RICOH EZX2100 online eligibility verification terminal to launch this winter, reducing the setup and installation burden on medical institutions and pharmacies
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Ricoh PFU Computing will launch the RICOH EZX2100, a PC dedicated to online eligibility verification for medical institutions and pharmacies, this winter. Its compact enclosure and preconfigured setup reduce the burden of installation, and it comes with 5 years of maintenance service.
Facts
Width: 117.5mm
Depth: 110.0mm
Height: 47.85mm
Main memory: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
5-year advance replacement mail-in maintenance service
Bring the classroom experience home! TAC’s online live distance-learning course for the Registered Information Security Specialist exam, targeting the second-half 2026 exam, now open. Free trial session on October 10 (Saturday)!
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TAC株式会社 has opened an online live distance-learning course for the Registered Information Security Specialist exam, targeting the second half of 2026, and will hold a free trial session on October 10.
Disaster-preparedness toilet workshop held at Yahaba Town’s comprehensive disaster-preparedness drill in Iwate Prefecture
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株式会社NJS took part in Yahaba Town’s comprehensive disaster-preparedness drill in Iwate Prefecture on Sept. 13 and held a workshop and discussion on disaster-preparedness toilets as part of the Water Supporter Program. The lecture deepened understanding of disaster-prevention and mitigation measures for water and sewer systems, as well as manhole toilets. A demonstration was also given of pipeline inspection camera equipment developed by the company.
Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will hold events on Sento Day, Oct. 10, 2026, including a back-scrubbing service by a “sansuke,” a bingo tournament, drum-can baths and a large karuta tournament.
Back by popular demand! “Numbing and Spicy Yodare Chicken,” served with a special sauce spiced with mala chili paste and chili oil, arrives on Friday, Oct. 2
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ナッシュ株式会社 will launch “Numbing and Spicy Yodare Chicken,” served with a special sauce spiced with mala chili paste and chili oil, on Oct. 2. As part of its SDGs initiatives, the company uses the environmentally considerate material pulp mold and has surpassed cumulative sales of 170 million meals.
Facts
30g or less of carbohydrates
No more than 2.5g of salt
Peel back firmly by about 3–4 cm
Calories 329kcal
Protein 18.3g
Carbohydrates 10.2g
Fat 22.6g
Salt: 2.4 g
Product lineup of about 100 varieties
Started selling “nosh” in 2018
Cumulative sales surpassed 170 million meals in July 2026
More egg sauce! “Pork Cutlet with Fluffy Egg” gets a refresh and arrives on Friday, Oct. 2
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ナッシュ株式会社 will relaunch “Pork Cutlet with Fluffy Egg” from its frozen healthy-meal service “nosh” on Oct. 2. The amount of egg sauce has been increased to boost satisfaction while maintaining the standards of 30g or less of carbohydrates and 2.5g or less of salt.
Make time to reconnect with yourself amid the daily rush of information from the outside world. Sugar Candy’s “A Place Within Yourself” begins streaming on Oct. 2
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The latest album, “A Place Within Yourself,” from the soothing music label “Sugar Candy,” operated by 株式会社クロア, began streaming on various platforms on Oct. 2, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 2, 2026
17 years in business
June 29, 2009
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロア、Sugar Candy、Apple Music、Amazon Music、Spotify、YouTube、RELAX WORLD
“Spicy, Tingling Pork Shabu-Shabu” with an addictive sharp kick launches on Friday, Oct. 2
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ナッシュ株式会社 will launch “Spicy, Tingling Pork Shabu-Shabu,” a new product inspired by the flavor of Miyazaki spicy noodles, on Oct. 2. It meets the standards of 30g or less of carbohydrates and 2.5g or less of salt, and is made at the company’s own factory in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture.
A new step for Guandan in Japan: “2026 Yitaida Global Guandan Mind Sports Federation Science and Technology Achievements Demonstration Tournament” to be held
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伊泰達株式会社 held the “2026 Yitaida Global Guandan Mind Sports Federation Science and Technology Achievements Demonstration Tournament” in Fukuoka on Oct. 1, 2026, successfully deploying for the first time at an actual tournament its internally developed Guandan tournament operations system and club management system.
New e-learning content for “Instructor Training and Administrator Training” at drone registration training institutions launches Sept. 30, 2026!
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株式会社スカイピーク and 株式会社Gakken LX began offering classroom lecture content for “Instructor Training” and “Administrator Training” on their drone e-learning system “SkyPeak LX” on Sept. 30, 2026.
Facts
First-class qualification (14 hours or more in total)
Second-class qualification (10 hours or more in total)
“Azur Lane” collaboration sake “Super-Selected Junmai Daiginjo ‘灰霊-Phantom 9-’,” made entirely to order by a world-leading brewery with a rice-polishing ratio of 9%, lottery entry opens Oct. 3!
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株式会社Yostar will open lottery entry on Oct. 3 for the limited-edition sake “Super-Selected Junmai Daiginjo ‘灰霊-Phantom 9-’,” with a rice-polishing ratio of 9%, created in collaboration between “Azur Lane” and Miyagi brewery 新澤醸造店.
Information strategy in the generative AI era: beyond “volume” to “consistent alignment of focus themes and brands”
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株式会社電通デジタル and 株式会社電通PRコンサルティング announced the results of a “Correlation Analysis of Media Exposure and Generative AI Mentions” as part of their joint GEO research project and began offering a “GEO Analysis and Strategy Support Package.” The study found a strong positive correlation between the volume of media exposure for products and the number of mentions by generative AI, and showed that consistent brand messaging and accumulated information help secure the first mention.
北海道 will exhibit a joint booth with ノーステック財団 at the “53rd International Welfare Equipment Exhibition & Forum,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, Reiwa 8. 8 companies from Hokkaido will showcase products and services in the nursing care and welfare sectors, supporting improved operational efficiency and user services.
株式会社ONDOホールディングス and Tokigawa Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization
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株式会社ONDOホールディングス and Tokigawa Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization on September 29, 2026, and will collaborate on tourism initiatives leveraging local resources and measures to encourage relocation.
株式会社マーブル＆コー signed an agreement with 横浜市 on disaster preparedness and mitigation awareness activities and cooperation in providing pet food and other supplies during disasters. On August 17, 2026, it installed the disaster-response dog food vending machine “愛犬の食卓” at the 横浜市民防災センター.
Special programming to mark the 40th anniversary of “あぶない刑事,” the series that changed the history of crime dramas, begins! The first episode of the TV drama and the film will air free on BS10!
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BS10 will air the first episode of the TV drama, the film, and other programming for free to mark the 40th anniversary of “あぶない刑事.” A movie program hosted by 舘ひろし and a quiz show will also air, while the paid channel BS10プレミアム will broadcast the series in a 5-month marathon.
五島つばき蒸溜所 × 五島ワイナリー debut collaboration: “GOTOGIN feat. GOTO WINERY” goes on sale
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The first collaboration product from 株式会社五島つばき蒸溜所 and 株式会社五島ワイナリー, “GOTOGIN feat. GOTO WINERY,” will go on sale in limited quantities starting October 8, 2026. The spirit (gin), made with Merlot pomace, has an alcohol content of 47%, a volume of 500 ml, and a retail price of 6,600 yen (tax included). Advance tasting and sales will take place at the “五島列島オクトーバーフェスト” on October 3 and 4.
Two weeks in a row! Former martial artist Takeru joins as the “feel-good” guest! His mother, a “former biker gang member” who understood the path to victory, told him “A crisis is an opportunity.” We explore how his outlook on life changed after his defeat in the “那須川天心戦”! “サバンナ高橋の、サウナの神さま” airs tomorrow at 6 p.m.
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Former martial artist Takeru will appear as a guest on TOKYO MX’s program “サバンナ高橋の、サウナの神さま,” discussing his mother’s words and how his outlook on life changed after his defeat in the fight against 那須川天心.
株式会社TAIAN announces changes to its management structure
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株式会社TAIAN has strengthened its management structure to respond to the evolution of services built around the application of AI technology, appointing 細川隆之介 as CTO and CAIO and 林佑樹 as an executive officer in newly established roles.
NTT Docomo Business and Powder Keg Technologies develop AI-powered system to automate everything from asset visibility in OT environments to attack-risk validation
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NTT Docomo Business and Powder Keg Technologies have developed a system that automates everything from asset visibility in OT environments to attack-risk validation. Integrating OsecT and MUSHIKAGO, the system uses AI to enable continuous threat exposure management (CTEM). The companies plan to begin offering it as a solution for businesses during fiscal 2026.
“諸鈎,” a Japanese confectionery brand created by pastry chef 加藤峰子, unveils a refreshed look to pass Japan’s distinctive food culture and aesthetic on to future generations.
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“諸鈎,” the Japanese confectionery brand by pastry chef 加藤峰子, has redesigned its packaging and will offer new products for advance sale at “和菓子魂,” held at 新宿髙島屋 on October 3 and 4, 2026.
Case study published on adoption of “さぶみっと！レコメンド” by character goods e-commerce site “PERFECT WORLD TOKYO”! Sales and order volume rose by approximately 40% through synergies with other initiatives!
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e-365株式会社 has published a case study on the adoption of the recommendation engine “さぶみっと！レコメンド” by “PERFECT WORLD TOKYO,” a character goods e-commerce site operated by パーフェクトワールド株式会社. The initiative increased sales and order volume by approximately 40%.
Facts
Approximately 20,000 items in active inventory at all times
A proven track record of implementation at more than 1,700 sites
Available from 39,000 yen per month (42,900 yen including tax)
New video division launches! Popular illustrator 夕薙 and video creator creamin join UKIYO
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株式会社UKIYO has welcomed illustrator 夕薙 and video creator creamin as alliance creators, launched a new video division, and moved to a new office in Higashimachi, Kichijoji, Musashino City.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Little Monsters’ Mischief Alliance now underway at アリオ locations!
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株式会社クリエイトリンク, a subsidiary of 株式会社ヨーク・ホールディングス, is holding the Halloween event “HAPPY HALLOWEEN Little Monsters’ Mischief Alliance” at アリオ shopping centers through October 31, 2026.
Facts
Through Saturday, October 31, 2026
Total purchase of 3,000 yen (tax included)
Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included; cash only)
Clovis Perrier appointed head of Japan and Korea at カンタス航空
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カンタス航空 announced that Clovis Perrier became head of its Japan and Korea operations effective September 28, 2026. Based in Tokyo, Perrier will oversee business strategy and sales, drawing on his experience at ニュージーランド航空 and レズミルズ.
An AR experience that immerses visitors in the world of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries. Ibaraki AR photo spots “Autumn Stroll with Maomao and Jinshi” to open
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In collaboration with the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, 茨城県 will open the “Autumn Stroll with Maomao and Jinshi” AR photo spots across 4 areas—Hitachi, Tsukuba, Namegata and Daigo—from October 3 to November 29, 2026.
TV anime The Apothecary Diaries × 茨城県: The 2nd collaboration stamp rally, “IBARAKI is Blossoming: The Apothecary's Continued Travelogue,” to be held!
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茨城県 will hold the 2nd collaboration stamp rally with the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries, “IBARAKI is Blossoming: The Apothecary's Continued Travelogue,” from October 17, 2026 to January 18, 2027. The event features 2 courses visiting 10 tourist spots in the prefecture, with activities including collecting stamps and receiving original cards.
Original宮沢氷魚がトヨタの電気自動車「bZ4X Touring」で神奈川・三崎エリアへ！特別番組『宮沢氷魚と、ちょっと遠くへ。supported by TOYOTA』10月3日（土）11:00〜放送！
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interfm will air a special program on October 3 in which actor Hio Miyazawa tours the Miura area of Kanagawa in トヨタ's electric vehicle “bZ4X Touring.” The program is titled “A Little Farther with Hio Miyazawa, supported by TOYOTA.”
Check your vegetable intake in about 30 seconds! A limited-time “Veggie Check®” experience event with Kagome will be held at Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO on Saturday, October 10, from 11:00 to 17:00
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パナソニック株式会社 will hold a limited-time “Veggie Check®” experience event with カゴメ株式会社 at Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO on October 10, 2026. Visitors can try a device that measures vegetable intake in about 30 seconds, enjoy a beauty experience and receive Kagome tomato juice.
三陽合同会社 begins preorders for Lofree's new “432Hz Polar Moss” series
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三陽合同会社 will begin taking preorders for Lofree's new “432Hz Polar Moss” series, which includes a keyboard, numeric keypad and mouse, on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 2, 2026
18:00
84 keys
4000mAh
About 30 hours
972 g
Companies mentioned：三陽合同会社、Lofree、Gateron、ビックカメラ.com、ヨドバシ・ドット・コム、Lofree Japan
“LOCAL SHOUT!,” a linked event for Fukuoka City's startup festival “RAMEN TECH 2026,” to be held. A regional co-creation event featuring 3 sessions exploring the passion and practical means to drive communities forward
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日本コンベンションサービス株式会社 will hold “LOCAL SHOUT!,” a linked event for Fukuoka City's RAMEN TECH 2026, at Daimyo Conference on October 9. With the theme “Romance and reality in local communities,” the event will feature 3 sessions and a networking reception.
Exhibiting and speaking at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” held Oct. 21-23
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株式会社クワッドマイナージャパン will exhibit at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” held from October 21 to 23, and introduce its NDR solution “Network Blackbox” and other products. It will also speak at a session on October 21 presented by the 韓国情報保護産業協会 (KISIA).
[Honeys（ハニーズ）] Autumn “navy” selected by Nanoka Hara. Special collaboration-color items featured on the official online store
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Honeys, the women's brand operated by 株式会社ハニーズホールディングス, has released autumn navy-colored items in collaboration with actor Nanoka Hara and launched a special feature page.
Supporting a community healthcare project at 鶴見大学歯学部附属病院: Shuichi Hida, director of 三ツ境駅前スマイル歯科, supports its crowdfunding campaign
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Shuichi Hida, director of 三ツ境駅前スマイル歯科, is supporting a crowdfunding campaign to equip 鶴見大学歯学部附属病院 with an OMSB. The fundraising target is 15 million yen.
Experience Hokusai’s Great Wave. Print ukiyo-e woodblock prints. View reproduction prints. “Katsushika Hokusai in Hiding in Uraga: An Immersive Gallery Around Town”
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The creative planning collective トコナツ歩兵団 will hold “Katsushika Hokusai in Hiding in Uraga: An Immersive Gallery Around Town,” where visitors can experience the works of Katsushika Hokusai, in Uraga, 横須賀市, from November 6 to December 20, 2026.
ベネッセ and neoAI put AI proofreading system using generative AI into practical use — Building a highly accurate proofreading platform by leveraging extensive proofreading rules and veteran expertise
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株式会社neoAI developed and put into practical use an AI proofreading system using generative AI for 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション. Based on “neoAI Chat,” the system incorporates ベネッセ’s extensive proofreading rules and veteran expertise to provide a platform for highly accurate checks of proof materials in PDF and image formats.
CEC and スターシーズデジタル sign basic agreement on GPU data center business
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株式会社シーイーシー and スターシーズデジタル have signed a basic agreement to collaborate on the commercialization of data centers for GPU servers and GPU cloud-related services.
Assess kidney function using 2 indicators from a blood test. “Kidney Dock Light” to be offered to medical institutions starting October 1
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株式会社プリメディカ has partnered with 株式会社レノプロテクト to offer “Kidney Dock Light,” a blood test that assesses kidney function using 2 indicators, “kidney stamina” and “kidney filtration capacity,” to medical institutions starting October 1, 2026.
Shonan iPark to exhibit at BioJapan 2026 on its largest scale ever
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iPark Institute will exhibit at BioJapan 2026, held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7 to 9, 2026, with its largest-ever display of 14 booths (about 126 m²). It will present “iPark Yokocho,” featuring 7 resident and member companies, and promote the new Shonan iPark building and iPark Kobe. It will also hold a sponsor seminar on AI drug discovery and the Investment Forum “SHIC FAST TRACK,” co-hosted with JBA.
[Aichi-Nagoya 2026] Announcing the TOP 10 best-selling products at the official licensed pop-up shop in the Sakae area at Oasis 21!
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The TOP 10 best-selling products at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 official licensed pop-up shop have been announced, with products related to the mascot “ホノホン” taking the top spots.
Haseko Links to open vocational transition support center “Workwell Minamisunamachi” on October 1
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株式会社長谷工リンクス, a special subsidiary of the Haseko Group, opened the vocational transition support center “Workwell Minamisunamachi” in Koto Ward, Tokyo, on October 1, 2026.
14 medical students set to shape the future of pediatric medicine selected as new scholarship recipients starting in fiscal 2026
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公益財団法人川野小児医学奨学財団 has selected 14 medical students pursuing pediatric medicine as new scholarship recipients starting in fiscal 2026. A total of 22 people applied, and the recipients will receive a grant-type scholarship of 70,000 yen per month. The award ceremony was held at Yaoko’s head office.
Facts
14 medical students
New scholarship recipients starting in fiscal 2026
This fiscal year’s total number of applicants was 22
We increased the monthly grant to 70,000 yen
The foundation had awarded scholarships to 148 recipients through fiscal 2025
[Buttery Cafe] New limited-time chestnut sweets launching in October, including the “Mont Blanc Mille Crepe” and “Mont Blanc Toast” made with French cultured butter!
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Pastry shop “Buttery Cafe” will launch limited-time chestnut sweets from October, including a Mont Blanc mille crepe and Mont Blanc butter toast made with French cultured butter.
MOON-X株式会社 has added “Terracotta,” a limited-edition autumn color supervised by an obstetrician-gynecologist and a breast care specialist, to its momoful absorbent underwear brand, and began advance reservations at its online store on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Absorbency: 25–30 ml
Thong type: 15–20 ml
An absorbent layer just 3 mm thick
Covering 46 major companies
Survey respondents: 500 women nationwide aged 18 to 49
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 3,828 yen each (tax included)
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 4,708 yen each (tax included)
Factory management system “MENTENA” launches iOS app feature to speed up information searches during equipment failures, plus a call history review feature to support secure API operations
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Yachiyo Solutions has added a keyword filtering feature to the equipment details screen in the iOS app for its factory management system “MENTENA” and launched a feature that lets users check Web API call histories by API key.
Legalscape partners with U.S.-based Harvey to provide legal AI system “Legal Intelligence” to legal AI platform “Harvey”—enabling access to Japanese legal information on Harvey
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株式会社Legalscape announced a partnership with U.S.-based Harvey to provide its legal AI system “Legal Intelligence” to Harvey. This will enable Harvey users to access Japanese legal information. The service is scheduled to launch in early 2027 or later.
Facts
Early 2027 or later (planned)
More than 40 publishers
More than 70 countries
More than 3,000 customers
Since 2019
From 2024
Launched in 2026
Since June 2021
In September 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社Legalscape、Harvey AI Corporation、森・濱田松本法律事務所外国法共同事業、株式会社未来トレンド研究機構、Sequoia、Kleiner Perkins、a16z、Coatue、EQT、GIC、GV、Goldman Sachs Alternatives、J.P. Morgan、Lightspeed、OpenAI Startup Fund、日本経済新聞社
Environmental beautification and cleanup activities around Imamiya Shrine and along the clear waters of the Ōashigawa River in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, ahead of the “Kanuma Autumn Festival”
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田村駒株式会社 carried out environmental beautification and cleanup activities as part of its CSR program in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, on September 5 and 6, 2026, tidying the area around Imamiya Shrine and cleaning the Ōashigawa River.
ベトナム航空 launches “Lotus Green Choice,” a new feature allowing passengers to opt out of in-flight meals
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ベトナム航空 has launched “Lotus Green Choice,” a new feature that lets passengers opt out of in-flight meals during online check-in. The feature is expected to provide services tailored to passenger needs and reduce food waste.
Facts
Approximately 3.6 million tons of waste annually
Food and beverage waste accounts for 65% of the total
Unused in-flight meals account for 18% of all waste
Starting 24 hours before departure
During online check-in, until 1 hour before departure
22 cities in Vietnam
39 cities overseas
Operating a total of 118 routes
5 airports: Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka
It aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
In 2024, it marked the 30th anniversary of its Japan routes
Companies mentioned：ベトナム航空、国際航空運送協会、IATA、航空サステナビリティ・フォーラム、ASF、Skytrax、AirlineRatings.com、APEX、Air Passenger Experience Association
日テレホールディングス wellness media Conditioning Innovation Lab to host “Our Healthy Lives: Let’s Start Talking About Mind and Body” in Oct.2026!
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An online event titled “Our Healthy Lives,” co-hosted by Nippon Television Holdings’ wellness information media outlet Conditioning Innovation Lab and the Women’s Health Action Executive Committee, will be held, with programming on women’s health issues and conditioning streamed on October 11 and from 18 to 24.
ニチレイフーズ launches its 4th upcycled product: craft beer made with “out-of-spec※1 curry” from its Yamagata Plant!
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株式会社ニチレイフーズ announced “#2101 Part2 Beef Curry～Beyond upcycle！ Never before !!～,” an upcycled craft beer made using “out-of-spec curry” generated during the preparation process for commercial curry produced at its Yamagata Plant. The product was developed to mark the ニチレイグループ’s 80th anniversary and aims to reduce food loss and help realize a sustainable society. It will go on sale on October 11, 2026, and be available through the Brewlab.108 online shop and the SDGs corner of モンテディオ山形.
DirectCloud launches integration option for AI-OCR service “DX OCR”
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株式会社ダイレクトクラウド launched an option integrating its service with 株式会社ハンモック’s AI-OCR service “DX OCR” on September 1, 2026. The option provides end-to-end support, from digitizing forms to storing and searching them in DirectCloud, significantly reducing processing time and costs.
Facts
Available starting September 1, 2026
About 7 minutes to process 1 page
Reduced to about 1 minute
For 5,000 pages per month
An estimated reduction of about 500 hours
Companies processing 1,000 or more pages per month
Director Focus spotlights Osamu Dezaki! The 2nd Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival
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The 2nd Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival, opening in Nagoya, 愛知県, on November 13, will feature a retrospective of the late director Osamu Dezaki.
Baku Idegami writes a letter to a mentor… What did it say?
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An announcement for the broadcast of “Cross-Border Echo Letter,” a program in which Baku Idegami, from Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture, sends a letter to a former mentor who taught Japanese at his middle school. The program portrays the bond between student and mentor through a letter recounting his experience at a speech contest and his struggles with gender.
[Free for guests to mark Super Hotel’s 30th anniversary] Original limited-edition whiskey made with oak from Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, to be served at welcome bars at Super Hotels nationwide!
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株式会社スーパーホテル is serving an original limited-edition whiskey made with oak from Morotsuka Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, at its locations nationwide through Dec. 31, 2026, to mark the 30th anniversary of its opening.
Launch of a “Post-Hiring and Organizational Growth Support Package” for recruitment agencies and RPO companies. Expanding support beyond recruitment to include retention, development and organizational development for client companies
[Hotel operations at our first property owned by a J-REIT] “unito HAKATA STATION North” to grand open in November 2026 at a property owned by ユナイテッド・アーバン投資法人
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株式会社Unito has been commissioned to operate a hotel at a property in Fukuoka owned by ユナイテッド・アーバン投資法人, marking the company’s first hotel operation at a J-REIT-owned property. “unito HAKATA STATION North” is scheduled to grand open in November 2026.
“365 SCENES” depicts everyday life with TOYOTA’s electric vehicle “bZ4X Touring.” In the 3rd installment, actor Hio Miyazawa and fellow actors take a trip around Misaki, a place filled with memories
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Toyota has released the 3rd installment of “365 SCENES,” content featuring the electric vehicle “bZ4X Touring,” showing actor Hio Miyazawa taking a trip with friends to Misaki in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture. A special program is also scheduled to air on radio station interfm.
Facts
Release date: Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.), 10:00
Broadcast date: Oct. 3, 2026 (Sat.)
Returning for the first time in approximately 10 years
Born in California, U.S., in 1994
Made his acting debut in 2017 in the 2nd season of the TBS drama “Kounodori”
Supporting marriage seekers looking to meet someone by year-end! Marriage agency ツヴァイ to offer a free profile photo shoot campaign starting Oct. 1 for the first 200 new members
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株式会社ZWEI will run a campaign starting Oct. 1, 2026, offering free profile photo shoots at a studio operated by 株式会社セルフィット for the first 200 new members.
Koala®︎ marks its 10th year in Japan with “Run. Read. Relax. Experience by Koala” event at the Koala Aoyama Store 🐨
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コアラジェイピー株式会社 will hold the “Run. Read. Relax. Experience by Koala” event at the Koala Aoyama Store in October 2026 to mark its 10th year in Japan. The event will feature opportunities to try the new “Koala Mattress PLUS [2nd Gen]” and “SUPREME [2nd Gen]” products, as well as a sleep lecture. Places will also be available to the general public.
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10th year in Japan
Marked its 10th year in Japan in October 2026
A run of approximately 3–4 km
Capacity: approximately 50 people
Fee: Free
Capacity: Approximately 16 people
Fee: 2,000 yen (tax included)
“Koala Mattress PLUS [2nd Gen” (single): from 99,900 yen (tax included)
“Koala Mattress SUPREME [2nd Gen]” (single): from 149,900 yen (tax included)
Try it at home for 120 days
Donated more than 1.5 million Australian dollars to 世界自然保護基金（WWF)
Companies mentioned：コアラジェイピー株式会社、Koala JP 株式会社、BRICK by TOKYO、IGNITE YOGA、Chapters、東洋紡エムシー株式会社、世界自然保護基金（WWF)、mybest、OECD
IT and information systems departments ranked first among departments where sales meetings were secured, at 20.0%
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ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社 analyzed 1,023 sales meeting records for its enterprise BDR support service “Keyman Letter” from August 2025 through August 2026. IT and information systems accounted for the largest share of decision-makers by department, at 20.0% (205 cases). Departments responsible for company-wide functions made up 58.0%, while business divisions accounted for 20.8%.
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IT and information systems: 20.0%
1,023 sales meetings
Departments responsible for company-wide functions: 58.0%
Business divisions (sales, engineering, overseas, procurement and stores): 20.8%
Manufacturing: 32.5%
Department heads: 33.4%
Companies mentioned：ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社、Keyman Letter
【東京グレートベアーズ】Koto Ward Mayor Tomoka Okubo to throw the first pitch at the 2026-27 season home opener!
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株式会社グレートベアーズ announced that Tomoka Okubo, mayor of Koto Ward, the team’s hometown, will attend and throw the first pitch at the 2026-27 season home opener.
【For manufacturing-sector staffing companies】Seminar on creating job listings and post-application follow-up to attract applicants in their 20s and 30s and improve contact rates
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株式会社天職市場 will hold an online seminar on October 7, 2026, for manufacturing-sector staffing companies on attracting temporary-staff applicants in their 20s and 30s and improving contact rates.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Original11:00より
Has supported recruitment at more than 20,000 companies
“How to Make the Best French Fries Ever” on sale October 2, 2026
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株式会社ワニブックス will publish “How to Make the Best French Fries Ever,” by Takataku, on October 2, 2026. The book features 52 carefully selected recipes from more than 300 varieties researched by the author, who has 1.04 million YouTube subscribers, over 5 years. Price: 1,760 yen (tax included).
Webinar “Are the ways to boost sales different for your own e-commerce site and marketplaces? Practical strategies for growing results on your own e-commerce site, Rakuten and Yahoo!ショッピング” to be held on October 22, 2026!
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HATME株式会社 will co-host a webinar on strategies for boosting sales on companies’ own e-commerce sites, Rakuten and Yahoo!ショッピング on October 22, 2026, with 日本ECサービス株式会社, 株式会社ファイブスプリングス and SAVAWAY株式会社.
A website where guests can picture their hotel stay before they arrive: ホテルプラザ神戸 completely revamps its official website
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ホテルプラザ神戸, operated by 信和ホテルズ株式会社 of the 信和グループ, completely revamped its official website on October 1, 2026. Improvements included making the site easier to view on smartphones, streamlining the booking process, refreshing photos and videos, and expanding multilingual pages.
【NEW OPEN!】Francfrancルミネエスト新宿店 to open on October 9 with photogenic limited-edition decorations—featuring original stickers and items exclusive to Lumine stores
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Francfranc will open a new store on the 4th floor of ルミネエスト新宿 on October 9, 2026. To mark the opening, it will run a giveaway campaign for hand cream and stickers. On November 21, it will also offer a limited-edition color of the “Classic Flower” series, exclusive to Lumine stores, in limited quantities.
The stratum corneum enlarges with age, inhibiting the proliferation of skin cells
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株式会社ナリス化粧品 presented research at the IFSCC Congress 2026 confirming a new mechanism by which age-related enlargement of corneocytes reduces skin cell proliferation. The research was selected among the TOP 5.
Tree climbing® experience event to be held at Matsudo Central Park!!
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松戸市 will hold a tree climbing® experience event at Matsudo Central Park. It will be held 3 times on November 3, Reiwa 8, and participation is free. It is open to people aged 6 or older who live, study or work in the city. Online applications must be submitted by October 8.
【相模原市】Partner companies sought for open innovation program “Sagamihara Innovation Gate”!
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相模原市 has begun recruiting partner companies for “Sagamihara Innovation Gate,” an open innovation program supporting new challenges by local businesses. The 4 participating local companies will announce their themes, and corporations and teams with ideas for collaboration are invited to apply by November 1, Reiwa 8.
“Glico Disaster Preparedness Festa 2026” to be held at the Ezaki Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 10!
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江崎グリコ株式会社 and グリコマニュファクチャリングジャパン株式会社 will hold “Glico Disaster Preparedness Festa 2026” at the Ezaki Memorial Hall in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on October 10, 2026. The event aims to raise disaster preparedness awareness and, in collaboration with government agencies and companies, will offer earthquake and evacuation shelter simulations, vehicle displays and more. It will also introduce the features of disaster preparedness products designed for long-term storage, including Bisco canned biscuits, Jōbi-yō Curry Shokunin and Almond Kōka.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
5 years and 6 months
Seismic intensity 7 or higher
Best-before period: 270 days from the date of manufacture
★Product information★ New merchandise, third release for the “Hozuki no Reitetsu POP UP STORE,” from September 18 (Friday)—Managing hell’s inventory is not over yet.
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株式会社CRAZY BUMP will release the third wave of new merchandise for the “Hozuki no Reitetsu POP UP STORE” from September 18, 2026, at 墓場の画廊中野店 and its online store. New products include mini acrylic stands, stickers and multi-purpose cases. Customers spending 5,000 yen will receive a senjafuda sticker as a purchase bonus.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Bibeen!! Puzzle: “[Pajama Party] Shizuka Yoshimoto Pickup Gacha” Launches!
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Poppin Games Japan will launch the “[Pajama Party] Shizuka Yoshimoto Pickup Gacha” in its smartphone puzzle game 100パズ starting Oct. 1, 2026. The event “Let’s Pajama Party♪ Part 4” will also begin on the same day.
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Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Oct. 11 (Sun.), 11:59
Friday, Oct. 2
Oct. 9 (Fri.), 11:59
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
[㈱アトム × 福井ブローウィンズ] Collect cards of every player! Dine, spin, and get a limited-edition capsule toy!
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株式会社アトム will run a collaboration with 福井ブローウィンズ at 海鮮アトム and かつ時 locations in Fukui Prefecture, selling set menus that include eligible items and a capsule-toy coin.
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Sold out in just 1 month
Now being held for its 2nd year
3 cuts of bluefin tuna: “otoro,” “chutoro” and “akami”
Nijigen no Mori to appear at one of the Chugoku region’s largest anime and subculture events! “Nijigen no Mori POPUP Store in Fukuyama Anime 9”
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Awajishima anime park Nijigen no Mori will exhibit at Fukuyama Anime 9, an anime event taking place in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, for 2 days only, Oct. 10 and 11, selling original goods and sharing the latest information.
株式会社eiicon has selected アクセスエンジニアリング, アマノ, 相模湖リゾート and 東京ガスライフバル澤井 as the 4 host companies for the “Sagamihara Innovation Gate 2026” program commissioned by 相模原市, and is seeking co-creation partners from across Japan.
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4 host companies
A total of 12 co-creation projects
“Sagamihara Innovation Gate BUSINESS BUILD 2026,” taking place on Dec. 2 and 3
株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment will launch a GiGO-exclusive campaign featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s official characters PPULBATU starting Oct. 17, 2026. The campaign will offer exclusive prizes at participating stores and online, a purchase-with-purchase promotion, collaboration taiyaki and drinks with novelties, and photo spots.
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A 5-member boy group active around the world
Starting Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat.)
Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
With a 1,000-yen spend (※1. 1,000 paid SP on GiGO ONLINE CRANE)
PPULBATU plush puppets—GiGO exclusive (5 types in all)
PPULBATU die-cut rugs—GiGO exclusive (1 type in all)
Price: ¥650 (tax included)
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
3 people chosen by lottery
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGOグループ、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、BIGHIT MUSIC、TOMORROW X TOGETHER
New “ONICHA Corn Tea,” made with 100% Hokkaido-grown corn, from HIKAKIN’s “ONICHA,” launching Oct. 3 (Sat.)!
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch “ONICHA Corn Tea,” made with 100% Hokkaido-grown corn, nationwide at Seven-Eleven stores starting Oct. 3, 2026, under the new brand “ONICHA” created by HIKAKIN. It will also relaunch “ONICHA Barley Tea.” A sticker giveaway campaign will start on the same day.
[Original Survey] Latest 2026: Ranking of Hotels and Inns Popular with Foreign Visitors [Nationwide] No. 1 is プラザオーサカ! | Inbound Popular Hotels and Inns Ranking | Inbound | MEO
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株式会社mov has announced its “Inbound Popular Hotels and Inns Ranking [Nationwide],” based on an original analysis of review data from foreign visitors covering May 1 to Sept. 15, 2026, using 訪日ラボ and 口コミコム. プラザオーサカ ranked No. 1.
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470 properties
37,329 reviews
19,382 reviews
421 foreign-language reviews
32 sites
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、Googleマップ、プラザオーサカ、MIMARU東京 錦糸町、東急ステイ 沖縄那覇、MIMARU東京 池袋、アパホテル＆リゾート〈大阪なんば駅前タワー〉、THE TOKI 富士河口湖、コンラッド東京、Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA、MIMARU東京 上野EAST、ホテルグレイスリー新宿、訪日ラボ ソリューションストア、trial JAPAN