st floor of the city hall’s main building through a public proposal process, aiming to launch in April 令和9年.
Now offering a “Cloud Storage Integration Plugin” that lets users centrally manage SharePoint files from the kintone interface
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M-SOLUTIONS株式会社 began offering a “Cloud Storage Integration Plugin” on October 2, 2026, that lets users centrally manage files on Microsoft 365’s SharePoint from the kintone interface.
Facts
Friday, October 2, 2026
More than 25 types
330,000 yen
198,000 yen
132,000 yen
99,000 yen
15 days
Companies mentioned：M-SOLUTIONS株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、Microsoft 365、LINE WORKS
[Construction Industry DX] A plastering company with 43 years in business oversees new estimating system “Rakuos BPO,” which imports and automates general contractors’ custom Excel estimates; service begins in October
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株式会社Sekken and Ogata Kogyo jointly developed “Rakuos BPO,” an AI-powered system that streamlines the complex estimating work of the plastering and finishing industry. The service will begin on October 5, 2026.
Facts
43 years in business
Around 100 items
Completed in just 3 steps
Official service launch on Monday, October 5, 2026
From 20,000 yen per month
Accuracy will improve
Monthly 20,000 yen
Monthly fee: 30,000 yen
40,000 yen per month
Initial cost: 100,000 yen for implementation support
[Return after 15 years] Legendary literary award “団鬼六賞” launches crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE! Rewards include keepsake manuscripts bearing the recipient’s name, out-of-print books with the author’s seal, other treasured items, and a supplementary short story to the masterpiece “往きて還らず” by the author’s widow!
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株式会社大航海 launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE on October 2, 2026, to raise funds for the return of the “第三回 団鬼六賞” after 15 years.
nu furniture, a furniture line from nuリノベーション, has been launched.
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株式会社ニューユニークス has launched a new furniture line, nu furniture, from its renovation brand nuリノベーション, and announced its first product, the “nu101＝CABINET,” a cabinet incorporating the concept of built-in furniture.
Nationwide consultations on selling properties that cannot be rebuilt or involve private roads: 家が欲しい.com launches specialized website
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株式会社家がほしい has launched a specialized website accepting nationwide consultations on selling properties affected by issues such as restrictions on rebuilding or private roads. The company is headquartered in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, and is operated by Representative Director Isao Sasaki.
Career Incubation strengthens career transition support for executives and CxO talent in western Japan
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キャリアインキュベーション株式会社 launched a career transition support website specializing in western Japan, including the Kansai and Tokai regions, on October 1, 2026, to strengthen support for executives and CxO talent in the region.
A survey conducted by 株式会社イースマイル found that many people pour leftover ramen soup or small amounts of oil straight down the drain, causing plumbing problems. The company shares proper disposal methods from professionals and its plumbing repair services.
Facts
500 men and women aged 20–60 nationwide
51.8% of respondents said they pour leftover ramen soup “straight into the sink”
More than half (55.2%) said they had poured small amounts of oil, such as from a frying pan, straight down the drain
Audemars Piguet unveils the “Royal Oak Jewelry Collection,” embodying bold elegance
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オーデマ ピゲ, the Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture, has unveiled the “Royal Oak Jewelry Collection,” embodying bold elegance. This high jewelry collection comprises the “Luxe Eclipse,” “Dream of Jou,” and “Frosted Gold” series, transforming the Royal Oak’s geometric patterns into jewelry pieces through the use of color, light, and texture.
Japanese culture sparks huge excitement in Taipei, Taiwan! 繁田塾’s “20th Anniversary Summer Festival 2026” was held in grand style at 三創生活園區.
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株式会社トモトモ held “繁田塾 20th Anniversary Summer Festival 2026” at 三創生活園區 in Taipei, Taiwan, to mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of its Japanese-language school, 繁田塾. With Yuki Nakanishi as MC, the program featured performances by a Sengoku warlord troupe and Tsugaru shamisen musicians, and concluded with a Bon dance. The company also plans to hold a large-scale event, “Japan Festival,” at Taipei ATT 4 FUN in November and is seeking exhibitors and sponsors.
Iwatani Giken assists with production of planetarium show "A Night Dissolving into the Sky - Space Healing -"
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株式会社岩谷技研 assisted with production of the healing planetarium show "A Night Dissolving into the Sky - Space Healing -," which Konica Minolta Planetarium will begin showing in November 2026. The show features live-action footage filmed by Iwatani Giken during a crewed high-altitude gas-balloon flight test.
Facts
Scheduled to be screened successively from November 2026
3 venues in Tokyo (Yurakucho, Ikebukuro, Oshiage
Our crewed flight test using a high-altitude gas balloon, conducted in 2024
Fall and winter limited-edition flavors from additive-free craft ice cream brand "HANDELS VÄGEN" go on sale October 15, 2026 (Thu).
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フレックス株式会社 will launch 4 fall and winter limited-edition flavors from its additive-free craft ice cream brand "HANDELS VÄGEN" on October 15, 2026: Double Chocolate Cookie Cream, Rich Cream Cheese, Roasted Hojicha, and Tanba Chestnut.
株式会社クラウドシエン oversaw the application format for the private-sector proposal program in Shinjo Village, Okayama Prefecture, and established a framework to promote collaboration between businesses and local governments.
"Travel by Train" magnet series adds Shizuoka edition, with 2 new designs featuring Oigawa Railway and Tenryu Hamanako Railway
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株式会社ペノン has released 2 new magnets depicting railways in Shizuoka. Licensed by Oigawa Railway and Tenryu Hamanako Railway, they are on sale for 700 yen each at outlets including プラザロコ売店.
共同印刷株式会社 has developed an oxygen-absorbing laminated tube container that prevents pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other contents from deteriorating due to oxidation. The product offers high barrier performance and eliminates the need for nitrogen filling, among other features. It will be exhibited as a reference at TOKYO PACK 2026, held in October 2026.
共同印刷株式会社 has developed an "easy-peel surface-layer laminated tube" with a detachable print and barrier layer to facilitate recycling. It will be exhibited as a reference at TOKYO PACK 2026, which opens at Tokyo Big Sight on October 14.
AI agents to support tourism data analysis for local governments and DMOs; next-generation Tourism DMP "Tourism Intelligence DMP" unveiled
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株式会社オープントーン unveiled a prototype of its next-generation tourism DMP, "Tourism Intelligence DMP," for supporting tourism data analysis by local governments and DMOs at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, held on September 24, 2026.
Facts
Local governments and DMOs in more than 50 regions
"Protecting your bottom from sitting all day"—new "Well Doctor Latex Hip Protector" combines natural latex with ergonomic design!
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株式会社エムール began general sales on October 1, 2026, of the "Well Doctor Latex Hip Protector," a product designed to improve sitting comfort using natural latex and an ergonomic design.
Schoo launches "AI Role-Play" to help users develop interpersonal skills through practice
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株式会社Schoo has added an "AI Role-Play" feature to its Schoo for Personal online learning service for working adults and its Schoo for Business corporate training service, allowing users to practice workplace conversations with AI.
Facts
Approximately 9,000 videos available
Approximately 1.44 million registered members to date
Cumulative number of client companies surpasses 4,500
Since the service launched in 2012
Launched the data-driven LMS "Schoo Swing" in 2021
Established subsidiary LoLLL株式会社 in April 2026 to provide comprehensive HR services for local communities
Established: October 3, 2011
Business launch scheduled for sometime in 2026
(Figures are cumulative as of the end of June 2026)
The 2nd collaboration bag collection with master-piece, a brand that brings fashion and functionality together at a high level! New bags based on "Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN" are here!
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株式会社バンダイ will release 4 new bags themed around "Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN," created in collaboration with bag brand master-piece, from October 2026.
A call for help from a lover who was supposed to be dead—Chapter １ of Masahiro Imamura's latest mystery, "The Girlfriend from ０ Seconds Ago," available to read for free before its release!
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Chapter 1 of Masahiro Imamura’s latest mystery novel, The Girl from 0 Seconds Ago, has been made available for free on Amazon. The book will go on sale from 双葉社 on Oct. 14, and a TV drama adaptation will begin airing on 日本テレビ on Oct. 4.
[川奈ホテル・川奈ホテルゴルフコース] A “90th Anniversary Celebration Party” and “90th Anniversary Open Competition”; a “Long-Run Competition” will also be held on the Fuji Course during the anniversary week
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川奈ホテル will mark its 90th anniversary on Dec. 6, 2026, with a celebration party and an open golf competition. A long-run competition will also be held on the Fuji Course as part of special events celebrating its historic traditions.
Facts
90th anniversary of opening
Will mark its 90th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
Onigoe Tomahawk’s Kin-chan and Dennis’s Matsushita head overseas for the show’s first international shoot! New York Yashiki’s Golf Social Circle airs Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10:30
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The 13th episode of the golf variety show New York Yashiki’s Golf Social Circle, broadcast on BSよしもと, will be filmed in Vietnam for the program’s first overseas shoot. Guests Kin-chan of Onigoe Tomahawk and Nobuo Matsushita of Dennis will face off in a golf match at Tan Son Nhat Golf Course.
Kyoto-based サンパギータ・ジャパン has grown as a brand blending Filipino craftsmanship with Kyoto aesthetics, expanding its sales channels with support from organizations including PTIC大阪. It plans to open a physical store in Kyoto in October 2026.
Facts
The brand was founded in 2014
In June 2025, Mr. Fukuda was also invited to an important meeting held in conjunction with the Philippine president’s visit to Japan
It is reportedly scheduled to open a physical store in Kyoto on Oct. 3, 2026
Eisenhower Fellowships President George de Lama, whose international organization has developed more than 2,600 leaders in 118 countries, to visit Iwate and speak at the Iwate International Innovation Convention
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George de Lama, president of Eisenhower Fellowships, will speak at the Iwate International Innovation Convention (IIC), to be held at Morioka Grand Hotel on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026. The deadline to register has been extended.
Facts
More than 2,600 leaders
Oct. 29, 2026
Through Friday the 30th
Reported from about 60 countries
Has served as president of Eisenhower Fellowships since 2014
[Survey Report] Mandatory measures begin: Emergency survey of 3,000 people on customer harassment prevention / Macromill
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株式会社マクロミル has released the results of an emergency survey on mandatory measures to address customer harassment, which took effect on Oct. 1. In the survey of 3,000 people, awareness of the requirement stood at 64%, and more than 80% supported companies strengthening their responses to customer harassment. Respondents also expressed concern that legitimate complaints could be treated as customer harassment and reported their own experiences of making emotional protests.
Facts
Survey of 3,000 people nationwide
Awareness stood at 64%
“Knew the details” accounted for 18.6%
“Had heard of it but did not know the details” accounted for 45.3%
A combined 80.8% expressed understanding
Strict responses to malicious, disruptive customers... were supported by 60.3%
Somewhat supported: 26.3%
Legal action... was supported by 54.4%
Somewhat supported: 28.8%
Raising one’s voice or acting in an intimidating manner (83.2%)
Intimidating others by striking objects, such as a counter (82.9%)
Demanding an excessive apology (82.7%)
“I got emotional and complained in a strong tone” (20.6%)
“I asked to speak to a manager or supervisor” (20.1%)
“I asked for a return or refund” (18.7%)
About half, 46.0%, were concerned that legitimate complaints or requests could be treated as customer harassment
“I think I would try to communicate calmly without getting emotional” (32.9%)
[Online, Oct. 14] Former banker demonstrates how to create a business plan (BS & CF edition) — covering the basics of CF, with a focus on balance sheets that can be difficult to complete — Free seminar
三幸学園 and ＪＡ全農 sign partnership agreement to expand food and agriculture education and promote “91 Agriculture,” bringing practical learning to young people nationwide
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学校法人三幸学園 and JA全農 have signed a partnership agreement to expand food and agriculture education and promote “91 Agriculture,” with plans to offer practical learning, product development and sales for students and children nationwide.
A “Bridal Fair” to make your dream photo wedding come true in Sapporo! At 写真工房ぱれっと, enjoy 14 special perks worth more than ¥50,000 and free fittings of new outfits, available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in October only
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写真工房ぱれっと サッポロファクトリー店, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, will hold the “Sapporo Bridal Fair” on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in October 2026 only. During the fair, visitors can enjoy free fittings of the luxury “Premier Line” and new outfits, 14 special perks worth up to more than ¥50,000, and 10% off autumn and winter location photography plans.
Facts
Available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in October 2026 only
Worth up to more than ¥50,000
14 special perks
Choose up to 5
Up to 70% off the highest-grade “Premier Line” outfits
Orders now open for acrylic trading cards featuring newly drawn fairytale-version illustrations by Yubisaki to Renren creator 森下suu先生, and more! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on September 28 for 11 merchandise items featuring newly drawn illustrations by Yubisaki to Renren creator 森下suu先生, available through the online store AMNIBUS.
Launch of a “forward deployed marketer” business that embeds in the workplace and implements marketing initiatives on the spot
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ポップコーン株式会社 will launch its “Forward Deployed Marketer (FDM)” business on October 1, 2026. The service joins clients’ marketing teams and uses AI to handle everything from implementing initiatives to automating them. It has already been implemented at a major e-commerce company and an infrastructure company. To mark the official launch, initial assessments will be provided free of charge to a limited first 5 companies.
Will care managers still be needed in 2035? [Care Manager Next-Generation Leaders Course 2026]
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株式会社ワンダーラボラトリー will launch a new series exploring the future of nursing care and care management in 2035, “Care Manager 2035: The Future of Care We Envision,” as part of Peer Study～在宅医療カレッジ～, starting October 2, 2026.
Free guide to creating a “dental clinic where new hires grow on their own.” AI seminar on using Claude to organize in-house manuals to be held on October 29
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株式会社ITreat will hold a free seminar for dental clinics, “How to Create a Dental Clinic Where New Hires ‘Grow on Their Own,’” on October 29, 2026. The seminar will demonstrate how to use the AI tool Claude to organize in-house manuals and improve operational efficiency, with the aim of eliminating work that depends on specific individuals and improving new-hire retention.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
There were 152,550 job openings
6,616 dental hygienists graduated from training schools and found jobs
Original就職者1人あたり23.1倍
A survey of 185 training schools that are members of the council
Actor 上白石萌歌 to narrate the latest healing planetarium production, “A Night Dissolving into the Cosmos: Space Healing”!
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Actor 上白石萌歌 has been selected to narrate “A Night Dissolving into the Cosmos: Space Healing,” the latest healing planetarium production, which コニカミノルタプラネタリウム will screen in November 2026.
Facts
Screenings begin sequentially from November 2026
3 venues in Tokyo
Running time: approximately 45 minutes.
At an altitude of approximately 20 km
Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天 in サンシャインシティ、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空 in 東京スカイツリータウン®、株式会社岩谷技研、NHK
[Available exclusively at イオン] Two new cakes from “ねこねこ” to brighten the Christmas season! Introducing the ねこねこプリンケーキ, filled with brûlée pudding, and the ねこねこいちごみるくケーキ, with the sweet-and-tart taste of strawberry jelly containing fruit pieces
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株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー will release 2 Christmas cakes exclusively at イオン—the ねこねこプリンケーキ and ねこねこいちごみるくケーキ—and begin taking reservations on October 2, 2026.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon starting 10/4] Early-bird coupons available! Save even more on plant-based, 100% vegan sweets and food made without milk or eggs | MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場
“Contemporary Japanese Packaging 2026” exhibition at the Printing Museum’s P&P Gallery, TOPPANホールディングス
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TOPPANホールディングス株式会社 will hold the “Contemporary Japanese Packaging 2026” exhibition at the Printing Museum’s P&P Gallery. Opening on October 17, the exhibition will feature award-winning works from the Japan Packaging Competition and the Japan Packaging Contest, among others.