[Enhanced security] Corporate website builder for the video editing tool “Media Hakase” now supports SSO (single sign-on)
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The corporate website builder for “Media Hakase,” a video editing tool provided by 株式会社博士.com, now supports SSO (single sign-on). Secure login is available using Google, Microsoft and HENNGE accounts, reducing the burden of password management and helping prevent unauthorized access and information leaks.
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Tel 0422-28-2211
Fax 0422-28-2212
1-17-18 Kichijoji Higashicho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Sankaku Building 2F
[September Update] ニコニコレンタカー opens 11 locations nationwide at once!
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ニコニコレンタカー (operated by 株式会社レンタス, with store development by 株式会社MIC) announced that it opened 11 locations nationwide in September 2026, bringing its total number of locations to 1,435. Membership has surpassed 2.8 million, while rental frequency, active members, sales and registered vehicles have continued to grow, each up 110%–125% year over year. A campaign is also underway offering a gift to those who attend an information session on the franchise business.
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Opened 11 locations in September 2026
The nationwide total reached 1,435 locations
Membership surpassed 2.8 million
Rental frequency: 110% of the previous year
Active members: 118% of the previous year
Sales up 125% year on year
Registered rental vehicles up 110% year on year
About 90% of customers are acquired automatically
A high-profit model that can achieve annual sales of 100 million yen, even for those with no prior experience
nwm（ヌーム） named official supporter of 公益社団法人トライアスロンジャパン
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The audio brand “nwm（ヌーム）,” operated by NTTソノリティ株式会社, has been named an official supporter of 公益社団法人トライアスロンジャパン. During the period from October 2026 to March 2027, it will offer opportunities to try its open-ear device “nwm GO” at official events, including the Triathlon Chiba event (October 11, 2026) and the Japan Triathlon Championships (November 1, 2026), proposing a new sports-listening experience that leaves the ears unobstructed.
Facts
A lightweight design weighing just 20g, with an ear-hook style that puts little strain on the ears.
Long-lasting battery with a maximum battery life of 10 hours.
Fully charges in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Achieves dust and water resistance equivalent to IP55.
Launched 8 “耳スピ” ear-speaker products in about 2 and a half years
・Triathlon Chiba event (October 11, 2026)
・Japan Triathlon Championships (November 1, 2026)
During the supporter period from October 2026 to March 2027
A waveform with its phase reversed by 180 degrees (opposite phase) relative to a sound wave (in phase)
Established on September 1, 2021.
In November 2022, it announced its audio brand “nwm（ヌーム）.”
Sapeet provides Sumitomo Forestry Home Service with AI role-play system “SAPI ロープレ”
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株式会社Sapeet has provided its hands-on role-play system “SAPI ロープレ,” which uses generative AI, to 住友林業ホームサービス株式会社. Through conversation training that closely resembles actual business negotiations, the system aims to quickly develop young sales staff across multiple locations and improve sales capabilities and customer service quality throughout the organization.
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Role- and seniority-based role-play competitions are scheduled for December 2026 to January 2027.
Akuru begins providing its fraud detection and authentication system “ASUKA” to “AND CREAGE,” a new aging-care brand website operated by アンファー株式会社 and grounded in dermatological knowledge
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株式会社アクル has begun providing its credit card fraud detection and authentication system “ASUKA” to “AND CREAGE,” an aging-care brand website operated by アンファー株式会社. With losses from credit card number theft reaching 47.5 billion yen in 2025, the move aims to strengthen preventive security measures against increasingly sophisticated fraud, including credit master attacks.
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Losses from credit card number theft reached 47.5 billion yen in 2025*1
Following the mandatory adoption of EMV 3-D Secure in April 2025
In March 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published the “Credit Card Security Guidelines”*2
Adopted by more than 45,000 card-accepting merchants, including online retail stores, travel providers and service providers
フォーティエンスコンサルティング株式会社 (NTTデータグループ) won the “Transformational” category of the international “ZeroDX Award 2026” at the “The 10th RenDanHeYi Model Leading Forum and The 3rd ZeroDX Awards,” held in Qingdao, China, on September 21, 2026. The award recognized its system for autonomous team-based operations and performance-linked compensation distribution while maintaining close relationships with customers.
Facts
Held on September 21, 2026, in Qingdao, China (InterContinental Hotel)
The award went to companies that passed the selection process from among 131 applicants worldwide
The “RenDanHeYi” organizational model developed over more than 20 years by ハイアール（Haier）
This year marks its 3rd edition
It comprises 4 categories and the top honor, the “ZeroDX Grand Award・The R Prize”
Paris chocolatier【ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン】 announces 2026-2027 collection theme and bûche de Noël《LES CHEMINS DE TRAVERSE（道程）》
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Paris chocolatier ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン has announced its 2026-2027 collection theme, 《LES CHEMINS DE TRAVERSE（道程）》. For the Christmas season, it will offer 8 types of bûche de Noël (Christmas cakes), including “ビュッシュ ラ トラヴェルセ パリ,” “ビュッシュ ヴィシナル” and “ビュッシュ プロムノン ヌ,” at boutiques nationwide and through its online boutique.
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【Price】 7,992 yen (tax included)
【Price】 6,912 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥5,940 (tax included)
【Price】 6,340 yen (tax included)
【Price】 6,156 yen (tax included)
【Price】 3,564 yen (tax included)
A chocolate brand founded in Paris, France, in 1988.
Opened its first location in Japan in 2002.
Serves about 2–3 people.
Reservations are scheduled to open at the online boutique on November 1
Secures funding through 滋賀銀行’s “Shigagin” Sustainable Assessment Loan
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Body-care company ファイテン株式会社 secured funding through 滋賀銀行’s “Shigagin” Sustainable Assessment Loan on September 30, 2026. The loan evaluates companies’ efforts toward sustainable growth and supports improvements in corporate value. The company’s initiatives were assessed based on indicators including the number of co-creation projects focused on healthy life expectancy and KPIs for its newly planned femcare business, and an assessment report was issued by the Shigagin Economic and Cultural Center.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that we secured funding on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through 滋賀銀行’s “Shigagin” Sustainable Assessment Loan (hereinafter, “this loan”).
Having marked its 43rd anniversary in 2026, our company develops products using proprietary technologies as a body-care company
The company has secured more than 100 patents worldwide.
Safety principles supporting the social implementation of next-generation robots—from the perspectives of physical AI and cooperative safety—【October 21 and 23 / Free seminar】 (産総研グループ)
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株式会社AIST Solutions (産総研グループ) and the Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) will co-host a free online webinar on safety design for next-generation robots on October 21 and 23, 2026. The webinar will cover risk assessment for physical AI and agentic AI, cooperative safety between people and robots, and the use of standards for next-generation robots.
4 minutes on foot from Karasuma Oike Station! All 3 spaces are spoken for, bringing gourmet food, relaxation and experiences to a completed Japanese-modern commercial tenant building, “Phil Park Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku”
Successfully develops “Washable and Floatable label” to address recycling challenges for PET containers and glass bottles
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大阪シーリング印刷株式会社 has successfully developed “Washable and Floatable label,” a film label that can be peeled off in about 6 minutes during the recycling of PET containers and glass bottles using warm alkaline water, leaving no adhesive residue. It will be unveiled for the first time at “Label Forum Japan 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 14–16, 2026.
Facts
When immersed in low-concentration warm alkaline water and agitated, it can be cleanly peeled off in about 6 minutes without leaving adhesive residue.
[Free resource now available] It’s too late once the person in charge has left! A guide to building systems that prevent reliance on individuals
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株式会社ヒューマンテクノロジーズ has released “A Guide to Building Systems That Prevent Reliance on Individuals” for business owners and administrative department heads facing challenges with work being dependent on specific individuals. This free resource explains how to shift from “operations handed over by individuals” to “operations run by the organization,” covering how to assess the risks of individual dependence and key points for centralization, standardization and visualization.
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More than 75,000 client companies
More than 4.55 million users (as of July 2026)
(As of July 2026)
Capital: 860,661 thousand yen (as of January 2024)
Turning “wasteful vegetables” into powder for colorful bread: “Veggie Bread Sandwich” arrives at “OFFICE DE YASAI”
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株式会社KOMPEITO has developed “ベジブレッドサンド,” a new product made with powdered domestic surplus vegetables, in collaboration with 株式会社グリーンエース, which works to make use of underused vegetables. The first variety, “Bolognese Cheese,” will go on sale to employees through “OFFICE DE YASAI（オフィスでやさい）” from Oct. 5, 2026, at an employee price of 100 yen (tax included).
Facts
The underused vegetables used to make 10,000 of each “ベジブレッドサンド” are
about 130 kg of tomatoes, about 100 kg of spinach and about 70 kg of pumpkin, equivalent to about 300 kg in total across the 3 varieties
Equivalent to about 300 kg in total across the 3 varieties
Original価格：従業員販売価格100円（税込）／1個
Ensures a best-before period of 14 days from the date of manufacture
It is currently used by more than 6,600 companies nationwide（※3）
Kyoto specialty 生八つ橋 with sweet red bean paste launches in an Okinawa-exclusive package as “沖縄こたべ”
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株式会社美十 announced that it will launch “沖縄こたべ（にっき・抹茶）,” an Okinawa-exclusive package of “こたべ,” bite-size versions of the Kyoto specialty “つぶあん入り生八つ橋 おたべ,” at “おたべ・辻利 那覇空港店” on Oct. 10, 2026. The design features Shuri Castle, the Okinawan sea and the minsa pattern. The product is aimed at domestic and international travelers, whose numbers are expected to increase ahead of the reopening of Shuri Castle’s main hall to the public on Nov. 23, 2026.
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[Launch date] Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
A ceremony marking the completion of the main hall’s reconstruction will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
General public access to the main hall is scheduled to begin the following day, Monday, Nov. 23 (a holiday)
Shuri Castle, whose main hall and other structures were destroyed in the October 2019 fire,
has undergone about 7 years of reconstruction work
Earth hacks and Tokyu Land Corporation launch a new “GX and Sustainability: Put It into Practice Now” corporate training program in Tateshina to turn environmental value into business value. 3 major companies, including Mitsui & Co., which is working on criteria for assessing natural capital, have confirmed their joint participation.
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Earth hacks株式会社 announced that it will launch a corporate “GX and Sustainability: Put It into Practice Now” training program in April 2027, in collaboration with 東急不動産株式会社. The hands-on program will use “東急リゾートタウン蓼科” in Tateshina, Nagano Prefecture, as its field site, with the aim of turning environmental value into business value. Four companies—Mitsui & Co., Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Tokio Marine Asset Management and Nippon Koei—will participate jointly as advance participants.
Facts
The corporate “GX and Sustainability: Put It into Practice Now” training program launching in April 2027
The government has stated its policy of attracting public- and private-sector GX investment totaling 150 trillion yen over the next 10 years
A vast resort spanning about 660 ha (about 140 Tokyo Domes)
【湯の山 素粋居】【片岡温泉 離れ宿】From the excitement of Suzuka to the tranquility of Yunoyama: popular special accommodation plans for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix will be offered again in 2027
Which club is the No. 1 favorite? Introducing voting trends for “WINNER” predictions on the B.PREMIER championship, covering B.PREMIER and B.ONE! Sales end at 18:55 on October 7 (Wednesday)
Taxi media outlet TOKYO PRIME joins “Toranomon Advertising Festival 2026” as a media partner and airs an event announcement video
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株式会社IRIS announced that TOKYO PRIME, Japan’s largest taxi media outlet operated by 株式会社IRIS, will join “Toranomon Advertising Festival 2026,” one of Japan’s largest advertising creative festivals, held at TOKYO NODE, as a media partner and will air an event announcement video in taxis starting October 12, 2026.
Facts
Since April, the number of digital signage units installed has reached 71,000 (25,500 in Tokyo)
The service area has expanded to 36 prefectures nationwide.
October 9, 2026 (Friday)–October 17, 2026 (Saturday), 9 days
TOKYO PRIME will begin airing an announcement video for “Toranomon Advertising Festival” on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Established in June 2016 as a joint venture between GO株式会社 and 株式会社フリークアウト・ホールディングス
Companies mentioned：株式会社IRIS、GO株式会社、株式会社フリークアウト・ホールディングス、株式会社サイバーエージェント、一般社団法人Society of Idea People、株式会社博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、森ビル株式会社
Contact lens manufacturer 株式会社シード donated to 鴻巣市 carbon credits issued for surplus emissions reductions to offset 1,984t-CO₂ of greenhouse gas emissions from elementary and junior high schools in Saitama Prefecture’s 鴻巣市. The company agreed to the donation as a contribution to 鴻巣市, where it has a manufacturing base, after the city expressed interest in using the credits. A certificate of appreciation ceremony was held at 鴻巣市 Hall on October 2, 2026.
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Carbon offset for 1,984t-CO₂ of greenhouse gas emissions from elementary and junior high schools in 鴻巣市
Products are delivered to more than 50 countries and regions
Its journey began with the start of contact lens research in 1951
Founded in 1957
Certificate of appreciation ceremony held at 鴻巣市 Hall on Friday, October 2, 2026
Healthcare startup Oisix Kenko begins offering SaaS-based patient support program for long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD)
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Healthcare startup 株式会社おいしい健康 began offering a SaaS-based patient support program for people with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) and their families on October 5, in collaboration with Ultragenyx Japan株式会社. The digital platform uses the clinical research foundation of the AI meal-planning and nutrition management app “おいしい健康,” with nutrition standards supervised by Associate Professor Yoko Nakajima of 藤田医科大学.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that we began offering a patient support program (PSP) for people with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) and their families on October 5.
おいしい健康 currently provides dietary support for more than 80 types of conditions to more than 2 million people every month.
Provides dietary support for more than 80 types of conditions to more than 2 million people every month.
It is a rare disease, with approximately 10–50 new diagnoses each year in Japan.
Drawing on a track record of 24 joint research projects with multiple universities and research institutions
Leveraging our nutrition expertise and food knowledge cultivated over more than 10 years
“Fresh Banana Chococro” gets a custard twist! “Premium Chococro Fresh Banana & Custard” launches for a limited time starting Friday, October 9
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Saint Marc Cafe will launch “Premium Chococro Fresh Banana & Custard” nationwide for a limited time and in limited quantities starting Friday, October 9. Priced at 340 yen, tax included. The product gives a custard-flavored twist to “Premium Chococro Fresh Banana & Chocolate,” known as a phantom Chococro, wrapping fresh banana and sliced almonds in Chococro dough before baking. Not available at 8 locations.
Facts
Price: 340 yen (tax included) ※Prices may vary by store.
Sales period: October 9 (Friday) to around mid-December ※Available only in limited quantities; sales end when supplies run out.
Available at Saint Marc Cafe locations nationwide, excluding the following 8 stores
Established: March 1989
Saint Marc Cafe opened its first store in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, in 1999
Wrapping fresh banana cut into 1/4-size pieces in Chococro dough
Ideally located a 1-minute walk from Kotodai-Koen Station! LAVA Sendai Jozenji-dori store to reopen after expansion on October 1 (Thursday)! The upgraded multi-service studio will offer “hot machine Pilates” in addition to hot yoga!
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株式会社LAVA International will reopen its LAVA Sendai Jozenji-dori store after expansion on Thursday, October 1, 2026. In addition to hot yoga, it will newly introduce “hot machine Pilates,” transforming into a multi-service studio offering 2 services. A reopening anniversary campaign will also be held.
Facts
“Hot machine Pilates” will be introduced starting Thursday, October 1, 2026
Operates more than 700 hot yoga studios nationwide, including LAVA
More than 3 million people have tried our classes to date※
Unlimited monthly plan at a special price of ¥1,980 per month for 3 months (tax included)
From October 1, 2026 (Thursday) through January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
In a hot studio environment with a room temperature of about 35 degrees and humidity of about 60%
Offers 6 dedicated programs
Conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Kotodai-Koen Station
Nint begins offering “Stationery Market Data Report for 7 Asian Countries”
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株式会社Nint has begun offering the “Stationery Market Data Report for 7 Asian Countries,” which enables cross-market analysis of e-commerce stationery markets in China and 6 ASEAN countries, for a total of 7 countries. The report analyzes data such as sales value, units sold, growth rates and price ranges in detail, supporting decision-making on global commerce strategies in China and ASEAN markets.
Facts
6 ASEAN countries
For more than 10 years in the e-commerce markets of China and Japan
The service has been adopted by approximately 2,300 companies in Japan
A prime location just a 1-minute walk from Kireuriwari Station! LAVA喜連瓜破店 to reopen after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1 (Thu)! In addition to hot yoga, the expanded studio will offer “hot machine Pilates” for a more comprehensive experience!
A prime location just a 2-minute walk from Hashimoto Station! LAVA橋本店 to reopen after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1 (Thu)! In addition to hot yoga, the expanded studio will offer “hot machine Pilates” for a more comprehensive experience!
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株式会社LAVA International will reopen “LAVA橋本店” after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu). It will introduce “hot machine Pilates,” a first for LAVA locations in Kanagawa Prefecture, and begin operating as a combined hot yoga and Pilates studio. A renovation commemorative campaign will also be held.
Facts
“Hot machine Pilates” to be introduced starting Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu)
Operates more than 700 hot yoga studios nationwide, including LAVA
More than 3 million people have tried our classes to date※
A 2-minute walk from the north exit of Hashimoto Station on the JR Yokohama, Sagami and Keio Sagamihara lines
Offers 6 dedicated programs
In a hot studio environment with a room temperature of about 35 degrees and humidity of about 60%
Unlimited monthly plan at a special price of ¥1,980 per month for 3 months (tax included)
Receive 1,000 yen worth of LAVA points
From October 1, 2026 (Thursday) through January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
A prime location inside Feeeal Asahikawa, just a 3-minute walk from Asahikawa Station! LAVA旭川店 to reopen after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1 (Thu)! In addition to hot yoga, the expanded studio will offer “hot machine Pilates” for a more comprehensive experience!
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株式会社LAVA International announced that it will reopen “LAVA旭川店” after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1, 2026, adding “hot machine Pilates” alongside hot yoga. Located inside Feeeal Asahikawa, a 3-minute walk from Asahikawa Station, the combined studio will offer both hot yoga and hot machine Pilates. A renovation commemorative campaign is scheduled to run from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31, 2027.
Facts
“Hot machine Pilates” to be introduced starting Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu)
A prime location just a 3-minute walk from Asahikawa Station
Operates more than 700 locations nationwide, including ホットヨガスタジオLAVA
More than 3 million people have tried our classes to date※
In a hot studio environment with a temperature of approximately 35 degrees and humidity of approximately 60%
Offers 6 dedicated programs
Unlimited monthly plan at a special price of ¥1,980 per month for 3 months (tax included)
Receive 1,000 yen worth of LAVA points
From October 1, 2026 (Thursday) through January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
Number of people who have tried ホットヨガスタジオLAVA (cumulative total as of January 2026)
A prime location directly connected to Kitakagaya Station! LAVA北加賀屋店 to reopen after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1 (Thu)! Offering newly introduced “hot machine Pilates” classes as it becomes a more comprehensive studio
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株式会社LAVA International announced that it will reopen “LAVA北加賀屋店” after expansion and renovation on Oct. 1, 2026, adding classes in the new “hot machine Pilates” service alongside hot yoga. The service is being introduced following a positive response to its early rollout in Osaka Prefecture. The renovation commemorative campaign will include benefits such as free trial lessons and a monthly fee of 1,980 yen for 3 months for the unlimited-use plan (tax included).
株式会社V to exhibit for the 2nd consecutive year at “FFGみらいの会議,” a networking event for local businesses and startups
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株式会社V announced that it will exhibit for the 2nd consecutive year at “FFGみらいの会議,” a networking event for local businesses and startups, to be held at One Fukuoka Building in Fukuoka on Oct. 9, 2026. At its booth, the company will showcase examples of metaverse use, including VRChat, and explore opportunities for collaboration and business development with companies and local governments in Fukuoka and Kyushu.
Facts
Date: Oct. 9, 2026 (Fri)
Booth No.: 45
Following its first exhibition last year, this marks the 2nd consecutive year of participation.
First held in 2025, the event is now in its 2nd year.
Venue: 6th floor, One Fukuoka Building
A company with a track record of ranking No. 1 in Japan for the number of long-term projects.
No programming required: simply give instructions to AI in Japanese to edit your company website. favy President Takanashi to demonstrate in-house website development at a workshop in Shinjuku on Oct. 16 (Fri)
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As a workshop hosted by the “Generative AI Practical Workshop,” jointly operated by 株式会社経営参謀 and 株式会社プリマベーラ, an event will be held on Oct. 16, 2026 (Fri), at Coworking Space by favy in Shinjuku. Participants will learn how to use the AI website creation tool “v0” to edit their company website without programming. The instructor will be Takumi Takanashi, president and representative director of 株式会社favy. The fee is 3,000 yen.
Facts
A workshop on how to use the AI website creation tool “v0 (ブイゼロ)” to make it possible to edit your company website in-house, to be held on Oct. 16, 2026 (Fri)
Doors open at 14:45 / 15:00–17:30
Fee: 3,000 yen (drink included)
A hands-on format featuring a 60-minute lecture and 90 minutes of “let’s try it ourselves”
Supports business development and digital transformation for more than 1,000 companies, from listed companies to startups
Achieved 160% sales growth without new hires or additional staff
Has held more than 500 events for business leaders
Has brought together a total of more than 10,000 business leaders
Original両店あわせて毎月30回以上のイベントを開催し
More than 400 business leaders attend
株式会社プリマベーラ, which has achieved 16 consecutive fiscal years of revenue and profit growth
Worked in consulting for small and medium-sized businesses at デロイトトーマツグループ for 10 years
Founded 株式会社favy in 2015
Founded: Nov. 2015
Launched in February 2026
Founded a web production company at age 19
Venue: Coworking Space by favy (4F, Ad Hoc Shinjuku Building, 3-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
BE FORWARD and オークスモビリティ integrate their systems, begin listing vehicles from the accident-damaged vehicle auction “AUX Board” on behalf of sellers
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株式会社ビィ・フォアード began a system integration with オークスモビリティ株式会社 on Oct. 6, 2026, and launched a service to list on its “Auction Order System” vehicles offered through “AUX Board,” an auction specializing in accident-damaged vehicles. The initiative will create an environment where overseas buyers can directly bid on and purchase accident-damaged vehicles, with the aim of contributing to the 4Rs: reduce, repair, reuse and recycle.
Facts
Operates a cross-border e-commerce platform exporting and selling used cars, auto parts and other products to more than 200 countries and regions worldwide.
We are pleased to announce that we began system integration with オークスモビリティ株式会社 on Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue).
One of Japan’s largest auction platforms specializing in accident-damaged vehicles, with more than 30,000 vehicles listed annually, primarily vehicles consigned by major non-life insurance companies.
Established: September 2017 (Heisei 29)
Capital: 100 million yen
Founded: March 10, 2004 (Heisei 16)
Capital: 50 million yen
Employees: 298 in Japan
Revenue: 160.9 billion yen (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Sales volume: 190,000 units (fiscal year ended December 2025)
AGF関東㈱ and 群馬県太田市 sign comprehensive partnership agreement to revitalize the region. The two parties will leverage their resources to further revitalize the community.
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AGF関東株式会社, a production affiliate of Ajinomoto AGF, and 群馬県太田市 signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Regional Revitalization” on October 5, 2026. They will promote collaboration in areas including disaster support, regional culture and tourism, children’s learning, and disaster preparedness, safety and security, contributing to the sustainable development of the local community.
Facts
On Monday, October 5, 2026, we signed a “Comprehensive Partnership Agreement on Regional Revitalization” with 群馬県太田市.
AGF関東 was established in April 2006 as a production affiliate of Ajinomoto AGF.
In September 2014, we launched the “AGF® Blendy® Forest” forest-building initiative in Suzuka.
Since May 2015, we have been carrying out the “AGF® Blendy® Forest” forest-building initiative in Gunma.
A total of 4,000 AGF Group employees have participated, helping maintain the forest.
AGF関東株式会社 Human Resources and General Affairs Group TEL: 0276-52-7100
[Survey of diagnostic data from 403 people] 58% of people who use AI at work every day do so, but 59% of them “have not” automated repetitive tasks with AI. Just 8% delegate work to AI agents — Results from a free “AI Utilization Assessment”
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株式会社Uravation announced the results of an analysis of responses from 403 people to its free “AI Utilization Assessment.” While 57.8% of respondents use AI at work every day, 58.8% of them have not automated repetitive tasks with AI, and just 7.7% delegate work to AI agents. The average score was 42.9 points out of 100, and 70% of respondents fell into the “cautious watcher” or “hidden AI expert” categories. The analysis found the biggest gap was between “using” AI and “delegating” to it, attributing this to a lack of opportunities to learn how to delegate tasks. The company said it will apply these findings to its training and one-on-one coaching.
Facts
403 people, counted using hashed IP address values
Bath soaks from “Teal's,” the No. 1 brand in U.S. bath care sales (※1), get new packaging! Mineral-rich Epsom salt (※2) and premium fragrances bring “a luxurious bath time at home”
From Sendai and Tohoku to the world: “DATERISE! 2026” draws a total of more than 3,700 participants
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“DATERISE! 2026,” a startup event hosted by 仙台市, was held on September 5, 2026, at the Sendai International Center Exhibition Building, drawing a total of more than 3,700 participants, including side-event attendees and livestream viewers. More than 1,200 people attended in person. The event featured over 100 booths, the “DATERISE! THE PITCH 2026” pitch contest with 10 startups aiming to take on the world from Tohoku, sessions across 2 stages, and the hands-on “ENNNICHI/縁日” experience. The EAST Award in the pitch contest went to 株式会社ZAICO, the One ip TOHOKU Award to 株式会社wead, and the COSTA Award to perple, a pre-startup team from 東北大学. The event also included 28 official side events.
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A total of more than 3,700 people participated, including side-event attendees and livestream viewers
More than 1,200 attendees, including online participants, gathered at the Sendai International Center
More than 100 booths lined the venue
A pitch contest featuring 10 startups aiming to take on the world from Tohoku
The event featured 2 stages: “DATERISE! STAGE” and “FRONTIER STAGE”
6 organizations from 4 countries overseas
4 organizations from offices in Japan
28 official side events were held
Date and time: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Following its inaugural event in 2025, DATERISE! 2026 was held for the 2nd time
パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン and 三十三銀行 launch business partnership to support small and medium-sized businesses in Mie Prefecture
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パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社 and 株式会社三十三銀行 have launched a business partnership to support small and medium-sized businesses in Mie Prefecture. They will use the online BPO service “StepBase” to help address challenges such as labor shortages and overreliance on specific individuals for back-office tasks.
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With more than 7,000 back-office workflows in its portfolio
Mie Prefecture’s population has been declining since peaking in 2007
Making day-to-day client outreach the starting point for business assessments: UPWARD launches a financial services package for regional banks
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UPWARD株式会社 has launched “Field Sales 360 Financial Industry Package for Regional Banks,” a solution specializing in regional banks’ client-facing sales activities (field sales). Its features include automatically detecting visit locations using location technology, automatically summarizing and structuring conversations with AI, automatically creating visit plans that take financial closing periods into account, visualizing the path to becoming a main bank, and organizing sensitive information in meeting records. The solution also meets the stringent security requirements of financial institutions and offers hands-on support specialized for the financial industry.
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AI agent “UPWARD,” adopted by approximately 450 companies
Established: July 2016
TEL: 03-6897-3683
26th Floor, Marunouchi Eiraku Building, 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
NX Onebishi Archives to Exhibit at EICOH FUTURE WORKS 2026 Osaka — “New Answers to Working: AI, DX, HR × Practice”
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株式会社ＮＸワンビシアーカイブズ will exhibit at “EICOH FUTURE WORKS 2026 Osaka — ‘New Answers to Working: AI, DX, HR × Practice’” (Oct. 8–9, 2026, Umeda South Hall), hosted by 株式会社エイコー, and will introduce its electronic contracts and contract management service, “WAN-Sign.”
【INNISFREE】Its first Japan-exclusive original design! “Holiday Set 2026,” wrapped in a snow globe, arrives
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Innisfree, operated by Amorepacific Japan, will launch 4 types of “Holiday Set 2026” featuring the brand’s first Japan-exclusive holiday design, in limited quantities on Nov. 1, 2026. The sets feature products from the Green Tea and Retinol PDRN lines. In addition to 3 types available at drugstores, variety shops and イオン nationwide, 1 type will be offered exclusively through the official online store and other channels.
Revic Global releases free white paper, “A Handbook on Using AI Agents for Strategic HR”!
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株式会社レビックグローバル has released a free white paper compiling know-how on using autonomous AI (AI agents) to overcome the limitations of manual operations in strategic HR PDCA cycles. The 27-page PDF explains the structural challenges facing strategic HR, which is held back by 3 barriers—“resources,” “data” and “mindset”—against a backdrop of labor shortages caused by a declining birthrate and aging population, as well as shorter skill lifespans. It presents practical approaches to accelerating transformation through collaboration with AI agents and advancing human capital management.
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Format: PDF (27 pages total)
The “3 barriers” hindering strategic HR and the limitations of conventional approaches
Original【CONVERSE】90年代のディテールを踏襲した「ONE STAR」にファイヤーパターンを落とし込んだ「ONE STAR AGED CANVAS IGNT」が登場
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Originalコンバースジャパンが、90年代のワンスターのディテールにファイヤーパターンを落とし込んだアレンジモデル「ONE STAR AGED CANVAS IGNT」を、2026年10月13日にCONVERSE OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOPおよび取り扱い各店舗で発売すると発表した。価格は16,500円（税込）。
Facts
Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
Release date: October 13, 2026
Sizes: 23.0–28.0, 29.0 cm
Founded in 1908 in Malden, Massachusetts, USA, by Marquis M. Converse
Led by the “All Star,” which debuted as a basketball shoe in 1917
TEL: 0120-819-217 Monday–Friday (excluding weekends and holidays), 9:00–18:00
Revic Global releases free white paper, “The Strategic HR We Should Truly Aspire to, Alongside Autonomous AI”!
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株式会社レビックグローバル has begun offering a free download of the white paper “The Strategic HR We Should Truly Aspire to, Alongside Autonomous AI.” The 22-page PDF explains concrete approaches to automating the “understanding, input and output” development cycle through autonomous AI, addressing data fragmentation issues such as “isolated analysis” and “formalized development” in talent management systems and LMS platforms increasingly being adopted to advance human capital management.
Facts
Format: PDF (22 pages total)
Challenges and fragmentation among 4 stakeholders: management, HR, supervisors and employees
Regarding the conclusion of a collaboration agreement with 損害保険ジャパン株式会社
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株式会社ジェイ・エス・ビー and 損害保険ジャパン株式会社 concluded a collaboration agreement in September 2026 to contribute to regional revitalization. They will work together to encourage students to settle in local communities (U-turn and I-turn employment), support participation in disaster preparedness and mitigation and community contribution activities, and conduct data-driven marketing.
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In September 2026, we concluded a collaboration agreement to contribute to regional revitalization with 損害保険ジャパン株式会社 (headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koji Ishikawa; hereinafter “Sompo Japan”).
Sompo Japan was founded in １８８８ as Japan’s first fire insurance company
Founded: December 1976
Operates 80 student rental brokerage stores under the “UniLife” brand
As of April 2026, the company manages 103,040 rooms.
“Heartful Bridge Exhibition 2026 Autumn,” where 3 “art employees” pass the baton through their works, to be held at 有隣堂 GALLERY in Kannai, Yokohama
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Gigworks Advance will hold “Heartful Bridge Exhibition 2026 Autumn,” an exhibition of works by 3 of its art employees, at 有隣堂 GALLERY in Kannai, Yokohama, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2026. The program will feature solo and duo exhibitions during separate periods and introduce ways for people with disabilities to work in art.
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ギグワークス・アドバンス株式会社 will hold “Heartful Bridge Exhibition 2026 Autumn.”
The exhibition runs from Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, through Thursday, Nov. 5.
The venue is 有隣堂 GALLERY (有隣堂 BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai store).
The venue will be open from 11:00 to 21:00, and admission is free.
A solo exhibition by “Muu” will be held from Oct. 16 to 22.
A duo exhibition by “Ohashi Misa” and “Tin-kun” will be held from Oct. 23 to Nov. 5.
“Art employees” are employees whose work is creating art.
TV personality Shuno-oji Kojimagic joins IP platform “Skettt”! Image assets can be used for marketing for as little as 1 month!
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株式会社Wunderbar has partnered with ケイスタイル株式会社 through its IP platform “Skettt,” making image assets of TV personality Shuno-oji Kojimagic available for marketing use, both online and offline, for terms as short as 1 month.
Facts
株式会社Wunderbar operates the IP platform “Skettt (Suketto).”
Wunderbar has begun a new partnership with ケイスタイル株式会社.
Through “Skettt,” images of Storage Prince Kojimagic can be used across a wide range of online and offline media, with a minimum term of 1 month.
Kojimagic was born on November 13, 1972, is from Tamano, Okayama Prefecture, and is a member of the comedy duo “O.K.”
Kojimagic has more than 500,000 social media followers, has completed organization and storage projects at more than 2,000 homes, and gives more than 100 lectures and seminars annually.
In 2014, Kojimagic established 一般社団法人日本収納検定協会, and his books and supervised books have sold a combined total of more than 400,000 copies.
“Skettt” is said to be the clear No. 1, with a share of more than 95% on the supply side of talent-content licensing.
Wunderbar says it will expand its IP categories to include anime, characters and manga.
Mizuho Securities to introduce HPE direct liquid cooling servers, a first for Japan’s financial industry
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Mizuho Securities announced that it will partner with HPE to introduce the “HPE Cray XD2000,” the first direct liquid cooling server in Japan’s financial industry. The platform will run more than 360 million financial simulations per day with high performance and low power consumption, and is scheduled to enter production from April 2027.
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Production is scheduled to begin from April 2027, with liquid cooling equipment construction and operational testing to start this fall.
Originalグローバルマーケッツ部門の1日あたりシミュレーション計算件数は3.6億件超である
8 server nodes will be introduced in the first phase, with further expansion planned.
The company is considering deploying the technology to GPU servers for a future private AI platform.
In an internal test conducted by HPE in April 2023, DLC recorded performance of 7.98 per 1kW, compared with 6.61 for air cooling; chassis power consumption was 3862W for DLC and 4539W for air cooling.
株式会社IDOM announced that it has adopted “Loglass 経営管理,” a cloud-based management system provided by 株式会社ログラス. Aiming to build a management accounting platform that visualizes profit and loss by function as well as by business, IDOM chose the system for its responsiveness to organizational restructuring, no-code operation of multilevel cost allocation, flexible switching between analytical dimensions, and compatibility with its company-wide data analysis platform.
Facts
Established: October 25, 1994
Established: May 2019
Adaptation to departmental and organizational restructurings involving thousands of units
It holds the No. 1 share in the FY2025 budget and performance management SaaS/PaaS market (※).
公益財団法人エイブル文化振興財団 has selected the recipients of its FY2026 sports grants, naming snowboard slopestyle/big air athlete Taisho Hasegawa to the highest-rated “Platinum” category. Hasegawa won a silver medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and received the honor in recognition of his competitive record and personal qualities. There are 4 grant recipients in total, including Hasegawa.
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Date of birth: October 23, 2005
Recipients of FY2026 sports grants have been selected.
A total of 4 people, including Hasegawa, have been selected as “Able Foundation Medal Materials” recipients.
A total of 239 students have been awarded scholarships.
Established in August 2020.
Grant programs for sports athletes also began in FY2024.
Grant period: October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027 (1 year)
KCS cuts invoice issuance work from 8 hours to 1 hour a month by adopting “Rakuraku Meisai,” paving the way for end-to-end efficiency through payment reconciliation
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KCS株式会社 adopted “Rakuraku Meisai,” a cloud-based invoice issuance system provided by 株式会社ラクス, substantially reducing invoice issuance work that had been concentrated at month-end from around 8 hours to around 1 hour per month. By choosing postal or web delivery based on each client’s circumstances, it raised its digitization rate from 20% to 50%, and aims to streamline the process end to end through payment reconciliation with the “Receivables Management Option.”
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Invoice issuance work that had been concentrated at month-end was substantially reduced from around 8 hours to around 1 hour per month.
Around 200 invoices are issued each month.
At the end and beginning of each month, the work sometimes took about 2 days.
For many years, these tasks were concentrated among the same 2 accounting staff members.
The digitization rate, initially around 20% after adoption, was successfully raised to 50% without difficulty.
As of March 2026, the system has been adopted by more than 16,000 companies in total.
A new steam humidifier that moistens cleanly with steam! “Toffy Steam Humidifier <1.8L>” launches
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株式会社ラドンナ announced that it will launch the new Toffy brand product “Toffy Steam Humidifier <1.8L>” on October 13, 2026. The steam humidifier provides clean humidification and 3-level adjustment, and will be available in 2 colors for 7,500 yen plus tax.
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株式会社ラドンナ will launch the “Toffy Steam Humidifier <1.8L>” on October 13, 2026.
The “Toffy Steam Humidifier <1.8L>” boils small amounts of water at a time, so steam starts coming out sooner than with systems that boil all the water at once.
Toffy is a lifestyle brand developed by 株式会社ラドンナ, offering kitchen appliances and goods, as well as interior products, in dusty colors.
Exhibiting October 22 and 23: KDDI Message Cast, a business messaging service, at the “4th Sales & Marketing DXPO Fukuoka '26”
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Supership株式会社 and KDDI announced that “KDDI Message Cast,” a business messaging service they jointly operate, will exhibit at the “4th Sales & Marketing DXPO Fukuoka '26,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A on October 22 (Thursday) and 23 (Friday), 2026. At booth 8-28, the company will showcase its core features and optional services including RCS, KDDI Message Cast for Salesforce, and Live Assist. A free trial of up to 2 months and 3,000 messages will also be available.
Facts
Event dates: October 22 (Thursday) and 23 (Friday), 2026
Booth number: 8-28 (KDDI株式会社)
Free trial for up to 2 months and 3,000 messages
4th Sales & Marketing DXPO Fukuoka '26
The event will be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A.
4 image scanner models launching simultaneously to promote AI adoption and accelerate business transformation
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株式会社PFU will begin sales on October 6, 2026, of 4 models from its fi series of business image scanners—RICOH fi-8700, fi-8700S, fi-8600 and SP-2240—which are designed to promote AI adoption and accelerate business transformation. The fi-8700 series is the successor to a model released around 10 years ago and features wired LAN support and new functions. The SP-2240 is an easy-to-adopt, simple A4 model priced at 40,000 yen before tax. Shipments will begin on October 14.
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Sales of 4 models will begin on October 6, 2026.
Shipments begin on October 14, 2026.
RICOH fi-8700 ... 990,000 yen
RICOH fi-8700S ... 310,000 yen
RICOH fi-8600 ... 720,000 yen
RICOH SP-2240 ... 40,000 yen
Supports high-speed scanning at 100 sheets/200 images per minute (A4 landscape feed, color, 200/300 dpi)
The fi-8700S scans 75 sheets per minute (single-sided scanning
Scanning performance of 40 sheets/80 images per minute
Can hold up to 300 documents.
High-capacity design that can hold up to 80 sheets
Whoa... Are my goals too high...? BtoB Marketing Benchmark
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies will host a webinar on the Bizibl webinar marketing tool from October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) through October 30 (Friday), themed around benchmarks for key BtoB marketing initiatives. The 2-day program consists of Day 1, “New Lead Acquisition” (live on October 27), and Day 2, “Lead Nurturing and Sales Opportunities” (live on October 28). Experts will explain KPI benchmarks and ways to improve them, including ad CTR and CPA, LP CVR, email open rates, webinar attendance rates, cost per business card acquired at trade shows, and the rate of leads converted into sales opportunities. Each session is limited to 200 participants.
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Event period: October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)–October 30 (Friday)
Capacity: 200 people per session
Day 1: New Lead Acquisition / Live on October 27 (Tuesday)
Day 2: Lead Nurturing and Sales Opportunities / Live on October 28 (Wednesday)
This webinar will take place over 2 days: “New Lead Acquisition,” held on October 27 (Tuesday), and “Lead Nurturing and Sales Opportunities,” held on October 28 (Wednesday).
株式会社One Bright KOBE is partnering with the professional basketball club “神戸ストークス,” based in Hyogo Prefecture, and the professional volleyball club “ヴィクトリーナ姫路” to launch a joint campaign using the official TOTTEI KOBE app. The 1st through 3rd installments will feature opportunities to attend games at the home arenas of both clubs, distribute collaboration stickers, and enter a lottery for tickets to home games.
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Game starts at 14:05 on October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Game starts at 14:05 on November 14, 2026 (Saturday)
Game starts at 19:05 on December 16, 2026 (Wednesday)
A lottery will be held for 25 pairs, with 50 winners
A next-generation arena with seating for 10,000.
Opened in April 2025 on Shinko No. 2 Pier on Kobe's waterfront (area nickname: TOTTEI)
Opened in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in September 2026
Place multiple pieces at once! “Time-Performance First Reversi: Rilakkuma,” a game to enjoy in about 5 minutes, goes on sale November 1
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僕と私と株式会社 and 株式会社TRYBE have jointly developed a new release under their board game brand “タイパ至上主義®”: “タイパ至上主義 リバーシ リラックマ,” launching on November 1, 2026. This 2-player Reversi game lets players place multiple pieces at once according to the cards and can be played in about 5 minutes. It features Rilakkuma character designs and will be available for advance sale at “ゲームマーケット2026秋” on October 17–18, 2026.
Facts
Play time: Approx. 5 minutes
♦︎Price: 3,500 yen plus tax
♦︎Release date: November 1, 2026
♦︎Number of players: 2
♦︎Contents: 36 pieces / 20 cards / 1 mat
♦︎Recommended age: 6 and up
Advance sale at “ゲームマーケット2026秋,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on October 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday), 2026
Has developed and sold 50 types of games to date
The product is available at more than 300 stores nationwide
Sales exceeded 30,000 units in less than 1 year after launch
Some posts have recorded more than 1 million impressions
Nao Asahina returns to the knowledge excavation site! This time, she struggles to create a manual!? NotePM's new commercial, “Buried Knowledge: A Stalled Workplace”
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株式会社プロジェクト・モード, a subsidiary of トヨクモ株式会社, released a new commercial for its AI knowledge management SaaS, NotePM, on October 5, 2026, featuring talent Nao Asahina. The commercial promotes the AI manual creation feature, following the addition of AI features to all NotePM plans as a standard feature at no extra charge starting in September 2026.
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Starting in September 2026, AI features have been included as standard in all NotePM plans at no extra charge
NotePM commercial, “Buried Knowledge: A Stalled Workplace,” 30-second version
This is Asahina's 6th appearance in a Toyokumo commercial
This work is a sequel to the 1st installment, “Find the Buried Knowledge,” released in August 2025
Listed exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (securities code 4058)
[First time in Fukuoka] AI Agent DXPO Fukuoka '26: An exhibition promoting the use and adoption of the latest AI technology
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ブティックス株式会社 (listed on the TSE Growth Market, securities code: 9272) will hold “AI Agent DXPO Fukuoka '26” for the first time at Marine Messe Fukuoka as a “business-matching exhibition” promoting the use and adoption of the latest AI technology. The first 2 days (October 20 and 21) will cater to administrative departments, while the latter 2 days (October 22 and 23) will focus on sales, marketing, and DX promotion, targeting executives and department representatives. More than 20 AI-related seminars featuring experts from the Japan Digital Transformation Promotion Association, (株)WEAVE, (株)AiRaise, アダプチュア(株), and others will also be held.
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Dates: October 20 (Tuesday) and 21 (Wednesday), 2026. Venue: Marine Messe Fukuoka, Hall A. Organizer: ブティックス(株)
Dates: October 22 (Thursday) and 23 (Friday), 2026. Venue: Marine Messe Fukuoka, Hall A. Organizer: ブティックス(株)
More than 20 AI-related seminar sessions will be held over 4 days!
Listed on the TSE Growth Market; securities code: 9272
一般社団法人耐震住宅100％実行委員会 holds its “9th Regular General Meeting”
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一般社団法人耐震住宅100％実行委員会, whose representative director is Ikio Tagusari, president and CEO of 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ, held its 9th regular general meeting on September 15, 2026, at the Ito Hall of the University of Tokyo. Masahiko Mochizuki, former president of 三陸鉄道株式会社, delivered a keynote address titled “The Great East Japan Earthquake and Sanriku Railway: Recovery and Reconstruction Efforts.” Since its establishment in 2017, the organization has promoted seismic-resistant housing together with 212 member companies nationwide, and more than 8,400 compliant properties are registered.
Facts
Held on September 15, 2026 (Tuesday), at the Ito International Research Center (Ito Hall), the University of Tokyo
The 212 member companies nationwide that support the organization's principles
Established: September 1, 2017
More than 8,400 properties nationwide currently meet these standards and are registered
Number of units delivered: 83 (sales: 53 units; donations: 30 units), July 2024–June 2026
◎Event activities: 15 venues nationwide
Capital: ¥391.5 million (as of the end of March 2026)
[New program] Abitus launches “AB. English Bootcamp powered by J-Biz,” a practical English program co-developed with J-Biz, starting Friday, October 16
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株式会社アビタス（パスメイクグループ） and J-Bizエデュケーション株式会社 will launch AB. English Bootcamp powered by J-Biz, a 2-month intensive English program they jointly developed, starting Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. The program features learning common frameworks for different business situations, a dual approach combining theory and practice with Japanese-English bilingual instructors, and Ear-First learning through the dedicated Wordwall app, which also supports VERSANT preparation. It is exclusively for UMassMBA students and graduates. Tuition is 298,000 yen (tax included), with a maximum of 7 students per class.
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Start date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Original期間：2ヶ月間（週1回90分・全8回）＋ 1ヶ月（自走期間）
Original週1回90分・全8回
Original1クラス最大7名（超少人数制）
Tuition: 298,000 yen (tax included)
The mode (the score range with the highest proportion of participants) improved by 30 points (90 points → 120 points)
Kaijo Power Grid wins order for grid-scale battery storage facility for Kuribayashi Shokai
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PowerX's consolidated subsidiary, Kaijo Power Grid, has won an order for a complete set of equipment centered on 3 Mega Power 2500 battery storage systems, with a combined capacity of 7.52 MWh, for a grid-scale battery storage facility in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, backed by Kuribayashi Shokai. Operations are scheduled to begin in October 2027. The project will help stabilize the power grid in the Tohoku region and expand the adoption of renewable energy.
Facts
3 Mega Power 2500 battery storage systems
Total storage capacity: 7.52 MWh
PCS output: 1,998 kW
Start of operations: October 2027 (予定)
Rated capacity: 2,507 kWh
Rated capacity: 2,256 kWh
Equivalent to 1 day of electricity consumption for approximately 700 typical households
セブンパワーストレージ合同会社 (investor: 株式会社栗林商会, 100%)
Included in the formal orders for fiscal 2027 in the earnings presentation materials disclosed on Aug. 14, 2026
Learning e-portal + AI-powered learning material “Qubena” officially adopted in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture — to be introduced at all 20 elementary and junior high schools in the city, serving approximately 12,000 students
株式会社三菱総合研究所 (MRI) has outlined the potential and challenges of the “Human Digital Twin” (HDT), which models mental states and traits such as people’s emotions, values and decision-making tendencies, and proposed 3 measures for its implementation in society. The proposals are: ① establish limits on the reliability of the model for each use case; ② conduct trials first in areas that cannot be tested in real-world settings, such as disaster prevention, medical care and welfare; and ③ build a framework that both protects psychological data and fosters industry development.
Facts
A total of 64.5% expressed concern about AI estimating health conditions, personality traits, beliefs and other information that people have not directly provided.
In a survey conducted by MRI of 4,000 men and women aged 20 to 60
[Breast Cancer Awareness Survey] What if treatment reduces your income? More than 40% said they had “no savings” or savings for “less than 3 months”｜しっかり保険、ちゃんと節約。
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Sasuke Financial Lab株式会社, which operates the insurance comparison site しっかり保険、ちゃんと節約。, conducted a survey on awareness of breast cancer and preparations for reduced income among 400 women in their 20s to 50s who are currently employed, and published the results. A total of 41.5% said they had “no savings” or savings for “less than 3 months” if their income fell significantly; the figure was highest among women in their 20s, at 63.9%. Only 13.7% knew the coverage details of their insurance policies down to the benefit amounts, and just 6.0% had specific knowledge of public programs they could use, highlighting gaps in preparedness.
Facts
Among 400 women in their 20s to 50s who are currently employed
More than 40% said they had “no savings available for living expenses” or savings for “less than 3 months”
The figure was 63.9% among women in their 20s
19.0% said they had “no savings available for living expenses”
18.3% also said “I don’t know”
“The burden of treatment costs” was the most common concern, at 77.5%
As many as 52.0% also cited “a drop in income due to taking time off work, among other reasons”
Only 16.3% said they had “thought about it specifically”
“Taking out medical, cancer or income protection insurance” was the most common response, at 55.5%
Of the 400 respondents, 292 (73.0%) said they had insurance
Only 13.7% said they “knew the benefit amounts and other details”
Just 6.0% said they “knew the programs and their details specifically”
Direct-sales-exclusive model POLYGON BLANKET BIG launches!｜finetrack (Finetrack)
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Japanese outdoor gear maker 株式会社finetrack will launch its large “Polygon Blanket BIG,” made with its independently developed sheet-form, three-dimensional insulating material “Fine Polygon,” on Oct. 5, 2026. The packable blanket measures 205 cm × 115 cm, weighs 250 g and costs 14,300 yen including tax.
Facts
Large format measuring 205 cm × 115 cm
Lightweight design, weighing just 250 g
Polygon Blanket BIG (LIG0122) ¥14,300 (tax included)
When not in use, it measures 27 cm (length) × 27 cm (width) × 5 cm (thickness)
Polygon Blanket BIG will go on sale on Oct. 5, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社finetrack、finetrack TOKYO BASE
Security training cloud service “Seculio” to exhibit at “NETWorld Wiz 2026”
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LRM株式会社 announced that it will exhibit its security training cloud service “Seculio” at “NETWorld Wiz 2026.” The event will be held online on Oct. 16, 2026, and at Tokyo International Forum on Oct. 19. The company will present Seculio features such as targeted attack email simulations and e-learning, as well as security consulting support covering AI governance and the SCS assessment system.
Facts
Online on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Held at Tokyo International Forum on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, 10:00–17:00 (online)
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, 10:30–17:30 (at Tokyo International Forum)
Tokyo International Forum, Security Area, booth 29
The セキュリオ security education cloud service, with more than 2,800 companies using it
Information security consulting business with a track record of more than 3,600 support engagements
[Entirely online] Apply to invest easily by smartphone: “Smart V Share®,” a new service enabling investment in offices in central Tokyo in units of 5 shares (¥500,000), launches
Labol designs and develops a fraud detection model in collaboration with Professor Kenji Tanaka of 東京大学 大学院工学系研究科
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株式会社ラボル, a Ceres subsidiary, has completed the design and development of a new “fraud detection model” for its AI factoring service “labol,” in collaboration with Professor Kenji Tanaka of the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering. The model is the result of joint research launched in March 2024. It trains AI to recognize the characteristics of forged invoices and automatically detect suspicious data, with the aim of automating visual checks by human reviewers and speeding up screening. 株式会社アルバクロス, a shareholder of Labol, and 株式会社Delight Flow, represented by Ryō Murata, a member of Professor Tanaka’s laboratory, also helped with the collaboration.
Facts
Stock code: 3696
Joint research began in March 2024
Funding can be secured in as little as 30 minutes.
TP-Link unveils Wi-Fi 8 technology at APAC B2B Summit 2026
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ティーピーリンクジャパン株式会社 took part in the “TP-Link APAC B2B Summit 2026,” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sept. 15, 2026. A total of 1,489 people from 18 countries and regions attended, including 50 from Japan. The company unveiled its proprietary “Wi-Fi 8 StabilityEngine” technology for the next-generation wireless LAN standard Wi-Fi 8, showcased its business brand “Omada” and video surveillance solution “VIGI,” and featured case studies shared by partners from various countries.
Facts
The “TP-Link APAC B2B Summit 2026,” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sept. 15, 2026
This time, 1,489 people gathered from 18 countries and regions
50 people, including Omada Experts, our partners and others, attended from Japan.
Provides networking equipment and smart home products to more than 1.2 billion users in over 170 countries
Has local subsidiaries in 42 locations worldwide.
According to IDC, as of the third quarter of 2024
Companies mentioned：TP-Link、ティーピーリンクジャパン株式会社、TP-Link Japan Inc.、Omada、VIGI
Signs an ambassador agreement with Hayashi Karin, a women’s speed climber who continues to take on the world.
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株式会社ベネクス has signed an ambassador agreement with Hayashi Karin, a women’s speed climber. Hayashi competes in Japan and overseas with the goal of winning a medal at the 2028 World Championships. To support her recovery while traveling, VENEX will provide recovery wear and its expertise in “proactive rest.”
Facts
The major goal of winning a medal at the 2028 World Championships
I travel overseas about 10 times a year
I consistently posted times in the 6-second range I had been aiming for and placed 7th
I was able to place 7th
Cumulative series sales of 2.6 million garments (as of September 2026)
Established: September 30, 2005
“Speed,” in which climbers race up a 15m wall set up under identical conditions
Since its launch in February 2010 as “wear designed specifically for rest”
パシフィックリーグマーケティング株式会社 announced that it will hold “Patere Awards 2026,” a live event by パーソル パ・リーグTV, at Hulic Hall Tokyo on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. This will be the event’s 3rd consecutive year and 3rd edition. T-Okada, Sho Nakata and Yuzuka Kikuchi will serve as hosts. Current players from each Pacific League team are also scheduled to appear as guests.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that “Patere Awards 2026,” a live event by パーソル パ・リーグTV, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.
This year’s event will be held for the 3rd consecutive year and the 3rd time.
Patere Awards was first held as a live event in 2024.
T-Okada, Sho Nakata and Yuzuka Kikuchi have also been confirmed as hosts.
【Limited color: only 210 made】Classic eyewear evoking “beauty shaped by time.” New styles arrive from “THE BEDFORD HOTEL”
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株式会社メガネトップ (眼鏡市場) has released 2 new eyewear styles in 10 varieties from classic eyewear brand “THE BEDFORD HOTEL（ザ ベッドフォード ホテル）.” The concept reimagines 1970s trends for today. Titanium frames receive 4 types of treatment, including distressing, a suede top coat, IP plating and precious-metal plating, to create a look shaped by time. The limited antique gold and antique silver colors are produced in a run of just 210 pieces and are available at 眼鏡市場 stores nationwide and on its website. The price is 24,200 yen (tax included, including lenses).
Facts
Only 210 pieces have been made in the distressed colors
24,200 yen (tax included; lenses included)
2 styles, 10 varieties
BFH-49 (50□20-148)
BFH-50 (50□21-148)
Established: May 1980
Capital: ¥100 million (as of the end of March 2026)
1,036 stores in Japan and 35 overseas (as of the end of March 2026)
Number of employees: 5,500 (as of the end of March 2026)
De’Longhi Japan to exhibit EVERSYS large commercial fully automatic coffee machines at SCAJ 2026, one of Asia’s largest specialty coffee events. Exhibition period: Oct. 14 (Wed.)–16 (Fri.), 2026
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デロンギ・ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will exhibit エバシス（EVERSYS）, its brand of large commercial fully automatic coffee machines, at SCAJ 2026, one of Asia’s largest specialty coffee events, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight for 3 days from Oct. 14 (Wed.) through 16 (Fri.), 2026. At booth 2204, it will display 3 models: EVERSYS Cameo C'2m, EVERSYS Enigma E'4ms, and EVERSYS Legacy L'2m. It will also hold daily talk sessions and brewing demonstrations over the 3 days, inviting 3 companies: 2050 coffee, DECAF TOKYO, and 厚木珈琲.
Facts
Exhibition period: Oct. 14 (Wed.)–16 (Fri.), 2026
Suggested retail price: ¥4,378,000 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥6,160,000 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥3,300,000 (tax included)
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Original4杯同時抽出で、1時間に最大350杯（エスプレッソ・カプチーノの場合）の抽出が可能
Admission: ¥2,000 (tax included) with advance registration / ¥3,000 (tax included) on the day
The event will be held for the 21st time this year
Marking the 23rd year since the establishment of the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan
Founded in 2009 by experienced engineers with 30 years in the industry
Made a full-scale entry into Japan in 2018
In 2021, De’Longhi formally became an affiliate after entering into a capital alliance with EVERSYS
The Japanese subsidiary of the De’Longhi Group, デロンギ・ジャパン株式会社, was established in 1995
In 1974, it manufactured its first electrical appliance, an oil heater
ActionLink to exhibit at EC and Mail Order DXPO Fukuoka ’26
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株式会社ファブリカホールディングス announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, 株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ, will exhibit its EC-focused CRM tool ActionLink at EC and Mail Order DXPO Fukuoka ’26, to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 22 and 23, 2026. The exhibit booth will feature customer case studies and individual consultations, promoting the value of CRM use to EC businesses in Kyushu.
Facts
To be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 22 (Thu.) and 23 (Fri.), 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (securities code: 4193)
Cosmo Energy Group and Iwatani Sangyo to jointly advance hydrogen business at Chiba Refinery
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Cosmo Energy Holdings and Iwatani Sangyo have decided to jointly advance a hydrogen business at Cosmo Oil’s Chiba Refinery in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, and have made a final investment decision (FID). The project centers on restoring an existing hydrogen production unit (80 tons per day, approximately ¥20 billion) and building a new liquefied hydrogen plant (11.6 tons per day, approximately ¥30 billion). The collaboration will put into action the capital and business alliance the companies formed in April 2024. EPC work will be handled by コスモ岩谷水素エンジニアリング合同会社, established in November 2023. Both facilities are scheduled to begin operations in 2030.
Facts
Production capacity: equivalent to 80 tons per day
Investment: approximately ¥20 billion
Production capacity: equivalent to 11.6 tons per day
Investment: approximately ¥30 billion
Scheduled start of operations: 2030
The 4th liquefied hydrogen production site in Japan
Approximately 70% share of Japan’s hydrogen supply (excluding on-site and pipeline supply; according to Iwatani Sangyo)
The capital and business alliance the companies signed in April 2024
A company jointly established in November 2023 by コスモエンジニアリング株式会社 and Iwatani Sangyo
De’Longhi Japan to exhibit as a sponsor at SCAJ 2026, one of Asia’s largest specialty coffee events. Exhibition period: Oct. 14 (Wed.)–17 (Sat.), 2026
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デロンギ・ジャパン株式会社 will exhibit as a platinum sponsor at SCAJ 2026, one of Asia’s largest specialty coffee events, to be held at 東京ビッグサイト from Oct. 14 (Wed.) to 17 (Sat.), 2026. Under the theme “PASSION IN EVERY CUP,” it will present one of its largest-ever programs, including coffee machine displays, latte art performances, talk sessions, and a limited-time booth created in collaboration with 4 companies in the special “Coffee Village” area. Beans from Musetti and JAPAN ROAST will also be served, along with Gioia, a specialty coffee exclusive to Japan.
Facts
To be held for 4 days at 東京ビッグサイト from Oct. 14 (Wed.), 2026
The event will be held for the 21st time this year
A special one-day-only booth in the venue’s “Coffee Village” area, in collaboration with 4 roasters
SCAJ is one of Asia’s largest specialty coffee events, held since 2005
De’Longhi-EVERSYS exhibition booth: booth location number 2204
Admission: ¥2,000 (tax included) with advance registration / ¥3,000 (tax included) on the day
Participation is by lottery following advance application, limited to 6 people per day (18 people total over 3 days)
Online event on Oct. 15 and 16, 2026: “AI Ready Summit: A Blueprint for Companies Where AI Works — The Right User Guide for Your New Employee, ‘AI’”
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株式会社エイトレッド announced that it will hold the online conference “AI Ready Summit: A Blueprint for Companies Where AI Works — The Right User Guide for Your New Employee, ‘AI’” on Oct. 15 (Thu.) and 16 (Fri.), 2026. A total of 27 leading experts in AI use and back-office operations will speak. Companies including Cybozu, Tokyo Gas, Third Scope, Simtops, and SHIFT will deliver keynote speeches and special discussions. Participation is free, with capacity for 1,000 people.
Facts
An online conference on Oct. 15 (Thu.) and 16 (Fri.), 2026
27 leading experts in AI use and back-office operations will speak
A hugely popular flavor arrives as a premium shake! “GRAND SHAKE Sweet Love Potion Thirty-One Shake”
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B-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社 will offer the premium shake “GRAND SHAKE スウィート ラブポーションサーティワンシェイク,” made with its hugely popular flavor “ラブポーションサーティワン,” from Oct. 9 to Dec. 27, 2026. Priced at ¥780 including tax, this vibrant treat is topped with special raspberry sauce and mini heart-shaped chocolates.
“Daizo” enters the amusement toy market! First products launching in October 2026: the capsule toy “Face Pouch Collection” and the “BIG Plush Toy” crane game prize
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株式会社大創産業 announced that it will offer merchandise featuring DAISO's official character “Daizo” for the first time as capsule toys and crane game prizes. The capsule toy “【Daizo】Face Pouch Collection” (5 types in total, 400 yen each, tax included) will be rolled out at amusement facilities and other venues from early October 2026, followed by the crane game prize “BIG Plush Toy” from late October. 4 palm-sized mascot types are also scheduled for release in December.
Facts
The capsule toy “【Daizo】Face Pouch Collection” will be available from early October 2026
The “BIG Plush Toy” will make its debut in crane games from late October
・Release period: 4th week of October 2026
Collaboration café event (held in Tokyo and Osaka starting October 22)
■ Capsule toy “【Daizo】Face Pouch Collection” (5 types in total)
・Price: 5 types in total, 400 yen each (tax included)
Vertical: approx. H13 × W11 × D1.5 cm
Horizontal: approx. H9 × W15 × D1.5 cm
・Size: approx. H30 × W35 × D18 cm
Offers approximately 58,000 products, from everyday necessities to hobby and luxury items
5,891 stores in 26 countries and regions worldwide, including Japan (as of February 2026)
Sales: 771 billion yen on a consolidated basis
¥698.3 billion on a standalone basis (March 2025–end of February 2026)
November 1 is “Dog Day”! “Bread, Coffee and Dogs” brings popular bakeries, specialty coffee, and dog brands together at Riviera Zushi Marina in Shonan
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Riviera Zushi Marina, a luxury resort in Shonan operated by 株式会社リビエラリゾート, will hold “Bread, Coffee and Dogs,” a lifestyle event where visitors can enjoy bread and coffee with their dogs, in collaboration with 株式会社THE DAYS on November 1, 2026, “Dog Day.” Bakeries, specialty coffee shops, and dog brands from Shonan, Tokyo, Toyama, and other areas will gather at the event. Activities will also include pack walks led by a dog trainer and a treat-stocker-making workshop. Admission is free.
Facts
The event will be held in collaboration with 株式会社THE DAYS on November 1, 2026, “Dog Day.”
Date and time: November 1, 2026, 10:00–16:00
Venue: Around the Riviera Plaza at Riviera Zushi Marina (5-23-16 Kotsubo, Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Established in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1971
Owned and operated by the Riviera Group since 2001.
In 2022, it became a sustainable marina after earning Blue Flag, the first international environmental certification of its kind in Asia.
Approximately 60 minutes from central Tokyo
With approximately 900 palm trees lining the grounds
The approximately 50,000-tsubo property features
Hotels (2)
Restaurants (2)
Resort condominium (9 buildings, 1,266 units)
Tennis courts (4)
Including the adoption of 100% renewable electricity
Fee: Free admission (fees for workshops and other activities vary by program)
Companies mentioned：株式会社リビエラ、株式会社リビエラリゾート、株式会社THE DAYS、NoPell、LWAN BAKES、PIZZA MONTE COSTA、POURQUOI?、PRETTY GOOD、COAST TO ROAST COFFEE、SUN.RIVER.GOLF&COFFEE、DENNIS' MOUNT KENYA COFFEE、BARK、FELICITY CAFÉ、brico、ouahouah、PEGION DOG、inutto、CREATIVE DOG TATTOO CLUB、Bull.Tokyo、TAVO、grrr brewing、Vintage Bus
【直方市】Waterfront hands-on event “Make the Most of the Onga River” to be held!
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Organized by 直方市青少年育成市民会議 and NPO法人川づくりの会, the waterfront hands-on event “Make the Most of the Onga River” will be held to help participants connect with the Onga River, a familiar natural environment. Children can learn about the river's natural appeal through canoeing and wildlife observation. The event is scheduled for October 24, 2026, at the Onga River Waterfront Center.
Facts
Date and time: October 24, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–12:00
New products in the “Atfine” post-surgical scar care tape series: “Atfine(TM) Curve,” ideal for curved scars on the neck, and “Atfine(TM) Roll,” which can be cut to any length for long scars and more
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ニチバン株式会社 will launch 2 new products in its “Atfine” post-surgical scar care tape series on October 13, 2026: “Atfine(TM) Curve,” ideal for curved scars on the neck, and “Atfine(TM) Roll,” which can be cut to any length for long scars.
Facts
New products will be available from October 13, 2026 (manufacturer shipment date)
Suggested retail price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Suggested retail price: 4,620 yen (tax included)
1,800 yen
4,200 yen
M size: 30 mm × 75 mm
L size: 40 mm × 145 mm
50 mm wide × 3 m roll
Suitable scar length (neck): up to 6 cm
Suitable scar length (neck): up to 13 cm
Suitable for approximately 80% of neck scars caused by thyroid surgery
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More than 40% of people use tape specifically designed for scar care after surgery
【LANEIGE】“Cream Skin Lotion Mist Type” launches: a convenient-to-carry toner made by dissolving 1 whole jar of cream! A lightweight 4-in-1 mist delivers a quick burst of moisture!
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LANEIGE（ラネージュ）, a global beauty brand from South Korea developed by アモーレパシフィックジャパン, will launch “Cream Skin Lotion Mist Type,” a new product in its popular “Cream Skin Lotion” line, on November 1, 2026. Its fine mist particles contain the brand's proprietary Cera-Peptide™ ingredient, providing 4-in-1 care for the skin barrier, firmness, skin fluctuations, and moisture. The slim size is suitable for carry-on luggage. Price: 1,980 yen (tax included); volume: 80 ml.
Facts
“Cream Skin Lotion Mist Type” will be released on November 1, 2026 (Sunday).
Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
・Volume: 80 ml
LANEIGE is a skincare and beauty brand loved around the world, with a presence in 44 countries
5.12 FREE
The cream containing Cera-Peptide™*¹ is broken down into particles 1/300*⁶ its original size.
Close your eyes and spray over your entire face from a distance of about 20–30 cm.
Since its founding in 1945, アモーレパシフィック社 has been a leading company in South Korea
With more than 20 cosmetics, personal care, and healthcare brands
Originalエチュード日本上陸15周年記念 韓国発キャラクター「チェゴシム」がプリンセスに変身！コスメコレクション『ETUDE x チェゴシム collaboration』2026年11月1日（日）より全国で発売
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Korean cosmetics brand “エチュード” (Amorepacific Japan) will celebrate its 15th anniversary in Japan with a cosmetics collection created in collaboration with Korean character “チェゴシム.” The collection, “ETUDE x チェゴシム collaboration,” will launch at variety stores and drugstores nationwide on November 1, 2026, and go on sale online from November 12. The lineup includes 6 products, along with gifts for purchasers.
Facts
Launching nationwide at variety stores and drugstores (excluding some locations) from November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Online sales begin on November 12, 2026 (Thursday)
“チェゴシム” is a character created in 2020 by illustrator Chエゴシム, who lives in South Korea.
The “ETUDE x チェゴシム collaboration” collection features 6 cosmetics products.
Receive a gift with purchases of at least ¥5,000 before tax in エチュード products, including products from this collaboration
Receive a gift with purchases of at least ¥3,500 before tax in エチュード products, including products from this collaboration
Receive a gift with purchases of at least ¥2,000 before tax in エチュード products, including products from this collaboration
24-hour*² lifted, separated curls that hold
The total number of social media followers, including those in South Korea and China, now exceeds 1 million
*¹ Sales share for curling mascaras (survey by an external agency); survey period: 2015/9/14–2025/9/7
Originalワンキャリア主催「採用ウルトラキャンプ2026 in 京都」、京都市内の主要駅で交通広告を開始
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Original株式会社ワンキャリアが、2026年10月14日に京都市勧業館 みやこめっせで開催する採用担当者向け大型カンファレンス「採用ウルトラキャンプ2026 in 京都」の交通広告を、10月5日より京都市内の主要駅（京都市営地下鉄京都駅・四条駅、京阪電車祇園四条駅、阪急電鉄烏丸駅周辺、JR東海新幹線京都駅コンコース）で順次掲出すると発表。キーメッセージは「じっくり話そう、採用のこと。」で、2,000名規模の来場を見込む。
ESR launches MagSafe-compatible iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max “Atelier” cases made with premium vegan silicone leather
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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has launched ESR’s “Atelier MagSafe-Compatible Leather Case with Stand” for iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max. It features vegan silicone leather and MIL-standard-compliant drop protection (withstanding drops of approximately 3.3 m). The camera frame doubles as a stand, adjustable to angles of approximately 15°–69°. MagSafe-compatible, priced at ¥5,690 (tax included), and available in burgundy and black.
Facts
Price: ¥5,690 (tax included)
The angle can be adjusted within a range of approximately 15°–69°
Designed to withstand drops from a height of approximately 3.3 m
[For food and beverage establishments only; limited to 250 bottles] °Ondo’s first “nama-zake” launches. “VINTAGE SAKE SEASON 1《澄華》,” aged at ice temperature for 1 year and 10 months, goes on sale October 20
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°Ondo, the ice-temperature-aged sake brand operated by 株式会社イズミセ, is launching XOX COLLECTION, a series exclusively for food and beverage establishments. The first release, “VINTAGE SAKE SEASON 1《澄華》,” goes on sale in a limited run of 250 bottles on October 20, 2026. This is the brand’s first nama-zake: an unfiltered, undiluted Junmai Daiginjo brewed by 菊の司酒造 in Iwate Prefecture using Gin Ginga rice and aged at ice temperature for 1 year and 10 months.
Facts
To be released in a limited run of 250 bottles
Milled to 50% and brewed as a Junmai Daiginjo
After 1 year and 10 months of aging
Volume: 720 ml
Alcohol content: 15%
Operates more than 50 online stores specializing in alcoholic beverages
Approximately 55,000 total social media followers
Recommended serving temperature: 8–12°C
Sake is aged at ice temperature, between -5 and 0°C
Unfiltered, undiluted nama-zake brewed in December 2024 without pasteurization
To be released in a limited run of 250 starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
H and T join the popular “INITIAL” collection; plush animal-themed charms also added, launching 10/7 (Wed.)
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Afternoon Tea LIVING will add 2 designs, “H (HAT)” and “T (TEA),” to its popular “INITIAL” collection on October 7, 2026. Plush animal charms featuring matching designs (cat, rabbit and dog) will also be introduced at the same time.
Facts
New initial designs, “H” and “T,” will be added to the popular “INITIAL” collection
“H” and “T” go on sale Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Plush animal-themed charms debut in 3 designs: cat, rabbit and dog
The plush charms are priced at ¥3,630 each (tax included)
Afternoon Tea LIVING will mark its 45th anniversary in September 2026
Afternoon Tea LIVING will adopt a new slogan starting in 2026: “Make every ordinary day precious.”