JTB and 日本郵政グループ launch planning and sales of locally focused tours using the post office network—examining the potential to generate new visitor flows by leveraging Takaoka City's regional resources
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株式会社JTB, in collaboration with 日本郵政グループ and Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture, will begin planning and selling community-based tours that make use of the postal network. The initiative is based on an outsourcing agreement for promotional activities to encourage relocation and create a related population, with the 1st tour scheduled for October 31, 2026, and the 2nd planned for late November.
[Eikoh] Coworking Space & Study Room “E-lounge Tokorozawa” to Open at Tokorozawa Station in November
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株式会社栄光 will open “E-lounge Tokorozawa,” a coworking space and study room for adults and high school students, at the east exit of Tokorozawa Station on November 1, 2026. It will offer monthly and drop-in plans, with a preview opening starting October 17.
Facts
Opening at the east exit of Tokorozawa Station on Sunday, November 1, 2026
A preview-opening campaign will run from Saturday, October 17, offering everyone a chance to experience the facility free of charge
Price: 16,500 yen → 13,200 yen for fiscal 2026 only (tax included)
Price: 12,375 yen → 9,900 yen for fiscal 2026 only (tax included)
Price: 138 yen per 10 minutes → 110 yen for fiscal 2026 only (tax included)
An admission fee of 11,000 yen (tax included) applies
Companies mentioned：株式会社増進会ホールディングス、Ｚ会グループ、株式会社栄光、栄光ゼミナール、栄光の個別ビザビ、大学受験ナビオ、EIKOH LiNKSTUDY、アイ・シー・イー幼児教室、Ｚ会エクタス栄光ゼミナール、E-style Produced by栄光ゼミナール
ROG to launch 6 products, including PC components and gaming routers, starting October 2 as part of “ROG Edition 20,” a 20th-anniversary model celebrating ROG’s founding
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ASUS JAPAN株式会社 launched 6 products in its “ROG Edition 20” series on October 2, 2026, commemorating the 20th anniversary of its gaming brand “Republic of Gamers (ROG)”: a motherboard, graphics card, power supply unit, PC case, gaming router and Mini PC.
Facts
20th anniversary
A total of 6 products
Oct. 2, 2026
599,800 yen
1,199,800 yen
Up to 3000W
159,980 yen
129,800 yen
Up to 24,433Mbps
143,820 yen
Companies mentioned：ASUS JAPAN株式会社、Republic of Gamers、ROG、AMD、NVIDIA
Celebrating the 50th anniversary! “Unico” POP UP SHOP to be held at 大垣書店 京都ヨドバシ店!
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株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション will hold a POP UP SHOP at 大垣書店 京都ヨドバシ店 starting October 4, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of “Unico,” created by Osamu Tezuka. The shop will sell books and merchandise and display reproduction artwork. On October 17, an exhibition of Tezuka’s works and “Unico” will also be held at 京都駅ビル as part of the 2nd Kyoto Station Building Art Festival.
Facts
From Sunday, October 4, 2026
Through Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
With every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on products
[For fragrance touch-ups, fingertip care and hair touch-ups] New solid perfumes from “サムライ アクアマリン・ブラックライトクロス”
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“アクアマリン” and “ブラックライトクロス,” solid perfumes that can also be used to care for fingertips and hair, will go on sale October 8, 2026, from “サムライ,” the fragrance brand developed by 株式会社ウエニ貿易.
Furyu to exhibit at China’s major hobby event “Wonder Festival 2026 Shanghai”!
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フリュー株式会社 will exhibit at the major hobby event “Wonder Festival 2026 Shanghai,” taking place in Shanghai from October 3 to 4, 2026. The booth will display figures from original brands such as “F:NEX” and “TENITOL,” and the company will run a campaign offering postcards to people who follow and repost on Bilibili.
Facts
October 3 (Sat.)–4 (Sun.), 2026
Held for approximately more than 40 years
Became independent from オムロングループ through an MBO in April 2007
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2015
Moved to the Prime Market in April 2022 following a review of market segments
Established FURYU of America, Inc. in the United States in June 2024
Established 广州芙游娱乐有限公司 as a subsidiary in China in May 2026
Companies mentioned：フリュー株式会社、オムロングループ、FURYU of America, Inc.、广州芙游娱乐有限公司、Bilibili
The world’s “why?” questions, all in one book! Japanese edition of the U.S. bestseller “ナショナル ジオグラフィック KIDS Almanac” to be released in December
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株式会社世界文化社 will release the Japanese edition, “NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS YEARBOOK 2027,” of the U.S. bestseller “NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS Almanac 2027” in December 2026. This visual yearbook covers STEM topics such as space and dinosaurs and features approximately 500 photographs. The list price is 2,970 yen (tax included).
Lessons in enjoying life at any age from Chiyo Uno, the model for the heroine of the morning drama “Blossom.” “Life Can Bloom at Any Age: Chiyo Uno’s Words on Happiness” goes on sale October 4
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株式会社世界文化社 will release “Life Can Bloom at Any Age: Chiyo Uno’s Words on Happiness,” a collection of words on happiness by Chiyo Uno, the model for the heroine of the morning drama “Blossom,” on October 4, 2026.
The hugely popular Moomin diary supplement, which sells out every year, is back! MOE November 2026 issue [Special supplement: Moomin Diary 2027 | Bound-in supplement: Snufkin stickers | Cover feature: Learning from an inspiring way of life—Snufkin at ease]
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株式会社白泉社 has released the November 2026 issue of the monthly magazine MOE, featuring Snufkin’s way of life in its cover feature. It includes the Moomin Diary 2027 and Snufkin stickers as special supplements.
Over 20 million servings sold to date! New creation supervised by onigiri specialty shop “ぼんご”! “Large Onigiri: Tuna, Pickled Daikon and Egg Yolk Soy Sauce” — 1.5 times the size of the standard hand-rolled onigiri (*) — goes on sale Tuesday, October 6. The proprietress’s idea and the crunchy texture of the pickled daikon add a special touch.
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch “Large Onigiri: Tuna, Pickled Daikon and Egg Yolk Soy Sauce,” a new creation supervised by onigiri specialty shop “ぼんご,” at approximately 16,500 stores nationwide starting October 6, 2026. Cumulative sales of the series have topped 20 million servings, and community events are also being held as part of the company’s 45th anniversary celebrations.
More than 70% have settled into buying osechi! The main places to buy it are supermarkets and online retailers
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER and FOURGRACE, 74.2% buy osechi dishes. The main places to buy them are supermarkets (48.2%) and online retailers (23.2%), while the most common budget was under 5,000 yen (42.0%).
[Survey of men in their 20s to 50s] “Cleanliness” is the key priority in intimate-area improvement. “Cost” tops the list of what they most want doctors to explain, at 25.1%
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A survey of 350 men in their 20s to 50s by 株式会社NEXER and MSクリニック found that 95.4% had never visited a medical institution for a concern specific to men. “Cleanliness” (33.7%) was the top priority in intimate-area improvement, while “cost” (25.1%) was what respondents most wanted doctors to explain when considering reconstructive treatment.
Facts
350 men in their 20s to 50s
95.4％
33.7％
23.1％
48.6％
50.9％
25.1％
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、MSクリニック、株式会社NEXER Group
The biggest difficulty in finding a property was “rent that does not fit the budget.” “Rent” was also the top priority, at 36.0%
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and テナントプラザ analyzed the difficulties and priorities involved in searching for retail and commercial properties. “Rent” was the top priority (36.0%), while “location” led among multiple-response answers (70.0%). Many respondents also wanted informational support, such as data on foot traffic and customer demographics.
Worth going over budget? Buyers prioritized “6 years of quality and durability” over price when purchasing randoseru
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER and ララちゃんランドセル, 36.0% had gone over budget when buying a randoseru, and “quality and durability” was the most common reason they felt the extra cost was justified. In addition, 74.5% consider the cost of a randoseru “a necessary investment.”
[September roundup] AWA reveals its exclusive rankings!!
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AWA株式会社 announced its exclusive rankings, “September: What Everyone’s Reacting To — Roundup,” based on user data from September 2026. Mrs. GREEN APPLE ranked first for playlist additions and the rising chart, JO1 led among artists users recommended, and Linkin Park topped the most-searched artists.
Fukuoka-born youth culture magazine “NO!!” returns after about 10 years! “Hey!PARCO” × “NO!!” revival project launches!
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As part of a final-year project for 福岡PARCO, youth culture magazine “NO!!” will return as a special issue, about 10 years after it ceased publication in 2015.
Facts
After about 10 years since publication ceased
Published mainly in Fukuoka from 2000 to 2015
福岡PARCO, too, since opening in 2010
People moving through Fukuoka’s Tenjin area in 2026
Launched in Kumamoto in 1996
More than 400 young people from the general public appear every month
We ask 100 men and women on the street to answer the same question
A seminar titled “The Forefront of AI-Related Policy for Fiscal Year Reiwa 8,” featuring 片岡 美佳 of the Cabinet Office, 熊原 渉 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 池田 宗太郎 of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and 長谷部 翔大 of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, will be held on Oct. 21 (Wed.), 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “The Forefront of AI-Related Policy for Fiscal Year Reiwa 8” on Oct. 21, 2026, with officials from the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as speakers.
GMOインターネットグループ to sponsor Japan’s largest design conference, “Designship 2026,” as a top-tier sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year!
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GMOインターネットグループ will sponsor Japan’s largest design conference, “Designship 2026,” as a top-tier sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year, with an experiential booth showcasing the group-wide design guidelines and appearances by creators as speakers.
[JAF Tottori] Enjoy the Kotobuki Confectionery Grand Appreciation Festival even more! JAF booth offers traffic safety activities for parents and children
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The JAF Tottori Branch will set up a booth to promote traffic safety awareness at the Kotobuki Confectionery Grand Appreciation Festival, held on Oct. 10 at お菓子の壽城 in Yodoe-cho, Yonago.
株式会社ブシロード will begin theatrical advance screenings of “Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Unmei Seisen-hen” on Oct. 2, with advance sales of booster packs and audience giveaways at each theater.
[The 5,000-year-old teachings of enlightenment to guide you to your best life] A tear-off calendar that brings peace of mind and the benefits of meditation with a page turned each day
The event is just around the corner 🍶 Yamagata sake brings its appeal to Kansai! “やまがた酒 Tasting and Business Meeting in Kansai” to be held for the first time on October 12
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Date and time: Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday)
Original13:00～15:00（最終受付14:30）
Original（最終受付14:30）
Original1社につき1,000円（税込）
Application deadline: until Friday, October 9, 2026
This year marks the 10th anniversary of GI “Yamagata” certification
【シェラトングランドホテル広島】A sophisticated “Halloween Afternoon Tea” | Enjoy autumn flavors with a black cat lurking in the moonlight
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シェラトングランドホテル広島 will offer “Halloween Afternoon Tea” at its lobby lounge, “＆More by Sheraton,” from October 1 to October 31, 2026. Guests can enjoy 10 sophisticated sweets inspired by autumn flavors such as pumpkin and purple sweet potato, as well as black cats and bamboo charcoal, paired with 10 teas from the Los Angeles-based “ART OF TEA（アートオブティー）.” The price is 4,900 yen per person, including tax and service charge.
Facts
Original2026年10月1日（木）～10月31日（土） 13:00～16:30
Traditional (トラディショナル) / ¥4,900 per person, including tax and service charge
Choose from 10 kinds of tea
A hospitality company with more than 30 brands and over 10,000 lodging properties across 140 countries and regions
The hotel has 238 rooms in total, including 5 suites
The 338-square-meter ballroom can host large-scale events
082-262-7173 (restaurant reservations)
Companies mentioned：マリオット・インターナショナル、シェラトングランドホテル広島、ART OF TEA（アートオブティー）
LANDIC and BRUTUS unveil the concept for a new cultural hub in Hakata. A new commercial depicts its vision and will air during the “NAKASU JAZZ 2026” special program!
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株式会社LANDIC has signed a business partnership agreement with 株式会社マガジンハウス, publisher of “BRUTUS,” and launched “BRUTUS with LANDIC,” a new cultural hub project in the Fukuoka-Hakata area. The facility concept has been previewed ahead of its grand opening in 2027, and a new commercial will air during KBCテレビ’s “LANDIC Presents こがけんのジャズるNight,” broadcast on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月2日（金）よる11:15～深夜0:15放送のKBCテレビ
Originalよる11:15～深夜0:15
“NAKASU JAZZ 2026,” which thrilled 100,000 spectators
Preparations are currently underway for the grand opening in 2027
Founded: 1980
〒810-0801, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Hakata-ku, Nakasu ５丁目３−８, AQUA Hakata, 6th floor
Representative physician 坂田 of ライブリークリニック to speak at AMWC Japan 2026
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一般社団法人LC GROUP announced that Dr. 坂田将彰, representative physician of ライブリークリニック, spoke as a presenter at a luncheon seminar at the international aesthetic medicine conference AMWC Japan 2026. The presentation focused on treating volume loss with Dual-HA products. Dr. キムアソン of CLINIC K and Dr. 大原奈津恵 of なつクリニック also spoke.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00–12:50
The event was held on September 12 and 13, 2026, at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo.
Venue: Hall 3 (The Prince Park Tower Tokyo)
Operates 3 clinics in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo; Funabashi, Chiba; and Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人LC GROUP、ライブリークリニック（LIVELY CLINIC）、AMWC Japan 2026、株式会社ARM、CLINIC K、なつクリニック
【Tourism DX × Camping】See “駒出池” as it is right now. Live camera installed at 駒出池キャンプ場, at an elevation of approximately 1,300 m
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アドバンス株式会社 has installed a live camera at 駒出池キャンプ場 in Sakuho Town, Nagano Prefecture, which it operates under a designated management agreement, streaming real-time footage of the lakeside. The system lets visitors check conditions at the site, at an elevation of approximately 1,300 m, before arriving, and promotes “tourism DX” alongside the free Wi-Fi installed earlier.
Facts
Capacity: approximately 800 people
2 cottages
13 bungalows
78 auto-camping pitches
10 lakeside pitches
Approximately 100 groups at the open site
Free Wi-Fi was installed around the management building, 駒出池 and the bungalows in September 2026.
ECREW (イークルー), a platform specializing in EC-site jobs and career changes, launches fully on Oct. 2｜A recruitment platform specializing in the EC industry that directly connects EC professionals with EC businesses and support providers
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株式会社ワンプルーフ will officially launch “ECREW (イークルー),” a job and career-change site specializing in professionals with experience in the EC industry, on Oct. 2, 2026. During the pre-launch period, 200 people registered. The platform features direct hiring without recruitment agencies and a listing-fee-based pricing structure.
Facts
ECREW’s official launch date is Oct. 2, 2026.
The pre-launch period began on Sept. 1, and 200 people had registered early as of Sept. 30.
Presenter: 株式会社ワンプルーフ; representative director: 平山和泉; headquarters: Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
Job listings for full-time positions cost ¥50,000 for 4 weeks (excluding tax); listings for part-time and contract positions cost ¥30,000 for 4 weeks (excluding tax).
Job listings intended to recruit registered talent for recruitment agencies and similar businesses are subject to screening and are not eligible.
Users can filter listings using the “Remote work OK (including fully remote)” tag.
Search criteria specializing in the EC industry include Rakuten Market／Amazon／Shopify／in-house EC／EC operations／advertising management／CRM／MD and product planning／EC design／customer support／EC direction, among others.
【LOUANGE TOKYO】A Christmas Eve tribute in white and gold. Reservations for the 2026 Christmas collection “Noël d'Or” begin Oct. 1 (Thursday) at the Ginza, Roppongi and Nagoya locations and online.
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LOUANGE TOKYO, operated by 株式会社スイーツプラス, will begin taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas collection “Noël d'Or” on Oct. 1, 2026 (Thursday), at its Ginza, Roppongi and Nagoya locations and online shop. The collection features a varied lineup of 12 Christmas cakes in white and gold, its theme colors.
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¥12,000 (tax included)
¥17,280 (tax included)
¥51,400 (tax included)
¥12,960 (tax included)
¥13,500 (tax included)
¥21,600 (tax included)
¥9,500 (tax included)
¥11,880 (tax included)
¥9,400 (tax included)
¥10,800 (tax included)
【Reservations open】From Oct. 1, 2026 (Thursday)
【Business hours】11:00–21:00 (last orders at 20:00)
【October is Pink Ribbon Month】An opportunity to connect with your body through intimate apparel. A limited-time self-care set to help you care for your body.
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tu-hacci（ツーハッチ）, the intimate apparel brand operated by 株式会社WaterAir, will launch a special Pink Ribbon page on its official online store on Oct. 1, 2026, to coincide with Pink Ribbon Month in October. It will sell “A Self-Care Set to Care for My Body,” comprising a night-bra dress, panties and a breast cancer self-check booklet, for a limited time through 23:59 on Oct. 31, 2026. The brand is also pursuing Pink Ribbon initiatives around 3 themes: “Learn,” “Support” and “Share.”
Facts
A special Pink Ribbon page will go live on the official online store, and the self-care set will be available for a limited time from Oct. 1, 2026 (Thursday).
※Sales period: Through 23:59 on Oct. 31, 2026 (Saturday)
As キッザニア東京 marks its 20th anniversary, 講談社 will release “キッザニア東京 完全ガイド 2026‐2027,” a guidebook compiling the latest information, on Oct. 2, 2026. It includes introductions to new pavilions, explanations of hands-on activities, a city map, sample itineraries by age and content with furigana for kanji. It also covers “B·KidZanian,” a paid program starting Oct. 1.
Facts
This is an anniversary year, as the facility marks its 20th anniversary this year.
Scheduled for release on Oct. 2, 2026 (Friday)
The paid program “B·KidZanian,” which begins on Oct. 1, 2026 (Thursday)
There are ３ Kidzania locations in Japan: Tokyo, Koshien and Fukuoka.
シジャン, a Korean restaurant chain operated by the 株式会社グルメ杵屋 group, will revamp its grand menu on Oct. 7, 2026. Under its new concept, “Authentic Korean flavors × individuality,” it will add new dishes such as seolleongtang jjigae and extra-spicy jjigae, and begin offering set menus with up to 88 combinations from 11 main dishes and 8 side dishes.
Facts
The grand menu will be partially revamped from Oct. 7, 2026 (Wednesday).
HARI DRINK premium, developed by a Fukuyama pharmaceutical company with 96 years of history, selected as a hometown tax donation gift by Fukuyama City
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森田薬品工業株式会社 announced that HARI DRINK premium, a beauty drink from its inner beauty brand &setouchi, has been selected as a hometown tax donation gift by Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Founded in 1929, the company has been rooted in Fukuyama for 96 years. Through its registration as a gift, it will bring the appeal of Fukuyama and this locally developed beauty drink to consumers nationwide.
Facts
Since its founding in 1929
2,000 mg of low-molecular-weight fish collagen derived from natural fish
The history and future of 甲州市 intersect! VR artist せきぐちあいみ, who has achieved global success, to present a live VR art performance at the Grape Festival
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甲州市, Yamanashi Prefecture, announced that it will host a live VR art performance by VR artist せきぐちあいみ at the 73rd Koshu Katsunuma Grape Festival, scheduled for Oct. 3, 2026. Appointed as the city’s first “Mirai Creation Ambassador,” she will create three-dimensional art in a VR space during a performance lasting about 20 minutes. The initiative will promote the region’s appeal and support learning for the next generation by blending history with cutting-edge digital expression.
Facts
Original2026年10月3日（土）に開催される「第７３回甲州市かつぬまぶどうまつり」
Original第７３回甲州市かつぬまぶどうまつり
Through a performance lasting about 20 minutes
Selected for the Forbes JAPAN 100 in 2021
2026 (Reiwa 8)
The Forbes JAPAN 100
Companies mentioned：甲州市、せきぐちあいみ、関口愛美、山梨県立博物館、経済産業省、内閣府知的財産戦略推進事務局、ドバイ首長国文化庁、Forbes JAPAN
“VALLEY OF INVENTIONS” exhibition opens in Roppongi, Tokyo
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Originalスイスの高級時計マニュファクチュール、ジャガー・ルクルトが2026年9月30日、東京・六本木の六本木ヒルズにて「Valley of Inventions―発明の渓谷」展を開幕。約200年にわたるヘリテージとイノベーションを紹介する没入型エクスペリエンスで、2026年新作コレクションや日本初披露モデル、葛飾北斎にオマージュを捧げた「レベルソ・トリビュート・エナメル」新作4モデルを公開。俳優の笠松将さん、岩瀬洋志さん、松本怜生さんがプライベート・オープニングに参加した。会期は10月1日～10月6日。
Facts
Nearly 200 years of heritage and innovation
More than 1,400 calibers created
Through more than 430 patents
As many as 180 specialist skills brought together under one roof
Roppongi, Tokyo, Sept. 30, 2026
Original期間： 2026年10月1日（木）～10月6日（火）
Hours: 11:00–19:00
4 recipes created by Gilles Varone
Swiss chef Gilles Varone, a 2-Michelin-star chef
4 new Reverso Tribute Enamel models
Katsushika Hokusai, a leading Japanese artist of the 19th century
playful arc株式会社 plans to begin distributing a program recording its meetings with Higuchi around November 2026, and aims to launch a community for creators in spring 2027.
Traditional sauna “pirts” master visits Japan from Latvia! Latvia’s tourism authority (LIAA) exhibits at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026
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ラトビア政府観光局（LIAA / Latvia Travel） exhibited at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Sept. 24–27, 2026, offering demonstrations of Latvia’s traditional pirts sauna and seminars on traditional culture to around 180,000 visitors. On industry days, 3 companies from Latvia—Baltic Travel Group, Estravel and OsaBus—took part in business meetings with Japanese travel companies. The authority also promoted the appeal of cross-border tours in partnership with the Baltic states and “Beyond Nordics.”
Facts
With around 180,000 visitors attending over 4 days
3 companies from Latvia—Baltic Travel Group, Estravel and OsaBus—participated
74 countries and regions worldwide
46 prefectures across Japan
1,420 companies and organizations participated
855 buyers attended the business meetings
1,019 sellers participated
The number of business meetings arranged through advance appointments reached 6,454
株式会社HOLUS wins the Global Award 2026 Special Prize (JNB Chairman’s Award)
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株式会社HOLUS won the Global Award 2026 Special Prize (JNB Chairman’s Award), administered by Tokyo NBC and JNB. Its highly regarded achievements included establishing a business foundation in Vietnam, developing a business model combining Japanese agricultural technology with Vietnamese resources, creating around 700 local jobs and carrying out social contribution activities. The awards ceremony was held at the Ork d’Or Salon TOKYO on Sept. 29, 2026.
Facts
Created around 700 local jobs at AGRIEX
Site area: 1.4 hectares
Capital: 11 million yen
Number of employees: more than 700
Established: April 2013
Established: November 16, 2020
Factory began operations: June 23, 2022
FSSC 22000 certification (obtained in March 2023)
The Global Human Resources Forum 2026 (Global Award Ceremony) will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Date and time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 17:00–20:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社HOLUS、CONG TY TNHH AGRIEX（AGRIEX COMPANY LIMITED）、一般社団法人東京ニュービジネス協議会（東京NBC）、公益社団法人日本ニュービジネス協議会連合会（JNB）、中小企業基盤整備機構
Relocating and opening on Friday, October 9! Vision Megane Apita Anjo Minami Store
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Vision Megane, a chain of specialty eyeglasses stores operated by 株式会社ビジョンメガネ, announced that it will relocate and reopen the Vision Megane Apita Anjo Minami Store inside the large Apita Anjo Minami shopping center in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Friday, October 9, 2026. As the company marks its 50th anniversary, the store is moving to a location that is also easily accessible from nearby Kariya and Nishio. The store will have staff holding the nationally certified eyeglass-fitting technician qualification and the “Megane Maestro” credential, as well as myopia-care lenses for children and a “Hearing Consultation Corner.” An opening sale offering up to 55% off frames and 30% off all hearing aids will run through November 15.
Facts
Opening date: Friday, October 9, 2026
● Promotion period: Friday, October 9, 2026–Sunday, November 15
Frames: up to 55% off
Hearing aids [all items] 30% off
Store area: 97.39㎡ (29.46 tsubo)
Number of employees: 438 (as of the end of December 2025)
Capital: 50 million yen
Vision Megane marks its 50th anniversary this year, having been founded in 1976.
[Nagoya] A private buffet plan is now available for year-end parties and autumn celebrations in an airy indoor space! Reservations open for groups of 20 or more, with all-you-can-drink included, from 6,500 yen. Wood Design Park Nonami Store
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Wood Design Park Nonami Store, operated by ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 and located in Nagoya’s Midori Ward, will begin offering a “Group-Only Buffet Plan” for private bookings of 20 or more people on October 5, 2026. The options are a casual buffet for 6,500 yen with 12 dishes and a party buffet for 8,500 yen with 15 dishes, both including all-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages. The venue can accommodate up to 100 people, with time packages of 3, 6 or 9 hours available.
Facts
A “Group-Only Buffet Plan” for private bookings will be available starting October 5, 2026.
The “Casual Buffet” costs 6,500 yen and includes 12 dishes.
The “Party Buffet” costs 8,500 yen and includes 15 dishes.
Eligible bookings: private events for 20 or more people
Maximum capacity: 100 people
Casual, 5,000 yen (tax included): 9 dishes, including shoulder loin of Aichi-produced Mikawa pork
Standard, 6,000 yen (tax included): 9 dishes, including sirloin steak made with domestically produced beef
Gorgeous, 8,000 yen (tax included): 11 dishes, including sirloin and Wagyu rump steaks and cream-puff ice cream for dessert
There’s even time to make your own sours and highballs… Drinks: more than 30 varieties, including Kirin Ichiban Shibori, whiskey, shochu, wine, lemon sours and Jasmine Shochu
[Nagoya, Sakae] For year-end parties, welcome and farewell parties, and post-event celebrations: group buffet for private bookings of 30 or more, with all-you-can-drink included, from 6,500 yen. Wood Design Park Sakae Store
Crab-flavored surimi can make even a mug “Rich.” “Mug Rich Campaign” launches October 1
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カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社 will run the “Mug Rich Campaign” from October 1 to October 31, 2026, promoting a new way to enjoy its crab-flavored surimi “Kani Kama Rich”: simply put it and instant soup in a mug and pour in hot water. Customers who submit a receipt for eligible products purchased during the campaign will be entered into a drawing to win a “Kanetetsu Original Mug”; 5 winners will be selected.
Facts
[Entry period] Thursday, October 1, 2026–Saturday, October 31, 23:59
With a purchase receipt totaling 500 yen or more (including tax) that includes “Kani Kama Rich”
Kanetetsu Original Mug: 5 winners selected by drawing
Second AI Film Festival Japan - AI Film Festival Japan 2026 | Tickets go on sale October 2!
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株式会社AI Film Japan announced that tickets for the “Second AI Film Festival Japan - AI Film Festival Japan 2026 (AIFJ 2026),” to be held at Tokyo Innovation Base from October 31 to November 2, 2026, will go on sale October 2. The festival received 700 submissions from more than 60 countries worldwide and will present a 3-day program featuring collaborations with Alibaba Cloud, CapCut and ElevenLabs, as well as a business conference. The attendance target is around 2,000.
Facts
The festival received 700 film submissions from more than 60 countries worldwide.
In 2026, the Main Festival is targeting attendance of around 2,000.
More than 800 people attended the first Main Festival.
The AIFJ’s related activities have reached a total of more than 1,500 people.
A limited number of 3-day passes will be offered at 5,000 yen as an early-bird discount.
The 3-day event runs from Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 AI Film Japan、Alibaba Cloud、CapCut、ElevenLabs、SusHi Tech、StartSphere、Tokyo Innovation Base（TIB）
The “Digital Policy Agenda” organizes key issues and a framework for discussion of measures related to “digital governance” and “digital sovereignty” in a data-driven society.
The 5th anniversary symposium will be held from 17:00 on October 6, 2026.
Reservations open for JAPAEAR collaboration earphones!!
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JAPANイヤホン製造株式会社 (JAPAEAR), based in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture, will begin taking reservations on October 2 for “MAKE1 JE Edition,” its second collaboration earphones with final社, based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Shipping and sales will begin on October 25. The price is open, and is expected to be around 50,000 yen.
Facts
MAKE1 JE Edition is the second collaboration model, based on the MAKE1, which features 3 balanced armature drivers.
JAPANイヤホン製造株式会社 is an earphone maker based in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture, established in 2013. Its brand name is JAPAEAR (Japaiya).
MAKE1 JE Edition is a finished product and does not come with a tuning kit. Disassembly voids the warranty.
The first collaboration model was “MAKE2 JE Edition.”
Konno Jozo’s “Ginjo” soy sauce from Kami Town, Miyagi, wins top prize for 2 consecutive years—the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award—for the brewery’s 9th win overall, making it the sole national record holder!
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“Ginjo” soy sauce made by 有限会社今野醸造 of Kami Town, Miyagi Prefecture, won the top prize, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award, for the 2nd consecutive year at the 53rd National Soy Sauce Competition. This was the 8th win for “Ginjo” and the 9th overall for the brewery, making it the sole national record holder. It was selected from among 307 entries nationwide. The small, highly skilled brewery has 16 employees and pursues “beautiful soy sauce,” rigorously finishing the heat-treatment process using the craftsperson’s eyes, nose, tongue and ears.
Facts
Won the top prize, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award, for the 2nd consecutive year
The brewery’s 9th win overall, making it the sole national record holder
The 8th win for “Ginjo”
A remarkable achievement, selected from among 307 entries nationwide
A small brewery with 16 employees
Konno Jozo is a small, highly skilled brewery with 16 employees
53rd National Soy Sauce Competition
Soy sauce is said to contain more than 400 aromatic compounds
Founded in Meiji 36 (1903)
Ginjo 200 ml oxygen-blocking bottle: 378 yen (tax included)
Ginjo 500 ml: 410 yen (tax included)
Ginjo 1 L: 583 yen (tax included)
Ginjo 1.8 L: 961 yen (tax included)
5 candidates for the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award
10 candidates for the Award of the Director-General of the Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Inter-College Animation Festival 2026 is coming! 34 schools from across Japan are participating! 229 student films showcasing the future of animation will be screened together! (October 9–12)
No one yet knows the true nature of this frying pan. The rustproof iron frying pan with a removable handle, “BEPPAN,” goes on presale October 2
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株式会社SEIDO will begin presales on Makuake on October 2, 2026, for “BEPPAN (別PAN),” a nitrided iron frying pan with a removable handle. Nitrided iron makes it resistant to rust and gives it 5 times the surface hardness of a standard pan. Its 1.8 mm iron plate maintains thermal conductivity while reducing weight.
Facts
Its surface hardness is 5 times that of a standard iron frying pan
株式会社オートテクニックジャパン to change its name to 「株式会社ATJ」 effective April 1, 2027
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株式会社オートテクニックジャパン announced that it will change its name to 「株式会社ATJ」 effective April 1, 2027, marking the 45th anniversary of its founding on July 21, 2027. The company said it will adopt 「ATJ」, the name by which it has been widely known internally and externally, and aims for new growth while building on the trust and recognition it has earned.
Facts
Name to change to 「株式会社ATJ」 effective April 1, 2027
We will mark the 45th anniversary of our founding on July 21, 2027
Marks the 45th anniversary of its founding on July 21, 2027
Evorpacept plus trastuzumab, ramucirumab and paclitaxel combination therapy may be effective against HER2-positive advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
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A research group at 国立がん研究センター東病院 conducted the international Phase II trial “ASPEN-06” to evaluate the efficacy of the CD47 inhibitor evorpacept plus trastuzumab, ramucirumab and paclitaxel in patients with HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. The response rate was 40.3% among all patients and 54.8% among patients whose HER2-positive status was confirmed by a new biopsy. The greatest benefit was seen in the HER2-retained, CD47-high-expression group, with a response rate of 63.6% and a median progression-free survival of 19.5 months. The findings were published in Nature Medicine on September 24, 2026.
Facts
The response rate was 40.3% in the overall patient population
The rate was 54.8% among patients whose HER2-positive status was confirmed by a new biopsy
The response rate was 63.6% in the HER2-retained, CD47-high-expression group
Median progression-free survival was 19.5 months
Progression-free survival hazard ratio: 0.38
A total of 127 patients were randomly assigned to the evorpacept combination arm or the control arm
Published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine on September 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人国立がん研究センター、国立がん研究センター東病院、Nature Medicine
AI Security establishes specialist organization “Splunk Unit” for Splunk
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AIセキュリティ株式会社 has established “Splunk Unit,” a specialist organization bringing together expertise, personnel and delivery capabilities related to Splunk. The company has set up a structure to provide end-to-end support, from implementation assistance through operational adoption and more advanced use.
Facts
Capital: 19,110,000 yen
Established: September 2021
Splunk Unit will advance the following 3 initiatives
Original本店所在地： 〒160-0004 東京都新宿区四谷一丁目9番16号 三宅ビル4F
1) Standardize and enhance the quality of Splunk delivery
2) Expand support from “implementation” to “utilization and results”
3) Strengthen collaboration with Splunk and its partner ecosystem
[70 years since the launch of La Leche League] Online conference to be held October 18 to 19
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NPO法人ラ・レーチェ・リーグ日本 is recruiting participants for the multilingual online conference “70 Years of Breastfeeding Support in a Changing World,” hosted by ラ・レーチェ・リーグ・インターナショナル (LLLI), to be held October 18 to 19, 2026, marking 70 years since it began providing breastfeeding support and information. The program includes more than 60 sessions, including sessions on breastfeeding in emergencies, and will also feature sessions in Japanese.
Facts
70 years since La Leche League began providing breastfeeding support and information
The online conference of ラ・レーチェ・リーグ・インターナショナル (LLLI), to be held October 18 to 19, 2026
More than 60 sessions, including on breastfeeding in emergencies
Established: September 2016 (predecessor voluntary group established in October 1992)
“I’d rather choose a lightweight suitcase, even if it costs a little more”: Consumer survey results on suitcase purchases released
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株式会社Extage surveyed 199 people who have used suitcases. The most important factor when buying was “lightweight and easy to carry,” cited by 35.18%—more than 3 times the share prioritizing “low price”—revealing a trend toward valuing ease of use while traveling.
Facts
“Lightweight and easy to carry” was the top priority when choosing a suitcase, at 35.18%, more than 3 times the 9.55% who cited “low price”
Original使用時の不満1位は「移動中に必要な小物や荷物をすぐに取り出せない」25.13％
The most useful feature was “The suitcase is lightweight and easy to carry and lift,” cited by 27.64%
The basic features most desired at the time of purchase were “The suitcase is lightweight and easy to carry and lift,” at 44.72%, and “The casters are quiet and roll smoothly,” at 43.72%
The most common budgets for the next purchase were “¥10,000 or more but less than ¥15,000” and “Haven’t decided yet,” each at 19.60%
株式会社Extage surveyed 199 men and women with experience using suitcases
Ai GROW, with a track record of measuring non-cognitive skills based on 125 million data points, supports connections between learning and society with children’s post-graduation success in mind
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OriginalInstitution for a Global Society株式会社（IGS）は、保有データ1.25億件の非認知能力測定実績をもつ教育機関向けツール「Ai GROW（アイ・グロー）」について、高校での学びと卒業後の社会での活躍をどうつなぐかを考える実践的な特設ページを公開した。文部科学省による「N-E.X.T.ハイスクール構想」の追加採択（2026年9月15日公表）を受け、「仕事で求められる力」から逆算して学校のKPIを具体化する手順を提言している。
Facts
The data accumulated to date on assessments of children’s and students’ non-cognitive skills totals 125 million records.
As of August 2026, it has been adopted on a paid basis by 630 schools nationwide (cumulative total)
Original令和7年度文部科学省スーパーサイエンスハイスクール（SSH）指定校230校のうち
The total includes 65 of the 230 designated schools.
They are measured quantitatively through combinations of 25 measurable competencies.
“TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg” YouTube channel surpasses 1 million subscribers—an exceptional achievement in less than 2 years
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The YouTube channel of “TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg,” a financial and economic media platform jointly operated by TBS Television and ブルームバーグ・メディア, has surpassed 1 million subscribers. The milestone came less than 2 years after the channel launched in October 2024, and its total video count has exceeded 1000. Going forward, the platform aims to deliver “overwhelming credibility” through a range of initiatives, including a greater focus on audio alongside video and text, expanded live content and collaboration with television.
Facts
The YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers on the 29th
The milestone was reached in “record time,” less than 2 years after the channel launched in October 2024
The total number of videos now exceeds 1000
The channel launched in October 2024
TBS launched its Brand Studio Department in July 2025 (then called the “Office”).
Starting in 2026, it will also focus on delivering content in audio, in addition to video and text.
[Free Seminar] “Beyond Business Cards: A Workshop on Using Contact Data to Connect Manufacturing Trade Show DX with Sales and Technical Follow-Up” to be held in Shinjuku on October 27
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株式会社パワー・インタラクティブ will hold a free workshop for the manufacturing industry, “Beyond Business Cards: A Workshop on Using Contact Data to Connect Manufacturing Trade Show DX with Sales and Technical Follow-Up,” at Shinjuku Sumitomo Sky Room on October 27, 2026. The workshop will explain approaches and practical steps for connecting contact data collected at trade shows with sales and technical follow-up through lectures, workshops and roundtable discussions. Capacity is approximately 25 people.
Facts
In person: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 15:30–18:30
The main program runs for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Capacity: approximately 25 people maximum
Participation fee: Free
Spent 8 years in corporate sales at a telecommunications company
Original2010年にパワー・インタラクティブに入社
WeWork, 27th Floor, Namba Skyo, 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
A new idea for protecting the lower backs of modern people who “sit all day.” The Well Doctor Latex Back Protector, supporting the lower back with natural latex, is now available.
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株式会社エムール, which operates the health furniture brand EMOOR, will begin general sales of the Well Doctor Latex Back Protector on October 1, 2026. Its natural latex resilience and ergonomically designed shape support people who sit for long periods. The product gently helps reduce the strain on the lower back and back from sitting at a desk or driving.
Facts
General sales of the Well Doctor Latex Back Protector began on October 1, 2026.
Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Approx. 39.5 cm wide × 34.5 cm high × 9.5 cm thick
Product weight: approximately 0.75 kg
Established: July 2006
Capital: 45 million yen
The ability to develop more than 2,000 products at any given time
[Streaming Nov. 5] How should products evolve in the “SaaS is Dead” era? Practical approaches to 6 key questions explained
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株式会社インゲージ announced that it will stream an archived online seminar on November 5, 2026, co-hosted with 株式会社ニューロマジック and titled “How Should Products Evolve in the ‘SaaS is Dead’ Era? 6 Pivotal Questions and Practical Approaches.” Against the backdrop of structural changes to SaaS driven by generative AI, the seminar will explain 6 key questions and examples of AI implementation in Re:lation.
Facts
Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 6,000 companies (※1)
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00–13:00 (archived streaming)
株式会社ＴＫＣ signed a business matching agreement with 北洋銀行 on September 17, 2026, concerning the Overseas Business Monitor (OBM). Approximately 1,000 tax accountants and certified public accountants affiliated with the TKC National Federation will support overseas expansion by companies doing business with 北洋銀行. With this agreement, TKC's OBM business matching agreements cover 29 financial institutions nationwide, and the number of client companies has exceeded 1,800 across 40 countries worldwide.
Facts
On September 17, 2026, we signed a business matching agreement with 北洋銀行 (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Sapporo; President and Representative Director: Hirotsune Tsuyama) concerning the Overseas Business Monitor (OBMonitor, hereinafter “ＯＢＭ”).
The work will be carried out by approximately １０００ tax accountants and certified public accountants affiliated with the ＴＫＣ全国会海外展開支援研究会 (Representative Coordinator: tax accountant Kazuhisa Nishikata).
This brings the number of business matching agreements for ＯＢＭ to ２９ financial institutions nationwide.
The number of companies using this system has exceeded 1,800 in total, across 40 countries worldwide.
Sales Hack, whose entire workforce works fully remotely, to introduce a 3-day special leave policy in October
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株式会社営業ハック, whose entire workforce provides sales support through fully remote work, announced that it will introduce a special leave policy totaling 3 days in October 2026. The applicable dates are October 14, October 23 and October 28. The policy aims to create a workplace where diverse team members can work with peace of mind, while providing opportunities for self-care and refreshment during the change of seasons.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that we will offer a total of 3 days of special leave in October 2026.
The age range of our staff spans from their 20s to their 70s.
Since becoming independent, the company has provided sales support to more than 100 companies through sales outsourcing and consulting services.
Established: April 13, 2018
Dates: 3 days—October 14, 2026 (Wed.), October 23 (Fri.) and October 28 (Wed.)
[About a 1-minute walk from Chofu Station!] The “ultimate pairing” of takoyaki and extra-carbonated highballs: Gindaco Highball Sakaba opens on Oct. 8 (Thu.)!
“Unused” Rolex from 38 years ago: 1988 solid-gold Day-Date Ref. 18038 now in stock.
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A 1988 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 (18K solid gold, black dial) has arrived at PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro in unused condition. An exceptional piece, with its caseback sticker and original tag still intact after approximately 38 years. It is equipped with Cal. 3055 and has a 36 mm case (excluding the crown). The price is ¥6,930,000, including tax, and it is available at the Omotesando store.
Facts
Even now, approximately 38 years after its manufacture
The 1988 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038
Day-Date Ref. 18038
Price: ¥6,930,000 (tax included)
The 18K solid-gold case measures 36 mm in diameter, excluding the crown.
44 mm between the lugs
Automatic movement Cal. 3055
27 jewels
Runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour
Lug width: 20mm
Fits wrists up to approximately 17.5 cm
The Day-Date was introduced in 1956.
The day of the week is spelled out in full at the 12 o’clock position.
The dial displays the date at the 3 o’clock position.
[Live online seminar / ZOOM] Seminar on “Technology Trends in Data Center Packages and Design and Evaluation Technologies for Encapsulation Materials” to be held Wednesday, November 11. Hosted by CMC Research Co., Ltd.
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株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold a Zoom livestream seminar, “Technology Trends in Data Center Packaging and Design and Evaluation Technologies for Encapsulants,” on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Kazuhito Nomura, representative of NBリサーチ, will explain the direction of packaging technology for semiconductors used in data centers, which are evolving with the spread of AI, and encapsulant development. The fee is 44,000 yen (tax included) for the general public, 39,600 yen for newsletter subscribers, and 26,400 yen for academic participants.
Facts
Date and time: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:30–16:30
Participation fee: ¥44,000 (tax included)
Newsletter subscribers: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Academic price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
1990: Completed a master’s program in the Department of Polymer Science at Kyoto Institute of Technology
“Nishitetsu Store Nanakuma” to reopen as “レガネット七隈” on Friday, October 2, 2026! Aiming to be the area’s leading store that fulfills customers’ “wants”
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“Nishitetsu Store Nanakuma,” operated by 株式会社西鉄ストア, will reopen as “レガネット七隈” at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026. The store, which has been popular with local customers since opening in 1977, will relaunch with an expanded selection for a wide range of generations, from seniors to families, under the concept of “the area’s leading store that fulfills customers’ wants.”
Facts
It will reopen as “レガネット七隈” at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Since opening as Nishitetsu Store Nanakuma on September 12, 1977
Important notice: How to identify genuine 三井製薬NAD+エネルギーサポート products
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三井製薬株式会社 has issued an important notice on identifying genuine products of its “三井製薬NAD+エネルギーサポート” product. It says genuine products can be verified by checking the brand logo, official company name (三井製薬株式会社 / English name MITSUIPHARMA CO., LTD.), address (1-16-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo), and official website (https://mitsuipharma.co.jp/), and warns consumers about imitations and unauthorized products.
Facts
The address is 1-16-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
The official website is https://mitsuipharma.co.jp/
DEEPX next-generation AI semiconductor that changes the conventional wisdom about edge AI: “DX-M2,” compatible with local LLMs
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株式会社コシダテック has begun accepting advance orders for engineering samples from the initial supply for the Japanese market of “DX-M2,” a next-generation generative AI accelerator developed by DEEPX Co., Ltd. DX-M2 is an AI accelerator that runs generative AI and large language models on edge devices. Its specifications include power consumption of approximately 5W, computing performance of up to 80 TOPS, support for up to approximately 100B parameters, and a 2nm manufacturing process. Engineering samples are scheduled to become available in the first half of 2027.
Facts
Power consumption: approximately 5W
AI computing performance: up to 80 TOPS
Supported model size: up to approximately 100B parameters
NPU: 4 cores
Memory bandwidth: up to 153.6GB/s (LPDDR5X)
Token generation speed: 20–30 tokens per second
Manufacturing process: 2nm
コシダテック is accepting advance reservations from companies considering adopting DX-M2, for which engineering samples are scheduled to become available in the first half of 2027.
Ring-shaped AI recording device Vocci reaches its funding goal within 20 minutes of launch on GREEN FUNDING—
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フォーカルポイント株式会社 launched a crowdfunding campaign for “Vocci,” a ring-shaped AI recording device, on GREEN FUNDING on September 30, 2026. It reached its funding goal within 20 minutes, and total pledges exceeded 5 million yen (as of October 1, 2026). Vocci records conversations and ideas using the ring alone, and its dedicated app can transcribe and summarize them using AI.
A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) has teamed up with Crocs again to release the “ECHO CLOG 2.0,” featuring BAPE®’s signature MULTI CAMO, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Available in 2 colors, BLACK and WHITE, the shoes are priced at 16,500 yen including tax. They will be available at authorized A BATHING APE®︎ retailers and the BAPE.COM WEB STORE. Some stores will hold a lottery for entry on the launch date.
Facts
¥16,500 (tax included)
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the product will go on sale at authorized A BATHING APE®︎ retailers and the BAPE.COM WEB STORE.
A lottery to determine the order of entry will be held at 10 a.m. on the launch date.
Japan Pet Hotel Association opens its 123rd location in Nerima Ward
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日本ペットホテル協会株式会社 announced that it will open the “Nerima Toyotamakami store” in Toyotamakami, Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The 123rd location will draw on expertise gained through its network of 122 stores nationwide, and will be the company’s first location in Nerima Ward. Its concept is “a homey space where you can relax as if you were at home.”
Facts
It will be the 123rd location, drawing on expertise gained through its network of 122 stores nationwide
Drawing on expertise gained through its network of 122 stores nationwide
The “Nerima Toyotamakami store” will open in Toyotamakami, Nerima Ward, Tokyo, on Thursday, October 1, 2026
As of fiscal year 5 of the Reiwa era, the number of registered dogs in Nerima Ward stood at 25,809
CoWorker株式会社 delivered a special lecture on “Cybersecurity Measures Using AI Agents” at the information exchange meeting “Link CySec,” held at 東京電機大学 on September 10, 2026. Representative Director 山里一輝 and Executive Officer and CSO 伊藤達哉 introduced measures to counter cyberattacks that exploit AI, including malware analysis using generative AI and ways to use local AI without sending confidential data outside the organization.
Facts
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Special lecture: “Information Exchange Meeting Link CySec,” 18:30–19:15
Established: February 2019
In 2025, CySec won the grand prize in the Security Talent Development category of the “Japan Security Awards 2025.”
Those on the front lines share the challenges they faced and how they tackled them! “National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026: Tokai-Hokuriku Conference” to be held Friday, October 9, at Kanazawa Mirai no Machi Sōzōkan
Six companies, municipalities and universities from the Tokai and Hokuriku regions that passed the document screening will
Original働き方変革の実践事例を1社10分の公開プレゼンテーションで発表します
Entries will be judged on 6 criteria: strategic approach, organizational adoption, results, reproducibility, use of digital technology and enthusiasm
10-minute presentations followed by 5 minutes of questions and answers
The 2 organizations receiving the Grand Prize and the 石川県 Governor’s Award will advance to the national competition to be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026
The “National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026: Tokai-Hokuriku Conference” will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Kanazawa Mirai no Machi Sōzōkan
Date and time: Friday, October 9, 2026, 13:30–16:30 (doors open and registration begins at 13:00)
Original審査結果は当日16:00にその場で発表し
Will advance to the national competition to be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Admission is free, with advance registration required
Established: June 2010 (incorporated in October 2010)
A “moving forest” and a “Noh stage” will appear on the rooftop of a multilevel parking garage for just 3 days
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Announcement of “ZŌEN: Moving Forest Exhibition,” an event to be held from October 16 to 18, 2026, on the rooftop of a multilevel parking garage in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. A rooftop garden created by a total of 25 groups of gardeners will be featured, along with programs including kyogen, Indian music and light art.
[Tokyo’s Tama region] Three events in Tachikawa, a “Machibar” organized in partnership by 東久留米市 and 清瀬市, and the “TAMA☆Rokuto Pilgrimage Story! Stamp Rally 2026” to be held!
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多摩観光推進協議会 has announced tourism information and events in the Tama region from October onward, including 3 major events in 立川市 such as a yokai bon dance and art events; a community bar event organized in partnership by 清瀬市 and 東久留米市; Stamp Rally 2026 across 5 cities in northern Tama; a tourism fair at JA東京アグリパーク; and a day camp in 国分寺市.
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3 events
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Original2026年10月10日（土）～12日（月・祝）
Original約5万人
36 countries around the world
92 artists
109 public artworks
Now in its 38th year
Payment of 3,000 yen
Worth 3,600 yen
Save 600 yen!
Booklet of 4 tickets
Original11月22日（日）～30日（月）までの「あとバル」期間中
１ ticket worth 900 yen
Original2026年11月19日（木）～21日（土)
From October 1 (Thursday)
5 cities in northern Tama
Collect 10 different stamps
Collect all 25 types of stamps
This year, at 5 stamp spots
Reiwa 8, Thursday, October 1–Monday, November 30
25 locations
For 5 days, from Tuesday, October 6, to Saturday, October 10
11:00–18:00
Until 15:00 on the final day only
2-10-12 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
A 4-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Shinjuku Station
Manage crew assignments centrally with MARITIME 7! New “Crew Assignment Plan” feature released
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株式会社ザブーン has released a new “Crew Assignment Plan” feature for its vessel management platform, “MARITIME 7,” enabling centralized management of crew assignment plans.
[Shibuya from 10/10] “Imabari Festival” reveals a star-studded lineup of daily events! Special programs not to be missed each day, including a talk show with author 凪良ゆう, the traditional “Tsugi Shishi” lion dance, a LIVE auction, and screenings of FC今治 matches… (Part 2)
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今治市 and 株式会社今治あきない商社 will hold “Imabari Festival in Shibuya” at Shibuya Sakura Stage in Tokyo from October 10 to 12, 2026. Special programs will offer an immersive experience of Imabari through all five senses, including towel exhibits, B-grade gourmet food, performances of the traditional “Tsugi Shishi” lion dance, screenings of FC今治 matches and a talk show with author 凪良ゆう.
[Taking place on Tuesday, 10/13] Skydisc to exhibit at “-TSUNAGU Hiroshima-2026 (Fukuyama venue)”
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株式会社スカイディスク will exhibit at “-TSUNAGU Hiroshima-2026 (Fukuyama venue),” to be held in Fukuyama City on October 13, 2026, and will demonstrate “Saiteki Works,” a production planning optimization solution powered by AI.
[CSR Activities] E-furan Children's Cafeteria to Be Held in Yokohama, Kanagawa, in October 2026! 150 Free Bento Meals Distributed Every Saturday and Sunday!
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株式会社いーふらん will hold its E-furan Children's Cafeteria in Yokohama, Kanagawa, in October 2026, distributing a total of 150 free bento meals every Saturday and Sunday. It also conducts support activities on Cebu Island in the Philippines.
[Limited through the End of October] Special Shichi-Go-San Discount Campaign Announced! Weekend and Holiday Fees Waived for This Month Only!
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有限会社三景スタジオ has launched a special Shichi-Go-San discount campaign waiving additional fees for weekend and holiday photo shoots through the end of December for payments made by the end of October.
[三浦工業株式会社] Notice of Completion of R.F. MacDonald Acquisition by Miura Kogyo Group Company Cleaver-Brooks
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Miura Kogyo group company Cleaver-Brooks completed its acquisition of shares in R.F. MacDonald Co. (RFM) on October 1, 2026. The acquisition aims to expand its comprehensive thermal energy solutions in the North American market. RFM has a 70-year history and provides boiler sales and support in California and Nevada.
Facts
Completed as scheduled on October 1, 2026
Has served as a distributor for leading manufacturers in the boiler market for 70 years
Year established
Number of locations
Approximately 300 employees
We acquired Cleaver-Brooks in May 2024, among other initiatives
Participates in MNE2026, an international conference on microfabrication technology
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NuFlare Technology (NFT) participated in MNE2026, an international conference on microfabrication technology held in Interlaken, Switzerland, from September 21 to 24, 2026, and presented 1 poster on the effects of scanning electron microscope measurements for dimensional measurement of curved-pattern masks.
Facts
Held in Interlaken, Switzerland, from September 21 to 24, 2026
The 52nd International Conference on Micro and Nano Engineering
Presented 1 poster
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニューフレアテクノロジー、NuFlare Technology, Inc.、iMNEs（International Micro and Nano Engineering Society）
Year 3: An Autumn of Support. Eat, Drink, Shop and Discover—3 Weeks to Energize Kumamoto: 'Kumamoto Mon × Fukuoka Tenjin 2026' Opens Oct. 7
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熊本県 and Kumamoto DMC will hold 'Kumamoto Mon × Fukuoka Tenjin 2026' for 3 weeks from October 7, 2026, promoting Kumamoto's food, sake and recovery efforts at 大丸福岡天神店 and around Tenjin.
Facts
Opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The event runs for 3 weeks, through Tuesday the 27th
At 40 food stalls in Tenjin and Nagahama
Kuma shochu is ¥200 for the first glass
Limited menus at 15 restaurants in Tenjin
Special tickets available in a limited run of 400 sets
SmartRound Securities Joins 日本証券業協会 and Opens for Business, Launching 'SPO (Secondary Private Offering)' Service for Unlisted Shares.
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スマートラウンド証券株式会社 officially opened for business after joining 日本証券業協会 on October 2, 2026. On August 21, 2026, it registered as a Type I Financial Instruments Business (special intermediary services for unlisted securities, etc.) under the revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which took effect in May 2025 (Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 3539). Its first service, 'SPO (Secondary Private Offering),' enables secondary trading in unlisted shares to be incorporated into growth strategies.
Facts
We officially commenced business today, October 2, 2026.
Registration was completed on August 21, 2026 (Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 3539)
Newly established under the revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which took effect in May 2025
Used by more than 7,800 startups and more than 4,800 investors
The secondary market in the United States has reached a scale of approximately ¥20 trillion
Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 3539
[恵那 銀の森] Play in the Forest, Savor Autumn. | 'Donguri Festival': 2 Special Days to Enjoy the Bounty of Autumn
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The autumn harvest festival 'Donguri Festival' will be held on November 7 and 8, 2026, at 恵那 銀の森, operated by 株式会社銀の森コーポレーション. The program includes a market, stage events and a chestnut confection shaping experience, among many other activities.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
Approximately 66,000 m²
The event is being held for the 4th time this year
Celebrating the Central League Championship! ラーメンステーション's 'Extra Chashu Campaign' Offers Up to 20 Free Slices!
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株式会社IOBI will celebrate the Central League's consecutive championship with a limited-time campaign starting in October 2025 at ラーメンステーション Osaka Station Front Building No. 4 location, offering up to 20 free slices of chashu.
関西電力株式会社, E-Second合同会社 and a third party have begun concluding a comprehensive agreement on repowering and selling existing FIT solar power plants
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株式会社アポロ, 関西電力株式会社 and E-Second合同会社 have concluded a comprehensive agreement on repowering and selling existing FIT solar power plants. Apollo will source and repower the plants, E-Second will acquire and operate them long-term, and Kansai Electric Power will work to make effective use of renewable energy through the transition to the FIP system and the development of corporate PPAs.
株式会社ミナトグロース Launches Official Website, Expanding into 'Web Consulting for the Fisheries Industry' Alongside Web Support
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株式会社ミナトグロース (headquartered in Chuo Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuya Sasaki) launched its official website on October 1, 2026. In addition to Web support for general businesses, including Web development, SEO and content production, it is offering 'Web consulting for the fisheries industry,' drawing on its representative's experience managing a fishing company.
Facts
On October 1, 2026, we launched our official website introducing our business and services.
We have produced more than 30 articles ranked in the top 3 for keywords confirmed by Ahrefs to have monthly search volumes of 100,000 or more.
In June 2024, we recorded approximately 230,000 monthly page views.
The company received the 'Noufuku Award 2022 Challenge Prize,' becoming the first fisheries company to receive a Noufuku Award.
'Regional Revitalization Project Through Effective Use of Out-of-Standard Sanriku Sea Pineapples' received the 'Tohoku SDGs Award 2023 Excellence Award.'
Address: 9th Floor, Ginza TH Building, 7-13-20 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
baanai’s first solo exhibition in Kyoto, “THROUGH THE PAINTING OCEAN,” opens Nov. 6 at a machiya gallery with a history spanning more than 150 years
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YUMEKOUBOU GALLERY, operated by YUMEKOUBOU GALLERY in Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, will hold “THROUGH THE PAINTING OCEAN,” artist baanai’s first solo exhibition in Kyoto, from Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, through Saturday, Dec. 19. The gallery, a Kyoto machiya townhouse more than 150 years old, will house a structure—an experimental installation—made of painting fragments cut into 5-centimeter squares and arranged across the ceiling, floor and walls, which visitors can walk through. New two-dimensional works created during the exhibition will also be presented. Admission is free.
Facts
A Kyoto machiya with a history spanning more than 150 years
Nov. 6, 2026 (Friday)–Dec. 19 (Saturday)
Covered with fragments of paintings cut into 5-centimeter squares
“019G-131” 532×455×38mm 2025 Oil on canvas
“020C-123” (ZEN FLOW series) 730×606×36mm 2026 Acrylic on canvas
“019G-89” 1168×912×46mm 2026 Surf magazine collage, Acrylic on canvas
Born in Kugenuma, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1977
In 2015, sent his portfolio to COMME des GARÇONS designer 川久保玲
Since around 2017, has continued making works that repeatedly depict the word “ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU”
11:00–17:00 Closed Sundays
Admission: Free
Companies mentioned：有限会社 夢工房、YUMEKOUBOU GALLERY、baanai、MAKI Gallery、COMME des GARÇONS、川久保玲、NEW ERA、FRITZ HANSEN、OIL by 美術手帖ギャラリー、美術手帖
Making it easier to “hold an event” and “set up a booth.” MEETS MARKET, a market management platform, releases beta version on Oct. 2
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株式会社FELLOW ALL-PRODUCTS released the beta version of MEETS MARKET, a platform that centrally manages the tasks required to run markets, on Oct. 2, 2026, the company’s founding date. The platform aims to reduce administrative workloads such as recruiting vendors, collecting documents and confirming payments, lowering the barriers to participation for both organizers and vendors. The beta version will be tested with up to 5 organizers over 5 events, with an official release planned for April 2027.
Facts
Preparing for 1 market event takes about 50–92 hours
Administrative tasks account for 52–71% of that time, according to the results.
Applying to participate in 1 market event takes an average of about 3.7 hours
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, the company’s founding date
The service will be used in practice by up to 5 organizers and for 5 market events
The testing period is scheduled to run from October 2026 through the end of March 2027
An official release is planned for April 2027.
Crowdfunding campaign to begin Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026