“LuluPri” offers a limited-edition photo experience with Rie Kitahara at the “Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026”
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LuluPri（ルルプリ）, a photo experience service operated by 株式会社コンサーンリバー, has created an original photo frame featuring Rie Kitahara exclusively for her special event, “Kitarié’s One-Person Curry Shop,” at the “Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026” on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Visitors will be able to enjoy a photo experience using the special frame at the venue on the day of the event.
Facts
Ahead of Rie Kitahara’s special event at the “Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026” on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
135 businesses around Shimokitazawa Station are taking part
An 18-day event offering limited-edition curry, sweets, and strolls around the neighborhood
The “Shimokitazawa Curry Festival” marks its 15th anniversary this year
株式会社クラフトレイル launches “Mawa Rule!”, an online assistant service that lets users request only the work they need, in the amount they need
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株式会社クラフトレイル (1-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka) has launched “Mawa Rule!”, an online assistant service that lets users request only the work they need, in the amount they need, under the concept “Keep business moving.” The service uses a monthly points system (10P plan: 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax); 18P plan: 50,000 yen per month (excluding tax); additional 5P: 17,500 yen (excluding tax)) and covers recruitment and human resources, document creation, Web and social media management, and business support. A campaign awarding an additional 2 points in the first month is also running for applications received by Dec. 31, 2026.
Facts
10P plan: 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
18P plan: 50,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
Additional 5P: 17,500 yen (excluding tax)
51.3% of companies reported a shortage of full-time employees, exceeding half for July for the 4th consecutive year.
“Corporate Trends in Response to Labor Shortages (July 2026),” released on Aug. 17, 2026, by 帝国データバンク
Customers can choose a contract term of 1 month or 3 months.
With a 1-month contract, up to 2 points can be carried over to the following month; with a 3-month contract, the limit is 3 points.
Available to businesses that apply by Dec. 31, 2026
An additional 2 points will be awarded in the first month.
[Survey on dinners among working women in their 20s and 30s] “Dinner Report: Nights When You’ve Tried Too Hard to Keep Trying” released. The answer to guilt over “cooking fatigue” is balancing “time efficiency” and “vegetables”!
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昭和産業株式会社 surveyed 415 working women living alone in their 20s and 30s across the 3 Tokyo metropolitan prefectures about their attitudes toward dinner after work. The company released its findings in “Dinner Report: Nights When You’ve Tried Too Hard to Keep Trying,” which found that 4割 felt unable to make an effort to cook at least 4 times a week, and that about half of the women who did not cook felt guilty.
Facts
昭和産業株式会社 surveyed 415 working women living alone in their 20s and 30s across the 3 Tokyo metropolitan prefectures about their attitudes toward dinner after work.
23.4% of women said their motivation when they got home was “in the 10% range or lower (almost zero / very tired).”
About half of the women who did not cook on nights when they felt unable to make an effort felt guilty, citing “increased food expenses” (72.5%) and “nutritional imbalance” (49.0%) as reasons.
Yukijirushi Megmilk × Bandai: “Yukijirushi Megmilk Miniature Charms: Jelly & Pudding Series” to launch sequentially at Gashapon® vending machines nationwide from October 2026!
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雪印メグミルク株式会社 and 株式会社バンダイ announced a collaboration and the sequential launch of “Yukijirushi Megmilk Miniature Charms: Jelly & Pudding Series” (7 types) at Gashapon® vending machines nationwide from October 2026. The miniature collection features long-selling products and nostalgic reissued packages, including the original and current packaging of Cream & Coffee Jelly, which marks its 50th anniversary this year.
Facts
The products will be released sequentially at Gashapon® vending machines nationwide from October 2026.
[Radio Appearance] 高橋, representative of 株式会社HarboR, appears on 金沢シーサイドFM and discusses efforts to maximize athletes’ value beyond competition
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亮謙 高橋, representative of 株式会社HarboR, which operates live-streaming and sports management businesses, appeared on 金沢シーサイドFM’s internet radio program “President! Tell Us About Your ○○.” Under the theme of “the challenge of maximizing athletes’ value outside competition,” he discussed managing Kensuke Kondo and Ryoma Nishikawa, as well as operating the official YouTube channel “こんちゃんBASE.”
SNS-driven ファンズ不動産 surpasses 600 cumulative real estate transaction brokerage deals!
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Since its establishment in September 2023, ファンズ不動産株式会社 has surpassed 600 cumulative brokerage transactions for real estate sales and purchases as of September 28, 2026. The milestone was reached about 5 months after the company surpassed 500 transactions in May 2026. Its new “curator-style” home-buying experience, delivered through social media, is gaining support, particularly among families in their 20s to 40s. The company plans to accelerate its integration with the renovation and interior design sectors and strengthen recruitment.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the cumulative number of brokerage transactions for real estate sales and purchases, on a contract basis, surpassed 600 as of September 28, 2026.
We surpassed 500 cumulative transactions in May 2026.
Growth background: from 500 to 600 transactions in about 5 months
Since its establishment in September 2023
We reached 600 cumulative transactions at the milestone of our 3rd year in business.
[ネイス株式会社] First location in Hokkaido: “Neis Gymnastics Class Aeon Sapporo Asabu” to open November 6
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ネイス株式会社 announced that, in partnership with 株式会社スタジオアリス, it will open “Neis Gymnastics Class Aeon Sapporo Asabu,” its first location in Hokkaido, on November 6, 2026. The newly established group company Alice Next Base will operate the school.
Facts
ネイス株式会社 will open “Neis Gymnastics Class Aeon Sapporo Asabu” in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on November 6, 2026.
This will be the first Hokkaido location for “Neis Gymnastics Class.”
The new school will be operated by 株式会社アリスネクストベース, a newly established group company of 株式会社スタジオアリス.
The planned age range is from 1 year and 10 months through the 3rd year of high school.
Planned courses include a kids’ class, gymnastics classes, and back handspring classes.
Original新教室の所在地は〒001-0039 北海道札幌市北区北39条西4-1-5である。
The president and representative director of ネイス株式会社 is 南友介.
Launch of “Incident Detection Service powered by Meltwater” to quickly identify business risks from social media and news
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株式会社日立ソリューションズ東日本 will launch “Incident Detection Service powered by Meltwater” on October 5, 2026, to detect business risks early from publicly available information, including social media and news sites. Using partner Meltwater’s social listening platform, “Meltwater エクスプロア<Explore>,” the service will provide near-real-time detection and notifications, along with dedicated support.
Facts
“Incident Detection Service powered by Meltwater” will launch on October 5, 2026.
The service monitors publicly available information, including news sites and social media, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Supporting career education for local junior high school students: Kuwabara-gumi holds its “Manners Seminar” at Adogawa Junior High School for the 2nd consecutive year
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株式会社桑原組 held a “Manners Seminar” for 77 second-year students at Takashima Municipal Adogawa Junior High School in Shiga Prefecture on September 15, 2026. As preparatory learning for “Challenge Week,” a workplace experience program scheduled for October, Executive Vice President Hayato Kuwabara and others spoke about the mindset and etiquette expected of working adults. This was the 2nd consecutive year the seminar has been held at the school.
Facts
Date: September 15, 2026
77 second-year students
The 77 second-year students were divided into 3 classes
A seminar of approximately 50 minutes was held for each class
This was the 2nd consecutive year that we held a manners seminar at Adogawa Junior High School
This was the 2nd time, following the 2025 fiscal year
Aisin to Exhibit at CEATEC for the First Time in 14 Years; Experience the Potential of Hydraid, the World’s Smallest* Water Technology; Research and Demonstration Cases in Fermentation, Food, and Agriculture to Be Presented Together for the First Time
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株式会社アイシン will exhibit its proprietary fine water particle technology, Hydraid, at CEATEC 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, marking its first appearance at the event in 14 years. Under the theme “Invisible Water,” the booth will present research and demonstration cases across industries for the first time, spanning fermentation, food, and agriculture, as well as beauty and health care. Visitors can experience visualizations and learn about the technology. Hydraid is the world’s smallest fine water particle generation technology, developed by combining automotive exhaust gas purification catalyst technology with sleep and humidity research in the residential living sector. The company is seeking co-creation partners.
Facts
At CEATEC 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026
Students present business plans leveraging AI and DX to address local challenges in Hakodate
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With the cooperation of AI Hayabusa, DIT held a hands-on internship, “Shape Hakodate’s Future Through IT,” from August 31 to September 11, 2026, with 10 students from the Donan region participating. Three teams presented DX business plans at the Hakodate City Regional Exchange and Town Development Center.
Facts
A hands-on internship with 10 students from the Donan region
From Monday, August 31, 2026, to Friday, September 11
A results presentation was held at the Hakodate City Regional Exchange and Town Development Center on Friday, September 11, 2026
The students were divided into ３ teams
TSE Prime Market: 3916
Original資 本 金 ４億5千3百万円（2026年６月末時点）
Sales: 25.54 billion yen (fiscal year ending June 2026)
Established: January 4, 2002
Employees: 1,713 (consolidated) (as of the end of June 2026)
Capital: 10 million yen
Established: March 16, 2017
DIT opened its Hakodate office in November 2023
In January 2025, it opened the “Hokuto AI Satellite” in Hokuto City
Move beyond template videos and buzz-seeking social media management. “Asset-Building Social Media”: Video expressing a company’s intrinsic value x “Optimized LP”: A reliable landing place for visitors from social media. “Get Better Social Media Management Marketing” now available
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ゲットベター株式会社 has launched “Get Better Social Media Management Marketing,” combining “asset-building social media videos” that convey a company’s unique value rather than relying on template videos or chasing viral hits, with an “optimized LP” to receive visitors. The service is available to the first 10 companies only.
Facts
ゲットベター株式会社 has launched “Get Better Social Media Management Marketing.”
The service is limited to the first 10 companies.
“Get Better Social Media Management Marketing” is a service combining “asset-building social media videos” and an “optimized LP.”
The representative director of ゲットベター株式会社 is Yoshiki Minabe.
ゲットベター株式会社 is headquartered in Toshima City, Tokyo.
“2nd Shinen Kansha Akari Festival” to Illuminate Ise’s Night with 2,000 Lights, Starting October 10
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株式会社伊勢福 will hold the “2nd Shinen Kansha Akari Festival” at Okage Yokocho in front of the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu from October 10 to November 24, Reiwa 8. The town will be illuminated by approximately 2,000 lanterns in celebration of the autumn festivals Kannamesai and Niinamesai.
Facts
The “2nd Shinen Kansha Akari Festival” will be held from Saturday, October 10, to Tuesday, November 24, Reiwa 8.
During the festival, approximately 2,000 lanterns will illuminate the town.
The lanterns will be lit from dusk until 20:00.
Admission is free.
The lighting ceremony will begin with a Shinen Taiko performance at 17:50 on Saturday, October 10, Reiwa 8, and all the lanterns will be lit simultaneously at 18:00.
The commemorative lantern-painting experience will run from October 10 to November 8, Reiwa 8, and cost ¥3,000 (tax included).
The “2nd Shinen Kansha Akari Festival” is organized by the “Okage Yokocho Akari Festival” executive committee, with cooperation from 株式会社赤福 and 株式会社伊勢福.
As an ENEOS service station, the “DOOR TO GOLF ENEOS Self Tsuchiura Station East” indoor golf facility, featuring fully private rooms and the 4th co-located store nationwide, opens Friday, October 16, 2026
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“DOOR TO GOLF,” a fully private-room indoor golf brand operated by 株式会社イースリー, will open its ENEOS Self Tsuchiura Station East location in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 16, 2026. It will be operated by franchise owner 株式会社宇田川コーポレーション and will be the 4th location nationwide attached to an ENEOS site.
Facts
“DOOR TO GOLF ENEOS Self Tsuchiura Station East” will open on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The new location is at 1-chome 5−8 Komatsu, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture.
DOOR TO GOLF is a fully private-room indoor golf brand with more than 35 locations nationwide.
DOOR TO GOLF’s mission is “Make golf more accessible and more fun.”
Young people’s city walks that foster civic pride. The youth community-building group “サガつく！” continues to hold city walks introducing Saga from a student perspective. The next event is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at “こころざしの森” in Saga City.
The “Everyday Down” series of down outerwear for everyday use in fall and winter launches its Fall/Winter 26 models.
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株式会社スノーピーク launched the Fall/Winter 26 models of its “Everyday Down” series of down outerwear on October 2. The products use Taslan nylon and 700-fill-power white duck down, and comprise 4 items available in 3 colors.
Facts
株式会社スノーピーク launched the Fall/Winter 26 models of its “Everyday Down” series on Friday, October 2.
The “Everyday Down” series uses Taslan nylon for its outer fabric, with an acrylic coating applied to the reverse side.
The down filling comprises 90% white duck down rated at 700 fill power or higher and 10% feathers, and has a fluorine-free water-repellent finish.
This season’s lineup comprises 4 items: a unisex jacket, a vest, a women’s jacket and a packable muffler.
The 3 colors are black, burgundy and navy.
The Everyday Down Jacket costs ¥44,000, including tax, and comes in sizes 1, S, M, L, XL and XXL.
The Everyday Down Vest costs ¥33,000, including tax, and comes in sizes 1, S, M, L, XL and XXL.
The Everyday Down Muffler costs ¥9,900, including tax, and is packable.
More cuteness, more fun—. The “ましゅまろコロロン” match-three physics puzzle game for parents and children is coming to Nintendo Switch.
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ヴァンパイア株式会社 will begin selling “ましゅまろコロロン,” a match-three physics puzzle game for parents and children, for Nintendo Switch on October 1, 2026. Featuring the original character “いやしましゅまろ,” launched in 2014, the game was developed by Kyoto-based 株式会社スタジオトリガー, with music by game composer Masakazu Sugimori.
Facts
Sales of “ましゅまろコロロン,” a match-three puzzle game for parents and children, began on Nintendo Switch on October 1, 2026.
The star of the game, “いやしましゅまろ,” is an original character that ヴァンパイア株式会社 has been developing since 2014.
The game combines the movement of physics simulation with a match-three puzzle in which players clear groups of 3 matching characters.
SUSE to provide real-time enterprise Linux for LF Energy SEAPATH, advancing the development of virtualized digital substations.
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SUSE announced on September 15, 2026, that it had adapted SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time for LF Energy SEAPATH in collaboration with Savoir-faire Linux. It met the latency requirement of under 30 milliseconds in testing by Alliander, becoming the first commercial Linux vendor to do so.
Facts
The announcement was developed in collaboration with Savoir-faire Linux.
SUSE’s real-time kernel met Alliander’s latency requirement of under 30 milliseconds in initial performance testing.
SUSE became the first commercial Linux vendor to support the SEAPATH architecture.
SUSE and Savoir-faire Linux will make an announcement at the LF Energy Summit Europe in Berlin.
The joint solution combines SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time with KVM virtualization and clustering support.
The initiative is being strongly driven by major European power grid operators, including France’s RTE and the Netherlands’ Alliander.
一番軒グループ to hold its annual “Thanksgiving Festival”!
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一番軒グループ, operated by 株式会社ベスト・モア, will hold its annual “一番軒グループ Thanksgiving Festival.” 一番軒 and 焼豚中華そば一番軒 will hold the event on October 13 and 14, 2026, while ちゃんぽんイチバンケン will hold it on October 17 and 18. White and black tonkotsu ramen will be offered at a special price of 590 yen before tax / 640 yen including tax, and selected char siu Chinese soba and champon dishes at 690 yen before tax / 750 yen including tax. Limited to 300 bowls per day.
Facts
Original「一番軒」、「焼豚中華そば一番軒」では2026年10月13日（火）・14日（水）
Original「ちゃんぽんイチバンケン」では2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
“White tonkotsu ramen” and “black tonkotsu ramen” will be offered for 590 yen before tax / 640 yen including tax.
Offered for 590 yen before tax / 640 yen including tax.
Selected ramen dishes will be offered at the special price of 690 yen before tax / 750 yen including tax.
Offered at the special price of 690 yen before tax / 750 yen including tax.
Limited to 300 bowls per day.
After about 9 years of training, he became independent.
He entered the ramen industry at age 21.
He launched 一番軒 at age 30, starting with a small 13-tsubo, 15-seat restaurant.
A small 13-tsubo, 15-seat store
Starting from a small 13-tsubo, 15-seat store
Fuso Store, Kasugai Store, Toyota Obayashi Store, Mita Store, Takatsuki Store, Tokai Store, Kisogawa Store, Kiyosu Store, Akutami Store, Okazaki Store
A comprehensive review of 2026’s hits and trends! Four categories—food, beauty, home appliances, and lifestyle—come together at the “イニシャル・年末年始トレンドエキスポ2026”
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株式会社イニシャル announced that it will hold the “イニシャル・年末年始トレンドエキスポ2026” at Vector Studio on December 9, 2026 (Wednesday). The media-focused joint exhibition will rank trends in 2026 across 4 categories—food, beauty, home appliances and electrical products, and lifestyle—and feature related products and services in exhibitor booths. Exhibiting companies and brands are being invited to apply.
Facts
Date and time: December 9, 2026 (Wednesday), 11:00–15:00
Rankings will be compiled for each of the 4 categories: food, beauty, home appliances and electrical products, and lifestyle.
Stay warm and look sleek this winter. Tak Q’s “スラリッチパンツ” winter collection features a warm, brushed fabric on both sides
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The fashion brand m.f.editorial, operated by 株式会社タカキュー, is releasing new winter styles of its women’s “スラリッチパンツ.” The “スラリッチ両面起毛2タックワイドパンツ,” made with fabric brushed on both sides, features 4 functions: stretch, anti-static, wrinkle-resistant, and washable. It goes on sale October 16 for 6,589 yen (tax included).
Facts
Price: ¥6,589 (tax included)
Release date: Friday, October 16
The 2 front pleats are a key design feature.
Established: June 30, 1950 (76 years since founding)
Capital: 100 million yen
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Standard Market (securities code: 8166)
AMG and Bluefield Energy combine on-the-ground O&M expertise with aggregation to provide end-to-end support for solar power producers transitioning to FIP
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株式会社AMG, which provides solar power plant maintenance, and Bluefield Energy株式会社, which uses technology to address inefficiencies in distributed energy generation and retail electricity sales, have formed a partnership to support solar power producers transitioning to FIP. AMG will handle support from proposing the transition through the required procedures, while Bluefield Energy will manage FIP transition procedures and operations using its AI aggregation system, “BF Cloud.” The companies will also begin collaborating on battery storage installations and grid-scale battery storage facilities.
Facts
A target has been set to raise the FIP share of solar power generation to more than 25% (approximately 23 GW) by 2030.
Get hands-on training from instructors with experience at major consulting firms at 20% off. STANDARD’s Open Course sessions in November and December are available at the special price of 40,000 yen.
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株式会社STANDARD announced a special campaign marking the launch of its Open Course, a public course bringing together participants from multiple companies. Sessions held in November and December 2026 will be offered at the special price of 40,000 yen (before tax), 20% off the regular price of 50,000 yen. The offer covers all 3 courses: AI agent training, data management fundamentals, and data analysis skills development. Applications submitted from October 1 onward are eligible.
Facts
Available at the special price of 40,000 yen (before tax), 20% off the regular price of 50,000 yen.
Original通常価格は1名50,000円（税別）です。
20% OFF
Supports the digital transformation (hereinafter “DX”) initiatives and in-house development efforts of more than 1,500 companies, primarily major corporations.
All 3 Open Course programs
Creates tangible business impact in a short period of as little as 3 months.
Scalehack supports Tensor Energy株式会社, a renewable energy business, in exhibiting at trade shows. The number of deals secured reached 200% of the KPI target through an immediate improvement cycle
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株式会社Scalehack provided its trade show marketing support service 「EXPO hack」 to Tensor Energy株式会社, a renewable energy business, supporting everything from sales execution on the day of the trade show to the development of on-site operations. Specialist team members joined the on-site effort and rigorously applied an immediate improvement cycle, resulting in the number of deals secured reaching 200% of the KPI target.
Facts
The number of deals secured reached 200% of the KPI target.
Based on proprietary methods developed through a track record of supporting more than 200 cases annually
Tensor Energy has given its highest ratings on a 10-point scale for both 「resource sufficiency」 and 「trade show operations」.
[A must-read for card shop owners] 「Card Shop Networking Event in DMM Roppongi」 to be held on October 26 (Monday)!
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株式会社Myca announced that it will hold 「Card Shop Networking Event in DMM Roppongi」, an in-person networking event for operators of 「DMM Myca POS」, a POS register dedicated to card shops, at the DMM Roppongi office on October 26, 2026 (Monday). The event will consist of 2 parts: a discussion session featuring 航省齊藤 of 株式会社Center wave, 健太郎三原 of 株式会社山王商会, and 祐介木村 of 株式会社Myca, followed by a reception. Admission is free.
Facts
An in-person networking event, 「Card Shop Networking Event in DMM Roppongi」, for card shop operators will be held on October 26, 2026 (Monday)
Date and time: October 26, 2026 (Monday), 17:30–20:30 (registration opens at 17:00)
Registration opens at 17:00
Q&A and discussion session with 3 distinguished guests
Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, 24th floor
The comprehensive service website 「DMM.com」 boasts 60.12 million members (as of February 2026)
Currently operates more than 60 services.
A diverse range of businesses developed since its founding in 1998
[株式会社パルディア's 30th anniversary] Launch of 「CAMNOWA（キャンノワ）」, a new brand for the entire campaign business
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株式会社パルディア marked its 30th anniversary by launching 「CAMNOWA（キャンノワ）」, a new brand for its entire campaign business. Services previously offered separately, including 「CAM-SAKU」, 「Lターゲット」 (formerly 「Ｌターゲット」), and 「キャンペーンランキング」, will be brought together under the 「CAMNOWA」 brand, connecting campaign-related expertise across services to provide comprehensive support for companies' campaign activities.
Facts
As it marks its 30th anniversary
Founded: April 9, 1996
Operations began on October 1, 1996
A track record of operating more than 15,000 campaign offices
Meltwater partners with Hitachi Solutions East Japan
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Meltwater Japan株式会社 announced that its social listening platform 「Meltwaterエクスプロア<Explore>」 has been selected for 株式会社日立ソリューションズ東日本's new service, 「インシデント検知サービス powered by Meltwater」, developed in partnership with the company. The service will launch on October 5, 2026, and will monitor publicly available information on news sites and social media to detect signs of incidents, disasters, quality issues, reputational risks, supply chain risks, and other concerns, supporting companies' initial response.
Facts
The service will be offered by Hitachi Solutions East Japan starting October 5, 2026.
Take home the world of Gaudí as a travel memory. 「Simbòlic」, the design and craft brand of World Heritage site カサ・バトリョ, opens its first pop-up outside the site!
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「Simbòlic」, the design and craft brand of World Heritage site カサ・バトリョ, has opened its first pop-up outside the site at 「La Roca Village」, outside Barcelona. The pop-up is part of the 「Una puerta a Barcelona」 project, ahead of 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death. A campaign will also give pairs of admission tickets to カサ・バトリョ to the first 100 groups.
Facts
2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death, is a special year: it is both 「Gaudí Year」 and the year Barcelona becomes the World Capital of Architecture.
A special promotion will give pairs of admission tickets to カサ・バトリョ to the first 100 groups who purchase products worth 20 euros or more.
It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.
A series of works by photographer Jordi Bernadó depicting 24 residences in Barcelona
[エムディー株式会社] Seminar appearance at 日経メディカル' 「13th Opening and Management EXPO」
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エムディー株式会社 will speak at an online seminar at 「第13回開業＆経営EXPO」, hosted by 日経メディカル and held on October 18, 2026. The free seminar will focus on 「The dividing line between success and failure in opening a clinic: A comprehensive guide to key points」. The speaker will be 成仁三浦, director and chief operating officer.
Facts
[Date and time] October 18, 2026 (Sunday), from 11:30
Original「第13回開業＆経営EXPO」
・Admission is free
Advanced business operations at a scale of approximately 200 people as business division head
電通 Japan International Brands announces 「Japan Luxury Market Trends Report, FY2026」, examining the current state of Japan's luxury market and the conditions for growth
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電通 Japan International Brands (DJIB) has released 「Japan Luxury Market Trends Report, FY2026」, an analysis of changes in Japan's luxury market and the conditions for sustainable growth. The report says the market, which grew amid a post-pandemic recovery in consumption and a surge in inbound demand, has recently entered a 「readjustment」 phase amid slowing domestic demand due to rising prices and changes in inbound spending. It provides a cross-sector analysis of market data, consumer surveys, product trends, and the media environment.
Facts
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2025 was approximately 42.68 million, up 15.8% year on year
Spending by foreign visitors to Japan reached approximately 9.4549 trillion yen, both figures setting all-time highs
Shopping accounted for 27.0% of visitor spending
Below the 36.6% share for accommodation
In 電通's proprietary survey of 1,600 men and women across Japan
Renews Specialization for advanced expertise and a strong track record in Microsoft Azure migration
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BIPROGYグループ has renewed the “Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure” Specialization certified by Microsoft Corporation. It passed the renewal review, conducted once every 2 years, and has held the certification continuously for 5 years since first receiving it in 2021. Its strong technical capabilities and track record in Azure migration were recognized.
Facts
BIPROGYグループ has held this Specialization continuously for 5 years since first receiving the certification in 2021
Original本認定は2年に1度更新審査が行われ
BIPROGYグループ has held the certification since first receiving it in 2021
13 employees of BIPROGYグループ receive the “Microsoft Partner Engineer Award 2026”
Against the backdrop of the end of support for Windows Server 2016 and SQL Server 2016
Bounce and 株式会社ヤトラ team up to further promote hands-free sightseeing for visitors to Japan during the autumn foliage season
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Bounce, Inc. and 株式会社ヤトラ have launched an initiative to promote hands-free sightseeing for visitors to Japan ahead of the autumn foliage season. By using Bounce’s luggage storage service, participants in ヤトラ tours aim to help ease congestion at tourist destinations and on public transportation.
Facts
Operating in more than 4,000 cities and 32,000 locations worldwide
A travel company that guides approximately 40,000 visitors to Japan annually across the country
Bounce’s app, available in 11 languages including Japanese and English
In Japan, more than 5,500 locations across 650 cities, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka
Services are available at more than 5,500 locations across 650 cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka
Founded in San Francisco, US, in 2019
Established: 2024
Companies mentioned：Bounce, Inc.、Bounce Japan 合同会社、株式会社ヤトラ
Startups wanted to take the stage: UK’s Manchester to host a qualifying round for “Tech Osaka Award 2027”!
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Tech Osaka Summit実行委員会 announced that the overseas qualifying round, “Manchester Regional Round,” of its pitch contest “Tech Osaka Award 2027” will be held in Manchester, UK, on November 12, 2026. In partnership with Venture Café Manchester, it will begin accepting applications on October 1, 2026, from startups seeking to enter the Japanese market or expand globally. Up to 3 selected companies will advance to the final judging round, to be held in Umekita, Osaka, on January 27, 2027. The grand prize is 2 million yen, the excellence award is 500,000 yen, and travel expenses will be subsidized up to 250,000 yen.
Facts
The overseas qualifying round, “Manchester Regional Round,” will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026
Applications open Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 23:59 [British Summer Time/BST].
Up to 3 selected companies will advance to the final judging round, “Tech Osaka Award 2027 (Final Round),” to be held in Umekita, Osaka, on Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
The final judging round, to be held in Umekita, Osaka, on Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Grand prize: 2 million yen; excellence award: 500,000 yen (JPY)
A subsidy of up to 250,000 yen, including tax, is planned for airfare.
The main application requirement is that the company must have been founded within the past 10 years
2.5D talent group シクフォニ to turn Yokohama into “POISON”! Major collaboration with みなとみらい線 and 横浜中華街 announced to celebrate a solo concert at ぴあアリーナMM!
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株式会社Noark announced a major collaboration with 横浜高速鉄道’s みなとみらい線 and 横浜中華街 to celebrate the 2.5D talent group シクフォニ’s solo concert, “SIXFONIA One Man Live【Six-tuation】vol.Ⅲ -POISON-,” taking place at ぴあアリーナMM on October 17 and 18, 2026. From October 15-26, 2026, the collaboration will feature a one-day みなとみらい線 pass set, a POP-UP SHOP at ChinaTown80 Hall in 横浜中華街, a stamp rally and exclusive newly illustrated merchandise.
AI Overviews appear in 92.1% of Japanese-language searches, reaching 100% in 7 categories. 株式会社Itera releases its “September 2026 LLMO/AIO Trends Report” free of charge, including measurements across 30 categories and 900 queries
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株式会社Itera has released its “September 2026 LLMO/AIO Trends Report” (18 pages) free of charge, including measured data from 900 queries across 30 categories tracked by “LLMO Cheki.” AI Overviews appeared in an average of 92.1% of Japanese-language Google searches, reaching 100.0% in 7 categories, including e-commerce and real estate. The report also noted the launch of Google’s “AI Contribution Pilot,” which pays for cited content, and that the citation retention rate after 1 year is 14%.
Facts
Up from 86.5% in the August survey
The appearance rate reached 100.0% in 7 categories
Original検索1位の推定クリック率は12.7%で
Less than half the commonly cited benchmark of 28.4%
93% of searches via AI Mode
83% of searches displaying AI Overviews ended without a click
Ongoing measurements across 30 categories and 900 queries
30 categories and 900 queries
There was a 27-point gap between the highest and lowest
Hair salons had the lowest rate, at 73.3%
Dental clinics: 76.7%
youtube.com (4,745 visits)
google.com (616 visits)
About 7.7 times the figure for Google.com, ranked No. 2 with 616 visits
The share of people using SNS and YouTube was just 4.00%
The target group is said to comprise about 100 companies
Many small and midsize sites received less than 0.1% of their own advertising revenue
Of the 215 finance-related pages cited by ChatGPT
50% had received zero citations as of September 2026
The citation retention rate is 14%
The overlap between top Google search results and AI citations fell from over 70% to under 20%
Kingsworth Research analyzed 5.35 million AI citations
131 SEO experts, 103 factors and 13,665 data points
U.S. visibility rate: 25.8%→39.4%
Branded searches: 26%→over 80%
ChatGPT's share of AI prompts fell from 70% to 50%
18 pages in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社Itera、Google、Green Flag Digital、Brandlight、Kingsworth Research、Zyppy、Search Engine Land、ペンシルベニア大学、ノースイースタン大学、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Perplexity、Grok、Copilot
East Times launches “ローカリティ！スクール” for students in the 飛鳥未来高校グループ
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株式会社イーストタイムズ announced that it will launch “ローカリティ！スクール,” an educational program for students in the 飛鳥未来高校グループ (学校法人三幸学園, with 45 campuses nationwide and 21,985 students), starting in October 2026. The program gives students experience reporting on and sharing the appeal of their local communities: students find their own interview subjects and take part in reporting and writing, and completed articles will be distributed through the local news media outlet “ローカリティ！” and platforms including Yahoo! and グノシー.
Facts
The 1st session will be held online on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and the 2nd on Thursday, November 5.
The 飛鳥未来高校グループ operates 45 campuses nationwide
As of May 1, 2025, it had 21,985 enrolled students.
“ローカリティ！スクール,” a citizen journalist training course run by East Times since 2016
Since opening in 2009, it has practiced “education that never gives up,” valuing face-to-face interactions and connections between people
Founded in Sendai in 2015 to report on the earthquake disaster and local communities
A nationwide local news site launched in 2020 and one of Japan's largest
To date, it has published 3,000 articles from about 500 municipalities.
Trained a total of more than 5,500 citizen journalists
Continually produces hit local news articles read by 12 million people each month
A first in Bikkuriman history: the “Puffy Bikkuriman Sticker” is born!
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久米仙酒造株式会社 announced that it will release a new product, “Bikkuriman WHISKY OKINAWA ISLAND BLUE Puffy Shisa Zeus 40-degree 500 ml,” on October 19, 2026, in collaboration with 株式会社ロッテ's popular Bikkuriman snack brand. It comes with the first-ever three-dimensional “Puffy Bikkuriman Sticker” and features a layered flavor created by blending whisky spirits. Special decorations will also be installed at OKINAWA BLUE stores in Okinawa Prefecture.
Facts
“Bikkuriman WHISKY OKINAWA ISLAND BLUE Puffy Shisa Zeus 40-degree 500 ml” will go on sale Monday, October 19, 2026.
Alcohol content: 40 degrees
Volume: 500ml
Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
The sticker measures 48 mm × 48 mm.
Purchase limited to 5 bottles per person.
First introduced in August 2024, it returns to Okinawa after about 2 years.
Launched in 1977 as a snack with a bonus item.
The Devil vs. Angel series was launched in 1985
It sparked a social phenomenon, with annual sales reaching 400 million units.
Since its founding in 1948 (Showa 23), Lotte has
A distillery founded in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, in 1952.
アールスリーインスティテュート to hold hands-on workshop on creating kintone-integrated forms in Tokyo on October 26
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アールスリーインスティテュート announced that it will hold a hands-on seminar for “gusuku Everysite,” a service for creating Web forms integrated with kintone, at its Tokyo office, “gusuku Ashibinaa TOKYO,” on October 26, 2026. Participation is free, with capacity for 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can get hands-on experience creating forms and publicly accessible pages integrated with kintone, without coding.
Facts
■ Date and time: Monday, October 26, 2026, 14:00–17:00 (registration starts at 13:45)
■ Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)
■ Participation fee: Free
(18th floor, Otemachi Financial City Grand Cube, 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Established: August 2000
These services help improve operations in 100 different ways for 100 companies.
Companies mentioned：アールスリーインスティテュート、R3 Institute Ltd.、kintone
福岡県 will newly begin offering in-person consultations with specialists on preconception care at 8 medical institutions in the prefecture starting October 1, Reiwa 8. Patients can consult obstetrician-gynecologists and urologists. Consultations are free and last about 30 to 60 minutes. In addition to the existing online consultations, the service will provide an opportunity to discuss specific questions about physical and health conditions.
クラウドローン株式会社 and cars株式会社 have entered into a business partnership. Through the new service “cars LOAN,” users of cars' services will be able to compare car loan terms from multiple financial institutions.
Facts
The cumulative number of registered users has surpassed 200,000
The number of partner financial institutions exceeds 40
【BRiOSS】Style your bangs anytime, anywhere! Introducing the new “Bangs Heat Clip”!
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株式会社多田 will launch the “Bangs Heat Clip,” a rechargeable mini hair iron, in early October 2026 under its BRiOSS（ブリオス） beauty appliance brand. The clip-style device creates naturally lifted, voluminous bangs by simply clamping them. It heats up in about 45 seconds, offers 2 temperature settings (80°C and 100°C), charges via Type-C for cordless use, and weighs about 80 g. Available in 2 colors, pink and mocha, it is priced at 2,680 yen, including tax.
Facts
After leaving it in place for about 5 minutes, simply remove the clip and gently style with your fingers
Achieve ideally soft, voluminous bangs in about 45 seconds
2 temperature settings (80°C and 100°C)
With 1 full charge (about 180 minutes)
Features an auto-off function that activates 8 minutes after the power is turned on
Its compact size and weight of about 80 g make it
Product dimensions: 73 × 128 × 21 mm
Retail price: 2,680 yen (including tax)
Early October 2026: Rolling out at BRiOSS retailers nationwide and on the official online store
With about 5 minutes of use per 1 session, it can be used for about 1 week
On Oct. 10 (Saturday), Tuna Day, all Kakujyo Fisheries stores will hold simultaneous live demonstrations of the butchering and sale of domestically raised fresh bluefin tuna! The perfect chance to savor bluefin tuna this autumn, the season of hearty appetites. Fatty and medium-fatty cuts like those of wild tuna, along with rare cuts, will be offered at special prices!
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角上魚類ホールディングス株式会社 announced that on Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday), Tuna Day, it will simultaneously hold live demonstrations of the butchering and sale of domestically raised fresh bluefin tuna at all 23 of its stores in the Kanto and Shinetsu regions. Fatty and medium-fatty cuts, as well as rare cuts such as the head and collar, will be offered at special prices. The tuna will be high-quality, short-term farmed bluefin, mainly from Ine, Kyoto Prefecture, and Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture. Events will also include rock-paper-scissors contests for rare cuts.
Facts
■Date: Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)
■Stores: All 23 Kakujyo Fisheries locations
Records say that on Oct. 10 about 1,300 years ago, the famous Nara-period poet 山部赤人（やまべのあかひと） composed a poem saying, “The sea is bustling with tuna fishing!”
To the extent that “tuna” is one of its 9 categories
[エテルナム] From the front lines of aesthetic medicine to self-pay medical practice. Exhibiting at “自費研フェスティバル2026.” Connecting procedures with home care through “エテルナムDR,” a product line sold exclusively through medical institutions.
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株式会社エテルナム announced that it will exhibit at “自費研フェスティバル2026,” to be held at the Gotanda TOC Building on Oct. 9 and 10, 2026. Through “エテルナムDR,” its product line sold exclusively through medical institutions, the company will introduce products formulated with a high concentration of conditioned medium from human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and engage with medical institutions on how to connect treatment with subsequent home care.
Facts
To be held on Oct. 9 (Friday) and 10 (Saturday), 2026, on the 13th floor of the Gotanda TOC Building (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo)
More than 200 booths and more than 50 seminars and programs are planned for 2026
More than 50 seminars and programs are planned
Purchase of products worth at least 10,000 yen
Receive 5 sets of “エテルナムDR samples”*
In May 2024, established a joint research chair, the Department of Skin Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, with 順天堂大学大学院医学研究科・環境医学研究所
Newly discovered effects were also presented at the dermatology conference in June 2025
A total of 17 tests are conducted in 2 stages
The product underwent and passed 9 tests at a level equivalent to that for quasi-drugs
TAIMATSU株式会社 raises a total of 4 billion yen to build a “cultural industry platform” that brings Japanese culture to global markets
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TAIMATSU株式会社 raised a total of 4 billion yen through debt financing subscribed to by multiple financial institutions and investors. The funds will be used for brand development focused on Japanese culture, including the Japanese knife brand “MUSASHI JAPAN,” marketing, hiring global talent, strengthening DX and data infrastructure, and capital and business alliances.
Facts
We raised a total of 4 billion yen through debt financing subscribed to by multiple financial institutions and investors.
The brand has now grown to deliver products to more than 166 countries worldwide.
TAIMATSU’s business began with the Japanese knife brand “MUSASHI JAPAN,” launched in 2020.
In 2023, it opened its first physical store in Asakusa’s Kappabashi district.
TAIMATSU株式会社 was established in November 2023.
In 2026, it also launched “FE,” a new brand combining bladesmithing techniques from around the world with Japanese design philosophy.
FURYU streamlines marketing research with “ユニーリサーチ AIインタビュー”
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株式会社プロダクトフォース announced that フリュー株式会社 has adopted “ユニーリサーチ” and “ユニーリサーチ AIインタビュー.” The tools cut the process from fieldwork to analysis, which previously took 1–2 months, to effectively 2 days, streamlining research operations.
Facts
The time and workload involved in research—which takes 1–2 months from recruiting and scheduling through fieldwork and analysis—had been a challenge.
Following adoption, the process from fieldwork to analysis, which previously took 1–2 months, was cut to effectively 2 days.
As little as 1 day; no more than 10% of the cost of conventional research
Used by a total of more than 4,000 companies, with over 95,000 uses
Toyota Tsusho enters biomethane production and sales business in Indonesia
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豊田通商株式会社 plans to establish a joint venture, PT KIS Toyota Tsusho Biomethane Indonesia (KTBI), with PT KIS Biofuels Indonesia (KBI) in September 2026 to produce and sell biomethane in Indonesia, with commercial operations targeted to begin in 2027. The venture will purify biogas derived from POME generated at a palm oil mill in South Sumatra Province into high-purity biomethane and plans to sell about 150,000 MMBTU annually to customers in West Java Province through the PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) pipeline. KBI will hold a 51% stake and Toyota Tsusho Indonesia 49%.
Facts
Established the joint venture “PT KIS Toyota Tsusho Biomethane Indonesia” (hereinafter, KTBI) in September 2026
Aiming to begin commercial operations in 2027
Plans to sell about 150,000 MMBTU annually※
PT KIS Biofuels Indonesia 51%
PT Toyota Tsusho Indonesia (Toyota Tsusho Indonesia) 49%
Involved in more than 90 projects in the biogas sector across more than 20 countries worldwide
52 MMBTU is equivalent to about 1 ton of LNG
This project follows an agreement signed with PGN at the 1st Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Summit in 2023
Companies mentioned：豊田通商株式会社、PT KIS Biofuels Indonesia、PT KIS Toyota Tsusho Biomethane Indonesia、KISグループ、PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk、PT Toyota Tsusho Indonesia
mediba surpasses 100 people who have passed the “生成AIパスポート” exam
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株式会社mediba announced that more than 100 employees have passed the Generative AI Passport certification offered by 一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会（GUGA）, and that it is supporting employees in obtaining the qualification. The company aims for an attainment rate of 80% by the end of March 2027 and 100% by the end of September of the same year, seeking to improve AI literacy company-wide and promote the use of AI in daily work.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the number of employees who have passed the exam has surpassed 100.
We aim for an attainment rate of 80% among eligible employees by the end of March 2027 and 100% by the end of September of the same year.
Coconala and Remolabo to hold their first joint seminar, “Move Beyond Beginner Seller Status and Raise Your Rates! A Roadmap to Making the Most of Coconala,” on Monday, October 5
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株式会社リモラボ and 株式会社ココナラ will hold their first collaboration, an online seminar exclusively for registered users of the Coconala skills marketplace, titled “Move Beyond Beginner Seller Status and Raise Your Rates! A Roadmap to Making the Most of Coconala,” on Monday, October 5, 2026. Remolabo representative Komorin (Yū Komori) and Shiori Aoki of Coconala will speak, drawing on a track record of supporting more than 9,000 women in becoming self-employed and starting side businesses to explain practical approaches to overcoming the slowdown after winning a first client and raising rates.
Facts
Has supported more than 9,000 women through self-employment, side businesses and career changes.
Date and time: Monday, October 5, 2026, 20:00–21:30
Has handled the operation and supervision of corporate social media accounts, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and official LINE accounts, more than 5,000 times.
Remolabo launched its service in December 2021, and now, as it marks its 4th anniversary,
Continues Strategic Partnership Agreement for the “2026-27 大同生命SV.LEAGUE”
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スカイライト コンサルティング株式会社 has renewed its strategic partnership agreement with 公益社団法人SVリーグ for the “2026-27 大同生命SV.LEAGUE,” continuing its partnership from last season. In addition to sponsorship, the company will provide strategic support for new business development initiatives promoted by the SV League. WOMEN is scheduled to open on October 10, 2026, and MEN on October 17, 2026.
Facts
WOMEN: Season opens Saturday, October 10, 2026
MEN: Season opens Saturday, October 17, 2026
Established: March 10, 2000
We have continued our support since the 2024-25 season, when the new league launched.
“Payn,” which automates cancellation fee billing and collection, begins collaboration through system integration and sales cooperation with GMOビューティー株式会社, provider of “Kireipass Connect byGMO”
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Payn株式会社, provider of “Payn,” which automates cancellation fee billing and collection, and GMOビューティー株式会社 will begin collaborating to serve beauty clinics through system integration and sales cooperation between “Kireipass Connect byGMO” and “Payn.” The integration will streamline billing through automatic transfer of reservation information and offer a pricing model in which fees are charged only when payment is collected.
Facts
Collaboration through system integration and sales cooperation for “Kireipass Connect byGMO” will begin on 〇月〇日（〇）2026.
This integration uses a patent obtained by our company in October 2023 for “technology that enables reservation data to be obtained from various platforms and cancellation fees to be billed seamlessly.”
Support for 14 languages (※1) also enables cancellation fees to be billed to patients from overseas.
(※1) The number of supported languages is as of June 2026.
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital: 99.9 million yen
Capital: 5 billion yen
(TSE Prime Market, securities code: 9449)
Since November 2010, the group has operated the group-buying coupon website “Kumapon byGMO.”
Since November 2018, it has applied sales expertise gained through “Kumapon byGMO” to “Kireipass byGMO,” a ticket-purchasing website specializing in aesthetic medicine.
Payn株式会社 was established in March 2022.
Despite raising several hundred million yen and being selected for Toyo Keizai’s “100 Amazing Ventures” list,
Maison Chopard will publish 7 new visuals featuring rugby player Keita Inagaki, its Japan ambassador, on a dedicated website on October 5, 2026. Wearing pieces from the Alpine Eagle, L.U.C and Happy Diamonds collections, the visuals express the theme “Elegance on the Dial” through settings featuring light and shadow, blue skies, nature and deep darkness.
Facts
Will be published on a dedicated website on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Will publish 7 new visuals featuring Keita Inagaki on a dedicated website.
The time in 24 cities around the world can be read at a glance.
Price: ¥4,655,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥4,367,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,981,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥7,128,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,529,000 (tax included)
Automatic winding, 41 mm diameter
Automatic winding, 36.5 mm diameter
42 mm diameter
Born on June 2, 1990, in Niigata Prefecture (36 years old)
“Chanko-beya Asakusa,” part of the Komagata Dozeu group founded in 1801, raises average spending by more than ¥2,000 among overseas customers by using Toreta’s reservation ledger.
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株式会社トレタ has published a case study on the adoption of the “Toreta Reservation Ledger” at “Chanko-beya Asakusa,” part of the Komagata Dozeu group, founded in 1801. Introducing set menus for overseas customers raised average spending by more than ¥2,000, while the visit rate for customers with course reservations has remained at 100%. Phone reservations also fell by about half, and the recording function brought reservation errors down to zero.
Facts
Average spending increased by more than ¥2,000.
The visit rate for customers with course reservations has remained at 100%.
Customers now order at least around ¥4,500.
Phone reservations fell by about half.
Founded in Kōwa元年 (1801)
Founded in July 2013
Capital: 100 million yen
In February 2026, it became a consolidated subsidiary of LINEヤフー株式会社.
The 「ネイス体操教室」 gymnastics school, operated by a group company of 株式会社スタジオアリス, will open inside イオン札幌麻生店 on November 6, 2026
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株式会社アリスネクストベース, a new group company of 株式会社スタジオアリス, is partnering with ネイス株式会社 to open 「ネイス体操教室 イオン札幌麻生校」, its first location in Hokkaido, inside イオン札幌麻生店 on November 6, 2026.
Facts
It will open inside イオン札幌麻生店 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Eligible ages: 1 year and 10 months through the 3rd year of high school (planned)
The company operates 401 photography studios across all 47 prefectures, with a diversified range of studio services.
学校法人三幸学園-operated 飛鳥未来高校グループ and 株式会社イーストタイムズ will launch 「ローカリティ！スクール」 in October, an educational program in which high school students report on and share the appeal of their communities. Students will find interview subjects in the areas where they live and gain practical experience in everything from arranging interviews to reporting and writing articles. The completed articles will be published on the local news platform 「ローカリティ！」. The 1st session is scheduled to take place online on October 13, 2026, and the 2nd on November 5.
Facts
It operates 45 campuses across Japan
As of May 1, 2025, it had 21,985 students enrolled
The 1st session will be held online on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and the 2nd on Thursday, November 5.
The 2nd session will be held online on Thursday, November 5.
Since opening in 2009, it has valued in-person interactions and human connections
Founded in Sendai in 2015 to report on the earthquake disaster and local communities
“ローカリティ！スクール,” a citizen journalist training course run by East Times since 2016
A nationwide local news site launched in 2020 and one of Japan's largest
To date, it has published 3,000 articles from approximately 500 local governments
It has published 3,000 articles from approximately 500 local governments
Trained a total of more than 5,500 citizen journalists
It regularly produces hit local news articles read by 12 million people each month
Recruit MIL, which automates recruitment information sessions, wins top prize in the personnel recruitment and employment category at the Japan HR Association’s “HR Awards 2026”
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Recruit MIL, an automated recruitment information session service provided by MIL株式会社, won the top prize in the professional division’s personnel recruitment and employment category at the “HR Awards 2026.”
Facts
Marking its 15th edition this year
A cumulative total of 88,000 interactive videos have been produced and distributed to date
Total views exceed 90 million
We unpack the specific approach that achieved 4.4 times as many final successful candidates
Automates company information sessions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
NHN テコラス launches “Claude 総合支援サービス,” a new Cloud Chorus service offering broad support from Claude adoption through utilization
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NHN テコラス株式会社 has launched “Claude 総合支援サービス,” a new Cloud Chorus service that supports customers from adopting and using Anthropic PBC’s generative AI model Claude through to billing administration. The service offers 3 solutions covering 3 phases: contracting and payment, implementation, and utilization. They can be used individually or in combination.
Facts
3 services provide support at each phase of using Claude: “contracting and payment,” “implementation” and “utilization”
Cuts at least 10 hours of work per task while improving response quality
As of October 2026, it had a cumulative total of more than 8,900 contracts
[World Mental Health Day & Sports Day] Re.Ra.Ku PRO Takebashi Imperial Palace Front × Smart Soudanshitsu collaboration event 「モヤ晴れRUN 〜走って書いて、心スッキリ〜」 to be held
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株式会社Smart相談室 will hold the collaboration event 「モヤ晴れRUN 〜走って書いて、心スッキリ〜」 with 「Re.Ra.Ku PRO 竹橋皇居前店 ランニング＆ボディケア」, operated by the メディロムグループ, from October 9 to 11, 2026, spanning World Mental Health Day and Sports Day. Participants can write down their worries on a postcard after running around the Imperial Palace and drop it in the 「スマソウポスト」. The initiative aims to lower the psychological barrier to seeking help.
Facts
[Event period] October 9–11, 2026
Mental health problems occur at approximately 13.5% of workplaces in Japan
The number of workers’ compensation approvals for mental disorders has exceeded 1,000 per year
1,055 workers’ compensation approvals for mental disorders (up 172 from the previous fiscal year)
One study estimates that mental health problems cause annual economic losses of approximately 7.6 trillion yen
An environment where people can keep running around the approximately 5 km loop quietly, at their own pace
More than half of respondents said they felt reluctant to talk to other people about their problems
The results showed that only about 18% did not feel reluctant
“Because I don’t think talking about it will solve anything” was the most common response, at 32.7%
Conducted in June 2026, n=3,164
Estimate of productivity losses based on a nationwide survey of 27,507 people (conducted in 2022)
New colors added to Extra Warm HEATTECH Cashmere Blend. 2026 HEATTECH Collection. New commercial begins airing Oct. 5 / HEATTECH-wrapped stores launch in mid-October
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UNIQLO is launching its 2026 HEATTECH Collection. New colors are being added to Extra Warm HEATTECH Cashmere Blend, along with leggings for women and tights for men. A new cashmere-blend collection created in collaboration with French brand 「プリンセス タム・タム」 will also go on sale. A new commercial, “Living with HEATTECH,” featuring Haruka Ayase, begins airing Oct. 5, and special HEATTECH wrapping will be featured at 11 in-station stores nationwide from Oct. 19.
Facts
A new TV commercial, “Life and Wear / Living with HEATTECH,” featuring actor Haruka Ayase, will begin airing Oct. 5.
From Oct. 19, 11 in-station stores nationwide will feature special HEATTECH wrapping.
HEATTECH-themed original shopping bags will be available at select stores nationwide from Nov. 2.
11 in-station stores nationwide will feature special HEATTECH wrapping.
Note 1: Contains 6% cashmere
Note 2: Contains 9% cashmere
Available at 18 UNIQLO stores in Japan and through the online store
<Event period> From Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 *The event period varies by store
[Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture] A new pillar for the Aoshima tourist area! Seeking a private-sector operator to create a new tourism hub at the Michi-no-Eki Phoenix site!
“Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” 4th-anniversary livestream, “To the Promised Land, Goddesses Gather,” set for Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 16:30! Applications for special in-person attendance are also open!
We are pleased to announce that the 4th-anniversary livestream, “To the Promised Land, Goddesses Gather,” will stream from 16:30 on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
Part 1: Begins at 16:30
Original第2部：19:00開演
Applications are open until 11:59 on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
Now streaming (released Friday, Nov. 4, 2022)
For “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE,” a 4th-anniversary livestream
Practical seminar to cover the latest developments in the dry LIB manufacturing process
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日本アイアール株式会社 announced that it will hold a public seminar for industry professionals on the latest developments in dry LIB (lithium-ion battery) manufacturing processes on November 18, 2026, in its head office seminar room in Akihabara. The seminar will also introduce related technologies and patent applications from Maxwell Technologies, Tesla, 日本ゼオン, トヨタ自動車, and others.
Facts
Date and time: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 13:30–16:30
Capacity: 16 people
Registration fee: ¥19,800 (tax included)
The shocking Battery Day (2020.9.23) and developments at each company
The 4th Nagoya Entertainment Festival will be held on November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026!!
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The 4th Nagoya Entertainment Festival will be held over 2 days, November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026, with Hisaya Odori Park’s Hikari Square as its main venue. Nagoya Dragon Gate（NDG） has been named the official ambassador. Events will include the Singing Contest! 2026, NAGOYA IKEMEN Grand Prix 2026, and Showa Legends LIVE.
Facts
2 days, November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026
90.9% have changed or are considering changing their employee benefits service provider; demand for one-stop solutions is growing among companies
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心幸ホールディングス株式会社 conducted a survey on attitudes toward integrated employee benefits services among people responsible for planning and implementing employee benefits. The results showed that 90.9% had changed or were considering changing their employee benefits provider, 88.8% found a single contract covering meal support and an in-house shop appealing, and 93.6% considered linking meal support with employee health management important.
Facts
90.9% of those responsible have experience changing their employee benefits provider or are currently considering a change
110 HR and general affairs staff
50.0% said they use separate companies
39.1% said they use the same company
61.8% said the cafeteria and shop do not coordinate their products and services
45.5% said contract terms and billing vary, creating a heavy administrative burden
40.0% said overall quality control is difficult
88.8% of respondents said it was “very appealing” or “somewhat appealing” to outsource meal support and an in-house shop to 1 company
60.0% said it would enable coordination of product offerings between the cafeteria and shop
52.7% said it could optimize costs overall
43.6% said it would make consistent quality control easier
93.6% said it is important to link meal support with employee health management initiatives
“Meal support is an effective way to take concrete action on employee health management” was the top response at 70.9%
“Meals have a direct impact on employee health” followed at 52.4%
52.7% had changed their employee benefits provider
38.2% had not changed providers but were currently considering it
“Cost performance”: 32.7%
“Ability to handle multiple services through a single provider” also ranked highly, at 30.9%
株式会社Arent representative Kamobayashi to speak at an Archi Future 2026 seminar
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株式会社Arent announced that it will exhibit at Archi Future 2026, to be held on October 23, 2026, and that its president and CEO, 鴨林広軌, will speak at a seminar on “The Current State of Construction DX Accelerated by AI.” The exhibition booth will feature demonstrations of “PROCOLLA,” an AI-powered cloud-based construction process management system jointly developed with 大林組, among other products.
Facts
Exhibiting at Archi Future 2026, to be held on Friday, October 23, 2026
Date and time: Friday, October 23, 2026, 14:15–14:45
Capacity: 130 people (first come, first served)
Original申込締切は2026年10月15日（木）17:00です
TSE Growth: 5254
Original資本金：12億86百万円
Established: July 2, 2012
Booth number: E-16
“E-5: The Current State of Construction DX Accelerated by AI”
“Food and More at Hibiya Central Market” opens October 10 (Saturday)
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HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET, operated by 株式会社有隣堂, will hold a special event, “Food and More at Hibiya Central Market,” for 3 days from October 10 (Saturday) to October 12 (Monday, public holiday), 2026. The program will include the “Autumn Wine Festival” with モンデ酒造, featuring 5 varieties from its “YOAKENO” series, “Kyoho Sparkling,” and a nationwide first preview of “can-conditioned sparkling wine,” scheduled for release in January 2027; a solo exhibition by ceramic artist 北川麦彦; a FREDERIC BEAUSOLEIL POP UP; food offerings from BEKE.BEKE.BAKE, heureux, and Tea Studio; and book selections on the theme of “food” at the bookshelves, along with other ways to enjoy autumn throughout the venue.
Facts
For 3 days, from Oct. 10 (Sat.) through Oct. 12 (Mon., holiday), 2026
5 varieties from モンデ酒造’s flagship “YOAKENO” series
モンデ酒造, a winery founded in 1952 in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture
HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET, which opened in 2018
10 large bookshelves lined up in the center of the venue
New product “can-conditioned sparkling wine,” scheduled for release in January 2027
Business hours: 11:00–20:00 (CREEK last order 19:00)
Companies mentioned：株式会社有隣堂、HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET、モンデ酒造、FREDERIC BEAUSOLEIL、BEKE.BEKE.BAKE、heureux、Tea Studio
IoT device security tested from an attacker’s perspective; BBSec enhances its “IoT Security Assessment”
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株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ (BBSec) announced that it has expanded its “IoT Security Assessment,” which tests IoT devices from an attacker’s perspective. For ★1 (Level 1) under the IPA’s “Security Requirements Conformity Assessment and Labeling Scheme (JC-STAR),” the company will provide conformity assessment services as a JC-STAR testing provider, prepare checklists, and supply evidence.
Facts
Service registration number: 018-0038-50
The “Security Requirements Conformity Assessment and Labeling Scheme (JC-STAR)” began operation in 2025
More advanced security requirements for communications equipment and network cameras will also be established in 2026
BBSec is a full-service security provider founded in 2000
In principle, the rating is expressed as a value from 0.0 to 10.0
Skyfall begins U.S. distribution of its reward marketing platform “SKYFLAG” and establishes local subsidiary “Skyfall US Inc.”
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株式会社Skyfall announced that it has begun serving ads in the United States on SKYFLAG, its reward marketing platform. In connection with its entry into the U.S. market, it established a local subsidiary, Skyfall US Inc., in Santa Barbara on Oct. 1, 2026. Advertisers can now run ads in 3 countries: Japan, South Korea and the United States.
Facts
Advertisers using SKYFLAG can run ads in 3 countries: Japan, South Korea and the United States.
Established: Oct. 1, 2026
Address: 1117 State St., Mezz 6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Established: October 2017
Number of employees: 208 (as of the end of July 2026)
A new studio is opening in a prime location, a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Keihan's Fushimi-Momoyama Station! Rintosull Fushimi-Momoyama will grand open on Jan. 4, 2027!
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株式会社LAVA International announced that its new machine Pilates studio, Rintosull Fushimi-Momoyama, will grand open in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, on Jan. 4, 2027. The studio will open in a prime location, a 3-minute walk from the west exit of Keihan's Fushimi-Momoyama Station. Free trial sessions and a presale membership campaign will run from Dec. 7 to 27, 2026, ahead of the opening.
Facts
Rintosull Fushimi-Momoyama will grand open on Jan. 4, 2027.
Operates more than 700 hot yoga studios nationwide, including ホットヨガスタジオLAVA.
More than 3 million people have tried our classes to date※
A 3-minute walk from the west exit of Fushimi-Momoyama Station on the Keihan Main Line
A 5-minute walk from Momoyama-Goryo-mae Station on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Regular price: 5,000 yen
Unlimited monthly plan at a special price of ¥1,980 per month for 3 months (tax included)
Receive ¥2,000 worth of LAVA points
Currently operates more than 260 studios nationwide
96.9% report experiencing an effect (some kind of physical or emotional change)
For 1,091 Rintosull members
Offers more than 25 programs to choose from based on your goals and level
Lessons are available in several lengths: 50, 45 and 30 minutes
During the period from Dec. 7 (Mon.) to Dec. 27 (Sun.), 2026
A machine Pilates studio founded in 2022 for women who live actively and value authenticity
Oct. 22 event: Options for e-commerce businesses—build in-house, outsource or use AI? A breakthrough for building a lean, high-growth organization
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株式会社Nint, a provider of e-commerce data analysis services, announced that it will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 22, 2026, in partnership with コニカミノルタジャパン株式会社 and JAPAN AI株式会社. Aimed at companies running e-commerce businesses with lean teams, the seminar will address the theme of “build in-house, outsource or use AI?” and explain practical decision-making criteria from the perspectives of strategy, operations and staff development.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026 (Thu.), 11:00–12:00
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri.), 11:00–12:00
The service has been adopted by approximately 2,300 companies in Japan
Those with 100 or fewer employees and an e-commerce business unit of 5 or fewer people
Those running an e-commerce business unit with 5 or fewer people
For more than 10 years in the e-commerce markets of China and Japan
Integration begins between Denno Tenko and the Cabriolet taxi operations management system
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株式会社電脳交通 announced that it will begin integrating its Cabriolet taxi operations management system with Denno Tenko, a roll-call management system for taxi businesses, on Oct. 5, 2026. The first phase will link scheduled work shifts with planned roll calls and transfer roll-call records to attendance information, reducing duplicate data entry and transcription work.
Facts
We will begin integrating the Cabriolet taxi operations management system (カブリオレ) with Denno Tenko, a roll-call management system for taxi businesses, on Oct. 5, 2026.
Employees: 220 (as of May 2026)
Capital: 100 million yen
Established: Dec. 2015
Oct. 27, 2026 (Tue.) and Nov. 25 (Wed.), 14:00–14:40 each day
Nippon Express transports relief supplies to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake and heavy rains in 石川県
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日本通運株式会社, a group company of NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社, transported relief supplies to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake and heavy rains in 石川県. At 石川県's request, it transported tent partitions for evacuation centers from Nanao, 石川県, to Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture, using 1 10-ton truck (departing Aug. 3 and arriving Aug. 5). For areas affected by heavy rains in 石川県, it delivered fans to the social welfare councils in Hakui and Shika: 216 units on Sept. 2 and 100 units on Sept. 4.
Facts
Nippon Express loaded the supplies onto 1 10-ton truck
Departed Nanao, 石川県, on Aug. 3
Delivered to Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 5
On Sept. 2, 216 fans were transported in 1 4-ton truck
On Sept. 4, 100 fans were transported in 2 3-ton trucks
Approximately 78,000 employees across 56 countries and regions worldwide
Since its founding in 1937
Heavy rains that struck 石川県 and Toyama Prefecture from Aug. 26 to 27, 2026
[Oct. 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.)] Ujina Drone Show 2026 will fill the night sky over Ujina, Hiroshima, with a “story of the sea” told by 500 drones!
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株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン will produce and operate Ujina Drone Show 2026, to be held across Hiroshima Minato Park (Ujina Port) on Oct. 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2026. Using 中国電力ネットワーク株式会社's drone show service SOLARiSTA, the event will feature 500 domestically made DSJ MODEL-X drones in a show inspired by sea creatures. The free show is scheduled to run for about 15 minutes from 19:45 on both days. Including the food festival held alongside it, organizers expect about 35,000 visitors over 2 days.
Facts
A 500-drone show will take place
It will be held on Oct. 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2026, across Hiroshima Minato Park (Ujina Port, Ujina Kaigan, Minami Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture)
The show is scheduled to run for about 15 minutes from 19:45 on both days
About 35,000 visitors are expected over the 2 days
Why do wrinkles tend to form where the face moves during expressions?
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POLA Chemical Industries, which handles research, development and production for the POLA ORBIS Group, announced new research findings on the relationship between compression of the skin caused by facial movements (facial-expression pressure®) and ultraviolet light. The company found that in epidermal cells exposed to facial-expression pressure, ultraviolet light causes a greater increase in the expression of inflammatory factors, which in turn leads to increased expression of factors that attract neutrophils through plasmin. The findings help explain why wrinkles form especially easily in areas that move with facial expressions, a phenomenon that ultraviolet light alone could not explain. They also suggest that ingredients such as tranexamic acid, which suppress plasmin production, may inhibit the accumulation of neutrophils in wrinkled areas.
A key to restoring supple dermis that resists wrinkle formation has been discovered
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POLA Chemical Industries of the POLA ORBIS Group focused on the dermal “reticular layer” and its fibroblasts, which are involved in wrinkle formation. The company found that RSPO3 (R-Spondin3), a factor whose expression is naturally lower in fibroblasts in the reticular layer, plays a role in creating flexible dermis. Suppressing RSPO3 expression reduced the expression of various proteins that make up flexible dermis, including type I collagen. The company also confirmed that a blended extract of horse chestnut and Arabian jasmine promotes RSPO3 expression and increases the production of flexible dermal components. The findings could lead to a new approach to developing supple dermis in wrinkle-prone areas that is resilient to facial-expression pressure.
Facts
Researchers found that expression of the RSPO3 gene, which is involved in regulating protein production, is naturally about half as high in the reticular layer as in the papillary layer
N Morioka, et al. Fetal Fibroblast Heterogeneity Defines Dermal Architecture during Human Embryonic Skin Development. J Invest Dermatol, 2025;145(5):1081-1091.
Uravation publishes guide to pricing for corporate generative AI training. The standard course costs ¥400,000 per person, with a quick-reference table showing per-person prices for groups of 10 or more and 15 or more, and what is and is not included in the training fee, all on 1 page
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株式会社Uravation published a “Pricing Guide” page on September 27, 2026, bringing together prices across 4 categories: corporate training, advisory services and one-on-one instruction, implementation services, and AI search optimization. The standard corporate training course costs ¥400,000 per person, falling to ¥360,000 per person for group bookings of 10 or more and ¥300,000 per person for 15 or more. The page also includes a quick-reference table of total costs by group size and details on what is and is not included in the training fee, with the aim of helping companies estimate costs internally before making an inquiry.
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Standard course: ¥400,000 per person
6-hour light course: ¥200,000 per person
Group bookings of 10 or more: ¥360,000 per person
15 or more people: ¥300,000 per person
Generative AI advisory services: from ¥50,000 per month (minimum 3 months)
Claude Code one-on-one instruction: ¥300,000 per person per month (minimum 3 months)
AI implementation support advisory services: ¥200,000–¥500,000 per month (renewed every 3 months)
OriginalAIエージェント構築代行 1式50万〜300万円と月次保守
Measurement report: ¥300,000
Implementation services: initial fee of ¥500,000 and ¥200,000 per month (minimum 3 months)
Short workshop (1 hour, presentation format): ¥300,000 (up to 30 people)
¥500,000 (large groups)
Presentations and in-house seminars: ¥250,000–¥400,000 per session
The standard course consists of 12 hours of practical hands-on training
We published the “Pricing Guide” on September 27, 2026
The GigaCrysta series of gaming monitors has been certified as recommended monitors for AKIBA LOST!
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株式会社アイオーデータ announced that its GigaCrysta series of gaming monitors has been certified as recommended monitors for IzanagiGames' game AKIBA LOST. Multiple models have been certified, including a Mini LED model supporting 4K at 180Hz, a 280Hz model featuring QD-OLED, and a model supporting 320Hz.
Facts
Mini LED, 4K 180Hz, wide color gamut
OLED (QD-OLED), 280Hz and WQHD support
320Hz and WQHD support
27-inch gaming monitor
Celebrating its 50th year since founding this year
SmartSkill Campus, a multifunctional LMS, steps up proposals for a “training operations DX solution” using AI and system integrations
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株式会社レビックグローバル is stepping up proposals for a “training operations DX solution” that streamlines corporate training operations by systematizing AI and system integration features in its multifunctional LMS, SmartSkill Campus. In addition to integrations with external systems such as カオナビ, タレントパレット, サイダス's COMPANY Talent Management, SmartHR, Udemy Business, e-JINZAI, テンミニッツ・アカデミー, JMAM, 日経CNBC, and HENNGE One, it has developed AI features such as AI training and AI feedback. The platform supports a scale of more than 450 client companies and over 2 million users.
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More than 450 companies have adopted the service, and the number of users, including membership services, exceeds 2 million
The number of users, including membership services, exceeds 2 million
Access and centrally manage more than 5,000 liberal arts lectures without logging in
Access around 500 business videos per month without logging in
Established in 1977
Single sign-on integration with the domestic No. 1 cloud security service
HRBrain releases new “AI Improvement Action Recommendations” feature
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株式会社HRBrain has released a new “AI Improvement Action Recommendations” feature for its HRBrain Organizational Diagnosis Survey, a cloud service for human capital management. The feature uses AI to automatically generate improvement actions for organizational issues identified by survey results. Starting with issues identified through the “Importance Analysis” feature released in February 2026, AI provides an end-to-end process from developing hypotheses about causes to proposing implementation plans. It recommends actions tailored to frontline managers, HR teams, and senior management, shortening the lead time for planning initiatives and reducing reliance on individual know-how.
Facts
The “Importance Analysis” feature was released in February 2026.
Calling all ramen fans! Tottori Beef Bone Ramen pilgrimage challenge launches
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鳥取県 will hold the “Calling All Ramen Fans! Tottori Beef Bone Ramen Pilgrimage Challenge” from October 8 (Thursday) to December 31 (Thursday) to promote Tottori's soul food, Tottori beef bone ramen, both inside and outside the prefecture. Participants can eat at a beef bone ramen shop in the prefecture and post a photo on X or Instagram with the designated tag “鳥取牛骨ラーメン聖地巡礼” and a tag with the shop's name for a chance to win a Tottori beef bone ramen set in a drawing for 5 people. A “Tottori Ramen Map” has also been created and published.
Facts
Period: October 8 (Thursday) to December 31 (Thursday)
A Tottori beef bone ramen set (processed products and novelty items) will be given away to 5 winners selected by lottery.
Exploring Value Creation Through Tourism Programs at an Art University: Value Creation for Tokyo Tourism Forum 2026 to Be Held
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Original武蔵野美術大学は、東京都と連携して3年間実施してきた観光経営人材育成事業「VCP for TOKYO Tourism」の最終年度取り組みとして、2026年10月27日に「Value Creation for Tokyo Tourism Forum 2026」を市ヶ谷キャンパスで開催する。行政、大学、観光産業の関係者が一堂に会し、観光における価値創造人材について議論・展望する場となる。
株式会社Ippu Senkin case study published on promotional initiatives targeting financial institutions | Expanding reach among financial institutions and generating high-quality leads
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株式会社セミナーインフォ has published an interview-based case study on 株式会社Ippu Senkin’s use of promotional initiatives targeting financial institutions. To address the challenges of a small sales team and create opportunities to connect with senior financial institution executives, the company sponsored events for the financial industry. This led to business discussions with credit unions, banks, and insurance companies, as well as the development of new networks.
Facts
“The Forefront of Innovation in the Insurance Industry,” held on April 23, 2026
“New Value Co-Creation Models for Financial Institutions Enabled by Data,” held on June 11, 2026
More than 28,000 active users, including executives and managers at financial institutions
Planning and hosting executive seminars for the financial industry continuously since 1999
[October 2026] Try your hand at voice acting, even with no experience. Voice Planet project participation auditions now open | Free audition; apply by smartphone
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株式会社アプラ announced that Voice Planet（ボイスプラネット） has begun accepting applications for auditions to join a project taking place in October 2026. The audition is free, and applicants can apply simply by recording and submitting their voice on a smartphone. Even those with no experience can receive services to help them start working as voice actors. Applicants must be ages 20–59; any gender and experience level is welcome.
Facts
Applications are now open for auditions to participate in the project taking place in October.
People ages 20–59, excluding students, who are interested in voice performance activities
Results of the first-round screening are usually sent within 5 days.
Apply in 3 steps, in just 1 minute!
Established: July 2017
There is no fee for the project participation audition.
MODE, Inc., a Silicon Valley-born startup, and LINE WORKS株式会社 announced that they will launch an integration between MODE’s IoT platform BizStack and the business chat service LINE WORKS on October 5, 2026. Users will be able to monitor in real time on LINE WORKS the on-site data collected and analyzed by BizStack, and receive alerts about equipment malfunctions and threshold exceedances.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the integration between “BizStack” and “LINE WORKS” (the “integration”) will be available starting Monday, October 5, 2026.
According to Fuji Chimera Research Institute’s “Software Business New Market 2018–2026” vendor sales share report, the service ranked No. 1 in Japan’s paid business chat market for 9 consecutive years, from fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2025.
Ranked No. 1 in Japan’s paid business chat market for 9 consecutive years, from fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2025.
Postas to exhibit at Medical Japan Tokyo, showcasing POS registers tailored to pharmacies and clinics
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ポスタス株式会社 announced that it will exhibit at Medical Japan Tokyo (9th edition), a comprehensive exhibition for medical care, nursing care, and prevention, taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 7–9, 2026. The company will showcase POS registers tailored to pharmacies, clinics, and chiropractic clinics, including “POS＋ retail” and “POS＋ healthcare,” as well as automatic change machines. It will present solutions to help alleviate labor shortages and workloads in the medical and nursing care industries. This will be its 2nd time exhibiting.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日(水)〜9日(金) に幕張メッセで開催される
Original2026年10月7日(水)～9日(金) 10:00-17:00
Approximately 17,000 industry professionals are expected to attend in 2026.
9th edition of Medical Japan Tokyo (Medical, Nursing Care and Pharmacy Week Tokyo)
This will be Postas’s 2nd time exhibiting at the event.
AI recognizes misaligned pallets: latest transport robot to be shown in Kansai for the first time
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ソフトバンクロボティクス株式会社 announced that it will exhibit at Manufacturing World Osaka, taking place at INTEX Osaka in October 2026, and the Industrial Exchange Exhibition, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight in November of the same year. On display will be AI-powered transport robots with a maximum payload of 2t, the high-density automated storage system AutoStore, and the steam-cooking robot STEAMA, among other products. The AI-powered transport robot with a maximum payload of 2t will be exhibited in Kansai for the first time.
Facts
The number of workers in 2040 is expected to be approximately 10 million lower than in 2022.
This robot can carry a maximum payload of 2t.
The company currently has 21 locations in 9 countries worldwide.
MOTEX publishes expert discussion on NewsPicks about SCS assessment system compliance and cyber resilience
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エムオーテックス株式会社 (MOTEX) published a discussion video, “Learning from the Reality of Victim Organizations: Security Measures for Survival,” with 辻 伸弘 of ソフトバンク株式会社 on the news platform NewsPicks on October 3, 2026. As ransomware and supply chain attacks become increasingly sophisticated and severe, and with the launch of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains” (SCS Evaluation System) expected around the end of fiscal 2026, the discussion examines asset management and cyber resilience.
Facts
Publication date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
With the launch of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Security Measures Assessment System for Strengthening Supply Chains (SCS Assessment System)” approaching around the end of fiscal 2026
Small and medium-sized businesses account for more than 60% of ransomware damage reported to the National Police Agency
The webinar examines measures companies tend to overlook, such as “asset management,” “account management,” and “backup/log management”
Available to watch from October 3, 2026 (Saturday) through December 31 (Thursday)