x3d (クロスサード) to launch the “Comprehensive In-House AI Ambassador and Key Person Development Program” on Oct. 1, 2026
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x3d株式会社 will begin offering the “Comprehensive In-House AI Ambassador and Key Person Development Program” on Oct. 1, 2026. The comprehensive package provides end-to-end support, from raising all employees’ use of generative AI to developing ambassadors in each department and training teams to drive business process redesign. It supports major generative AI platforms, including Claude and ChatGPT.
A new Brazil category showcasing rich natural beauty and color, launched as part of an original project collaborating with designers from around the world!
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通販ドットTOKYO株式会社’s パーフェクトスペースカーテン館 has launched a new category inspired by Brazil’s nature and colors. In collaboration with designer Débora Navega, the collection features new curtains including アマゾニカ, ジャルディン・ジャガール, and リオ・ガーデン.
ナガク partners with CCC to hold an on-site consultation event and workshop with repair and remake artisans at ジモティースポット神戸ジェームス山店
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ナガク株式会社, in partnership with CCC, will hold an on-site consultation event and workshop with repair and remake artisans at ジモティースポット神戸ジェームス山店 in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, from Oct. 12 to 25, 2026.
Facts
4 days
October 12, 2026
Oct. 25
4 shops
¥500, including tax
Capacity: 8 people
6,600 yen, tax included
Companies mentioned：ナガク株式会社、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCC、shoes studio tomo.ni（靴工房ともに）、MAJUE大阪北浜、HANA＋MAMAS、石と漆と、京都市立芸術大学
トレカプロ reaches 1.21 million monthly page views just 4 months after launch, growing 2,581% month over month [Aiming to become the No. 1 trading card media outlet]
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トレカプロ株式会社, operator of the trading card information outlet トレカプロ, reported that monthly page views exceeded 1.21 million in September 2026, up 2,581% from the previous month. The company’s lottery information site トレゲト also reached 1 million monthly users.
Nov. 11 is “Solo Wedding Day”: 写真工房ぱれっと launches a special campaign offering 50% off all solo wedding plans for a limited time in October and November
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The photo studio 写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, will run a special campaign offering 50% off all solo wedding plans for a limited time in October and November, in conjunction with “Solo Wedding Day” on Nov. 11.
80 HR and human resources professionals attend “HR Craft Night vol.50『NEXT』”
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ユナイテッド・リクルートメント held “HR Craft Night vol.50『NEXT』,” a networking event for HR and human resources professionals, on Aug. 20, 2026. The event drew 80 attendees and featured a panel discussion on the use of AI and changes in the role of HR.
Tendon global brand 天丼琥珀 opens new locations in Malaysia and Australia in quick succession!
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Kohaku Global Pte Ltd has opened new locations in quick succession: its TTDI location in Malaysia (opened 6/26) and its Kingsway City location in Australia (opened 7/20).
Facts
101 Cecil St #10-04 Tong Eng Building Singapore 069533
Opened 6/26
Opened 7/20
2016
Companies mentioned：Kohaku Global Pte Ltd、天丼琥珀、Tropicana Gardens Mall、malaymail、Kingsway City Shopping Centre
Former リクルートカーセンサー President and CEO Takuya Oguri appointed adviser to 株式会社coco
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株式会社coco has appointed Takuya Oguri, former president and CEO of リクルートカーセンサー, as an adviser effective Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to build a customer communications platform for the automotive industry and accelerate business expansion.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
Established: January 2013
Graduated from Ritsumeikan University in 2006
Original2013年、株式会社リクルートマーケティングパートナーズ
In 2022, Vice President of the Automotive Division at 株式会社リクルート
Overview released for “Marine Tech Summit 2026,” a festival of marine technology: 2 days exploring the future of the sea in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, a “maritime culture city”
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マリンテックインキュベーター協議会 announced that it will hold “Marine Tech Summit 2026” at the Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026. Under the theme “Building the Next 100 Years with Marine Technology,” entrepreneurs and researchers in the marine technology field will take part, with the aim of solving social challenges and creating new industries.
バルテス significantly updates test automation tool “T-DASH”
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バルテス株式会社, a group company of バルテス・ホールディングス株式会社, has significantly updated “T-DASH,” a tool that automates testing without requiring users to write code. New features include analysis reports, parallel execution, scheduled execution, AI-powered test creation, and project sharing and collaborative editing. The update also adds support for mobile testing as part of Web application test automation.
Facts
Has been available as an early-access version since May 2026
Theoretically, 50% with 2 units
A 75% reduction in execution time is possible with 4 units
[Special event just before the close of the Asian Games] “Spend ¥5,000 or more and receive a gift” campaign at the official licensed pop-up shop (オアシス21)!
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A campaign offering original merchandise to customers who spend ¥5,000 or more from October 2 will be held at the official licensed pop-up shop (オアシス21) for the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya).
Facts
5,000 yen or more including tax
Receive 1 randomly selected official licensed product
Recruiting strength measured and revealed by region | 34.3 applications per month in the Tokyo metropolitan area, 6.4 in Hokuriku. The industry explains the gap
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HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, has released a report measuring recruiting strength by region using data from 107 client companies. The average monthly number of applications in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 34.3, 5.4 times the 6.4 in Hokuriku, with the report showing that industry is behind the difference.
Actor and trainer Hayate Kajiwara, who takes on SASUKE, to open personal gym “LailaX” in Tokyo’s Ariake in November. Advance bookings begin.
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株式会社CoreVia has opened advance bookings for “LailaX,” a personal gym headed by actor and trainer Hayate Kajiwara, which will open in Tokyo’s Ariake in November 2026.
New magazine “GOLDEN M,” themed around “cars and Western music” by “MUSIC LIFE” × “Motor Magazine,” launches crowdfunding!
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A publishing project for “GOLDEN M,” a new magazine drawing on the archives of music magazine “MUSIC LIFE” and automotive magazine “Motor Magazine,” has launched, with crowdfunding to be held on GREEN FUNDING from October 1, 2026.
For EC and D2C businesses | Frontline cloud cost reduction and case studies report [October 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free October 2026 edition report featuring cloud cost reduction case studies for EC and D2C businesses. It explains survey data from 経済産業省 and issues with cost structures.
Facts
25 pages in total
The size of Japan’s domestic BtoC-EC market in 2024 was
Mazda teams up with the manga “Initial D”! RX-7 model cars featuring the Takahashi brothers go on sale ahead of the rotary engine’s 60th anniversary
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Mazda will begin selling RX-7 model cars in an official collaboration with the manga “Initial D” on October 3, 2026. The initiative is part of preparations for the rotary engine’s 60th anniversary in 2027.
[PAUL & JOE BEAUTE] Get in the autumn mood with figs. “FIG, FIG, FIG!” comes to Lumine Ikebukuro! Take a look at the cleansing water, too
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PAUL & JOE BEAUTE, operated by 株式会社アルビオン, will hold “FIG, FIG, FIG!,” an event themed around figs, at ルミネ池袋店 on October 10 and 11, 2026. The event will feature an opportunity to try the new cleansing water, a limited selection and a giveaway of original tote bags.
Facts
Saturday, October 10, 2026
3,300 yen (tax included)
Purchases of 6,600 yen or more, tax included
Original1回500円
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルビオン、PAUL & JOE BEAUTE、ルミネ池袋店、PAUL & JOE ルミネエスト池袋店
43.1% of people who buy flowers for crafts choose roses! Craft feature launches October 2 | Flower wholesaler フラワースミスマーケット
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Flower Smith Market, a flower wholesale e-commerce site, surveyed 116 people who had bought fresh flowers for crafting; 43.1% chose roses. Based on the survey, it will launch a craft feature on October 2, 2026.
Facts
43.1%
116 people
50 participants
Oct. 2, 2026
Average of 7.0 items
Companies mentioned：株式会社frantolive、フラワースミスマーケット、Flower Smith Market
Rimo releases two-way real-time translation for 60 languages, at no extra charge
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Rimo合同会社 has begun offering two-way real-time translation for 60 languages at no extra charge as part of its AI meeting transcription service, “Rimo.” The feature is designed to minimize delays and allows customized displays; internally, it is being used to improve communication efficiency among multinational teams.
“LLMO Cheki” launches a feature that analyzes the characteristics of a company’s pages cited by AI
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株式会社Itera has begun offering analysis of the characteristics of its own pages cited by AI and analysis of citation trends by AI engine through its LLMO measurement and improvement tool, “LLMO Cheki.”
Facts
8 AI search engines, including ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity
16 categories, including comparison sites, reviews, Q&A, videos and social media
Fixstars and Macnica provide end-to-end support, from evaluating Tenstorrent products on actual hardware to optimizing, deploying and operating AI models
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株式会社フィックスターズ and 株式会社マクニカ have launched a partnership to provide end-to-end support for domestic companies considering the adoption of Tenstorrent AI products, from evaluating AI models on actual hardware to performance optimization, deployment and operation. The companies conducted a joint PoC to optimize the inference performance of OpenAI’s open-weight model “gpt-oss-120b” on Tenstorrent’s AI workstation “TT-QuietBox,” achieving results including a 3.68-fold speedup in MoE expert matrix multiplication, a 31.3% reduction in TPOT and a 23.0% reduction in E2EL.
Facts
The MoE (Mixture of Experts) expert matrix multiplication, a major bottleneck in decoding, was accelerated by 3.68 times
OriginalTPOT（応答開始後の1トークンあたりの生成時間）を31.3%短縮しました
The model’s overall TPOT was reduced by 31.3%, from 144.85 ms to 99.49 ms
Notice Regarding the Acquisition of a Site for a New Business in Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City
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株式会社エスコン announced that it acquired a site for a new business in Yodogawa Ward, Osaka City, on October 2, 2026. The site covers 4,025.52㎡ and is ideally located a 9-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station. The company plans to leverage the site’s location for a residential development business.
70th Anniversary Initiative: Shares to Be Granted Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Incentive Contribution Rate to Be Increased
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三和ホールディングス株式会社 will mark its 70th anniversary by granting shares (10 shares) through its employee stock ownership plan and increasing the incentive contribution rate (up to 30%).
Zoom Takes 1st Place for 7 Consecutive Years in the Video and Audio Conferencing Systems/Services Category of the “Nikkei BP Government Technology Municipal IT Systems Satisfaction Survey 2026-2027”
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ZVC JAPAN株式会社 placed 1st for the 7th consecutive year in the video and audio conferencing systems/services category of Nikkei BP’s Municipal IT Systems Satisfaction Survey 2026-2027.
Facts
7 consecutive years
1st place
Original1 万 2950 社・団体
88 organizations
1,622 organizations
6.5％
Companies mentioned：Zoom Communications, Inc.、ZVC JAPAN 株式会社、株式会社日経 BP、日経 BP コンサルティング、奈良市、Zoom
新コスモス電機 to Exhibit at the “63rd National Construction Industry Occupational Accident Prevention Convention in Niigata”
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新コスモス電機 will exhibit at the “63rd National Construction Industry Occupational Accident Prevention Convention in Niigata,” to be held at Toki Messe in Niigata City from October 8 to 9, 2026. It will display safety and health protective equipment, including laser ammonia detectors and carbon monoxide detection alarms.
Due to popular demand, on-demand streaming extended for the seminar “The Best Solutions for Data Utilization and System Implementation to Accelerate the Shift to Strategic HR”
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NECネクサソリューションズ announced that it has extended the viewing period for its seminar supporting the shift to strategic HR through October 31.
Target post-meal blood glucose, high BMI and bowel movements with one product: New “Triple Smart” featuring 3 functional ingredients
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株式会社ファイン has begun selling “Triple Smart,” a food with functional claims that addresses 3 health concerns—post-meal blood glucose, high BMI and bowel movements—on Amazon.
Facts
3 functional ingredients
Original1日摂取目安量6粒当たり
Inulin 750mg
Ellagic acid 3mg
Plant-based lactic acid bacteria K-1 (L. casei 327), 50 billion
Resonac Cooperates as a Supplier in a Green Ammonia Demonstration Project in Fukushima Prefecture
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Resonac is cooperating as a supplier of green ammonia to a thermal power plant in Fukushima Prefecture for a green ammonia demonstration project being carried out by Asahi Kasei and 日揮HD as part of an NEDO project.
Facts
The rollout began in September and is being implemented in phases
Upgraded dust-mite-resistant Japanese-made futons for modern living. The “Japanese-Made Futon That Keeps Dust Mites Out” has been renewed by healthy furniture brand EMOOR!
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株式会社エムール began general sales on October 1, 2026, of its “Japanese-Made Futon That Keeps Dust Mites Out” series under its healthy furniture brand EMOOR. The products feature a new sandwich construction using high-resilience urethane and 帝人 Mightytop® II ECO to improve durability and dust-mite resistance. The lineup includes a futon mattress, a 3-piece set and a 6-piece set.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Futon mattress: 9,900 yen (tax included)
3-piece set: 16,000 yen (tax included)
6-piece set: 19,000 yen (tax included)
“帝人 Mightytop® II ECO” makes up 50% of the filling
Developed by a mom of 9! “Milk serum,” the new product from the hugely popular hair care brand “bialne,” which sells out instantly every time, sold out its initial stock within 24 hours of launch!
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“Milk serum,” a new product from hair care brand “bialne,” operated by 株式会社HaD, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社MUSCAT GROUP, sold out its initial stock within 24 hours of its launch on September 13, 2026.
Cutting appraisal time to a 4th of what it was. Danran Housing, the leading company of the “Real Estate Sale Pros Association,” reveals its organizational transformation know-how for providing immediate service that “keeps customers waiting for no one.”
株式会社MarchOn representative Takehiko Nakayama’s new book, “Zero-to-One Sales: The Science of a ‘System’ for Selling New Businesses,” goes on sale today
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株式会社MarchOn announced that its representative director, Takehiko Nakayama’s new book, “Zero-to-One Sales: The Science of a ‘System’ for Selling New Businesses,” will be released on October 2, 2026. The book systematizes methods for structuring sales meetings for new businesses, based on the author’s experience. To mark its release, the company will offer a sales training program to a limited number of 5 companies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Facts
More than 2,000 sales meetings for new businesses
7 actionable rules
6 phases
18 bottlenecks
A self-assessment checklist you can complete in 15 minutes
Limited to the first 5 companies
Goes on sale Friday, October 2, 2026
Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
Kindle edition: ¥1,400 (tax included)
The company’s solutions have been adopted by approximately 500 companies and more than 1,000 websites
Opening its first store in Okayama Prefecture! Global Style, a made-to-measure suit specialist, will grand-open “GINZA Global Style PREMIUM 天満屋倉敷店” on Tuesday, October 20, 2026! Reservations are now being accepted
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グローバルスタイル株式会社 will open “GINZA Global Style PREMIUM 天満屋倉敷店” on the 4th floor of 天満屋倉敷店 in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on October 20, 2026. With a history spanning more than 98 years, the made-to-measure suit specialist offers more than approximately 5,000 fabric varieties, as well as a premium line and Berwick1707 shoes.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
GRAND OPENING of 3 stores around the same time
More than 98 years since its founding
Approximately 5,000 or more varieties, among the largest selections in the industry
The Kansai college football league enters the Warring States era! Kyoto University pulls off a major upset against last year’s champions, Ritsumeikan University! Doshisha University also scores an upset in a thrilling 3rd round, airing on GAORA SPORTS
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GAORA SPORTS will broadcast the Kyoto University vs. Ritsumeikan University and Doshisha University vs. Kobe University games from the 3rd round of the 2026 Kansai Collegiate American Football League on October 2 and 3. Kyoto University defeated last year’s champions, Ritsumeikan University, 14-7, while Doshisha University also beat Kobe University 28-20.
Makiba Shibori and Cinnamoroll team up for the first time! “Milk Love Campaign with Cinnamoroll” begins Monday, October 5
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Ezaki Glico will launch a campaign on October 5, 2026, marking the first collaboration between Makiba Shibori and Sanrio’s Cinnamoroll. The campaign will support the dairy industry through donations tied to product purchases, digital points and prizes awarded by lottery.
Imuraya’s nikuman and anman steamed buns become Baby Star snacks!? A dream collaboration between companies from Mie Prefecture comes to life
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株式会社おやつカンパニー and 井村屋株式会社 have teamed up to release “Baby Star Dodekai Ramen” in nikuman and anman flavors for a limited time starting October 12, 2026.
“Individual challenges lead to organizational transformation.” A comprehensive look at careers and organizations for a new era! New book “Companies You’d Want to Work For: Growth and Innovation That Help Young Employees Thrive” goes on sale today, offering a new perspective on choosing an employer!
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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング released a new book on October 2, 2026, to support job hunting and career development: “Companies You’d Want to Work For: Growth and Innovation Companies Where Young Employees Thrive.” The book features interviews with companies undergoing change, including 日立建機, Umios and スカパーＪＳＴ, as well as case studies from innovative companies such as グリー and 類設計. It explores how individual challenges can transform organizations and foster innovation.
Considering an AI society through “failure” and “challenge”: Doctor-X screenwriter Miho Nakazono and others discuss the future shaped by diversity
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NTT東日本 will take part in a discussion on an AI society viewed through “failure” and “challenge” at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe on October 14, 2026, alongside screenwriter Miho Nakazono and Hanako Noda of アンリツ株式会社.
The “80s Nostalgia III” retrospective screening will be held at 神保町シアター starting October 10, 2026, featuring 16 films from the Showa era through the early Heisei era, starring actors including Hiroko Yakushimaru and Narumi Yasuda.
株式会社リッツウェル will begin taking orders and sales for “NEW COLLECTION 2026,” unveiled at the Milan Salone in April 2026, on October 2, 2026. The collection will also go on display at showrooms in Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo.
Facts
Begins today, Friday, October 2, 2026
New material “ORIGINAL STONE” (3 varieties/9 types in total)
首長マガジン and “XU,” a YouTube business program led by Atsushi Tamura, launch a discussion series on disaster preparedness! The “XU” producer will speak at the 首長マガジン 3rd anniversary forum on Monday, Oct. 5.
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株式会社全力優 is launching a public-private partnership project focused on disaster preparedness in collaboration with 株式会社HI-NEXU, operator of the YouTube business program “XU.” The project will be announced at the 首長マガジン 3rd anniversary forum on Oct. 5, and a special program is scheduled to be recorded on Oct. 9.
Sales of “Movie GIFT” begin at セブン-イレブン stores nationwide
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株式会社ムービーウォーカー will begin selling the digital gift “Movie GIFT” on Oct. 1, 2026, through multifunction copiers installed at セブン-イレブン stores nationwide operated by 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン.
マリオット・インターナショナル holds “2026 Rising Stars,” an Asia-Pacific bartender competition, in Singapore and recognizes talent shaping the future of mixology
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マリオット・インターナショナル recognized Saenchalsuchit Phichitchai (セントレジスバンコク), the winner; Kaito Watanabe (東京エディション虎ノ門), the runner-up; and Deni Alan Hartono (ウェスティンリゾート・ヌサドゥア, Bali), who placed third, at “2026 Rising Stars,” an Asia-Pacific bartender competition held in partnership with ペルノ・リカール社.
[海洋博公園] Publishes October issue of “Churaumi Tsushin”!
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海洋博公園 has published the October 2026 issue of its public relations magazine, “Churaumi Tsushin.” It features event information including GREEN CHAMPUROO vol.2, traditional performing arts stages, the Kobito Festival and free seedling distribution.
[WILD THINGS × HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET] Second collaboration: Level 3 Shaggy Jacket to go on sale Friday, Oct. 2
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The “Level 3 Shaggy Jacket,” based on ECWCS Level 3 fleece, will go on sale Oct. 2 as the second collaboration between outdoor brand WILD THINGS and HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET. It is priced at 29,700 yen.
Facts
To be released on Friday, Oct. 2
￥29,700
Companies mentioned：株式会社 聖林公司、WILD THINGS、HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET、SEILIN ONLINE SHOP、BLUE BLUE KOBE、BLUE BLUE YOKOHAMA、BLUE BLUE HAKATA、BLUE BLUE KOKURA、BLUE BLUE NAGOYA、BLUE BLUE GIFU、BLUE BLUE OSAKA、BLUE BLUE SENDAI、BLUE BLUE SAPPORO
“Your Next Move! Human Resources Recruitment Seminar” for Fukushima Prefecture businesses to be held at 6 venues
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Fukushima Prefecture will hold the “Your Next Move! Human Resources Recruitment Seminar” at 6 venues to address recruitment challenges caused by a shrinking working-age population and an outflow of young people. The seminar will introduce ways to make use of diverse talent, including seniors, women and foreign nationals.
[Hida Takayama, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture] Experience the hot spring towns transformed by enchanting nighttime illuminations, unlike anything seen during the day
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Illumination events will be held during the autumn foliage season at Shinhotaka Onsen and Fukuchi Onsen in Takayama City.
[ITプレナーズ named an official education partner, “PTN,” of Scrum.org™] Begins offering “Professional Scrum” training led by a Japanese certified instructor (PST)
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株式会社ITプレナーズジャパン・アジアパシフィック has been named an official education partner, “PTN,” by Scrum.org™ and will begin offering “Professional Scrum Master™” training led by a Japanese certified instructor (PST) in November 2026.
Hollywood and Japan’s film industry gather for “American Film Night 2026” on Oct. 27; Tao Okamoto to receive the Trailblazer Award
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The Hollywood Reporter Japan and MPA will hold “American Film Night 2026” at the Tokyo American Club on Oct. 27, 2026. The event will be held as part of a program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, with approximately 250 attendees expected. Actor Tao Okamoto will receive The Hollywood Reporter Trailblazer Award.
Facts
October 27 (Tuesday)
Approximately 250 people
39th
250th anniversary
Companies mentioned：Hollywood Reporter Japan、Motion Picture Association、MPA、株式会社HERSEY SHIGA GLOBAL
“RPA Introductory Guidebook” published, explaining how to choose between RPA, generative AI and APIs
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株式会社クラウドワークスコンサルティング has published an “RPA Introductory Guidebook” explaining the basics of business process automation and how to choose between RPA, generative AI and APIs.
株式会社富士銘販, a group company of 株式会社タカチホ, will launch “Black Egg Shimi Shimi Rusk de Chocolat,” a rich chocolate sweet made with Hakone Owakudani’s famous “Black Eggs,” exclusively at Owakudani Kurotamago Hall on Oct. 3, 2026.
How can you overcome a midlife crisis? A new book, “What People Who Thrive in the Second Half of Life Think About,” explores the question with Momotaro!
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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング published What People Who Thrive in the Second Half of Life Think About, written by Shinpei Adachi, on Oct. 2, 2026. A business book for people in their 50s facing losses in the second half of life, such as a midlife crisis or mandatory retirement from a position, it draws on the story of Momotaro and examples of Beethoven, Ino Tadataka and Nietzsche to present a way of thinking that repacks 3 pieces of baggage: “means,” “definitions” and “goals.”
The butter cereal sweets specialty shop シュガーバターの木, operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will mark Oct. 8 with a keychain giveaway and the sale of snack bags that include region-exclusive sandwiches.
Order today, get it today. “OmoPri,” an original printing service offering same-day delivery in Tokyo, launches
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株式会社omo Creation announced “omo Print (オモプリ),” a service that delivers personalized original gifts, printed with names, photos and more, on the same day within Tokyo. The service launches on Oct. 8, 2026, and handles everything from design to packaging and delivery.
Facts
Same-day production and delivery service within Tokyo launches on Oct. 8
Identification accessories and keychains: from 1,280 yen
Delivery within Tokyo starts at 500 yen
Same-day production fee: 2,000 yen in addition to the product price
Expanded range of tones enables a wider range of musical expression: ヤマハ launches digital saxophones “YDS-152” and “YDS-122”
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ヤマハ will launch the digital saxophones “YDS-152” and “YDS-122,” featuring an expanded range of tones, on Dec. 3. The new models add 16 orchestral and percussion instrument tones, bringing the total to 89, and replace the connection port with USB Type-C.
Announcement: The latest installment in the series, “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE,” launches today, Friday, Oct. 2
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント announced the release of the dramatic flight-shooting game “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE.” It goes on sale starting Oct. 2 for PlayStationⓇ5, XBOX Series X|S and STEAMⓇ. The company also announced a release on the ライブドアニュース channel, a campaign to give away an ASUS gaming headset by lottery, a plastic model by Hasegawa and peripherals by Type Two.
The number of RV parks across Japan has reached 706! 18 new facilities have been certified, including one alongside Oedo Onsen Monogatari and parks surrounded by nature, to make travel more comfortable!
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一般社団法人日本RV協会 certified 18 new RV parks in September, bringing the nationwide total to 706 as of the end of September 2026.
Facts
18 distinctive RV parks opened in September
As of the end of September 2026, there were 706 RV parks nationwide
[Oct. 17 and 18, 2026] See, touch and experience it! Renovation Fair at ダイク Showroom Sendai
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MSD株式会社（ダイク） will hold a renovation fair at its Sendai showroom on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. Visitors can see and try equipment from various manufacturers, and those who sign a contract can enter a lottery to win gift cards and home appliances.
[CASETiFY] CASETiFY’s latest Essentials by CASETiFY™ campaign for the iPhone 18 series; new fall/winter colors arrive for the popular “Wave Silicone Case”
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CASETiFY has launched its “Built to be Styled” campaign to coincide with the release of the iPhone 18 series, introducing new colors for its Wave Silicone Case and MagSafe-compatible accessories.
Facts
Having sold more than 20 million smartphone cases worldwide
Operates more than 70 directly managed stores worldwide
[For high school students] “What I love about this town!” contest launches. Entries sought about memorable places and the special things each person loves!
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The 5 Tokyo schools operated by 学校法人２１世紀アカデメイア are holding the “What I love about this town!” contest for high school students nationwide, inviting submissions about memorable places and things they particularly love in the form of photos, videos, illustrations or writing. The deadline is Oct. 4, 2026.
日本アビオニクス to exhibit at Medical Japan Tokyo’s “9th Hospital Expo”
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日本アビオニクス株式会社 will exhibit at the “9th Hospital Expo,” held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, and present use cases and demonstrations of its F50ME medical thermography system.
日立ハイテク begins sales of “iACE3,” an automated cell culture system that saves space and improves operational efficiency
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株式会社日立ハイテク began sales on Oct. 2 of “iACE3,” a next-generation system that enables large-scale automated culture of iPS cells and other cells. It cuts the installation footprint by 42% compared with the previous model and improves space efficiency and operations with its remote monitoring function.
Facts
Sales begin on Oct. 2
Installation footprint reduced by 42% compared with the previous model
For up to 6 devices
Large-scale culture vessel with a culture area of 512 cm²
Can accommodate up to 10
日立ハイテク Group consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2026 was ¥821.7 billion
LINE CRM tool for e-commerce businesses, “ミライCRM,” adds a “Gacha/Lottery” node to scenarios, enabling no-code operation of e-commerce lottery campaigns on LINE
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株式会社ミライCRM has added a “Gacha/Lottery” node to the scenario feature of its LINE CRM tool for e-commerce businesses, “ミライCRM,” enabling lottery campaigns to be run without code and without external tools.
[12 award wins and more than 13.6 billion streams] DVD box set of legendary Chinese drama “Nothing Gold Can Stay” back on sale for 5,000 yen to mark its launch on BS11
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株式会社エスピーオー is resuming sales of all 3 DVD box sets of the Chinese drama “Nothing Gold Can Stay” to mark its launch on BS11.
Facts
13.6 billion total views
5,000 yen (before tax)
12 drama awards in 2017
Total production budget of 6.8 billion yen
50,000 square meters
All 74 episodes
Companies mentioned：株式会社エスピーオー、HS Entertainment Group Incorporated、BS11
【12/16 MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)】The best-in-class hotels, restaurants and sake that the world's wealthy should visit have been selected! “Luxury Japan Award 2027” awards ceremony to be held
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一般社団法人ラグジュアリージャパン観光推進機構 will hold the “Luxury Japan Award 2027” awards ceremony at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) on Dec. 16, 2026. It will announce top awards in the hotel, restaurant and sake categories, and will also present the newly established “Sake Terroir Grand Prize.”
Facts
Marking its 5th year this fiscal year
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026
14:00～
Comfortable accommodation for 6 or more people, such as families traveling together
Entry deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ラグジュアリージャパン観光推進機構、Japan National Stadium Entertainment Inc.、株式会社クレディセゾン、ユーソナー株式会社、OfficeREI合同会社、Shu Ha Resorts株式会社、株式会社ラグジュアリージャパン、日本航空株式会社、日本政府観光局、JNTO、CIC Japan、一般社団法人日本ソムリエ協会
船井総研あがたFAS to hold 4 free online seminars for business owners starting Oct. 20, 2026, to prepare for a review of their own-share valuations. Compare share prices before and after the review using model cases
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株式会社船井総研あがたFAS will hold 4 free online seminars for business owners starting Oct. 20, 2026, to prepare for a review of valuations of unlisted shares.
株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ and 関西大学 ビジネスデータサイエンス学部 sign partnership agreement to develop next-generation marketing talent skilled in data use
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株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ (IIJ) and 関西大学's Business Data Science Faculty signed a partnership agreement on Sept. 14, 2026, and will develop next-generation marketing talent through practical PBL exercises using IIJmio as a case study.
Self-care salon “カラダ研究所 oNeself＋” for adult women launches on FANTS on October 2
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“カラダ研究所 oNeself＋,” an online salon for adult women hosted by Ms. Masami Narita, representative of yoga studio YOGA STUDIO oNeself, will launch on Oct. 2, 2026, on FANTS, the business integration platform offered by 株式会社スタジアム.
Facts
Launches on Oct. 2, 2026
Has instructed more than 80,000 people in total
¥5,500 per month (tax included)
4,500 yen per month (tax included)
Cumulative payment amount surpasses ¥3 billion
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタジアム、FANTS、YOGA STUDIO oNeself、カラダ研究所 oNeself＋、株式会社スタメン
AI finance company Quants surpasses 4.54 billion yen in loans issued with loan guarantees
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Quants株式会社 announced that cumulative loans issued with loan guarantees surpassed 4.54 billion yen as of Sept. 30, 2026. Cumulative applications totaled 245, with 107 loans issued and 1 default.
In the era of a weak yen, source directly from sewing factories in Yiwu, China: sports bra OEM, bras, sports bras, sportswear, wholesale sales, underwear OEM and original factories. Wholesale sales of new products for fall 2026 begin October 10
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義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan), based on sewing factories in Yiwu, China, has launched OEM and wholesale sales of sports bras, underwear and other products for the Japanese market. Based on its growth strategy “YT GX4 TOP10,” formulated in 2011, it offers competitive pricing and support for small-lot orders.
[For high school students] “What I love about this town!” contest launches. Entries sought about memorable places and the special things each person loves!
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The 5 Tokyo schools operated by 学校法人２１世紀アカデメイア are holding the “What I Love About This Town!” contest for high school students across Japan, inviting entries that express a memorable place or something special they love.
Original【耐屈曲12万回】ロングセラー「超タフケーブル」がさらに進化。1本3役で3種類の端子に対応する3 in 1ケーブルを発売
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株式会社オウルテック has launched the “OWL-CBA6ABM Series,” a 3 in 1 cable compatible with 3 types of connectors: microUSB, USB Type-C and Lightning. The product withstands 120,000 bends and supports fast charging at up to 2.4A and data transfer.
Facts
3 in 1
11 million units sold cumulatively across the series
To mark the 30th anniversary of the “EPOCA” brand developed by 三陽商会, new styles of the “24 TWENTY FOUR JACKET” and “Gemma,” a new signature coat, will go on sale starting in September 2026.
株式会社良品計画 and IDÉE will hold “TOKYO MODERNISM SHOW 2026” from Nov. 12 to 15, 2026, at MUJI HOTEL GINZA and Ginza Sony Park in Ginza. The large-scale event, now in its 5th year, is part of the “Life in Art” project. It will feature mid-century design and vintage shops. Admission is 10,000 yen for a 4-day pass and 3,000 yen for a 1-day ticket.
The 8th Imohaku will be held on the 8th floor of そごう横浜店 from Oct. 3 to 12, 2026, featuring sweet potato specialty shops and sweet potato desserts from 31 stores nationwide.
【ミラー ハリス】New fragrance “スケルツォ エクストレ ドゥ パルファム” reimagines the appeal of a glamorous, richly textured amber; limited release at the fragrance festival “サロン ド パルファン 2026”
Correction and apology regarding the press release distributed on April 28, 2026 (regarding the developer of JAN8 CS)
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株式会社インター・ベル has issued a correction and apology and withdrawn its press release distributed on April 28, 2026, after incorrectly identifying the developer of JAN8 CS.
【Oct. 23: In-person and online event】Announcement of a seminar on care business management strategies in anticipation of the 2027 revision to the long-term care insurance system and care service fees
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一生三浦 of ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC. will speak at the seminar “Care Business Management Strategies in Anticipation of the 2027 Revision to the Long-Term Care Insurance System and Care Service Fees,” hosted by 株式会社キョーセンサービス on Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
2027 revision to the long-term care insurance system and care service fees
Contents X enters capital and business alliance with アソビシステム
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Contents X株式会社 has entered a capital and business alliance with アソビシステム株式会社 and carried out a third-party allotment of new shares. The companies aim to strengthen their businesses and develop new IP by combining their knowledge of the entertainment industry with their capabilities in content production and sales support for businesses.
Facts
For approximately 15 years
Established: March 2026
Established: June 2007
Companies mentioned：Contents X 株式会社、アソビシステム株式会社、キーエンス
To mark the holding of Game 3 of the 39th Ryuo Championship Best-of-Seven Match, the Kyoto match at the World Heritage site Ninna-ji: a limited-availability plan to enjoy special visits and the match at “京都 御室 花伝抄”
【ベンスクリニック新宿院】Begins offering treatments with next-generation ECM skin booster “Re2O (リトゥオ)”
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The aesthetic medical clinic ベンスクリニック新宿院 will introduce the next-generation Korean ECM skin booster “Re2O (リトゥオ)” and begin offering treatments in October 2026. The same formulation is known in Japan as “BNAJU (ブナジュ).”
Exploring business opportunities and ideal ways of living with AI: Launch of “電通 未来ファインダー for AI”
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未来事業創研, a cross-functional organization formed by 株式会社電通デジタル and 6 companies in the 国内電通グループ, has launched “電通 未来ファインダー for AI,” a session tool that helps companies explore future business opportunities and risks. The tool feeds AI information on 181 themes that organize social changes toward 2040, enabling people and AI to explore future possibilities together. It has helped resolve business challenges at approximately 100 companies to date.
Facts
The themes covered have been expanded from the previous 100 to 181 at launch
Has helped resolve business challenges at approximately 100 companies to date
Systematically organizes social changes toward 2040
Strengthening the development of construction DX talent: Free training on “ADS (Sky Factor Analysis and Sunlight Shadow Calculation System)”
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パーソルテンプスタッフ will hold free training on “ADS (Sky Factor Analysis and Sunlight Shadow Calculation System)” on Oct. 24, 2026, for architectural designers and people with practical CAD experience.
By introducing text translation, file translation, and real-time voice translation, the company is meeting growing demand for Korean-Japanese interpretation and translation while also reducing costs
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株式会社みらい翻訳 has published a case study on the introduction of its AI translation services at 株式会社カカオピッコマ, operator of the digital manga and novel service “ピッコマ.” Since 2021, the company has adopted text translation, the file translation solution “FLaT,” and the real-time voice translation service “リスニングアシスタント” to handle Korean-Japanese interpretation and translation work and reduce costs.
Facts
Employee numbers are growing rapidly in increments of 100
It began with the introduction of text translation in October 2021
The following year, 2022, it introduced “FLaT” (*2), an integrated solution that includes file translation
In February 2026, it also began using “リスニングアシスタント” (*3), a real-time AI voice translation service
ユニ・チャーム株式会社 will launch its new “超快適Ⓡマスク 会話ストレスフリー” nationwide on Oct. 20, 2026. The product reduces the discomfort caused when a mask clings to the area around the mouth during conversation.
Facts
Accounts for approximately 80% of the total
Original1日5時間以上マスクを着用する方
Approximately 1 in 2 people experience this discomfort while talking
[Nov. 19, Tokyo] □■ Shimane DAY in TOKYO ■□ Designing how I connect, starting in Tokyo. ～Creating a way to connect that feels true to you with Unnan City’s “home away from home for everyone”～
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ワークアット株式会社 will hold “Shimane DAY in TOKYO,” an event exploring ways to connect with Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture, from Tokyo, on November 19, 2026. Takamune Suzuki of 富士通株式会社 will speak and share insights on creating a population with ties to the region and addressing local challenges.
“Eight the Thalasso U” × “Kuromi”: First-ever collaboration! Limited-edition items featuring a “cute × cool” design to go on sale in limited quantities at ドン・キホーテ!
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ステラシード株式会社’s serum hair-care brand “Eight the Thalasso U” has teamed up with Sanrio character Kuromi for the first time. The products will be sold in limited quantities at ドン・キホーテ.
Parklet Bakery, a bakery café centered on sourdough bread, is relaunching its Meiji Park location, “Parklet Meiji Park,” on Monday, October 12 (public holiday)
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株式会社Staple is renovating “Meiji Park Market,” a food hall complex in Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park, and will grand-open “Parklet Meiji Park,” a bakery café centered on sourdough bread, on October 12, 2026. A BEAMS SPORTS concept store will also open next door.
Facts
Grand opening on Monday, October 12, 2026 (public holiday)