Announcing the popular insurance rankings for October 2026! | “Shikkari Hoken, Chanto Setsuyaku,” a comprehensive insurance site offering insurance comparisons and free consultations with financial planners
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Sasuke Financial Lab株式会社 announced its October 2026 life insurance rankings, based on the number of applications in August 2026, on its insurance comparison website, “Shikkari Hoken, Chanto Setsuyaku.”
コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン株式会社 Executive Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Human Resources and General Affairs Yuki Higashi wins the top individual award in the Corporate HR category at the “HR Award 2026”
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Yuki Higashi, an executive officer at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, has won the top individual award in the Corporate HR category at the “HR Award 2026.” The company is advancing initiatives to strengthen human capital and promote well-being in coordination with its medium-term management plan, “Vision 2030.”
Housecom Group holds 2027 induction ceremony for job offer recipients
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ハウスコム株式会社 held its “2027 Housecom Group Job Offer Ceremony” on October 1, 2026, for 44 people scheduled to join the company next spring. President Matsukawa spoke about the current state of the real estate industry and the role of an adviser in his congratulatory address.
Bunkamura Production 2026 musical “獅子 THE LION-BEAT” opens on October 4, 2026. Music is by ☆Taku Takahashi[m-flo], direction by Kunio Sugihara, and the starring role is played by Taisuke Niihara.
【AP LAB】“Ultra-Light Hanger” with a three-dimensional shape goes on sale, keeping clothes full and in shape
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株式会社SynaBiz's private label AP LAB has launched an “Ultra-Light Hanger” featuring a 4.8 cm thick three-dimensional shape and lightweight ABS resin. Cumulative sales have topped 1 million units.
“The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Is Good at Puzzles Too~”: “Pazu Neko” 2nd anniversary Pazu Neko Points event now underway!
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Poppin Games Japan is holding a 2nd anniversary event for the smartphone puzzle game “The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Is Good at Puzzles Too~” (shortened to “Pazu Neko”). Limited-time rewards, bundle sales, and the return of wallpapers are among the offerings.
株式会社シンクロ・フード has launched a partnership between its restaurant support platform “Inshokuten.com” and “CHEERS FRONTIER,” a community platform operated by キリンビール, to strengthen support for people seeking to open restaurants.
楽天証券 wins the “Strategy Award” in the “Center Awards” category at the “Contact Center Award 2026”!
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楽天証券 won the “Strategy Award” at the “Contact Center Award 2026.” It was recognized for helping reduce customer inquiries through the introduction of JPKI and the rollout of AI chat support.
“The Battle Cats” × Kanagawa Prefecture collaboration! An original face-in-hole panel will be installed at the “Crack Down on Malicious Door-to-Door Sales! Campaign Event,” with an event where visitors can meet “Cat” also taking place!
For all you Attack on Titan fans, only 2 months remain! TV anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event: “Awaji Survey Corps Test”
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With 2 months remaining until the end of the TV anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event at the Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori, the “Awaji Survey Corps Test” will be held free of charge for a limited time from October 5 to November 30, 2026. Those who answer at least 6 of the 10 questions correctly will receive an original certificate exclusive to the collaboration event, with 4 ranks ranging from squad leader to trainee.
Facts
The test has 10 questions. Those who pass with at least 6 correct answers will receive
Originalコミックス全34巻はシリーズ累計発行部数1憶4000万部を越える
“Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Walls-” admission ticket: adults (ages 12 and up) ¥3,600–¥4,000
【SBI Securities】Notice of launch of financial products intermediary services with 株式会社池田泉州銀行
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Starting October 5, 2026, SBI Securities will partner with Ikeda Senshu Bank in financial products intermediary services and begin soliciting account openings through the bank’s website, as well as offering a real-time deposit service.
Facts
Starting Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.)
The population covered is 14.2 million people
The number of private-sector establishments is approximately 700,000
【SBI証券】Notice of expanded family account features in the “SBI Securities Plus” app
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株式会社SBI証券 will expand the family account features of its asset management app “SBI証券Plus,” rolling out a feature that lets users view parents’ and children’s assets on one screen, starting October 2, 2026.
Facts
From the evening of October 2, 2026 (Fri.) onward
The “Children’s NISA” program, set to begin in January 2027
Applications have been accepted since October 1, 2026 (Thu.)
株式会社ネイティブキャンプ has added a new topic to its online English conversation learning material “Daily News,” covering the “analog comeback” accompanying the spread of AI and how it differs from a digital detox.
Facts
Original「analog hobbies」の検索数が半年間で136％増加し
One example saw craft kit sales increase by 86%
A family plan for 1,980 yen (tax included) that the whole family can use
More than 15,000 instructors offering a rich variety from around the world
Expanding the support offered by “CHEERS FRONTIER” in collaboration with 株式会社シンクロ・フード: Building a system connecting consultations with practical support for opening a restaurant
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キリンビール is collaborating with 株式会社シンクロ・フード to expand the support offered by “CHEERS FRONTIER” into practical assistance for opening restaurants.
“Crack Down on Malicious Door-to-Door Sales!” Campaign event to be held!
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神奈川県 will hold an awareness campaign event to crack down on malicious door-to-door sales, particularly “inspection scams” targeting older people. The event will take place at Queen’s Square Yokohama on October 12, 2026, and is set to feature a collaboration with “The Battle Cats” and an appearance by rakugo performer Tachikawa Harunosuke.
GARRACK is launching a smartwatch and a ring watch from the “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” series. The smartwatch will go on sale in late October, and the ring watch in mid-December.
Nicolai Bergmann NOMU × Mikkeller collaboration cafe to open for a limited time
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Nicolai Bergmann NOMU aoyama will open a limited-time collaboration cafe with Danish craft beer brand Mikkeller from Oct. 2 to 31. The menu will include original food and sweets, as well as craft beers from the “MIKKELLER NZ” series made with New Zealand hops.
Accommodation and dining discount coupon campaign to be held — Naruto and Minamiawaji sightseeing coupons — Explore at a discount and savor plenty of “Uzu no Sachi”!
[Shurijo Castle Park] Enjoy Shuri’s local spirits in Shuri: “Yoi, Yoi”
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“Enjoy Shuri’s local spirits in Shuri: ‘Yoi, Yoi’” will be held at Shurijo Castle Park on Oct. 11, with 3 awamori distilleries and craft breweries among the vendors. Live music is also planned.
AlphaDrive REGION to hold online seminar on Oct. 21, “How can you turn your passion for your hometown into a career?” exploring work in regional revitalization and local business development
[September 2026 edition] Minna no Camera’s top 10 transaction rankings: SONY α7R V leads, with 3 compact cameras including GR IV making the list
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In Minna no Camera’s top 10 transaction rankings for September 2026, the SONY α7R V returned to the top spot among camera bodies, while 3 compact cameras, including the GR IV, made the list. The Canon RF 100-500mm topped the lens rankings.
First-ever event! Take on 3 events — swimming, running and skating — at Tokyo Metropolitan sports facilities! Participants wanted for “Tatsumi Athlon”!
A carefully selected lineup of popular items. A pouch kit arrives, adorned with heart-lifting sparkle
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クラランス株式会社 will launch limited-edition kits from its holiday collection, including Double Serum Eye ADC and Lip Comfort Oil, starting November 13, 2026.
The brand SAMANTHAVEGA, operated by 株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド, has tapped AKB48’s 伊藤百花 as the season visual model for its 2026 Autumn & Winter Collection and will release new bags made with fur.
A practical guide for people working in organizations: Consider work from the other person’s reality. Available free
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リクエスト株式会社 has released for free a practical guide for people working in organizations, titled “Consider Work from the Other Person’s Reality.” Created based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, the PDF includes concrete examples and worksheets on customer service and AI use, and offers methods for separating observations from interpretations.
ホテルサンバレー那須 has invited 天水連, a renowned Awa Odori troupe from Tokushima, and will hold special dedicatory performances on October 8 and 9, 2026, in conjunction with the annual festival at Nasu Onsen Shrine.
Turning the postpartum period into warm family memories. Postpartum care hotel Coral Sango Salon marks its 3rd anniversary.
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The postpartum care hotel Coral Sango Salon, operated by iilu株式会社, has marked its 3rd anniversary, having served approximately 500 families in total. The average stay is 14 nights. The hotel has responded to changing needs, including an increase in Japanese guests and the promotion of paternity leave, by revising its pricing structure and launching a transport service in partnership with 株式会社NearMe.
ターキッシュ エアラインズ is launching a winter special-fare campaign for flights from Japan to Türkiye. Tickets are on sale from October 5 to 30, 2026, for travel from November 26 of that year to February 24, 2027. Round-trip economy fares start at 30,000 yen, and business-class fares at 513,000 yen.
One smartwatch for everything from outdoor adventures to everyday life! DOOGEE W1 LITE smartwatch features a large 550mAh battery and 5ATM water resistance; Amazon limited-time sale now on!
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DOOGEE is holding a limited-time Amazon sale on its W1 LITE smartwatch, equipped with a 550mAh battery and 5ATM water resistance. It is available for 10,900 yen, 45% off its regular price of 19,800 yen, through October 25, 2026.
Revision of filed rates and charges for parcel delivery and other services, effective Friday, January 1, 2027
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Sagawa Express will revise its filed rates and charges for parcel delivery and other services starting January 1, 2027. The changes are being made in response to rising logistics costs and to maintain infrastructure. Among the changes, the invoice issuance fee will increase from 100 yen to 200 yen.
奈良県 will hold a career seminar for mid-career and senior women on Nov. 21. Participants will learn about the working environment through lectures and workshops, and receive support for their next steps through individual consultations.
オプティム and アグリメディア form comprehensive capital and business alliance across all areas of farmland consolidation, talent recruitment and agricultural AX services
Experience entrepreneurship education that turns “failure” into learning! The Education Ministry’s “MEXT Autumn Entrepreneurship Festival! 2026 in Kansai” to be held in Osaka for educators, companies, local governments, entrepreneurs and others
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株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 announced that “MEXT Autumn Entrepreneurship Festival! 2026 in Kansai,” an entrepreneurship education event hosted by the Education Ministry, will be held in Osaka on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. The event is aimed at educators, companies and others, and will feature workshops and talks on creating lessons that turn failure into learning.
A new option to address the nursing staff shortage: “Nurse is” enables direct hiring with ¥0 recruitment costs, helping tackle challenges in healthcare settings
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株式会社ナースイズ operates “Nurse is,” a one-off shift work app specializing in nurses, and is working to address the nursing staff shortage. An initiative by CEO Maho Fujimoto was featured on TOKYO MX’s “Stories of Entrepreneurs Taking on Challenges,” broadcast on May 25, 2026.
Facts
20,000 app downloads
More than 6,000 nurses have submitted the required documents
The effective job-openings-to-applicants ratio for nurses and other professionals is 2.20 times
The average across all occupations is 1.19 times
The median referral fee is ¥645,000
The median fee rate is 20%
The attrition rate among nursing staff hired after graduation is 16.1%
Compared with 11.0% for all regularly employed nursing staff
“Driving Japan’s AX from the front lines”: AMBL（アンブル） holds induction ceremony for employees joining in FY2027
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AMBL株式会社 held an induction ceremony at its Roppongi headquarters on Oct. 1 for new graduates set to join in April 2027. As an AX implementation support company, it champions the “value co-creation AX partner” model, providing end-to-end support across 5 business areas, and hires people who identify with its value of “praise and recognition” throughout the selection process. It is also currently accepting pre-entries for its FY2028 graduate recruitment.
The latest issue of design magazine “AXIS” is on sale! The COVER STORY features British architect Norman Foster, and the special feature explores “Reweaving Architecture—New Relationships Between Materials, the Environment and the City”
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株式会社アクシス released the latest issue of design magazine “AXIS,” vol.238, on Oct. 1, 2026. British architect Norman Foster appears on the cover, while the special feature explores the relationships among materials, the environment and the city under the theme “Reweaving Architecture.”
A drawing you create comes to “life” through AI and lives out its entire life. New kind of AI ecosystem content announced: “Our Creation Diary ~Absolute Life Plan~”
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株式会社ピラミッドフィルム クアドラ has developed “Our Creation Diary ~Absolute Life Plan~,” an interactive experience in which users’ drawings are brought to life by AI and users watch over them throughout their lives. It is scheduled to be unveiled at “ad : tech tokyo,” running from Oct. 21 to 23.
[Held Oct. 14] A case study on using Databricks × AI in staffing matching operations ～Adecco and TDSE join as “one team” to explain practical tips for “AI used on the front lines” in a webinar～
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TDSE株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on Oct. 14, 2026, presenting アデコ株式会社’s case study on AI-powered matching. After going live, the number of matches improved by double digits; a data platform using Databricks was built, and validation based on Responsible AI was carried out.
小千谷市 will shorten service-counter hours at its Citizens’ Affairs Division from Jan. 4, Reiwa 9, expand the procedures available for online applications, lower fees for convenience-store document issuance, and introduce an appointment system for My Number card procedures.
Facts
A uniform reduction of ¥150
・Certificate of family register (full or abridged): ¥450
オプティム and アグリメディア form comprehensive capital and business alliance across all areas of farmland consolidation, talent recruitment and agricultural AX services
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株式会社オプティム and 株式会社アグリメディア have signed a capital and business alliance agreement to collaborate comprehensively across all areas of farmland consolidation, talent recruitment and agricultural AX services, and 株式会社オプティム has acquired shares in 株式会社アグリメディア.
Facts
Securities code: 3694
Established: June 2000
Capital: 445 million yen
Established: April 1, 2011
Capital: ¥832.77 million (including capital reserves)
NANKAI and CHIMNEY TOWN, led by King Kong’s Akihiro Nishino, team up for the first time to hold “CHIMNEY TOWN HALLOWEEN ２０２６ in NAMBA,” 4 days of the town dressing up
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株式会社NANKAI and CHIMNEY TOWN will hold “CHIMNEY TOWN HALLOWEEN 2026 in NAMBA” at Namba Plaza from Oct. 15 to 18, 2026. The Halloween project will transform the entire town with an interactive art space supervised by Akihiro Nishino, as well as vehicle and station decorations.
【GENOVA】Exhibiting at “Clinic EXPO,” a comprehensive exhibition for clinics
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株式会社GENOVA will exhibit at the 7th Clinic EXPO, to be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing solutions including automated payment machines and AI chatbots.
STATION Ai株式会社 will hold the final pitch event for the 6th cohort of ACTIVATION Lab, a startup development program for working adults, on October 16, 2026, and is seeking attendees.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
over 3 months
12 participants in the 6th cohort's mentoring program
“Only 16% Say ‘People in General Can Be Trusted,’” the Lowest Level Among 31 Countries — Even Doctors, the Most Trusted, Score Just 45%; イプソス Releases the “Ipsos Global Trustworthiness Index 2026”
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According to the “Ipsos Global Trustworthiness Index 2026” conducted by イプソス, trust in people in general in Japan stands at 16%, the lowest among 31 countries, while trust in doctors is also below the global average at 45%.
Drinkable apple pie! 500 blemished apples turned into baked apples and brewed into beer. Sankt Gallen’s “Apple Cinnamon Ale” launches on October 8, 2026 <Halloween label featuring a spooky apple released at the same time>
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サンクトガーレン有限会社 will launch its “Apple Cinnamon Ale,” made with upcycled blemished apples from Ina, Nagano Prefecture, for a limited time during the fall and winter starting October 8, 2026. The product uses about 500 blemished apples in an effort to reduce food waste.
“Wellness Advance” Wins a Place in the Corporate HR Department Category of 日本の人事部’s “HR Awards 2026”
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Japan Tobacco (JT)’s “Wellness Advance” has won a place in the Corporate HR Department category of 日本の人事部’s “HR Awards 2026.” Introduced in October 2025 to support health issues related to gender differences, the program is advancing health literacy and establishing an environment for consultations.
Nara Prefecture’s First Self-Service Karaoke Venue Opens in Yamato-Saidaiji! ジャンカラ Yamato-Saidaiji Store Grand Opening!
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株式会社TOAI, operator of the ジャンカラ karaoke chain, held the grand opening of ジャンカラ Yamato-Saidaiji Store, Nara Prefecture’s first self-service location, in Nara City on October 16, 2026. The company, which operates 211 locations nationwide and is the largest of its kind in western Japan, is pursuing digital transformation and a strategy as an AI-native company.
Facts
Operates 211 locations nationwide
Oct. 16, 2026
3 themed rooms
Business hours: 9:00
5:00 the next day
We operate more than 200 locations nationwide
Original設立：昭和61年6月17日
More than 300 locations across 10 business formats
About 6 t of waste reduced in the first month after opening! Strong demand for sharing unwanted items at the reuse hub “ジモティースポット明石魚住店”
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株式会社ジモティー announced the results for the first month of operation of ジモティースポット明石魚住店, which opened in August 2026 under an agreement with Akashi City. Of the 5,608 items brought in, 1,894 were reused, reducing waste by about 6 t.
Facts
Waste reduction effect: 6,190 kg
A total of 5,608 unwanted items were brought in
of which 1,894 have already been reused
Tableware and household goods accounted for 41% of the total
弁護士ドットコム Announces “AI Strategy” for Its 弁護士ドットコム Business
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弁護士ドットコム株式会社 announced a new AI strategy for its business centered on 弁護士ドットコム, one of Japan’s largest legal consultation portals, and is launching 2 AI products: “Everyone’s Legal Consultation AI (Beta)” and “AI Reception Service for Lawyers.”
Facts
It is said that only about 20% of people are able to consult with or access specialists such as lawyers
has operated 弁護士ドットコム since 2005
approximately 1.5 million “Everyone’s Legal Consultations” in total
Available free of charge and anonymously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
calls received at night (20:00–9:00 the following day)
The professionals include 32,439 registered lawyers
Where more than 67% of domestic lawyers are registered
The 21st Burari Ginza Autumn Sake Festival (Furusato Shop 5-Prefecture Sake Stamp Rally) to Be Held
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Furusato shops from 5 prefectures—広島県, Yamagata, Ibaraki, Fukui and Kochi—are joining forces to hold the 21st Burari Ginza Autumn Sake Festival in Ginza from October 16 to 18, 2026. Events will include a stamp rally and sake tastings.
800 People to Meet at a Night Aquarium: “Kawasui Night—The Entire Aquarium Becomes a Stage for Meeting People,” to Be Held on Saturday, October 10, 2026
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machicon JAPAN, an event e-commerce site operated by 株式会社リンクバル, is selling tickets for “Kawasui Night—The Entire Aquarium Becomes a Stage for Meeting People,” an event for up to 800 people at カワスイ 川崎水族館 on October 10, 2026.
Facts
For up to 800 people
Oct. 10, 2026
approximately 300 or more species of living creatures
[Entry requires a “smartphone in airplane mode” and “oolong tea”] A foreign land where neither Japanese nor phone signals work appears “0 minutes on foot” from Center Street: “Oolong Journey,” a trip into the unknown with a cup of oolong tea in hand
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To mark the 45th anniversary of the launch of “サントリー Oolong Tea,” サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社 will hold the “Oolong Journey” event on Shibuya L Street starting October 9. Entry requires a “smartphone in airplane mode” and “サントリー Oolong Tea,” and visitors can experience a foreign space where neither Japanese nor phone signals work.
The latest installment in the “bullet hell shooter” series, New Version: DoDonPachi Resurrection, gets a major update today featuring the long-awaited “Training Mode”! 10% off during the Steam Autumn Sale starting October 2, 2026
First-ever public vote! Voting opens for the first half of fiscal 2026 “AtsuRili Awards,” where everyone can choose the HR and labor SaaS releases that are truly making waves in the field
AI opens up the future of communication: convey the speaker’s voice and expressions in another language as they are. New “AI Dubbing” technology lets everyone share the same experience across languages
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OriginalStraker Japan株式会社は、本人の声や表情を再現する新技術「AI Dubbing」を活用したウェビナーセミナーを2026年9月16日より全15日程で開催中。日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社 AI Labの井上忠宣氏との対談や無料トライアルを実施し、生成AIによる多言語コミュニケーションの可能性を紹介している。
Facts
15 sessions in total
Starting September 16, 2026 (Thursday)
Founded in New Zealand in 1999
For more than 20 years
More than 1 million language-solution projects
In more than 120 languages
Companies mentioned：Straker Japan株式会社、Straker、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、Straker Group
Komono Town to exhibit at the “Umakuni Mie Relocation Consultation Event (Nagoya)”
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Komono Town will exhibit at the “Umakuni Mie Relocation Consultation Event” in Nagoya on October 4, 2026, offering relocation consultations and a local products fair.
Anique株式会社 to exhibit at the “2026 Shinkong Mitsukoshi A11 Japan Fair” in Taiwan! Merchandise from 8 titles will be showcased and sold at the booth!
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Anique株式会社 will exhibit at the “2026 Shinkong Mitsukoshi A11 Japan Fair,” taking place in Taipei, Taiwan, from October 15 to November 3, 2026, and sell merchandise from 8 titles.
“Nara Footwear 2026” to be held at the east wing of Nara Park Bus Terminal!
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奈良県履物協同組合連合会 will hold “Nara Footwear 2026” at the east wing of Nara Park Bus Terminal from October 3 to 4, Reiwa 8, featuring an exhibition and sale of certified products and an exhibition of winning entries from the 38th Sandal Footwear Contest.
株式会社コシダカ will grand-open the “カラオケまねきねこ Wakayama Burakuricho store” in Wakayama City’s Burakuricho Shopping District on October 9, and will run a campaign offering 30 minutes for 47 yen before tax as it works toward opening stores in all 47 prefectures.
Facts
725 locations nationwide (as of Oct. 1, 2026)
12:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026
Just 1 prefecture to go before reaching all 47 prefectures nationwide
813 stores in 5 countries worldwide, including Japan (as of the end of January 2026)
Revenue: 69.387 billion yen (consolidated, fiscal year ended August 2025)
[Special sale: 7,000 yen off] Flagship “DOOGEE M1 PRO smartwatch” features dual-frequency GPS and a massive 730mAh battery! Available at a limited-time special price on Amazon
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Global smart device brand DOOGEE is offering its flagship “DOOGEE M1 PRO smartwatch,” equipped with dual-frequency GPS and a 730mAh battery, in a limited-time special sale on Amazon. It is available for 22,900 yen, 7,000 yen off the regular price of 29,900 yen.
Anique株式会社 to exhibit at the major anime festival “2026 Kaohsiung International Anime Festival” in Taiwan! 12 titles will be showcased at the booth, with original merchandise on sale!
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Anique株式会社 will exhibit at the “Kaohsiung International Anime Festival,” taking place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in October 2026, and sell merchandise from 12 titles as well as original “KINOKOS” figures.
[Event report] World No. 1* pickleball facility brand PICKLR opens its first permanent location in Japan, “PICKLR TOKYO TOYOSU”!
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株式会社日本ピックルボールホールディングス grand-opened Japan’s first permanent PICKLR location, “PICKLR TOKYO TOYOSU,” in Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo, on September 25, 2026. The approximately 560-tsubo facility features 7 all-weather indoor hard courts meeting PICKLR’s official standards, and also offers AI coaching through a partnership with Wingfield.
[From 4,236 entries to 101] セイスイ工業 selected for “Press Release Awards 2026 Best 101” — sharing patented technology to “separate and reduce” radioactive cesium-contaminated soil
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セイスイ工業’s press release was selected among the Best 101 out of 4,236 entries in the “Press Release Awards 2026” and advanced to the final judging round. It presents patented technology for classifying and reducing the volume of radioactive cesium-contaminated soil.
2 new colors for 26FW launch from the “Glamore Bra” on Monday, October 5. [New color launch promotion] The popular offer is back! Get 1 pair of panties free with a Glamore Bra purchase!!
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イーゲート株式会社 will launch 2 new colors for the 26FW season of its “Glamore Bra” nursing bra—sage green and butter yellow—on October 5, and will run a promotion offering buyers a free pair of panties.
The popular shooting gallery game is back as an epic battle! Enjoy a lively shooting battle with everyone! “Super Shooting Battle” now available for preorder!
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SAT-BOX株式会社 has announced that its casual shooting-gallery action game “Super Shooting Battle” will be released for Nintendo Switch and Steam on October 8, 2026.
京急百貨店・ウィング上大岡 celebrates its 30th anniversary by sharing the appeal of Yokohama! Special event marks the 25th anniversary of the return of “Yokohama Harbor”
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京急百貨店・ウィング上大岡 will hold a special event from October 23 to November 3, 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the return of the popular confection “Yokohama Harbor.” Plans include a panel exhibition by Daisuke Miura, character appearances and limited-edition sets for sale.
[鶴岡高専] “KOSEN Global Camp 2026 in Tsuruoka” to be held
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鶴岡工業高等専門学校 held “KOSEN Global Camp 2026 in Tsuruoka” from August 31 to September 4, Reiwa 8. Students from overseas partner institutions and other technical colleges in Japan participated in international exchange and explored local issues from a global perspective.
[Travel survey] About 66% of people traveled in the past 3 years. Going forward, just over 50% want to travel overseas, while just under 50% do not.
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According to the results of an online travel survey conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社, about 66% of respondents had traveled in the past 3 years. Going forward, just over 50% want to travel overseas, while just under 50% do not.
Facts
About 66% of people traveled in the past 3 years
Just over 50% of people want to travel overseas going forward
[New plan] Prevent internal information leaks via Gemini! DriveChecker launches its “Internal Sharing Management Plan,” which automatically controls Google Drive sharing
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DriveChecker株式会社 officially launched its new “Internal Sharing Management Plan” on October 1, 2026, for DriveChecker, its Google Drive sharing management tool. The plan automatically controls sharing settings within an organization and addresses the risk of internal information leaks associated with the use of generative AI such as Gemini. It includes automated policy design and automatic remediation of permission violations.
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Began on October 1, 2026
Original1ユーザー月額330円（税込）〜
More than 30,000 contracted users at adopting companies
[奈良県 × Japan National Orchestra] Acclaimed cellists bring music to Tenkawa Village! A classical concert for all ages will be held at the village museum on Sunday, October 18, 2026!
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奈良県 and Japan National Orchestra will hold a “Machikado Concert” at the Tenkawa Village Museum on October 18, 2026. The free classical concert will feature 4 internationally acclaimed cellists, and no advance registration is required.
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Oct. 18, 2026
14:00
Approximately 30 minutes
4 people
Reiwa 4, February 28
Companies mentioned：奈良県、Japan National Orchestra、Japan National Orchestra株式会社、JNO
“What would art students do with that waste?” 6 students from 成安造形大学 take on “Art Oogiri,” creating works from piles of scrap materials
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6 students from 成安造形大学 will present “Art Oogiri: Heart-Pounding Recycling,” a participatory art event using scrap materials, on the outdoor stage at the 6th Biwako Environmental Festa 2026, held at A-SQUARE in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, on October 3, 2026.
[New report published] Real Estate Market Research Report Vol. 317: “Capacity for New Logistics Facility Supply Amid Rising Construction Costs”
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MUFG不動産研究所 has published Real Estate Market Research Report Vol. 317 on the capacity for new logistics facility supply amid rising construction costs. It analyzes that supply capacity is declining and vacant space may be absorbed in northern Kanto and the Saitama Ken-O Expressway area, while capacity for new supply remains in areas such as the Kanagawa Bay Area.
We will exhibit at “Osaka Care Week ’26: Care Technology Osaka, Nursing Care Technology Exhibition,” one of Japan’s largest business-to-business exhibitions for the nursing care industry!!
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あおぞらケアグループ/㈱ACG will exhibit at “Osaka Care Week ’26: Care Technology Osaka,” taking place at INTEX Osaka from October 14 to 16, 2026. The company will provide information about Horiemon AI School’s Nursing Care Campus and offer consultations on improving operational efficiency through AI.
島根スサノオマジック and Matsue’s long-established tea shop 加島茶舗 have collaborated to launch “Susamaji Sencha,” an original cold-brew sencha tea, for sale at home game venues starting October 3.
Kyoto craftsmanship takes to the Venice International Film Festival red carpet: Geoffrey Rush wears a “Kyo-Yuzen scarf”
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Director Shinya Tsukamoto’s new film “Mr. Nelson, Have You Killed People?” won the Leoncino d’Oro at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Cast member Geoffrey Rush wore a one-of-a-kind Kyo-Yuzen scarf made by Kyoto artisans on the red carpet, expressing a wish for peace.
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Release date: October 2, 2026
83rd Venice International Film Festival
On September 4, on the red carpet on Venice’s Lido Island