Analyzing trends among asymptomatic carriers in institutional food service and verifying the effectiveness of Fujisangyo’s independent hygiene management measures
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富士産業株式会社 presented poster research at the 53rd annual meeting of 日本防菌防黴学会 on trends among asymptomatic carriers in institutional food service and the effectiveness of its independent hygiene management measures. Routine inspections in fiscal 2025 detected asymptomatic carriers of general bacteria and norovirus, but preventive measures were shown to prevent incidents, reaffirming the effectiveness of current measures.
Facts
Salmonella positivity rate: 0.0037%
Coliform positivity rate: 0.001%
Norovirus (positivity rate: 0.001%)
This marks the 5th consecutive year of participation
Halloween arrives at “Hotel Floria Tokyo,” an interactive exhibition featuring サンリオ characters! “Kawaii HALLOWEEN Party” offers seasonal displays and decorations this fall
【pas de calais】パドカレ will welcome mïndy and KAWAMURA LUXE at its Tokyo Midtown and One Building stores, beginning October 7, for a pop-up event featuring handcrafted accessories.
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株式会社ギャラリー・ド・ポップ will hold a pop-up event featuring handcrafted accessories by mïndy（フクシマミキ） and KAWAMURA LUXE（川村智子） at its Tokyo Midtown and ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. stores starting October 7.
Facts
¥29,700 (tax included)
¥33,000 (tax included)
36,300 yen (tax included)
15,400 yen (tax included)
11,000 yen (tax included)
Started in 1998
Having been with the company for 32 years
Started in 2025
Established | March 1, 1989
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギャラリー・ド・ポップ、pas de calais、パドカレ、mïndy、KAWAMURA LUXE、アトリエ染花
AGV × Street Fighter 6 to launch 4 Japan-exclusive collaborative helmet models
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株式会社ユーロギア will begin taking orders in Japan exclusively for 4 collaborative helmets by Italian helmet brand AGV and Capcom's game Street Fighter 6 on October 2, 2026. The suggested retail price is 47,300 yen each (tax included).
Facts
Suggested retail price: 47,300 yen each (tax included)
Cumulative sales of the series have reached 60 million units
Street Fighter 6 has sold 7.2 million units worldwide to date
株式会社DriveX has raised a total of 150 million yen from operating companies and individual investors, among others, to accelerate development of its AI-powered “Smart Production Planning” system and strengthen its organizational structure.
Tektome to sponsor and exhibit at “Archi Future 2026” as a platinum sponsor
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Tektome株式会社 will sponsor “Archi Future 2026,” an architectural ICT event to be held at TFT Hall in Ariake, Tokyo, on October 23, 2026, as a platinum sponsor and will exhibit at the event. Its president and CEO, Naoki Kitamura, will also speak at the technical forum.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Booth number: E-2
Date and time: October 23, 2026 (Friday), 12:45–13:15
Applications open for companies to participate in the “J-Win D&I Assessment / 2027 J-Win Diversity Awards,” which measure the current state of D&I and women's advancement
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NPO法人J-Win began accepting applications on October 8 from companies wishing to participate in the “J-Win D&I Assessment / 2027 J-Win Diversity Awards,” which measure the current state of D&I initiatives and women's advancement.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
October 29 (Thu.)
Through November 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Original１社あたり22万円（税込）
Currently, members of J-Win member companies, which number 195, are
“XL PHOTO STUDIO,” Japan's only mega-photo experience, surpasses 1,000 visitors in about 1 month since opening! New Shibuya-Dogenzaka location planned for mid-December
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“XL PHOTO STUDIO,” operated by Ninevation株式会社, surpassed 1,000 cumulative visitors in September 2026 and plans to open a new location in Shibuya's Dogenzaka in mid-December 2026.
Facts
Cumulative visitor count surpassed 1,000
Including observations of precipitation for 35 consecutive days
Print on a single sheet measuring at least 59.5 cm vertically × 21 cm horizontally
Build an “overseas business division” in-house in half a year with AI. グロスペリティ launches an “AI Overseas Business Launch Package” for small and midsize companies
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株式会社グロスペリティ has launched its “AI Overseas Business Launch Package” for small and midsize companies. Drawing on a track record of consultations with more than 2,000 companies, the service provides 6 months of hands-on support to standardize everything from market research to building an in-house sales function and organizational development, establishing an overseas business function within the client's company.
Facts
Oct. 2, 2026
More than 2,000 consultations on overseas expansion
Support for launching overseas businesses: more than 100 companies
6 months of hands-on support
2 meetings per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社グロスペリティ、Glosperity Corporation、Glosperity USA Inc.
アカツキAIテクノロジーズ offers robotics experiences at “Oarai Ocean Fireworks Festival 2026”
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株式会社アカツキAIテクノロジーズ offered robotics experiences featuring the humanoid robot “G1” and quadruped robot “Go2” at “Oarai Ocean Fireworks Festival 2026,” held at Oarai Sun Beach on September 26, 2026.
Facts
2026
September 26
Aug. 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社アカツキAIテクノロジーズ、Akatsuki AI Technologies Inc.、株式会社アカツキ
Construction 3D printers to reduce labor needs and shorten construction schedules
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株式会社荒木組 will use stairs made with a construction 3D printer for the Asahikawa Uchiyamashita levee improvement project, reducing the construction period from 12 days to 2 days through a labor-saving approach that also shortens the schedule.
MOT, operator of manga artist management services and the “Kakikomi” manga school, raises funding from DBJ Capital and Shochiku Ventures
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株式会社MOT has raised funds through a third-party allotment of new shares, with DBJ Capital as the lead investor and the Shochiku Ventures No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership also participating.
An interim report on research conducted to mark the 30th “Research Using the Library” Learning Contest
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公益財団法人図書館振興財団 will hold a forum on October 22, 2026, to present an interim report on surveys of contest participants, instructors and others, marking the 30th “Research Using the Library” Learning Contest.
【Toyama: Autumn Weekend Outing】Taste-test 3 freshly pressed Mont Blanc desserts! “Autumn Reward Sweets Buffet” offers the flavors of fall!
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル富山 will hold its “Autumn Reward Sweets Buffet” on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from October 3 through November 29, 2026. The buffet will feature 3 freshly pressed Mont Blanc desserts prepared before guests, along with a variety of sweets made with autumn ingredients.
Facts
Starting Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
Through November 29 (Sunday)
Adults: 5,800 yen
Elementary school students ¥3,000
20% discount
￥4,640
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホライズン・ホテルズ富山ホテル事業所、ANAクラウンプラザホテル富山、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Anniversary Concierge obtains the government's “Unified Qualification for All Ministries and Agencies”
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アニバーサリーコンシェル株式会社 has obtained the Unified Qualification for All Ministries and Agencies, which allows it to participate in competitive bidding by national government ministries and agencies. Drawing on its expertise in the regional DX and regional disaster-prevention DX service “デジ町,” the company will strengthen its business development in the public sector, including national and central government agencies.
Toyama and Uozu’s local character in a dinner course. Pairing dinner featuring 6 wines from KANATA WINERY and Toyama ingredients to be held on November 11
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル富山 will host a pairing dinner featuring 6 wines and Toyama ingredients in collaboration with KANATA WINERY of Uozu City on November 11, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
6 wines
7 dishes
Original1名様22,000円
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホライズン・ホテルズ富山ホテル事業所、ANAクラウンプラザホテル富山、KANATA WINERY、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
A sports club is opening in Yawata City! Its 6th location in the Kyoto area. コパンスポーツクラブ八幡
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株式会社コパン opened コパンスポーツクラブ八幡 in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, on Reiwa 8, September 16. This is its 6th location in the Kyoto area. The company operates more than 70 directly managed facilities and 7 contract-managed facilities, and has a network of 79 locations across 2 urban prefectures and 9 prefectures.
Facts
Reiwa 8, September 16
The number of directly operated facilities has exceeded 70
There are 7 publicly and privately contracted management facilities
Is web content from companies using AI more effective? A survey of 38,000 companies reveals “customer decision-making information that AI cannot create”
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リブランディング株式会社 surveyed the websites of 37,635 companies and found that companies promoting AI-related information tended to outperform those that did not in rates of owned-media adoption, article volume, and published case studies. However, it also reported that some companies still do not publish information that helps customers make decisions, such as pricing and customer testimonials.
For transport companies; free to attend. Held October 28 | Specified Skilled Worker Driver Seminar: “Hear from Indonesian on-site instructors and candidates!” / Chance to win a free inspection tour of Indonesia!
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株式会社アズスタッフ will hold an online seminar on October 28, 2026, for transport companies considering hiring foreign drivers under the Specified Skilled Worker program. An instructor based in Indonesia and candidates will speak via live link about the training, and attendees will be entered in a drawing for a free inspection tour of Indonesia worth approximately 150,000 yen.
Facts
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
15:00〜16:00
Worth approximately 150,000 yen
151 residents
Approximately 0.04% of all Specified Skilled Workers
From 24,500 people
It has been reduced to 22,100 people
31 years as an instructor
80 hours of driver training
Worth approximately 150,000 yen
Established: 2011
Capital: 26 million yen
Employees: 323
Locations: 53
Companies mentioned：株式会社アズスタッフ、LPK TOTAL BALI SEJAHTERA
With mandatory measures against customer harassment beginning in October 2026, 国際おもてなし協会 launches a dedicated website for its training service, which systematizes measures from prevention through “polite ways to refuse”
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国際おもてなし協会, operated by SHINKA株式会社, has launched a dedicated website for its training service, which systematizes measures from prevention through “polite ways to refuse,” following the introduction of mandatory customer-harassment countermeasures under the revised Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies on October 1, 2026. It also offers free webinars and consultations and introduces support programs offered by local governments, including 東京都 and 名古屋市.
Investment in スペクトロニクス株式会社 as the CVC fund’s inaugural investment
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The JA Mitsui Leasing Group has invested in スペクトロニクス株式会社, a developer and manufacturer of industrial laser oscillators, through a CVC fund it operates jointly with SIP. This is the fund’s inaugural investment, aimed at supporting the implementation of semiconductor microfabrication technology in society and strengthening business collaboration in the digital infrastructure sector.
株式会社STYLE expands its Tokyo Sales Office to strengthen its organization
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株式会社STYLE is expanding its Tokyo Sales Office in response to business growth and an increase in staff, with the new space scheduled to open in September 2026.
EntaCare Research Institute to officially launch “Puyo Puyo Trainer,” a “brain training × esports” service for care and welfare facilities, on October 1
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株式会社エンタケア研究所 will officially launch “Puyo Puyo Trainer,” a browser-based game service for care and welfare facilities developed jointly with Elecom, GLOE and Shochiku Broadcasting, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Officially launches on Thursday, October 1, 2026
3,300 yen per month (tax included)
Annual fee: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Event use plan: 66,000 yen (tax included) per day
Permanent exhibition plan: 11,000 yen (tax included) per 1 week
Up to 100 registered users
For single-player use, the difficulty can be selected from 5 levels
An action-puzzle game loved around the world for more than 30 years
The original “Puyo Puyo,” released in 1991,
In 2026, “Puyo Puyo” celebrates its 35th anniversary
“Keyboard Recorder Andes 25F,” a keyboard instrument that produces a recorder-like sound. Limited-edition color “Frost Green” released. / 鈴木楽器製作所
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鈴木楽器製作所 has released “Frost Green,” a limited-edition color for the “Keyboard Recorder Andes 25F,” a keyboard instrument that produces a recorder-like sound. In-store sales begin on October 31, with online sales starting December 7.
【Y'SACCS×ミズノ】The bag brand Y'SACCS, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the comprehensive sporting goods manufacturer ミズノ, celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, are launching their first collaborative products.
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The women’s bag brand Y'SACCS from 株式会社シカタ and the comprehensive sporting goods manufacturer ミズノ are launching their first collaborative products to mark their 40th and 120th anniversaries, respectively.
【Held in Fukuoka】Kyushu patient gathering and medical learning session on the specified intractable disease Osler disease (HHT), where patients and medical professionals learn as equals, to be held on October 18 (Sunday) — Patients, families, people who have not received a diagnosis, and medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and pharmacists are welcome —
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特定非営利活動法人日本オスラー病患者会 will hold a patient gathering and medical learning session for the Kyushu region in Fukuoka City on October 18, 2026. The event will provide information about the hemostatic agent サージセル, which has recently become covered by insurance, and an opportunity to learn about the latest medical knowledge on Osler disease (HHT). Patients, family members and medical professionals are invited to attend.
For sales organizations whose performance is not improving even after adopting SFA. Introducing “SalesAce,” a management-oriented AI tool that turns sales meetings into “weapons for tomorrow”
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インプレックスアンドカンパニー株式会社 has launched SalesAce, a management-oriented AI tool incorporating 17 years of sales support expertise into AI. Designed for organizations whose performance has not improved after adopting SFA, it supports the development of sales personnel and the establishment of good habits through sales meeting data analysis and feedback.
Shinagawa’s urban pet event, which drew approximately 3,500 visitors last time, returns for autumn on October 24 and 25
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The urban pet event SHINAGAWA URBAN PET LIFE 2026 AUTUMN, hosted by Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate and planned and operated by 株式会社CarLifeJapan, will be held in Shinagawa on October 24 and 25. Approximately 3,500 people attended the previous event. About 10 exhibitor spots remain for the autumn event.
Facts
Approximately 3,500 people
Approximately 30 stores
About 10 spots remaining
Companies mentioned：日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社CarLifeJapan、Shinagawa FOR REST
練馬区 formulates “Oedo Line Extension—Along-the-Line Community Development Design” — Promoting the Oedo Line extension and community development as an integrated effort —
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練馬区 formulated “Oedo Line Extension—Along-the-Line Community Development Design” on October 1, Reiwa 8, outlining its vision for community development along the line after the Oedo Line extension opens. In coordination with 東京都, it is preparing for the project to proceed at an early date, aiming to enhance the appeal of areas around planned new stations and create vibrancy.
mt by day, illuminated art by night. “mt ex MINOMACHI 2026” to be held for a limited time as visitors explore the town of Mino, October 9–21
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カモ井加工紙株式会社 will hold the limited-time event “mt ex MINOMACHI 2026” in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, from October 9–21. The event will feature installations and limited-edition sales of washi masking tape “mt,” as well as the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition.
Facts
Friday, October 9–Wednesday, October 21
Now in its 3rd edition
550 yen or more, including tax
Founded in 1963
Production began around 1980
Beloved by people of all ages for more than 60 years
210 yen, excluding tax
200 yen, excluding tax
270 yen, excluding tax
1,070 yen, excluding tax
Original1回税込100円
Original1回税込500円
The culture of Mino washi, with a history spanning more than 1,300 years
東京海上アセット and 日本工営 launch full-scale operations on a “social-issues-focused biochar carbon credit generation project” using sewage sludge in Brazil
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東京海上アセットマネジメント and 日本工営 are launching a full-scale biochar carbon credit generation project using sewage sludge in Brazil in partnership with SABESP.
Facts
Sewage treatment coverage to reach 90% by 2033
2020 amendment to the Sanitation Law
Approximately 24% of the national territory
Approximately 60–70% of sewage treatment
Starting in fiscal 2025
Companies mentioned：東京海上アセットマネジメント株式会社、東京海上アセット、TMAM、ID&Eホールディングス株式会社、日本工営株式会社、日本工営、サンパウロ州基礎衛生公社、Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo、SABESP、東京海上グループ
Ashirase opens its IndoorFlow indoor-space data platform app to the public, launching real-world implementation in the Nihonbashi area
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株式会社Ashirase released its IndoorFlow indoor-space data platform iPhone app to the public on October 1, 2026, and began full-scale implementation in the Nihonbashi area—with the Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station underground passage and 6 connected facilities—in collaboration with 三井不動産株式会社.
Facts
Released on October 1, 2026
6 facilities directly connected to the underground passage
People spend approximately 90% of their time indoors
In 6 languages for international visitors to Japan
【ニコニコレンタカー】Supporting autumn trips amid rising prices! “Drive Together Support Campaign” launches
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ニコニコレンタカー, operated by 株式会社レンタス, will run the “Drive Together Support Campaign” from October 1 to November 30, 2026, offering special rates on minivans and one-box vehicles for families and groups amid rising prices.
Kotozna launches “Pre-trip Booking,” an AI agent for hotels
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Kotozna株式会社 has launched Pre-trip Booking, a conversational AI agent for hotels. It supports more than 50 languages and assists guests from inquiries through to booking. It is scheduled to be introduced at Asaya Hotel from October 2026.
株式会社ワン・ステップ to showcase its latest attractions at the “Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026,” using “play” to tackle extreme heat and weather risks
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株式会社ワン・ステップ will exhibit at the Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 5–6, 2026, showcasing and offering hands-on experiences with its latest attractions, including an EV train, VR attractions and a dinosaur object with a mist function designed to address extreme heat and rain risks.
VOLTMIND provides technical support for a generative AI ideathon hosted by メディア総研株式会社
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株式会社VOLTMIND provided technical support for “Ideathon × Generative AI in Tokuyama Kosen,” hosted by メディア総研株式会社, supplying a generative AI environment and production support from 4 AI mentors. Held on Sept. 16, 2026, the event brought together 26 students from 徳山工業高等専門学校, who split into 9 teams and created prototypes in 2 hours and 30 minutes to address challenges from 9 participating companies.
Onmyoji, a landmark work of historical fiction manga, comes to the concert stage! “A Gagaku Universe Connecting Heaven and Earth,” a concert inspired by the manga Onmyoji, to be held at the experimental cultural museum MoN Takanawa
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MoN Takanawa will hold “A Gagaku Universe Connecting Heaven and Earth,” a gagaku concert inspired by the manga Onmyoji, from Nov. 27 to 28, 2026. Tickets go on sale Oct. 3, with a limited number of tickets for the first 50 people including a gagaku instrument experience.
Facts
To be held from Nov. 27 (Fri.) to 28 (Sat.), 2026
Original10月3日（土）10:00より開始します
Limited to the first 50 people
1st-floor seating with gagaku instrument experience: ¥9,000
1st-floor seating: ¥6,500
2nd-floor seating: ¥4,500
U25: 1st-floor seating with gagaku instrument experience: ¥7,000
1st-floor seating: ¥5,000
2nd-floor seating: ¥3,500
The performance is scheduled to last approximately 140 minutes
The experience is scheduled to last approximately 40 minutes
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、MoN Takanawa、白泉社、FlyingDog, Inc.、ヤマハサウンドシステム株式会社、ビクターエンタテイメント(株）、Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo、W+K Tokyo Lab、JKD Collective、武蔵野音楽大学
【PAUL & JOE BEAUTE】Enjoy autumn through fragrance. “Scented Body Care Experience” to be held at 神戸阪急
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PAUL & JOE BEAUTE will hold a “Scented Body Care Experience” at 神戸阪急 from Oct. 7 to 13, 2026, featuring limited-edition new products and a fig fragrance. Customers who spend ¥6,600 or more, including tax, will receive an original tote bag.
Facts
Oct. 7, 2026
13th
6,600 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルビオン、PAUL & JOE BEAUTE、神戸阪急
ABC株式会社 receives certification for an agricultural management improvement plan from Obu City
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ABC株式会社 has received certification for an agricultural management improvement plan from the mayor of Obu City and is moving forward with strawberry cultivation and the development of an automated harvesting robot.
Facts
Effective Oct. 1, 2026
The cultivated land area is 74a
Approximately 20,000 strawberry plants are being cultivated
【Survey on household goods purchasing behavior】About half of consumers wait for the right deal, while “transportation, storage and paying all at once” are obstacles to buying in bulk
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GeNiE株式会社 conducted a survey on household goods purchasing behavior. While about half of respondents wait for the right deal, transportation, storage and large payments are barriers to bulk purchases, with 46.8% opting to change their plans. Interest in services that let users choose when to pay reached 52.7%.
ウンナナクール, an underwear brand created by ワコール, launched its new “そっと、Fit” series on Oct. 1, 2026. The line features bras and shapewear incorporating “SCANBE Wire,” designed based on body data from approximately 4.5万人 of SCANBE users.
エージェンテック launches “Practical Training in Building and Operating Business AI Agents,” enabling participants to build AI agents that work in their own jobs
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株式会社エージェンテック has launched “Practical Training in Building and Operating Business AI Agents,” a hands-on program for businesses. Using the AI agent platform “AiGo” and their own company’s operations as a basis, participants learn how to design, build, test and operate agents, with the aim of applying them in the workplace.
Facts
87% of Japanese companies are using or promoting the technology
9% of companies are generating results that greatly exceed expectations
リセ refreshes its corporate and product brands, expanding from contract review to a brand supporting all legal operations
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株式会社リセ has refreshed its corporate and product brands as its business expands. The company announced “Lisse Legal AI Cowork,” an AX platform supporting all legal operations, and adopted the slogan “Gentle legal support for every company.”
NE succeeds to the operation of “Next Engine Korea” and advances support for agentic commerce
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NE株式会社 announced that its Korean subsidiary, NE Korea Inc., began operations on Oct. 1, 2026, and acquired the business operating “Next Engine Korea,” an order and inventory management system for Korean e-commerce businesses. In preparation for the era of agentic commerce, it is working to implement APIs and an MCP server so that AI agents can access data from Korean e-commerce businesses.
Facts
Operations began on Oct. 1, 2026
A company established on Aug. 3, 2026
Handles order, inventory and product data for more than 6,700 e-commerce businesses
Number of contracted companies: more than 6,700
Registered members: 873 (as of Sept. 30, 2026; includes free members)
Supports more than 50 marketplaces, among the most in the industry
Capital: ¥275,956 thousand (as of April 30, 2026)
Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (securities code: 441A)
The impact of this matter on NE's performance for the fiscal year ending April 2027 will be minor.
The service was launched in South Korea in 2019.
Companies mentioned：NE株式会社、NE Korea Inc.、Next Engine Korea、ネクストエンジン、Google、OpenAI、NAVER、Kakao、Cafe24 Corp.、Coupang、11番街、Gマーケット、MUSINSA
A special camping experience at a stadium: TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL ASICS SATOYAMA STADIUM 2026 to be held over 2 days, November 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
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TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL ASICS SATOYAMA STADIUM 2026, co-hosted by 株式会社アーバンリサーチ and FC今治 (株式会社今治.夢スポーツ), will be held at アシックス里山スタジアム over 2 days, November 7 and 8, 2026. General admission is free, and sales of camping sites and rental sets began on September 17.
TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO marks 1st anniversary, surpassing 1.15 million cumulative visitors and recording a 93% utilization rate
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TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, owned by トヨタ不動産株式会社 and operated by トヨタアルバルク東京株式会社, marked its 1st anniversary, surpassing 1.15 million cumulative visitors and recording a 93% utilization rate.
Facts
Cumulative visitors surpassed 1.15 million※
Recorded a utilization rate of 93%※
Marks its 1st anniversary on October 3
Since opening in October 2025
Over the 1-year period through the end of September 2026
By use, “sports” accounted for 35.6%
“Music” accounted for 47.1%
“MICE” accounted for 15.7%
“Other” accounted for 1.6%
The main arena can accommodate seating layouts for approximately 10,000 people.
The main arena has a total of 22 suites.
6 JAPAN AIRLINES TERRACE SUITE rooms featuring open terraces
In addition, there are 16 private suites.
The lounge... has 5 types.
The rooftop is equipped with solar panels with an output of 300 kW, and
In 2025, it received certification under LEED, an international environmental performance certification system.
With approximately 450 plants on the grounds and natural grass on the rooftop,
Approximately 40% of the site is covered in greenery.
Site area: approximately 26,446㎡
Total floor area: approximately 38,039㎡
Companies mentioned：トヨタ不動産株式会社、トヨタアルバルク東京株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、鹿島建設株式会社、JAPAN AIRLINES、adidas、ニッケン、CHAMPAGNE COLLET、SMBC、MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN
Hakujyu Plaza, where visitors can try the Healthtron electrotherapy device, to open in Yokohama's Asahi Ward in October, aiming to build a local health community
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株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will open Hakujyu Plaza, an experiential showroom for its Healthtron electrotherapy device, inside トライアル西友二俣川店 in Yokohama's Asahi Ward on October 6, 2026.
【豊島区立トキワ荘マンガミュージアム】Tokiwa-so and editor Akira Maruyama: From the collection of Akira Maruyama
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公益財団法人としま未来文化財団 will hold the exhibition “Tokiwa-so and Editor Akira Maruyama” at 豊島区立トキワ荘マンガミュージアム. The exhibition will display 20 items from the personal collection of Akira Maruyama, an editor who worked closely with manga artists, and introduce his connections with Shotaro Ishinomori, Fujio Akatsuka and others, as well as the process by which Tokiwa-so became widely known.
Facts
20 items
Adults: 500 yen
¥100 for elementary and junior high school students
【Archive now available】“A 1-on-1 blueprint for turning the meaning individuals find in work into an organizational driving force”—an approximately 1-hour explanation, from articulating intrinsic motivation to establishing everyday 1-on-1s
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株式会社ウィルネクスト has released a free recording of a webinar held on August 20, 2026, in partnership with チームアップ株式会社. The webinar, titled “A 1-on-1 blueprint for turning the meaning individuals find in work into an organizational driving force,” offers an approximately 1-hour explanation of articulating intrinsic motivation and establishing everyday 1-on-1s.
Through a partnership between 京丹波町 and 株式会社ひらまつ, 京丹波町フェア2026 will be held at 6 restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto from November 1 to 30, 2026, featuring special desserts made with “Kyotamba chestnuts” and a one-night-only gala dinner.
〜 Aiming to address the vacant home problem 〜 株式会社ネクスウィル announces partnership agreement with Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture
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株式会社ネクスウィル signed a partnership agreement with Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, to promote measures addressing vacant homes, and held a signing ceremony on September 28, 2026.
“e-sports GOMI in Okayama・Momo Sta” held! Team “KZ” takes first place! — 3.326 kg of trash collected in total!
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“e-SpoGOMI in Okayama Momosta,” hosted by 株式会社ヒトミー and organized by the e-SpoGOMI Organizing Committee, was held on Sept. 27, 2026, with Team “KZ” taking first place. The total amount of trash collected was 3.326 kg.
Marriage to a stingy boyfriend | 68% of women say “it could work under certain conditions,” while 22% oppose marriage; some would consider breaking up with a stingy boyfriend
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A survey of 100 women conducted by “Love Fortune-Telling Diagnosis,” operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション. Regarding marriage to a stingy boyfriend, 68% said, “It’s not a problem if he can spend money when necessary,” while 22% were opposed. In addition, 77% of women judge the difference between a frugal person and a cheapskate by whether they can spend money when needed.
[Continued in October due to popular demand] Make your fall hair makeover a great deal, too! Your first hair appointment on Nailie Beauty is effectively up to half price
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Nailie Beauty, a beauty booking app operated by 株式会社ネイリー, will run a campaign from Oct. 4 to 31, 2026, offering first-time hair appointment users a refund of up to 50% of the payment amount (up to 5,000 points).
[Featuring Riko Higashio] “2nd Woman Link Wellness,” exploring women’s bodies and futures, to be held at メディメッセ桜十字 on Saturday, Oct. 10
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桜十字グループ will hold “2nd Woman Link Wellness” at メディメッセ桜十字 in Kumamoto City on Oct. 10, 2026. The event will feature professional golfer Riko Higashio as a special guest, with talks and experiential booths on preconception care and women’s health.
おきなわアオイファーム joins industry-academia consortium “Save the Sweet Potato”
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Original株式会社welzoが運営する産学連携コンソーシアム「Save the Sweet Potato」に、宮古島でさつまいも生産を手がける株式会社おきなわアオイファームが加入した。同社は基腐病やコロナ禍による紅いも産地の再生に取り組み、新品種「ニライむらさき」のコストコや香港イオンでの販売実績がある。
Special documentary program exploring the lives of business owners 4 years after M&A or management support, streaming on Wednesday, Nov. 11
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M&A brokerage 株式会社fundbook will stream “Nisha San Kyaku,” a special documentary depicting the current lives of business owners 4 years after an M&A or management support deal, on Nov. 11, 2026.
[Quality from a domestic manufacturer] Qi2 25W certified! Car mount “ACWPD-V025M-QI22-83W” featuring up to 83W output and magnetic wireless charging, designed with an emphasis on functional beauty, launches Oct. 2
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株式会社アドテック will launch “ACWPD-V025M-QI22-83W,” a Qi2 25W-certified magnetic wireless car charger, on Oct. 2, 2026. It features up to 83W output and Peltier cooling, and a 15% off launch sale will be held.
AI chatbot becomes a “customer service staff member”! “DS Chatbot” launches “AI MODEL Plan,” featuring a realistic AI avatar serving customers on the web
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株式会社ディーエスブランド will launch the “AI MODEL Plan” on Oct. 2, 2026, adding a web customer service feature powered by a realistic AI avatar to its AI chatbot, “DS Chatbot.”
[智光山公園] Who is your favorite guinea pig!? A fierce contest to choose the best of more than 100, with voting for 智光山公園こども動物園’s “4th Chiko-Ten Election” open through the day after tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
“Lost Property Cloud find” launches across all JR lines!
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“Lost Property Cloud find,” provided by 株式会社find, has now been adopted by all 6 JR passenger railway companies following its launch at JR四国. The service now manages about 10% of lost property in Japan, with more than 8 million items registered to date.
Change launches “EQ Training × Voice-Based EQ Measurement”
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Change, a subsidiary of 株式会社チェンジホールディングス, has launched “EQ Training × Voice-Based EQ Measurement,” a new service for businesses that combines training to develop EQ (emotional intelligence) with voice-analysis-based measurement of users’ state. The service was developed in partnership with 合同会社WISDOM and PST株式会社.
Shibuya’s inquiry-based learning program “シブヤ未来科” takes on its 3rd year. Online seminar on the trial and error behind the scenes, featuring the Board of Education and schools, to be held on Oct. 27 (Tuesday)
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株式会社Inspire High will hold an online seminar on Oct. 27, 2026, featuring teachers from the Shibuya City Board of Education and Shibuya Ward Sasazuka Junior High School, to showcase initiatives promoting inquiry-based learning through “シブヤ未来科.”
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
16:00-17:30
After working as an elementary school teacher for 13 years
The 3rd Hiroshima Beauty Contest is confirmed! Applications are open to find Hiroshima’s next-generation beauty, following Fumi Nikaido, Yuina Kuroshima and Hinako Sakurai. Entries accepted through Oct. 31. The Grand Prix winner will be selected as a finalist for 美少女図鑑AWARD2027.
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OTAGROUP株式会社 announced that it will hold the 3rd Hiroshima Beauty Contest for women aged 10 and older who are from or live in Hiroshima Prefecture. The application deadline is Oct. 31, 2026. The Grand Prix winner will be selected as a finalist for “美少女図鑑AWARD2027.”
[フローラノーティス ジルスチュアート] A holiday collection inspired by “Starlit Garden” arrives. Enjoy the special excitement and sparkle of star fruit and berries.
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フローラノーティス ジルスチュアート, a brand operated by 株式会社コーセー’s Strategic Brand Division, will launch a holiday collection inspired by “Starlit Garden” on Oct. 30, 2026. Reservations open on Oct. 2 of the same year. The collection includes new products such as a coffret and Shimmer Fragrant Charm, as well as purchase gifts and online-exclusive services.
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Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
9,680 yen (tax included)
5 g 4,290 yen (tax included)
30 g 1,980 yen (tax included)
4,950 yen (tax included)
10,000 yen (tax included) or more
Dec. 31, 2026 (Thursday)
Natural-origin index: 82%※
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー、フローラノーティス ジルスチュアート、JILL STUART
[Can skin whitening weaken bones?] The serious impact of “日光レスモンダイ,” as more than 90% avoid sunlight
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A survey by ニッポンモンダイ on sun protection found that more than 90% of women avoid sunlight, while their understanding of its relationship with vitamin D is inadequate. It also noted that a focus on skin-whitening measures may increase the risk of osteoporosis.
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300 women
More than 90% consciously avoid sunlight
80% said “for beauty reasons, such as preventing spots and wrinkles”
“Avoid it a lot” (42.33%)
“Avoid it somewhat” (49.67%)
About 15.9 million people in Japan have osteoporosis
Create memories with your child through learning, making and eating! Halloween food education event “HALLOWEEN at HOTEL: Build a ‘Candy House’ with Your Child” to be held at ロッテシティホテル錦糸町
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ロッテシティホテル錦糸町 will partner with 株式会社ロッテ to hold the Halloween food education event “HALLOWEEN at HOTEL: Build a ‘Candy House’ with Your Child” on Oct. 24, 2026.
Sports-focused social networking service “SportsBank” launches a new “Tournament” feature to manage everything from hosting events to registration and online payments
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株式会社Asian Bridge has launched a new “Tournament” feature on its sports-focused social networking service “SportsBank,” enabling users to manage the entire process, from hosting a tournament and accepting registrations to collecting entry fees online.
Coin laundry and cafe in one! “しろふわランドリー”洗足池店, produced by OKULAB, opens!
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株式会社OKULAB handled equipment selection, store design, interior design and signage for “しろふわランドリー”洗足池店, which opened in Minamisenzoku, Ota Ward, on Oct. 2, 2026. The 7th location combines a coin laundry with an unmanned cafe. Since its founding, OKULAB has worked on more than about 300 laundromat locations.
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Oct. 2, 2026
7th location
Open 24 hours
Approximately 300 or more locations
Nearly 100%
Companies mentioned：株式会社OKULAB、OKULAB、しろふわランドリー、Baluko Laundry Place、Laundry OUT
Let’s protect our local treasures. TSKグループ will support traditional performing arts in Shimane and Tottori. Applications for grants open on 10/1. Grants of up to 300,000 yen!
“いれいす” to celebrate its 6th anniversary with POPUP SHOP events at 26 locations nationwide! Original “favorite book recommendation cards” to be given away
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To mark the 6th anniversary of the 2.5D idol group “いれいす,” POPUP SHOP events operated by 株式会社VOISING will be held at 26 locations nationwide. During the event, customers who purchase merchandise will receive an original card, and a campaign to win book gift cards will also run on X.
株式会社エージェント launches “AI Office Staffing,” turning person-dependent administrative work into a “system”
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株式会社エージェント has launched “AI Office Staffing,” combining staffing of professionals who can use AI with back-end support from an AI specialist team to turn person-dependent administrative work into a “system.”
Facts
There were 124 incidents in 2025
Supporting workforce challenges at more than 3,000 companies
Exhibiting at the 59th Japan Pharmaceutical Association Academic Conference. Seminar to be held on the theme “A Cornerstone of Community Healthcare: The Evolving Pharmacy Family-Doctor Role Through Digital Technology”
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WEMEX will exhibit at the 59th Japan Pharmaceutical Association Academic Conference, to be held in Niigata in October 2026, and will host a seminar on strengthening pharmacies’ role as patients’ regular point of care through digital technology.
“TOM and JERRY Waku Waku Street in Yokohama” to be held by popular demand! Opens Oct. 14, 2026, at そごう横浜店!
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株式会社寺子屋 will hold “TOM and JERRY Waku Waku Street in Yokohama” at そごう横浜店 starting Oct. 14, 2026. In partnership with ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ, the event will feature about 200 types of exclusive merchandise and various campaigns. It is also scheduled to take place in Osaka and Aichi in due course.
Facts
About 200 or more types
3,850 yen (tax included)
Tuesday, October 27
150 stores nationwide
Approximately 1,000 people annually
Companies mentioned：株式会社寺子屋、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ、そごう横浜店、アサヒ飲料、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、大丸梅田店、松坂屋名古屋店、Turner Entertainment Co.
Braze named a Leader for the 4th consecutive year in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multichannel Marketing Hubs
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Braze was named a Leader for the 4th consecutive year in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multichannel Marketing Hubs, receiving the highest ratings for Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. It also ranked No. 1 for Multichannel Engagement and Omnichannel Workflow Innovation in the Critical Capabilities report.
Monogusa announces transition to a company with an audit and supervisory committee
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モノグサ株式会社 announced that it transitioned to a company with an audit and supervisory committee on September 30, 2026, and that its 3 outside auditors assumed positions as directors who are audit and supervisory committee members.
都築電気 launches D-VUE® AI-OCR Service powered by generative AI
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都築電気株式会社 has launched its D-VUE® AI-OCR Service, which uses generative AI. The AI understands the “meaning” of the content, regardless of the form layout, and converts it into data; integration with core systems is a key strength. The service uses 日本マイクロソフト株式会社’s Azure OpenAI Service platform and was put into practical use after repeated PoCs in the produce wholesale industry.
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Date and time: October 14, 2026 (Wed.), 13:30–17:00
Meals for beloved dogs: from “a treat for special occasions” to “everyday indulgence.” ココグルメ launches its new “World’s Finest Meals Series”
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株式会社バイオフィリア launched the new “World’s Finest Meals Series” on September 28, 2026, under its ココグルメ handmade dog food brand, using carefully selected ingredients from around the world.
Facts
Released on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
Price: from ¥3,990 (tax included)
Shipping fee of ¥880 (tax included) charged separately
Original株式会社G-gen、デジタル庁より「ガバメントクラウドの Google Cloud の環境削除機能及びテンプレート等に関する開発業務（令和８年度）」を受注
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株式会社G-gen has won a contract from デジタル庁 for development work on deletion functions, templates, and other items for the Google Cloud environment in Government Cloud (Reiwa 8 fiscal year).
Epic Games launched ‘Fortnitemares 2026’ in October, featuring new Overwrites and weapons, the return of the limited-time Horde Rush mode, and numerous characters and costumes based on various IPs.
株式会社ピクルス’s diagnostic cloud service Yomitoru has added a rich text editor feature that allows text in questions to be formatted character by character, and has released a related feature guide (September 2026 edition) for free.
【ギグワークスクロスアイティ】Customer service that enables current employees to perform at their best. Exhibiting at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo”
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ギグワークスクロスアイティ will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place in November 2026, showcasing its CRM-based AI solutions “デコールCC.CRM” and “デコールCC.CRM Field Support,” designed specifically for field services.
アデリア automates approximately 60% of 1,000 monthly payment reconciliation transactions with the introduction of 楽楽明細
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アデリア株式会社 has introduced 株式会社ラクス’s cloud-based invoice issuance system 楽楽明細 and its receivables management option, automating approximately 60% of its approximately 1,000 monthly payment reconciliation transactions and cutting annual costs in half.
Facts
Approximately 3,000 invoices issued manually each month
Approximately 1,000 payment reconciliation transactions per month
Annual invoice-related costs of approximately ¥2.5 million
Cut in half to approximately ¥1 million–¥1.2 million annually
A track record of more than 16,000 companies adopting the service