[Sado Kisen] “Sado Hot Springs and Winter Delights,” a trip to enjoy hot springs and seasonal flavors on Sado in winter, now on sale.
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Sado Kisen has launched “Sado Hot Springs and Winter Delights,” a travel package to Sado Island in winter. It combines a 1-night, 2-meal stay at a choice of 6 accommodations with round-trip passage in 2nd class on the Niigata route car ferry. Seasonal delicacies, hot springs fed directly from their source, and winter-only cancellation compensation are also included. Departures are available from Dec. 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (excluding Dec. 30 to Jan. 2), and transportation options such as vehicle ferry transport and rental cars are also offered.
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Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026–Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Choose from ６ accommodations
Departures and stays are not available from Dec. 30 to Jan. 2.
As the 2027 vessel schedule has not yet been set, reservations are being accepted only for departures through Dec. 29.
O-kesa course: ¥6,000 extra
Toki course: ¥4,400 extra
In fiscal 2025, the car ferry operated on 96.6% of scheduled sailings.
Original車両航送 １台あたり19,800円
Rental car: ¥16,900 for 2 days [calendar-day pricing] (S-class, 5 seats)
Available exclusively for online reservations. (Reservations accepted until 16:30, 5 days in advance)
Discounted products are also available under the “Niigata Go To Travel” program for Niigata residents (for departures through 12/28).
Hosting a “Gluten-Free Halloween Night Buffet,” where the whole family can enjoy the same dishes together, even if someone has a wheat allergy
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ケンミン食品株式会社 announced that it will hold a “Gluten-Free Halloween Night Buffet” on Wednesday, October 28, at its directly operated restaurant 健民ダイニング in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Now in its 4th year, the event will be held during dinner for the first time. To let people with wheat allergies enjoy the same dishes with family and friends, the buffet will serve authentic gluten-free Chinese cuisine, including pumpkin pudding, “shark fin soup” and “crab and egg rice.” Prices are ¥4,800 for adults, ¥2,400 for children and ¥1,200 for preschoolers (free for children under 3). Each seating is 90 minutes, with a capacity of 20 people, and reservations are required.
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■ Date: Wednesday, October 28
■ Time: [Seating 1] 17:00 [Seating 2] 19:00
(90 minutes per seating, capacity 20 people, advance reservations required)
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥4,800
[October 12 is Soy Milk Day] Searches for “soy milk” have increased about 1.3 times in 3 years! 1 in 2 people use it in cooking. We also introduce winter recipes featuring popular dishes such as “soy milk hot pot” and “soup”
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In connection with Soy Milk Day on October 12, Nadia株式会社 analyzed search data on “soy milk” and conducted a user survey (1,162 respondents). During the winter period (October through the following February), search frequency for “soy milk” increased about 1.3 times in 3 years. Of users who regularly use soy milk, 70% use it in cooking, and 65.5% said they “like using it in cooking.” Popular dishes included “soy milk hot pot,” “stew,” “dandan noodles and soups,” and “gratin.” マルサンアイ株式会社 commented that the soy milk market is growing at a pace that will surpass its previous record set in 2025. Registered dietitian Hiroka Goga also shared nutritional and cooking benefits, along with recommended winter recipes.
Facts
Search frequency for “soy milk” during winter (October through the following February) has increased about 1.3 times in the past 3 years
Number of respondents: 1,162 Nadia users
117.3% in fiscal 2024
129.5% in fiscal 2025
65.5% of people who use soy milk in cooking said they “like using soy milk in cooking”
About 30% (26.3%) said they “use it in cooking more often than 1–2 years ago”
“Because it makes dishes healthier (lower in calories and fat) (54.3%)”
“Because it adds richness and smoothness to dishes (51.3%)”
“Because I like the taste and flavor of soy milk (36%)”
We currently serve 20 million people per month
More than 1,100 chefs, cooking researchers and food influencers
As of October 2026, Nadia Artists have a combined total of about 85 million followers
Companies selected for the challenge-driven matching program “STARTUP ON DEMAND No. 6”!
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CalTa株式会社 and 株式会社マップフォー have been selected for “STARTUP ON DEMAND No. 6,” a challenge-driven matching program hosted by JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社. The companies will use their digital twin and 3D mapping technologies to conduct a demonstration experiment aimed at automating and streamlining measurements of the height of onboard sensors at JR East’s Kouzu Rolling Stock Center (now the Kouzu Rolling Stock Base).
3 engineers from Hitachi Solutions receive “2026 OCI Top Partner Engineers” award [Notice]
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3 engineers from 株式会社日立ソリューションズ—Jun Komatsu, Kotaro Mochinaga and Yuki Nishimura—received the “2026 OCI Top Partner Engineers” award, which recognizes engineers from partner companies for their work with Oracle’s public cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). A total of 90 people were selected for fiscal 2026. The engineers were recognized for contributions to customers through the design and construction of system infrastructure using OCI and cloud migration projects, as well as for sharing technical expertise on AI applications.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that 3 of our engineers have received the award.
A total of 90 people were selected for fiscal 2026
Since beginning to handle Oracle Database in 1991
Drawing on more than 30 years of technical expertise and know-how
Cross-media mystery project “Zanka” to appear at “Game Market 2026 Autumn”! Introductory murder mystery games will be distributed free in advance at the booth
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ADICE, the analog game label operated by 株式会社viviON, will exhibit its cross-media mystery project “Zanka” at “Game Market 2026 Autumn,” taking place at Makuhari Messe on October 17 and 18, 2026. The booth will offer advance free distribution of 3 introductory murder mystery games that lead into the main story, alongside a campaign linked to following the official X account and subscribing to the YouTube channel. A manga adaptation of “Zanka” has also been confirmed, with Yun Koga, Yuri Narushima and Aoi Rebin expected to participate.
Freshly cooked donabe rice in an atmosphere like a traditional restaurant. The “donabe rice experience” tour of 7 cities across Japan comes to Tokyo this weekend! Tiger’s 20th-anniversary donabe rice cooker project, “The Phantom Donabe Restaurant Tiger”
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To mark the 20th anniversary of its donabe rice cooker, タイガー魔法瓶株式会社 is holding a pop-up event, “The Phantom Donabe Restaurant Tiger,” touring 7 cities across Japan. The Sendai event concluded to great acclaim, welcoming 930 visitors over 2 days. The second event will take place October 10–11 at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi), followed by stops in Hiroshima, Sapporo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka. Rice cooked in the 20th-anniversary model “Donabe Gohobi-daki JRT-A100” (released June 21, 2026) will be served free of charge.
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Welcomed 930 visitors over 2 days
Touring 7 cities across Japan
Collaborating with restaurants at 25 locations across 7 cities in Japan
A new standard for the deliciousness of Shimane Wagyu, brought to diners from restaurants—Menus based on the new Shimane Wagyu brand strategy “旨し縁（うましえにし）” to be offered on a trial basis at 3 restaurants in Tokyo from October 5 to 31
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株式会社バルニバービ, in collaboration with 島根県畜産課, will offer menus based on the new Shimane Wagyu brand strategy “旨し縁（うましえにし）” on a limited trial basis from October 5 to 31 at 3 restaurants in Tokyo (NEW LIGHT, RIDE and BESIDE SEASIDE). The lineup features 3 dishes (120 g each, ¥3,960–¥4,950) showcasing the character of the 3 brand lines, “Classic RICH,” “Native HARMONY” and “Authentic RED.” From December 1, the offering will expand to 10 locations across eastern and western Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Shimane.
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旨し縁 “Rich” roast beef [120 g] ¥4,620
旨し縁 “Harmony” steak [120 g] ¥4,950
旨し縁 “Red” light stew [120 g] ¥3,960
旨し縁 “Rich” roast beef [120 g]
Original「しまね和牛イノベーティブ・テイスティング ザ・チョイス」を全国10店舗で実施
Offering locations to expand to 10 sites across eastern and western Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Shimane
From Monday, October 5, 2026, through Saturday, 31
From Tuesday, December 1, through Thursday, 31
Original2026年2月、島根県とバルニバービは
A pre-announcement event was held on Tuesday, September 29, at GOOD MORNING CAFE 品川シーズンテラス in Minato Ward, Tokyo
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, an induction ceremony for 39 employees joining in October and an offer-holder ceremony for 196 new graduates scheduled to join in April 2027 were held on the same day.
39 employees joining in October
196 new graduates scheduled to join in April 2027
A quiz competition between teams (24 teams in all)
白鶴酒造株式会社 held “白鶴錦 蔵元の集い2026,” a meeting for sake brewers to exchange views on its independently developed sake rice variety, Hakutsuru Nishiki, in Nabari, Mie Prefecture (木屋正酒造) on September 17 and 18, 2026. In its 9th year, 10 of the 13 companies attended and shared information on the 2026 growing conditions, the 2025 brewing and tasting results, and trends in the price of rice used as a raw material.
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On Thursday, September 17, and Friday, 18, 2026, we held “白鶴錦 蔵元の集い2026,” a meeting to exchange views on our independently developed sake rice variety, “白鶴錦（はくつるにしき）.”
It is currently used by 12 sake breweries nationwide in addition to our company, for a total of 13 companies.
10 of these sake breweries gathered
In its 9th year, the event was held in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, for the first time, thanks to the generosity of 木屋正酒造株式会社.
株式会社不二家 and 公益社団法人日本将棋連盟 have decided to hold this year the collaboration event “藤井聡太さんに挑戦！ ペコちゃんこども将棋塾,” which was well received in December 2024. On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Belle Salle Yaesu, Ryuo and Meijin Sota Fujii and 4 other professional and female professional shogi players will play simultaneous games against a total of 100 elementary school students with shogi experience. Admission is free, and applications will be accepted from Monday, October 5, through Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Facts
Date and time: Sunday, November 8, 2026; 2 sessions in all; 1st session 11:00–12:40; 2nd session 13:45–15:15
Capacity: 50 people per session (100 in total)
Admission: Free
Application period: Monday, October 5, 2026, 14:00–Sunday, October 18, 23:59
松竹芸能株式会社 announced that it will hold the special event “松竹芸能大シンポジウム” to mark its 70th anniversary on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Sogetsu Hall in Tokyo. This will be the first time that the 4 acts serving as MCs—なすなかにし, クロちゃん（安田大サーカス）, 紺野ぶるま and ヒコロヒー—have appeared together in a live show. Masahiro Funahashi of テレビ朝日 will direct the event. Other performers include Shochiku Geino comedians チキチキジョニー, 風穴あけるズ and 森本サイダー.
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To be held at Sogetsu Hall in Tokyo on Sunday, October 25, 2026
Female soccer coach Yamamoto of ケイアイスター不動産 pays a courtesy visit to Nara Governor Yamashita
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Coach Noriki Yamamoto and others from ケイアイチャレンジドアスリートチーム, affiliated with ケイアイスター不動産株式会社, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Makoto Yamashita of Nara Prefecture as people from the prefecture, reporting their achievements, including winning silver at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics and securing the first-ever victory at the Women's Deaf Futsal World Championship. Governor Yamashita offered congratulations and words of appreciation, and expressed hopes for and interest in collaboration to promote para sports.
Facts
2023: First place at the 5th Women's Deaf Futsal World Championship (Brazil)
2025: Runner-up at the 25th Summer Deaflympics (Tokyo)
Along with our report on winning silver at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
There are currently 6 members
More than 5,000 people have had the opportunity to experience para sports
Mizkan, BIOSIS Lab. and アニマル・ワン（ベストアメニティ株式会社） jointly develop a new dog food brand, “わんこのほんと,” to care for dogs’ minds and bodies
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株式会社Mizkan announced that it has launched “わんこのほんと,” a new dog food brand to care for dogs’ minds and bodies, in collaboration with 株式会社BIOSIS Lab., a gut-health awareness startup launched by 藤田医科大学, and アニマル・ワン（ベストアメニティ株式会社）, a domestic dog food company. The brand’s “Small Dogs, Adult Stage” product (¥6,100) will go on sale on October 5, 2026, and “Dashi-Scented Thick Sauce, Beef Dashi/Chicken Dashi” (¥1,590) on October 21, through the official Amazon store.
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“わんこのほんと Small Dogs, Adult Stage,” a dry food formulated to be a complete and balanced dog food (on sale October 5, 2026 (Monday))
Topping product “わんこのほんと Dashi-Scented Thick Sauce, Beef Dashi/Chicken Dashi” (on sale October 21, 2026 (Wednesday))
Shape the person you want to become. Free event for middle school students, “Niji High My Project Experience,” to be held October 6 (Tuesday)
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株式会社NIJIN announced that NIJIN高等学院（ニジ高）, a correspondence high school support school operated by 株式会社NIJIN, will hold the free “Niji High My Project Experience” event for 2nd- and 3rd-year middle school students and their parents at its metaverse campus on October 6, 2026. The event offers participants the chance to learn about and experience “My Projects,” through which students connect with companies, universities and local communities based on what they love, with examples from Niji High students and mini-workshops.
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The free “Niji High My Project Experience” event for 2nd- and 3rd-year middle school students and their parents, on October 6, 2026 (Tuesday), from 14:00 to 15:00
This is the second installment of a career guidance support program for middle school students, following the career information session on September 28.
Homeroom teachers provide ongoing support, connecting students with more than 100 partner companies, local governments and universities
Original1クラス8人の少人数制
Operates 13 businesses addressing a range of educational challenges.
Established: April 1, 2022
Founded in April 2022 by Tatsuro Hoshino, a former elementary school teacher
October 20 (Tuesday): Essay and statement of purpose practice
株式会社eiicon has announced collaboration themes from 2 companies in Kobe City (株式会社上組 and 株式会社山本電機製作所) and begun recruiting collaboration partners from the Tokyo metropolitan area for “OPEN NEXUS KOBE,” a collaboration project commissioned by and operated for 神戸市. The project will run through March 31, 2027.
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Original今回、神戸市内企業2社の共創テーマを公開。
Built on a corporate network of more than 40,000 companies
Created more than 100,000 matchmaking opportunities to date
Supported open innovation at more than 164 leading companies
Selected 140 companies across more than 20 prefectures
A new kind of sweet treat with fruity jelly melting from within chocolate! Launching “セブンプレミアム Chocolat Gelee Shine Muscat / Mandarin”
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch the new-style sweets “セブンプレミアム Chocolat Gelee Shine Muscat” and “セブンプレミアム Chocolat Gelee Mandarin,” featuring fruity jelly that melts from within chocolate, at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide starting Oct. 6 (Tue). Each is priced at 238 yen (257.04 yen including tax).
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Price: 238 yen (257.04 yen including tax)
On sale: From October 6 (Tuesday), with a staggered rollout
※ Tax-inclusive prices are calculated using the 8% consumption tax rate for reduced-tax-rate items.
“そばいち” brands to be consolidated. Launching a new “そばいち” with expertise cultivated at いろり庵きらく and そばいち! From Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue), the broth at “いろり庵きらく” and “いろり庵きらくそば” will be standardized to the broth used at “そばいち”
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション’s Foods Company announced that it will gradually consolidate its station soba shop brands “いろり庵きらく,” “いろり庵きらくそば” and “そばいち” under “そばいち” by 2030. On Oct. 20, 2026, the broth at “いろり庵きらく” and “いろり庵きらくそば” will be standardized to the broth used at “そばいち,” and the storefronts and interiors will be revamped, starting with the “南浦和店,” scheduled to open in December of the same year. Marking its 15th anniversary, the company aims to optimize the customer experience and has adopted “江戸紫・菖蒲色” as its brand colors. A campaign commemorating the consolidation will also be held.
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Working toward consolidating the brands “いろり庵きらく,” “いろり庵きらくそば” and “そばいち” by 2030
Starting Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue), the broth at “いろり庵きらく” and “いろり庵きらくそば” will be standardized to the broth used at “そばいち”
Starting with the “南浦和店,” scheduled to open in December 2026
At the following 6 locations, the broth is scheduled to be switched from mid-December onward as preparations are completed.
For 5 days, from Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue) through Oct. 24 (Sat)
“Total Rehabilitation Program,” supervised by the rehabilitation department of Jikei University School of Medicine, launches at senior residences operated by 東急ウェルネス!
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東急株式会社 and 東急ウェルネス株式会社, in cooperation with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at 東京慈恵会医科大学 (Chair and Professor: 安保雅博), will begin offering new rehabilitation programs at senior residences operated by 東急ウェルネス株式会社 from October 2026. The “Total Rehabilitation Program” will be offered at independent-living senior residences (東急ウェリナ大岡山 and 東急ウェリナ旗の台), while the “Fracture Prevention and ADL Maintenance Program” will be offered at assisted-living senior residences (東急ウェリナケア尾山台, 東急ウェリナケア自由が丘 and 東急ウェリナケア旗の台), establishing a new standard for peace of mind at senior residences.
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Starting in October 2026, new rehabilitation programs (the “Programs”) will be offered at senior residences operated by 東急ウェルネス.
In addition to combinations of 14 exercises devised by rehabilitation medicine experts
The program includes 8 effective activities that engage the brain and body simultaneously
The 3 parties will establish a new standard for peace of mind at senior residences through the Programs.
The “PATRAIL” trail management solution is expanding from trail management to nature park management. New function to record and share incidents identified in nature parks to be introduced in March 2027
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小田急電鉄株式会社 announced that it will add an “Incident Reporting Information-Sharing Function” to its trail management solution “PATRAIL” in March 2027, enabling users to record and share incidents identified in nature parks. Previously, the solution covered trails and structures in the mountains. The new function will allow users to record illegal dumping, invasive species, fallen trees, rockfalls, soil runoff and other incidents at any location off the trails, along with location data, images and comments, and share them with external organizations via PDF files or shareable links. The new function will be completed following trials starting in October 2026, with the cooperation of 環境省関東環境局富士箱根伊豆国立公園管理事務所.
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As a new feature of the “PATRAIL” trail management solution in March 2027
Starting in October 2026, trials will be conducted in areas under its jurisdiction, with the cooperation of a field office of the Ministry of the Environment, ahead of the introduction of the new function
“Sakasa Sour Grapefruit with Plenty of Fruit Pulp” launches in limited quantities on Oct. 5 through “Asahi Kuso Development Bureau”
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アサヒビール株式会社 will launch “Sakasa Sour Grapefruit with Plenty of Fruit Pulp,” a new addition to its “Whole Fruit Texture Sour” series featuring the texture of fruit, in limited quantities from Oct. 5 on its new product test-sales website, “Asahi Kuso Development Bureau.” By chilling the can upside down, the fruit pulp spreads throughout the can, allowing consumers to enjoy its texture as they drink.
[焼きたてのかるび] “Kyoto Kujo Green Onion and Beef Kalbi Rice Bowl with Savory Salt Sauce” and other items available for a limited time from Oct. 8 (Thu)
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焼きたてのかるび, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will offer its “Kyoto Kujo Green Onion and Beef Kalbi Rice Bowl with Savory Salt Sauce” and “Kyoto Kujo Green Onion and Beef Kalbi Set Meal” for a limited time starting Oct. 8, 2026 (Thu). The dishes combine grilled kalbi with savory salt sauce and Kyoto-grown Kujo green onions, and are served with fresh lemon to squeeze over them. They will be available for dine-in, takeout and various delivery services at 40 locations nationwide.
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“Kyoto Kujo Green Onion Beef Kalbi Rice Bowl with Savory Salt” (small rice/810 yen
Regular rice / ¥850
Large rice / ¥910
“Kyoto Kujo Green Onion Beef Kalbi Set Meal with Savory Salt” (1,350 yen
Set meal (small) 1,150 yen
Operating 40 locations nationwide
Takeout container fee: +¥30
“Freshly Grilled Kalbi Rice Bowl” starts at 690 yen (tax included) for a regular serving
“Yukgaejang Soup” starts at 590 yen (tax included)
Revenue: ¥151.6 billion (fiscal year ended June 2026)
Group store sales: approximately ¥210.1 billion (fiscal year ended June 2026)
Capital: ¥5.9 billion (as of June 30, 2026)
816 locations in Japan (553 directly operated locations and 263 franchised locations)
“e The Seven Deadly Sins 3” arrives on the pachinko and pachislot online game “777TOWN.net”!
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The “e The Seven Deadly Sins 3” app from サミー株式会社 will be available from October 5, 2026, on “777TOWN.net,” a PC-based pachinko and pachislot online game operated by 株式会社サミーネットワークス. The latest installment in the series is recreated on 777TOWN.net, which will also run a paid-registration campaign to mark its launch.
Facts
The サミー株式会社 “e The Seven Deadly Sins 3” app will be available from Monday, October 5, 2026.
Jackpot odds: approximately 1/319
RUSH continuation rate: approximately 75%
Average payout for PERFECT BONUS: approximately 3,400 balls
Pachipachi Course: ¥1,980 per month
Pachislot course: 1,100 yen per month; pachinko course: 1,100 yen per month
A massive online hall enjoyed by 5 million people
40 manufacturers and more than 500 machines
・Period: October 5 (Monday) 00:00 to October 31 (Saturday) 23:59
“Series 500・Type923×FUKUNARY feat. MIKASA” series goes on sale sequentially from Saturday, October 10, 2026!
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ジェイアール西日本商事株式会社 will release 12 items in a miscellaneous-goods series created in collaboration with 八橋装院株式会社’s “FUKUNARY feat. MIKASA,” starting Saturday, October 10, 2026, to commemorate the retirement of the Series 500 Shinkansen and Doctor Yellow T5 (Type923), both scheduled to retire in January 2027. The lineup includes sacoche bags and coin cases made using MIKASA volleyball material. They will be sold at “Shima Shoten” on the 2F of Hiroshima Station’s ekie, as well as at events including Train Box and the Railway Festival.
Facts
The “Series500・Type923×FUKUNARY feat. MIKASA” series will go on limited early sale from Saturday, October 10, 2026.
12 items will be available.
With retirement approaching in January 2027
The 33rd Railway Festival
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (general sale)
※This limited-time shop will be open through Tuesday, October 27.
“I can’t sleep without a light” — A multifunction light featuring PEANUTS designs 【Okaimono SNOOPY Original】MINIMALight2.0 (Minimalight) launches Monday, September 28, 2026
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株式会社テレビ東京コミュニケーションズ will launch the PEANUTS-designed multifunction light “MINIMALight2.0” on Monday, September 28, 2026, through “Okaimono SNOOPY,” which it operates under a licensing agreement with Peanuts Worldwide LLC. The product, which has sold a cumulative 320,000 units through 株式会社TRYL’s “5050 Workshop,” features an exclusive design of Snoopy and Woodstock gazing at the starry sky. It has 3 functions: a handheld light, a lantern and a mobile battery. The retail price is 3,960 yen (tax included).
Facts
MINIMALight has surpassed cumulative sales of 320,000 units
Maximum beam range: 100m
Illuminates for up to 90 hours
Equipped with a 2,600mAh battery
Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
Brightness: up to 200 lumens
Continuous illumination time: approximately 10–90 hours
Charging time: approximately 5h
Size: approximately H125×W27×D27mm
Weight: approximately 110g
Water-resistant design (IP44)
Warranty period: 6 months
ソニーグループ holds 80%
The family of Charles M. Schulz holds a 20% stake
First appeared in the comic strip “Peanuts” in 1950
【シェラトン都ホテル大阪】“A special course for one night only”: On sale, “Sichuan Feast ～Ma・La・Xiang～ A Taste of Sichuan,” a fusion of tradition and innovation crafted by the chef
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シェラトン都ホテル大阪 announced that it will offer the one-night-only special course “Sichuan Feast ～Ma・La・Xiang～ A Taste of Sichuan” at Chinese Restaurant Sichuan on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The course blends tradition and innovation in Sichuan cuisine, with dishes including mapo tofu, Sichuan boiled beef and dandan noodles. The price is 20,000 yen per person, with an alcoholic beverage pairing available for an additional 5,000 yen.
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【Date】Sunday, November 8, 2026 <reservation required>
Announcement of the 埼玉西武ライオンズ “パーソル Climax Pa Support Sale”
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Sogo & Seibu will hold a “埼玉西武ライオンズ PERSOL Climax Pa Support Sale” to mark 埼玉西武ライオンズ’ advancement to the “パーソル Climax Pa” and thank fans for their continued support. Discounted food and apparel, along with lucky bags, will be offered in designated sales areas at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, Akita Store, Fukui Store, Tokorozawa S.C. and Sogo Omiya Store. The sale will begin the day after the Lions’ official final game, and the schedule may change depending on the game situation.
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Begins the day after 埼玉西武ライオンズ’ official final game
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store, Akita Store, Fukui Store, Tokorozawa S.C. and Sogo Omiya Store: designated sales areas at each store
Niku Takumi Moriyasu / Japanese beef roast beef trimmings (1 pack, 240 g), 2,020 yen
Taimeiken / Extra-large omurice (1 tray), 1,512 yen
Tsukada Suisan / Discounted assortment of satsuma-age fish cakes (1 pack), 1,080 yen
Cafe Novar / Lucky bag, 10,800 yen
Original銀座 あけぼの／お楽しみ袋 1袋 2,700円【限定30袋】
Harmonica / Dress, 5,500 yen (limited to 20 items)
Children’s clothing lucky pack (80–130 cm), 3,300 yen (limited to 15 items)
[Custom-Built Homes] About 56% report feeling stressed by “summer heat” and “winter cold”; the most common issue is “large temperature differences between rooms”
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株式会社NEXER and デックス株式会社 announced the results of a survey on comfort features in custom-built homes, conducted among 133 people who had purchased such a home. A total of 55.6% said they felt stressed by summer heat or winter cold, with “large temperature differences between rooms” the most common issue (44.6%). While 57.9% said they prioritized insulation, airtightness and ventilation, 69.2% said they had not considered energy-efficient homes, ZEH or low-carbon homes. The reasons cited included a lack of information and a lack of opportunities to receive proposals.
Facts
Valid responses: 133 samples
“Somewhat” was selected by 38.3%, while 17.3% said “very much.” Combined, 55.6% of respondents said they felt stressed by heat or cold.
The most common response was “large temperature differences between rooms,” at 44.6%.
Next was “the hallway or dressing room is cold,” at 39.2%.
“It is cold even with the heating on in winter” was selected by 36.5%.
This was followed by “the air conditioner is not very effective in summer,” at 35.1%.
Combined, 66.1% of respondents said they understood the various housing performance features.
The results show that 57.9% of respondents prioritize home performance.
“I know the name” was selected by 54.1%.
The majority, 69.2%, said they “did not consider it.”
JAMES PERSE（ジェームス パース）, a Los Angeles casualwear brand, will reopen on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on the 3rd floor of 阪急メンズ大阪 as its first standalone men’s store in Kansai. The new store expresses “adult California luxury” through wood-grain structures accented with palm trees and surfboards, and will feature the winter collection “SUNSET ST.GERMAIN.”
阪急うめだ本店 will hold “Christmas Market 2026” in the event hall and Celebration Square on the 9th floor from Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to Friday, December 25. This year’s theme is “Tie the Magic.” Along with an approximately 8 m mirror-ball tree and a merry-go-round, a “scent experience” will be introduced for the first time.
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阪急うめだ本店 will hold “Christmas Market 2026” from Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to Friday, December 25.
This year’s theme is “Tie the Magic: A Magical Christmas Connecting Hearts.”
The mirror-ball tree, the venue’s centerpiece, is approximately 8 m tall.
A “scent experience” will be introduced for the first time this year.
A ride on the merry-go-round costs 350 yen per person.
The event hall will run through Sunday, December 20, and will be partially closed on Tuesday, December 1, for a product changeover.
Celebration Square will run through Friday, December 25, and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, the 25th.
NEXER Group and HASEMOKU surveyed 250 people with experience buying or renovating a home about comfort and energy efficiency. A total of 38.4% were dissatisfied with their indoor environment, while 58.0% had not considered insulation when purchasing their home.
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The survey was jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and HASEMOKU（有限会社長谷川木材店）.
A total of 38.4% said they were “dissatisfied” with their current indoor environment.
Original室内環境の不満点の1位は「断熱性能が低く、夏は暑く冬は寒い」65.6％である
58.0% of people did not consider insulation or energy efficiency when buying or renovating a home.
The most frequently discussed or requested feature was window performance, such as double glazing and resin window frames, at 50.5%.
29.2% of people are considering renovations or equipment replacements to create a home that is comfortable year-round.
A seminar titled “Practical Market Risk Management and Price Forecasting for the Electricity Retail Business,” led by Koichiro Shiihashi, Representative Director of Smart Energy Consulting株式会社, will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026!!
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Shinshakai System Research Institute Co., Ltd. (SSK) will hold a seminar titled “Practical Market Risk Management and Price Forecasting for the Electricity Retail Business: From Exposure Management and EaR to 30-Minute-Interval JEPX Price Forecasting,” with Koichiro Shiihashi, Representative Director of Smart Energy Consulting株式会社, as the speaker. The seminar will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026. It will be offered in 3 formats: in-person attendance at Kioi Forum, live streaming via Zoom, and an archived stream. The seminar will explain hedging strategies for an era of kWh supply capacity obligations and how to implement market price forecasts.
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November 5, 2026 (Thursday), 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Established on December 6, 1996, the company has been in business for more than 28 years. Its main business is providing information services, including planning and holding approximately 500 corporate business seminars annually.
Its main business is providing information services, including planning and holding approximately 500 seminars annually.
Archived stream (available for 2 weeks; watch as many times as you like at a time that suits you)
Established on Dec. 6, 1996
TEL: 03-5532-8850
The revised Electricity Business Act enacted in July 2026 also includes the development of a medium- to long-term trading market.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、Smart Energy Consulting株式会社、新電力
Panasonic’s refrigerator AI camera makes it easier to use up food and reduce food waste — exhibiting at the kickoff event for the Osaka Prefecture food waste reduction campaign
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Panasonic exhibited its refrigerator AI camera at the kickoff event for a food waste reduction campaign held in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on October 3, 2026. Based on a business collaboration agreement signed with Osaka Prefecture in August 2026, the company will conduct a trial from August through December to assess ways to reduce household food waste.
Facts
Osaka Prefecture will conduct awareness-raising activities in collaboration with approximately 600 retailers and other businesses across the prefecture from October 1 to 31, 2026.
On August 5, 2026, Panasonic signed a business collaboration agreement with Osaka Prefecture to reduce household food waste.
Household food waste in Osaka Prefecture totaled an estimated 205,000 tons in fiscal 2022, accounting for 54% of all food waste.
Osaka Prefecture has set a target of halving household food waste by fiscal 2030 compared with fiscal 2000.
From August through December 2026, Panasonic is assessing the extent to which inventory management and food-use support through its refrigerator AI camera and dedicated app can help reduce household food waste.
At the Panasonic booth, the company demonstrated its refrigerator AI camera, which instantly recognizes vegetables inside the refrigerator.
A new “Light” edition focused on modern Japanese literature joins the 『即戦ゼミ』 Japanese-language knowledge problem book series, for students taking entrance exams later in the year!
Original久留米絣を取り扱う常設店『KASURINO By KASURI STANDARD』が大丸福岡天神店にニューオープン
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Original大丸福岡天神店に久留米絣を取り扱う常設店『KASURINO By KASURI STANDARD』がニューオープン。丸亀絣織物、野村織物、池田絣工房の三社が合同会社を設立し、着物から洋服、小物まで展開する。7月に4回目を迎えた「久留米絣大博覧会」では初開催時に比べ売上が2倍以上に成長。
Facts
Sales have grown to more than 2 times their level at the inaugural event.
The event held its 4th edition this July.
The techniques of Kurume kasuri were designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1957.
A traditional craft passed down for more than 200 years.
Address: 810-8717, 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
株式会社double will hold the grand opening of a new location of its popular izakaya Meat Juice Factory: Gyoza no Kacchan, Gyoza no Kacchan Suminodo, on Monday, October 19, 2026.
The new store is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Hakkou Building, 8-20 Hamamachi, Daito, Osaka Prefecture.
The restaurant is open daily from 17:00 to 25:00 (1:00 the following day), with 26 tables and 78 seats across 2 floors.
A free invitation offer limited to 10 groups will run for 5 days, from Sunday, October 18, to Friday, October 23. Customers can enter by following the official Instagram account and liking the post.
Gyoza no Kacchan is an izakaya brand whose brand headquarters is operated by 株式会社double, which launched in 2021 from a backstreet in Umeda, Osaka.
Chemitox launches reliability testing and power output measurement services for large perovskite solar panels
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株式会社ケミトックス announced the launch of reliability testing and power output measurement services for large perovskite solar cells (PSC) measuring 2 m, including high-temperature, high-humidity testing, environmental testing compliant with IEC standards, and power output measurement using a large steady-state solar simulator.
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Reliability testing, including high-temperature, high-humidity tests, and power output measurement services for large perovskite solar cells measuring 2 m
High-temperature, high-humidity testing at 85°C/85% RH for 1000 hours is widely used.
It is known that significant performance degradation, such as a drop to 50% or less of the initial value, can occur during durability testing.
Flexible arrangements are also available for performance measurements at interim stages of testing, such as every 200 hours.
The company has a large steady-state solar simulator with an effective irradiation area of 2000 x 1400 mm.
Limited-time offer: Visa joins the HIMEHINA x SAISON CARD Digital collaboration! Original-design plastic cards to be offered for the first time
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株式会社クレディセゾン announced that it will add the Visa brand to its collaboration between virtual unit HIMEHINA and SAISON CARD Digital, and run a limited-time campaign through November 30, 2026. All applicants will receive a collaboration commemorative promo card, while cardholders will receive an original plastic card featuring artwork from HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 "LIFETIME is BUBBLIN" Grand Finale.
Facts
Campaign period: Through Monday, November 30, 2026
YouTube channel subscribers: 1.13 million
The videos have been viewed more than 700 million times in total
A world tour of 13 performances will be held, visiting 7 cities in Japan as well as Taipei, Seoul, and San Jose.
HIMEHINA held the 2-day HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 GRAND FINALE 2Days at SGC HALL ARIAKE on October 3 and 4, 2026.
Can be issued in as little as 5 minutes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クレディセゾン、HIMEHINA、Visa、Amex、SGC HALL ARIAKE
Ministry of Justice and En launch Social Impact Recruitment Project, seeking private-sector applicants for roles including executive-track generalist positions
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エン株式会社 will launch the Ministry of Justice's Social Impact Recruitment Project on October 5, 2026, recruiting from the private sector for generalist positions (3 positions in total), general administrative positions, and prosecutor roles. The application deadline is November 1.
Facts
エン株式会社 launched the Ministry of Justice's Social Impact Recruitment Project on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Applications will be accepted from Monday, October 5, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Written examinations required for national civil service tests, such as general knowledge and specialized subject exams, will be waived.
Applications can be submitted through En Tenshoku, Middle no Tenshoku, and AMBI.
The Ministry of Justice launched its large-scale mid-career recruitment program in 2024 with support from En.
Summon your favorite with AR just by holding up your smartphone: Orders open for virtual link card "SHIGLIA"
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株式会社AttendMe has begun accepting orders for SHIGLIA, a virtual link card with NFC-enabled AR features. When users tap the card with a smartphone, an AR illustration of their favorite VTuber appears. The product is a collaboration with 30 VTubers. A rare card featuring the VTuber's handwritten signature is available only in the 3-card set. The price is ¥2,400 (tax included), and the product is made to order exclusively from 0:00 on October 2 to 23:59 on October 14.
Facts
NFC-enabled AR cards created in collaboration with 30 VTubers
The company has previously collaborated with more than 300 VTubers.
Price: ¥2,400 (tax included)
Card C, a rare card available only with the 3-card set
Currently partnered with more than 3,000 VTubers
A network with more than 30 million social media followers in total
株式会社コマースOneホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (securities code: 4496)
Capital: 30 million yen
Established: July 2018
Order period: 0:00 on October 2 to 23:59 on October 14
Shipping period: Scheduled to ship around mid-November to early December
Now is the best time to enjoy it! Savor the luxury of autumn sushi at the [Maguro Tonya] “Deepening Autumn Season Fair”! Fatty seasonal Pacific saury and fragrant seared toppings make their debut!
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株式会社ネオ・エモーション will launch its “Deepening Autumn Season” fall fair at all 12 Maguro Tonya locations starting October 7, 2026 (Wednesday). It will offer 7 items, including Hokkaido-produced Pacific saury and an assortment of seared autumn salmon and autumn barracuda, priced from 253 yen to 825 yen, tax included.
Facts
株式会社ネオ・エモーション will launch its “Deepening Autumn Season” fall fair at 12 gourmet conveyor-belt sushi restaurants starting October 7, 2026 (Wednesday).
“Seared Hokkaido Pacific Saury” is priced at 590 yen (649 yen including tax).
The fair will be held at 12 locations in Kanagawa, Tokyo, Saitama and Okinawa prefectures. Prices differ only at the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai location.
The fair features fresh seasonal fish sourced daily from the central kitchen at the Yokohama City Central Wholesale Market, as well as a “Market Fish Recommendations” section at each location.
Regarding the signing of a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” with 習志野市
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損害保険ジャパン株式会社 (Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.) signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” with 習志野市 (Mayor: 宮本 泰介) on September 18. The agreement aims to revitalize the community and improve services for residents, with cooperation across 9 areas, including disaster preparedness and mitigation, local transportation, senior citizens, nursing care and health care, industry and tourism promotion, diversity promotion, school education, lifelong learning, and the environment.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” was signed on September 18.
The parties will collaborate in the following areas.
Eat Your Favorite's Illustration: Patisserie-Quality VTuber Original Cookie Tin "Oshi Can Cookie" Now Accepting Orders
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株式会社AttendMe has begun taking orders for “Oshi-can Cookies,” a canned cookie assortment created in collaboration with 32 VTubers. The assortment includes original cookies and iced cookies printed with VTuber illustrations, as well as chocolate chip cookies handmade by a patisserie. It is priced at ¥3,800, including tax, with a flat-rate shipping fee of ¥900 nationwide. Orders will be accepted from 0:00 on October 1 to 23:59 on October 7, with shipments scheduled to begin sequentially from mid- to late October. Buyers will receive an exclusive VTuber voice recording as a bonus.
Facts
“Oshi-can Cookies,” a canned cookie assortment created in collaboration with 32 VTubers
Price: ¥3,800 (tax included)
Shipping: Flat rate of ¥900 nationwide (the same regardless of how many you buy)
Currently partnered with more than 3,000 VTubers
A network with more than 30 million social media followers in total
株式会社コマースOneホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (securities code: 4496)
Capital: 30 million yen
The Oshi-can brand has a track record of collaborations with more than 1,000 VTubers.
Order period: 0:00 on October 1 to 23:59 on October 7
A Zoom seminar titled “Types of Crosslinked Polymers, Reaction Mechanisms and Functional Materials Design: From the Types and Selection of Crosslinking Agents to Applications in Gelling Agents and Self-Healing Materials” is scheduled for Thursday, November 26.
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株式会社AndTech is scheduled to hold a Zoom seminar on November 26, 2026 (Thursday), titled “Types of Crosslinked Polymers, Reaction Mechanisms and Functional Materials Design: From the Types and Selection of Crosslinking Agents to Applications in Gelling Agents and Self-Healing Materials.” The participation fee is 44,000 yen, including tax. The seminar will be led by 久保雅敬, professor emeritus at 三重大学, and will cover topics from the fundamentals of crosslinking reactions to functional polymer materials.
Facts
Date and time: November 26, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00–16:00
How does AI “translate” the sounds made by dogs and cats? PettiChat surpasses ¥1 million in backing on Makuake within 10 hours of launch
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The AI pet translator “PettiChat” surpassed ¥1 million in total backing within 10 hours of the first day of its project launch on Makuake. The compact device weighs about 27.2 g and attaches to a collar. It uses AI to analyze dogs' and cats' vocalizations and convey them as messages in Japanese. It also features location tracking and two-way communication, with no additional monthly fee.
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Surpassed ¥1 million in total backing within 10 hours
Surpassed ¥1 million in total backing within 10 hours on the first day of the project launch
Attach the approximately 27.2 g device to a collar
The manufacturer states that the response time is approximately 1.2 seconds.
During development, the team spent about 2 years collecting video and audio data on pet behavior with the cooperation of veterinarians and volunteers.
Regarding the signing of a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” with Komaki City
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Sompo Japan and SOMPO Himawari Life signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement” with Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, on September 17, 2026, and will collaborate across a range of fields, including improving services for residents, revitalizing the community, disaster preparedness, health and community development.
Facts
The representative director and president of Sompo Japan is 石川 耕治.
The representative director and president of SOMPO Himawari Life is 久米 康樹.
The mayor of Komaki City is 天野 正基.
The areas of cooperation under the agreement include disaster preparedness and mitigation, health promotion, sports and youth development, support for industry and community development, and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Sompo Japan is promoting the “HIKESHI DNA 2030 Project.”
The HIKESHI DNA 2030 Project aims to create communities that are resilient to disasters and where people can live with peace of mind, based on the “spirit of firefighting.”
Implementation of revisions to the personnel system
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損害保険ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will implement revisions to its personnel system effective October 1, 2026, including a shift to a “relocation and transfer system based on employee consent.” The changes reflect shifts in the business environment, including increasingly frequent natural disasters, the declining birthrate and aging population, and population concentration in urban areas, as well as the growing diversity of individual lifestyles and career development. The company will abolish its existing field system of “no restrictions, block-limited and region-limited” assignments and shift to a system under which employees can choose their willingness to transfer each year. It will also eliminate differences in compensation by region and introduce a compensation structure based on roles and contributions. New incentives for employees who agree to relocate for transfers will include a monthly transfer allowance of 5–10万円, a one-time transfer payment of 20万円, a monthly transfer consent allowance of 2.5–4.5万円, relocation preparation expenses of up to 50万円, a monthly single-assignment allowance of 3万円, and a homecoming support allowance equivalent to 12 trips home per year.
Facts
We will implement revisions to our personnel system effective October 1, 2026, including a shift to a “relocation and transfer system based on employee consent.”
Transfer allowance (5–10万円 per month)
One-time transfer payment (20万円)
Transfer consent allowance (2.5–4.5万円 per month)
Relocation preparation expenses (50万円 for a couple with 2 children in elementary school)
Single-assignment allowance (3万円 per month)
Homecoming support allowance (equivalent to the cost of 12 trips home per year)
Of those who “did not feel breast cancer screening was necessary” before genetic testing, 36.1% said they “feel it is necessary” afterward. How does genetic testing change awareness and behavior regarding breast cancer?
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株式会社KEAN Health announced the results of a survey on awareness of breast cancer after genetic testing, conducted among 596 female users of its genetic testing service “chatGENE.” Of those who had not felt breast cancer screening was necessary before testing, 36.1% said they felt it was necessary after testing. In addition, 26.9% said their awareness of or behavior toward breast cancer had “changed,” with increased interest in getting screened, learning more, and discussing the subject with people around them. To coincide with Pink Ribbon Month, the company is running a campaign offering “chatGENE” at 50% off for ¥7,700 and donating ¥500 to a breast cancer support organization for each 1 item purchased.
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Of these, 36.1% said that after genetic testing they “strongly felt” or “somewhat felt” that breast cancer screening was necessary.
Before taking the genetic test, 20.5% of respondents said they “did not really feel” or “did not feel” that breast cancer screening was necessary.
26.9%※ said their views had “changed significantly” or “changed somewhat.”
Excluding the 22.7% who said “there was no change”
“Already done”: 52.3%
“Would like to do so in the future”: 32.3%
The total was 84.6%.
25.8% said they “did not know.”
The rate was highest among people in their 20s, at 37.9%.
Next were people in their 30s, at 29.1%.
A total of 596 responses were collected.
It will be offered for ¥7,700, a 50% discount off the regular price (tax included).
supa, inc. officially releases AI-driven development platform “supateam v2.0”
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supa, inc. officially released “supateam v2.0” (patent pending), a new version of its AI-driven development platform “supateam (スパチーム).” The platform automatically collects data such as OpenTelemetry from development tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, GitHub, and Jira, visualizing not only AI usage and costs but also the work performed by AI and where rework occurs. No labeling or manual data entry is required. Drawing on a track record of supporting AI-driven development at more than 100 companies, the company also offers benchmarking reports, interactive analysis through MCP, and improvement support from dedicated customer success staff.
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Based on data accumulated through supporting AI-driven development at more than 100 companies, the company offers the following:
supa, inc.’s mission is to “reduce Japan’s digital deficit by ¥1 trillion”
An AI for your advertising team. AI handles ad operations—monitoring, analysis, recommendations, execution, and reporting—while staff simply approve. Marketing AI tool “Marketing AI” now available
[New model to launch] アルケリス previews a new assist suit on a dedicated website; first-ever live demonstration at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026.
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アルケリス株式会社 published a teaser site for a new model of its “アルケリス” assist suit, which reduces strain on the legs and lower back, on October 5, 2026. A redesign of its materials has improved mobility. From the same day through the 16th, the company will exhibit as part of the 横浜未来機構 consortium at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe, and will display the new アルケリス in person for the first time. Specifications, pricing, and the release date will be announced in due course.
Facts
The teaser site was published on October 5, 2026.
Original2026年10月13日（火）から16日（金）まで幕張メッセで開催される「Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026」
Original会期 2026年10月13日（火）〜16日（金） 10:00〜17:00
Development began in 2014 through medical-engineering collaboration for surgeons
Officially introduced in 2023 at the factory of U.S. automotive parts maker Hi-Lex Controls, Inc. in Michigan (including door module parts assembly processes)
Dimensions: 17.5 × 28.0 × 78.5 cm (size M, one foot)
Weight: 1.8 kg (size M, one foot)
Maximum user weight: 90 kg
Reduces the load on the soles of the feet by approximately 33% (based on the company’s own measurements)
Izakaya “村さ来” launches its fall and winter “new menu”
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The izakaya chain 村さ来, operated by 株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス, has launched 19 new fall and winter menu items at 60 locations nationwide. New offerings include golden threadfin bream and whole conger eel tempura, oyster dishes, beef sirloin steak, mapo yakisoba flavored with Sichuan pepper, and rich Basque cheesecake. The drinks menu also adds items such as “Plum Honey Vinegar” to the Original Chuhai series. The company also announced that October 1 has been registered as “Izakaya 村さ来 Day” (official registration date: September 10, 2025).
Facts
Izakaya 村さ来, with 60 locations nationwide
Sales of 19 new fall and winter menu items have begun
The first store opened on October 1, 1973, in Kyodo, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
It has been in business for more than 50 years
October 1 has been designated Izakaya “村さ来” Day
Official registration date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Beef sirloin steak: ¥990 (¥1,089 including tax)
Spicy bang bang chicken salad: ¥680 (¥748 including tax)
Plum honey vinegar chuhai: ¥430 (¥473 including tax)
ONEデジGuard, a secret-sharing cybersecurity system that integrates behavioral detection, self-verification and reconstruction, to launch on October 5, 2026.
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株式会社SecuShard announced that it will launch ONEデジGuard, a cybersecurity product based on secret-sharing technology that integrates behavioral detection, self-verification and reconstruction, on October 5, 2026. The product is designed to protect file-sharing environments at midsize and small businesses.
Report on the proof-of-concept test of SecuShard (product name: ONEデジGuard)
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株式会社SecuShard conducted a proof-of-concept test of its file protection product, ONEデジGuard (SecuShard), in August 2026 with the cooperation of DBJデジタルソリューションズ株式会社. User testing confirmed that basic operations, such as viewing files and editing and saving Office documents, worked without issues. However, performance improvements are still needed for batch processing large numbers of files and handling large files. Development improvements and further testing will continue.
Facts
In August 2026, we conducted a proof-of-concept test of SecuShard (product name: ONEデジGuard) with the cooperation of DBJデジタルソリューションズ株式会社.
Established November 27, 2025
Capital: 180 million yen
Address: 5th floor, Dai 3 Yamada Building, 22 Aizumi-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
What do you want from ERP: “standardization” or “strengthening competitive advantage”?
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株式会社パートナーズ has launched its “慣習” series of ERP services for trading companies and wholesalers with fewer than 100 employees. The services support not only the standardization of core operations but also the strengthening of competitive advantage. Two plans are available: “Core Operations Standardization” and “Strengthening Competitive Advantage.” The service allows for a small-scale start, with customers asked only to visualize their operations. It is designed to keep costs, implementation time and TCO lower than those of major ERP systems.
Facts
Exclusively for trading companies and wholesalers with fewer than 100 employees
The baseline is 5 target business processes, including core and support operations.
Sold-out booths abound: 44 farmers from 21 prefectures and prefecture-level regions across Japan gather in rainy Osaka-Umeda! The 4th Nippon Seika Festival agriculture event wraps up, with corporate sponsorships and local government partnerships now being sought for the 5th event in spring 2027.
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The にっぽん青果祭実行委員会 held the 4th にっぽん青果祭 in Osaka-Umeda, drawing 33,000 visitors and featuring 44 farmers from 21 prefectures and prefecture-level regions. Booths sold out despite the rain, and organizers have begun seeking sponsors and partners for the 5th event in spring 2027.
Facts
The 4th にっぽん青果祭 was held in Osaka-Umeda over 2 days, September 26 (Saturday) and 27 (Sunday), 2026.
A total of 44 farmers from 21 prefectures and prefecture-level regions across Japan exhibited at the 4th event.
The 4th event drew 33,000 visitors despite the rain.
The 4th event gained 364 new official LINE followers.
The crowdfunding campaign received a total of 736,000 yen in support from 216 people.
The 5th にっぽん青果祭 is scheduled to be held in spring 2027.
Admission to the 4th event was free. It was organized by にっぽん青果祭実行委員会 and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Osaka City.
Partner local governments and organizations include Saga Prefecture, JA全農長野 and HOKURIKU+.
Technical support for the rigid-sail wind propulsion system “Wind Challenger” and placement of our company logo
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オーウエル株式会社 announced that it supplied a “communications aggregation unit” to support operation of the rigid sail on Kurotakiyama Maru III, the 3rd vessel in the Wind Challenger project led by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Oshima Shipbuilding, and applied a branded logo film to the sail. This is the world's first case of retrofitting an existing vessel to install Wind Challenger.
Psychological safety is where a comfortable workplace begins! “Making Nursing Workplaces Better: Creating Psychological Safety Together” now on sale
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株式会社医学書院 has published “Making Nursing Workplaces Better: Creating Psychological Safety Together” (written by 津嘉山みどり; supervised by 塩見康史 and なかむらアサミ). The book argues that creating a workplace with high psychological safety requires active involvement from every staff member, not just managers, and presents practical actions in sections for leaders and team members. A5 format, 176 pages, list price 2,750 yen, ISBN 978-4-260-06652-5, published in August 2026.
Introducing “Standard” for midsize organizations! “楽々WorkflowII Cloud” revamped with 3 plan options
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住友電工情報システム株式会社 announced that it has revamped its cloud-based workflow service, 楽々WorkflowII Cloud, and will begin offering it in October 2026 under 3 plans: “Basic,” “Standard” and “Enterprise.” The new “Standard” plan is designed for midsize organizations, while the service also serves small and large organizations. Standard initial disk capacity will increase from 100GB to 1TB, about 10 times the previous amount. The service will also support feature extensions through AI-OCR and the AI Plugin Builder.
Facts
Starting in October 2026, we will begin offering 3 new plans: “Basic,” “Standard” and “Enterprise.”
We have added a plan for midsize organizations with around several hundred to 2,000 employees.
Standard initial disk capacity will increase from 100GB to 1TB.
Standard initial disk capacity will increase from 100GB to 1TB, about 10 times the previous amount.
Authentic sweet-potato shochu “復刻さつま白波” on sale in limited quantities!
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To mark the 70th anniversary of the launch of its authentic sweet-potato shochu “さつま白波,” 薩摩酒造株式会社 will begin shipping “復刻さつま白波,” which recreates the original flavor and packaging, nationwide in limited quantities starting October 5, 2026. The production method used in the 1970s was recreated through interviews with former employees. The product was well received as a campaign prize, leading to its release for sale this time.
Facts
Manufacturer's shipping date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Alcohol content: 25 degrees
Volume: 1,800 ml bottle
Suggested retail price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
“さつま白波,” which marked its 70th anniversary last year
The aroma and flavor faithfully recreate さつま白波 as it was in the 1970s.
Monthly New Condominium Trends, October 2026 Edition (sales results for July 2026)
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株式会社マーキュリー (securities code 5025) announced the October 2026 edition of its monthly new condominium trends report, based on sales results for July 2026 in the Tokyo metropolitan and Kansai areas. The report compiles independently researched rankings of supply by municipality and station, market information by area, supply and demand trends, and housing starts, and is distributed through Realnetニュース.
Facts
This month's data covers sales results for July 2026.
Securities code: 5025
Established: May 1991
Since its founding in 1991, the company has built its business around “real estate big data.”
42nd Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, 3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
株式会社新興出版社啓林館 has released nationwide in bookstores “あたしの すてきな すてきな ベッド,” a new title in its Waku Waku E-Dowa series from its children's book imprint 文研出版. Written by いとうみく and illustrated by はしもとえつよ, the book is intended for children in the lower grades of elementary school.
Facts
List price: 1,430 yen (base price 1,300 yen + 10% tax)
[Seminar] Is the “significance” of your technology getting across to patent examiners? | A former JPO patent examiner shares key points for researchers explaining their inventions
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リーガルテック株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Intellectual Property × AI Legaltech Seminar” online on October 6, 2026. Former Japan Patent Office examiner 亨介 保田 will explain key points for researchers describing their inventions.
Facts
Originalセミナーは2026年10月6日（火）16:00～17:00に開催される
The seminar will be held online (Microsoft Teams), and participation is free.
The speaker is 亨介 保田 (patent attorney/former Japan Patent Office examiner).
保田 worked at the Japan Patent Office for approximately 19 years, from 2006 to 2025.
保田 graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University.
The seminar is hosted by リーガルテック株式会社.
リーガルテック株式会社 was established in March 2021 and has capital of ¥493 million (including capital reserves).
The president and representative director of リーガルテック株式会社 is 智之 平井.
NT Corporation, which manages 4,000 units mainly in Tokyo's 23 wards, begins using “Easy Construction Management” | いえらぶGROUP
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いえらぶGROUP announced that it has begun providing “Easy Construction Management,” a feature of its real estate business support system “いえらぶCLOUD,” to エヌティーコーポレーション, which manages 4,000 units mainly in Tokyo's 23 wards. The system enables centralized management of communications with contractors, project progress, estimates and other information, improving operational efficiency.
Facts
The company currently manages 4,000 units.
Since its founding in 1973
Used by more than 50,000 companies nationwide
Monthly property imports exceeded 750,000
Established: September 1989
Capital: 70 million yen
Established: January 2008
Capital: 38.25 million yen
Ranked No. 1 in market share for rental property management systems
[ロイズ] ロイズ “mobile sales trucks” touring the Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions. Introducing October recommendations and scheduled stops. Autumn-limited products also available.
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト introduces October recommendations and scheduled stops for its mobile sales trucks touring the Tohoku, Hokuriku, Tokai, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions. The trucks will sell up to approximately 90 popular and limited-edition products, as well as autumn-limited items (Potato Chip Chocolate [New Potatoes], Baton Cookies [Almond] and Plaffine Chocolat [Chestnut]). The mobile sales truck touring Kyoto Prefecture will also carry ロイズ京都 products.
Facts
Up to approximately 90 popular and limited-edition products
Potato Chip Chocolate [New Potatoes] … Price: ¥1,350 including tax (¥1,250 before tax)
Baton Cookies [Almond] … Price: ¥1,053 including tax (¥975 before tax)
Plaffine Chocolat [Chestnut] … Price: ¥1,242 including tax (¥1,150 before tax)
ロイズ京都 Potato Chip Chocolate [Uji Matcha and Japanese Pepper] … Price: ¥1,350 including tax (¥1,250 before tax)
ロイズ京都 Nama Chocolate [Uji Matcha and Fromage] … Price: ¥1,323 including tax (¥1,225 before tax)
ロイズ京都 Baton Cookies [Hojicha] … Price: ¥1,053 including tax (¥975 before tax)
Delicate 3 mm-thin chocolate with a chestnut aroma
3 types of cheese from Hokkaido (mascarpone, Gouda and cream cheese)
Japan's economic sentiment remained broadly flat in September 2026, as weak demand and cost pressures curbed recovery
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株式会社帝国データバンク released its report on domestic economic trends for September 2026. The Economic Diffusion Index (DI) was unchanged from the previous month at 44.6, with weak demand, persistently high purchase prices, unsettled weather and cost pressures holding back recovery. Of the 10 industries, 3 improved—construction, manufacturing and finance—while 6 worsened and wholesale was unchanged. By company size, only small businesses improved. Regionally, 4 areas, including Hokuriku, improved, while 5, including Tokai, deteriorated, producing mixed results. Looking ahead, high costs and rising interest rates are expected to restrain momentum, while a recovery in domestic demand will provide support, allowing a gradual recovery to continue. The next report will be released on November 5.
Facts
The Economic DI for September 2026 was unchanged from the previous month at 44.6.
The girls’ uniform of “Kamiyama High School,” attended by Eru Chitanda and others in the TV anime Hyouka from the Classic Literature Club series, has been revamped and is now available from COSPATIO(コスパティオ)! [株式会社コスパ]
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COSPATIO(コスパティオ), the official character costume brand of コスパグループ株式会社, has released a revamped version of the girls’ uniform of “Kamiyama High School,” featured in the TV anime Hyouka. The lineup includes a jacket set (37,400 yen, tax included) and a skirt (17,050 yen, tax included), scheduled for release in mid-February 2027. Preorders are now being accepted at the COSPA online shop and elsewhere.
Facts
Price: 37,400 yen (tax included)
Price: 17,050 yen (tax included)
Release date: Scheduled for mid-February 2027
For reservations made by Nov. 2, 2026 (Mon.) at 12:00, we are offering up to 2 times the points.
■ Cospatio Gee Store Akiba store / Oct. 2 (Fri.)–12 (Mon., holiday), 2026
■ Cospatio Gee Store Osaka store / Oct. 15 (Thu.)–Nov. 1 (Sun.), 2026
Today, we continue to bring more than 2,500 items to market each year.
“GREEN AGE GROUP RUNNING ‘Salomon’ & ‘CW-X’” will be held at the Community Park on the 8th floor from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 12 (Mon., holiday), 2026. Participation is free, and capacity is 20 people.
Featured in the October issue of SAVVY, a popular lifestyle magazine in Kansai! “A moment to reset yourself in the spaces between everyday life,” proposed by nook（ヌーク）中崎町, a cafe and select shop in Nakazaki-cho, Osaka
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nook（ヌーク）中崎町, a cafe and select shop in Nakazaki-cho, Osaka (operated by 株式会社and), was featured in the October issue of SAVVY, a popular lifestyle magazine published by 京阪神エルマガジン社. The name nook reflects 2 ideas: “a comfortable place or nook” and “new origin of knot.” The shop curates wellness items to make everyday life more comfortable, offering products from Japanese brands that support well-being through food, spaces, skincare, and bathing.
Facts
Business hours: 9:30–22:00 (Friday and Saturday: until 23:00)
We were featured in the October 2026 issue of SAVVY, a popular lifestyle magazine published by 京阪神エルマガジン社.
A Zoom seminar, “Contracts and Avoiding Disputes in Joint Research and Development in the Era of Open Innovation: How to Proceed with University-Company Contracts and Case Studies,” is scheduled for Nov. 11 (Wed.).
Model Contract for Promoting Open Innovation (University Edition) and Model Contracts (New Materials Edition and AI Edition), ver. 2.0 (March 18, 2022)
<Report on the Results of the 5th NEPCON JAPAN [Autumn]> New “Photonics-Electronics Fusion World” initiative focused on photonics-electronics convergence; crowds flock to world-first “Feather Inverter” debut; record 380 exhibitors bring the event to a successful close, contributing to industry growth through next-generation technologies
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RX Japan合同会社 held the 5th NEPCON JAPAN [Autumn] at Makuhari Messe for 3 days, from Sept. 9 to 11, 2026, with a record 380 exhibitors and more than 130 seminars, bringing the event to a successful close. Many visitors flocked to the new “Photonics-Electronics Fusion World” initiative dedicated to photonics-electronics convergence technology and the world debut of the next-generation power semiconductor “Feather Inverter,” led by Professor Masayoshi Yamamoto of 名古屋大学. Seminar venues were standing-room-only every day. The next events are scheduled to be held in Nagoya from Nov. 25 to 27, 2026, and at Tokyo Big Sight from Feb. 17 to 19, 2027.
Facts
A record 380 companies exhibited at the show
More than 130 seminars were held
Achieved a weight reduction of approximately 70% compared with conventional inverters
[TAC Certified Public Accountant] “Attention Saitama Residents! Learn the Basics in 30 Minutes! Online Seminar on Certified Public Accountants” to be held Oct. 20 (Tue.) at 19:00!
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TAC株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online seminar on its certified public accountant course for Saitama residents on Oct. 20 (Tuesday), from 19:00 to 19:30. In approximately 30 minutes, it will introduce the work, exam system, course plans for beginners, and the facilities and support system at its Omiya school. Those who complete the survey will receive a voucher for an exemption from the enrollment fee.
Facts
An introduction in approximately 30 minutes
Oct. 20, 2026 (Tuesday), 19:00–19:30
A free online seminar on the certified public accountant course will be held from 19:00 on Oct. 20 (Tuesday)
ISABEL MARANT unveils its Spring/Summer 2027 collection
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ISABEL MARANT JAPAN株式会社 has unveiled the ISABEL MARANT Spring/Summer 2027 collection. Inspired by Los Angeles, Creative Director Kim Bekker drew inspiration from photographer Sam Haskins’s photographs of women in the 1960s. The collection uses materials such as embroidery evoking vintage pieces crafted by hand, rhinestones, silk, and beads, bringing together the decorative and the understated. Layering is key, with lace and linen paired with T-shirts and surf shorts, and swimsuits and macramé knits layered with blazers. Some prints were inspired by the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Daywear evokes a 1930s lingerie mood, while eveningwear has a casual feel in smoke gray and black. Accessories include basket-weave boots, the new TK Bucket Bag, and jewelry made with shells and seed beads.
Facts
It began with discovering photographs of women in the 1960s by photographer Sam Haskins
Sheer pink, green, and coral hues evoke a 1930s lingerie mood
Inspired by the ISABEL MARANT Spring/Summer 2013 collection
For the past 30 years, ISABEL MARANT has reinvented the urban wardrobe in its own distinctive way
Original【BACKSEAT グループ】国内暗号資産交換業者初「SOC 2 Type 1 保証報告書を取得」
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BACKSEAT暗号資産交換業株式会社 announced that, following an independent third-party assessment based on the Trust Services Criteria, it obtained a “SOC 2 Type 1 Assurance Report” dated Oct. 5, 2026, becoming the first domestic crypto-asset exchange operator to do so. The company aims to prepare for the realization of domestic crypto-asset ETFs that can compete with overseas crypto-asset ETFs, while providing safe and reliable custody services to participants in the crypto-asset market platform. The authority over crypto assets is scheduled to be transferred from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act next year.
Facts
Obtained a “SOC 2 Type1 Assurance Report” dated Oct. 5, 2026, as the first domestic crypto-asset exchange operator (*)
Crypto-Asset Exchange Operator: Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director-General Registration No. 00026
Obtained as the first domestic crypto-asset exchange operator (*)
[Mie Prefecture, 伊勢市] — Taking a culture of cleanliness from Ise to the world! High school students launch a crowdfunding campaign
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伊勢市 is supporting the “Nin-nin! Our Earth Bag Project” by 英心高校’s SBP Seminar through a hometown tax donation-based crowdfunding campaign. The project received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 11th National SBP Awards. The initiative aims to reduce littering and encourage visitors to Ise to take home Earth Bags, spreading a “take your trash home” culture, with support from a grant program that backs efforts to revitalize the city and address local issues.
Facts
Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 11th National SBP Awards.
ビヨンドセンス株式会社, a wholly owned subsidiary of 株式会社三河設備, acquired all shares of 前橋設備工業株式会社 on Sept. 10, 2026, forming a capital alliance. The companies aim for sustainable growth by combining their technologies, experience, and personnel to address challenges in the equipment construction industry, including labor shortages, the aging of business owners, and business succession.
Facts
On Sept. 10, 2026, we acquired all shares of 前橋設備工業株式会社 (head office: Shima City, Mie Prefecture; Koki Maebashi; hereinafter “前橋設備工業”) and formed a capital alliance
When the current representative, then an employee, succeeded to the business in 2018, there were 3 employees
The average age was over 70
There are now 50 employees
The organization has been rejuvenated, with 50 employees and an average age of 38
By actively hiring young people, our company has rejuvenated its organization, bringing the average age to 39
前橋設備工業 has been in business since its founding in Showa 44
The current representative, who was then an employee, succeeded to the business in 2018
The first drama in our domestic production business, 「八月の声を運ぶ男」, won the Italia Prize, the top award in the television drama category at the international broadcasting competition 「イタリア賞」!
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「八月の声を運ぶ男」, the first drama in the domestic production business planned and produced by 株式会社WOWOW, won the Italia Prize, the top award in the television drama category at the international broadcasting competition 「イタリア賞」. Based on the true story of a journalist who collected the voices of atomic bomb survivors, it is the first time WOWOW has won the award.
Facts
First broadcast: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 [NHK (General)]
「イタリア賞」 is an international broadcasting competition established in 1948 by イタリア放送協会（RAI）.
There was a journalist who recorded the “voices” of more than a thousand atomic bomb survivors over the course of a lifetime and left them for the future.
It was broadcast on NHK in August 2025 as a drama marking 80 years since the end of the war.
Fish Pass to exhibit at 「ふくいITフォーラム2026」, showcasing “biodiversity DX” using environmental DNA
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株式会社フィッシュパス announced that it will exhibit in the special 「ふくいのITベンチャー紹介コーナー」 at 「ふくいITフォーラム2026」, to be held at Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall on October 22 and 23, 2026. It will introduce its work on “biodiversity DX,” combining environmental DNA technology with digital technology. The company aims to monitor and conserve river biodiversity by leveraging the IT expertise it has developed through digital fishing licenses and its nationwide network of fisheries cooperatives.
Facts
Event dates: Thursday, October 22 to Friday, October 23, 2026
「塩川いづみ」 exhibition “12” to be held at STUDIO 894 Gallery in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, from Wednesday, November 4 to Monday, December 21, 2026
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株式会社中外陶園 will hold “12,” a solo exhibition by illustrator 塩川いづみ, at STUDIO 894 Gallery, an interactive ceramics complex in Seto, from Wednesday, November 4 to Monday, December 21, 2026. Featuring the Chinese zodiac and the twelve zodiac signs, the exhibition will include three-dimensional ceramic works and ceramic panels. A talk event and gallery tour will be held on Sunday, November 8, with a livestream on the official YouTube account.
Facts
Exhibition dates: Wednesday, November 4 to Monday, December 21, 2026
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (closed Tuesdays)
Event date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
14:00–15:00 Talk event
15:00–15:30 Gallery tour
Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served)
8-minute walk from Owari-Seto Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line
An interactive ceramics complex in Seto that opened in 2023
In Seto, one of Japan’s leading centers of ceramics production, with a history of more than 1000 years
[Yahoo!ほけん] 「インフルエンザお見舞い金」 insurance, available through 「LINE」, to launch October 5 in preparation for an early flu season
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LINEヤフー and PayPay Insurance Service announced that they will begin offering 「インフルエンザお見舞い金」 on October 5, 2026, through Yahoo!ほけん, which allows users to enroll and file claims within the communication app 「LINE」. The flu season began in August for the 2nd-earliest time since 2009, highlighting the need to prepare for an early outbreak. The service offers 3 plans, with claims for treatment and hospitalization benefits handled through LINE.
Facts
Offering of 「インフルエンザお見舞い金」 (hereafter, “this insurance”) will begin on October 5, 2026.
October 5, 2026 to March 22, 2027
October 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027
The number of reports per sentinel site nationwide from August 17 to 23, 2026, was 1.11.
This exceeded 1.00, the benchmark for the start of an outbreak.
When a continuous hospitalization of 2 days or more (1 night and 2 days) begins
Benefits are payable up to 2 times.
3 plans are available: Easy, Basic, and Peace of Mind.
PayPay保険サービス株式会社, a 100% subsidiary of LINEヤフー
Since the Infectious Diseases Control Law came into force in 1999
The 2nd-earliest after 2009
The outbreak began about 1 month earlier than the previous year.
[IL LUPINO PRIME] The Wolfgang brand’s finest steaks and authentic Italian cuisine set the scene for Christmas Eve. Reservations open October 5 for an exquisite Christmas course featuring luxurious ingredients such as caviar and black truffles.
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株式会社IL LUPINO JAPAN will serve a limited-time Christmas course featuring luxurious ingredients such as caviar and black truffles at IL LUPINO PRIME（イル・ルピーノ・プライム） in Omotesando from December 19 to 25, 2026. The same course will be offered for lunch and dinner, with reservations opening Monday, October 5. The 5-course menu includes a USDA Prime-grade T-bone steak, black truffle ravioli, and lobster bisque, with a wine pairing option featuring Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2018.
Facts
Meal only: ¥27,500 (tax included)
With 4 pairing selections: ¥45,500 (tax included)
With 4 nonalcoholic selections: ¥35,500 (tax included)
A 10% service charge will be added separately.
Reservations available for parties of 2 or more.
Offering period: Saturday, December 19 to Friday, December 25
Reservation period: From Monday, October 5, 2026
Serving hours: 11:30–21:00; last seating (closes at 23:30)
Phone: 03-6804-5661
142 seats (82 inside, including private rooms for 8–20 people; 10 bar-counter seats; 24 terrace seats)
[PayPay Insurance] Fastest ever! “Influenza Sympathy Payment” available from October 5
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PayPay Insurance Service announced that it will begin offering PayPay Insurance’s “Influenza Sympathy Payment” on October 5, 2026, the earliest start ever. The launch is about 10 days earlier than the previous year, and enrollment is available from ¥240 per month. A 10-yen discount for repeat customers and a benefit worth 1% in PayPay points from the underwriting insurance company will also be introduced. Cumulative enrollment has topped 224,000, and according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the 2026 flu season began in August, marking the second-earliest start since 1999.
Facts
Resumes on October 5, 2026, the earliest ever
The service will launch about 10 days earlier than last year
Enrollment is available from ¥240 per month
All premiums will be discounted by 10 yen
Awarding “PayPay points” worth 1% of the insurance premium
More than 80,000 applications were received last fiscal year
Cumulative enrollment has exceeded 224,000
The number of reported cases per sentinel site nationwide reached 1.11
This exceeded 1.00, the benchmark for the start of an outbreak.
The outbreak began about 1 month earlier than the previous year.
NHK drama “The Man Who Carried the Voices of August” wins the Italia Prize!
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NHK’s 80th-anniversary postwar drama “The Man Who Carried the Voices of August” won the top prize in the television drama category at the 78th Italia Prize. Established by RAI in 1948, the award is a globally renowned broadcasting competition with a long history and considerable prestige. The drama, which first aired on NHK General TV on August 13, 2025, received the honor.
Facts
The Italia Prize, established in 1948 by Italian public broadcaster RAI, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious international competitions
It was held in L’Aquila, Italy, on October 2 (Friday, local time)
First broadcast: NHK General TV, August 13, 2025
10:00 p.m. 89 minutes
Grand Prize, Television Category, 63rd Galaxy Awards
34th Hashida Prize
Encouragement Prize, Drama Category, 52nd Hoso Bunka Foundation Awards
Best TV Movie, ２026 Venice TV Awards
Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in the Broadcasting Category at the 76th Art Encouragement Prizes
This year marks the ７８th edition
52 countries and regions around the world
From 83 broadcasting organizations
A total of 226 entries were submitted
Spent his life recording the “voices” of more than 1,000 atomic bomb survivors
株式会社アンチパターン sponsors “JAWS FESTA 2026 in AKITA” as a booth supporter
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株式会社アンチパターン announced that it will sponsor “JAWS FESTA 2026 in AKITA,” to be held in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, on November 7, 2026, as a booth supporter, and will exhibit its AWS hands-on skills development service, “CloudDriver.” The company’s engineer 内田隆 will also speak at a session as one of the “2026 Japan AWS Top Engineers,” explaining the multi-tenant features of 5 AWS services.
Facts
To be held in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, on Saturday, November 7, 2026
Event date and time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:50–17:40
Date and time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 14:20–14:35
It will be held in Tohoku for the first time in 12 years.
Founded: July 2019
Information Security Management System (ISMS) JIS Q27001:2014 (ISO/IEC 27001:2013) Certification No. IS 794005
A full explanation of the multi-tenant features of the 5 AWS services I found myself using
As one of only 2 AWS SaaS Competency Partners in Japan