TuringText, a CCM platform used by overseas life insurers, arrives in Japan; Work Capital begins its rollout as country partner
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ワークキャピタル株式会社 announced that it has entered into a partnership for the Japanese market with TuringText, a company providing the Taiwan-origin CCM (Customer Communication Management) solution “TuringText,” and will begin operations in Japan. As country partner, ワークキャピタル株式会社 will advance Japanese-language localization and implementation support, and build alliances with domestic systems integrators and consulting firms.
Facts
A major life insurance company with approximately 6,000 employees and approximately 3 million policyholders in its personal insurance division.
More than 200 types of communications letters and notices are used throughout the insurance policy lifecycle.
Consolidated more than 200 complex communications letters into 150 dynamic document templates.
Streamlined testing and integration across more than 20 upstream and downstream internal systems
Operates the most resource-intensive rendering engine with just 5 CPU cores.
Original1時間あたり最大7,800通の処理を実現し
Small batches under normal conditions are completed in less than 10 minutes.
Even the large-scale generation of hundreds of thousands of documents per day during peak periods is handled reliably with a lead time of approximately 5 hours.
Can seamlessly accommodate annual business growth of up to 15% simply by adding CPU cores
Companies mentioned：ワークキャピタル株式会社、TuringText、米Pixroller Publishing Solutions Inc.
“AI and Philosophy”: 13th IHJ Cultural Lobby Inter-Species Cross Talk to be held on Nov. 5
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公益財団法人国際文化会館 will hold the 13th “IHJ Cultural Lobby Inter-Species Cross Talk” on Nov. 5, 2026, on the theme “AI and Philosophy.” The event will feature philosopher Yuk Hui and game AI developer Yoichiro Miyake, with Yuko Hasegawa as moderator.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
6:00–7:30 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm
General admission: ¥3,000
Students: ¥1,000
13th “IHJ Cultural Lobby Inter-Species Cross Talk”
Established in 1952 with support from organizations and individuals in Japan and abroad, including the ロックフェラー財団
On the occasion of its 70th anniversary
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人国際文化会館、ロックフェラー財団、牛場記念フェローシップ、新領域戦略研究所（RAIS）、ロッテルダム・エラスムス大学、エラスムス哲学・テクノロジー研究所、香港大学、ロンドン大学ゴールドスミス校、香港城市大学、東京大学、中国美術学院、Research Network for Philosophy and Technology、Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture、ArtReview、京都大学、大阪大学、東京藝術大学、立教大学、九州大学、東京大学生産技術研究所、東京大学先端科学技術センター、国際ゲーム開発者協会、日本デジタルゲーム学会、人工知能学会、情報処理学会、総合地球環境学研究所、水戸芸術館、ホイットニー美術館、世田谷美術館、金沢21世紀美術館、東京都現代美術館、ヴェネツィア大学、大学藝術学部、FINAL FANTASY XV（スクウェア・エニックス関連作品）
What happens to the surviving person and their home if the family member providing care dies first? Lecture and individual consultation booths featuring a lawyer, real estate company, and 神戸市 housing consultation desk
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NPO法人須磨ユニバーサルビーチプロジェクト announced that 合同会社アクセプル will hold its 2nd lecture, “Solutions Beyond Welfare,” on Nov. 20, 2026, at セリオホール in 神戸市西区. In response to feedback from attendees at the previous event, individual consultation booths will offer advice from lawyers, real estate companies, and the 神戸市 housing consultation desk on decision-making and housing challenges that welfare programs alone cannot fully address, including revisions to the adult guardianship system and mandatory registration of inherited property.
Facts
A lecture and individual consultation booths with experts will be held from 13:30 on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at セリオホール (神戸市西区).
The 1st event in July, attended by 50 people
A major review—the biggest since the system began in 2000—was decided under the revised Civil Code enacted in June 2026.
A major review, the biggest since the system began in 2000
(Scheduled to take effect by 2028)
The deadline for registering inheritances that occurred before April 2024 is March 31, 2027.
About 4 months remain until the event date.
Starting in April 2026, changes to registered information such as addresses also became mandatory.
The share of “elderly people caring for elderly people” reached 37.1%, a new record.
The number of single-person households headed by people aged 65 or older has also reached 9,335,000.
Original厚生労働省の2025年国民生活基礎調査では
At the first event, held at Suma Patio Hall on July 17, 2026,
[Hosted by TechSuite] Online conference on growth strategies in the age of AI search, “AI Search Growth Conference 2026,” to be held on November 4
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TechSuite株式会社 announced that it will hold the online conference “AI Search GROWTH Conference 2026: The Marketing Frontier in the Age of AI Search” on November 4, 2026. Speakers from 12 companies with hands-on experience in SEO, LLMO, content and measurement will present growth strategies and examples of initiatives for the age of AI search. TechSuite itself will also speak in a session titled “What Are Companies Achieving Results with AI Search Doing? Initiatives to Increase Citations and Mentions, and Metrics to Watch.”
Facts
An online conference hosted by the company on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Date and time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:00–15:30 (scheduled)
Speakers from 12 companies with hands-on experience in areas such as SEO, LLMO, content and measurement
A track record of more than 30,000 AI-written articles and
Experience growing media businesses to monthly sales on the scale of 100 million yen within 1 year of launch
Ridilover to hold regional revitalization event in Noto, Suzu City, on November 12 and 13
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株式会社Ridilover announced that it will hold “Regional Co-Creation Study Tour in Noto,” a regional revitalization event for corporate and organization HR and new business staff, in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, on November 12 and 13, 2026. The program will visit communities working to recover from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and the Oku-Noto torrential rains, and explore co-creation between companies and local communities through dialogue with government officials and local leaders. Participation is free.
Facts
Original「地域共創視察ツアー in 能登」を2026年11月12日（木）・13日（金）に石川県珠洲市で開催します。
Participation is free.
Already adopted by more than 200 companies, mainly major corporations
Has addressed more than 400 types of social issues to date
More than 10,000 junior high and high school students take part each year in its study tour program
More than 1,000 articles published
Has provided cross-border learning and various training programs to more than 130 companies
Kinliser sponsors the Metro Ad Creative Award 2026. Calling for innovative advertising ideas to help people remember the company when they have the problem of “no hot water!”
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株式会社キンライサー, an online seller and installer of water heaters, is participating as a sponsor in the graphic category (in-train hanging posters) of the open-entry advertising awards “Metro Ad Creative Award 2026,” hosted by 株式会社メトロアドエージェンシー. From September 25 to December 23, 2026, it will invite creators to submit ideas for advertisements that help people remember Kinliser at the frustrating moment when they have no hot water.
Facts
Starting Friday, September 25, 2026
From Friday, September 25, 2026, through 18:00 on Wednesday, December 23
Gas water heaters can be replaced as soon as the same day, and EcoCute systems as soon as the following day
Marking its 28th year in business
More than 400,000 installation projects completed to date (as of March 2026)
More than 77,000 installation projects per year (August 2025–July 2026)
Establish an overseas base in the Subic Economic Zone in the Philippines. SBFZ Entry Desk begins accepting applications for the SBFZ AI/DX Business Infrastructure Development Program for Japanese companies
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SBFZ Entry Desk（SBFZエントリーデスク）, operated by 株式会社サーカス, has begun accepting applications for the “SBFZ AI and DX Business Infrastructure Development Program” for Japanese companies. The program helps Japanese companies establish local subsidiaries in the Subic Freeport Zone (SBFZ) in the Philippines and build the business infrastructure needed to begin actual operations as their own overseas businesses. It supports companies seeking to expand overseas by establishing a base for their own business, rather than simply outsourcing work.
Facts
Registered companies that meet certain requirements may be eligible for tax incentives, including the 5% special corporate income tax (SCIT).
Phone: 06-6926-8516
Companies mentioned：株式会社サーカス、SBFZ Entry Desk（SBFZエントリーデスク）、フィリピン・スービック湾自由港区（Subic Bay Freeport Zone：SBFZ）
TOPPAN株式会社 will exhibit at BioJapan 2026, held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7 to 9, 2026, and will present solutions for the biotechnology and life sciences fields that leverage color management technology, under the theme of “Color Data Traceability Initiative.” It will also hold a luncheon seminar on the medical applications of extracellular vesicles on October 9 at Annex Hall F204, presenting the results of joint research with Nagoya University and Dainippon Toryo.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）から9日（金）に開催される「BioJapan 2026」
10:00～17:00
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:30–12:30
BioJapan (since 1986) is the world’s longest-running biotechnology exhibition.
株式会社ACSHU joins SoftBank’s “AGENTIC STAR Integration Partner Alliance”
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株式会社ACSHU announced that it has joined the “AGENTIC STAR Integration Partner Alliance,” a partner program that promotes the adoption and use of “AGENTIC STAR,” a business AI platform provided by ソフトバンク株式会社. Drawing on its expertise in AI and systems development, it will establish a framework to provide end-to-end support, from planning AI agents and defining requirements to design, implementation, deployment support, operations and maintenance.
Drain-free, recirculating laundry system “Triple Free Laundry” wins the “Excellence Award” at the “CEATEC AWARD 2026”
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シャープ株式会社 announced that its drain-free, recirculating laundry system, “Triple Free Laundry,” has won the “Excellence Award” at the “CEATEC AWARD 2026.” The system filters and purifies used water for repeated use, achieving substantial water savings. It is expected to be used in locations without water supply or drainage infrastructure, at evacuation shelters during disasters, and in regions with limited water resources.
For more than 110 years, Sharp has developed many innovative products and technologies that were firsts in the world or industry, primarily in the electronics sector.
The 3 “free” concepts: phase-free, location-free and border-free
Companies mentioned：シャープ株式会社、CEATEC AWARD 2026 審査委員会
Monday, November 30: AndTech WEB online seminar, “Material Design of High-Performance Maleimide Polymers: From Fundamentals to Applications,” scheduled to be held on Zoom
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold the “Material Design of High-Performance Maleimide Polymers: From Fundamentals to Applications” course on November 30, 2026, as part of its Zoom courses supporting R&D. Participants will systematically learn from the basic chemistry of maleimides to radical polymerization and copolymerization, living radical polymerization, and sequence control. Professor Shoichi Matsumoto of 大阪公立大学 will lead the course. The participation fee is ¥50,600 (tax included).
Facts
This course is scheduled to begin on November 30, 2026.
Date and time: Monday, November 30, 2026, 13:00–17:00
Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
株式会社AndTech (head office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: 陶山 正夫
Easy to slip on while standing, hands-free: 『ルコックスポルティフ』 introduces comfortable, easy-to-style boots
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Four winter shoe styles, including the new “LCS Loire Boots SI,” which can be slipped on while standing without using your hands, will go on sale sequentially from early October as part of the “Next Step” series from 『ルコックスポルティフ』, offered by デサントジャパン株式会社. A special website featuring Kyoko Yoshine will also launch on October 6.
Facts
Suggested retail price: ¥11,550 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
Sizes: 23.0 cm, 24.0 cm, 25.0 cm
Going on sale sequentially from early October
The special website will launch today, October 6
A roomy fit with a wide design (equivalent to 3E)
The 4 newly introduced winter shoe styles, including boots,
ZeroBankX: “Is that photo still yours after you send it?” ZeroBox™, a digital safe-deposit-box SaaS making full use of the OPENQR™ feature, set to launch
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ZeroBankX Japan株式会社 announced that it is developing ZeroBox™, a digital safe-deposit-box SaaS that uses OPENQR™ technology. ZeroBox™ stores original data within the service and shares it via password-protected links, enabling access to be stopped if a link is sent to the wrong person and allowing users to manage how shared data is being used. The company is also considering applications with major advertising agencies, TV broadcasters and copyright-related organizations. A trial version is scheduled to launch in mid-October 2026, with advance reservations expected to open soon.
Facts
ZeroBox™ is currently in final development ahead of the trial version’s release in mid-October 2026.
Address: 8-3 Nishikicho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
コルシーナリー will launch the scout-based job platform “ミライスカウト” on October 1, 2026. It caters to a wide range of job seekers, including prospective new graduates, graduates, mid-career candidates and students currently enrolled in school. The service is completely free for job seekers. Companies can post up to 5 job listings for free, while the unlimited scouting plan costs 20,000 yen per month.
Facts
The scout-based job platform “ミライスカウト,” connecting job seekers with companies, on October 1, 2026
A mother of 4 and infant-and-toddler food instructor explains common concerns during the weaning-food stage in 4–5 minutes. SAMOE to regularly stream short Instagram Live sessions
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SAMOE株式会社 will begin regularly streaming short Instagram Live sessions every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for 4–5 minutes, with Representative Director Moemi Sakan (infant-and-toddler food instructor and mother of 4) discussing concerns about weaning foods and meals for young children.
BIMedia, a web publication specializing in BIM, begins full-scale operations
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Bimedia, which operates BIMedia, a web publication specializing in BIM, has begun full-scale operations with an editorial committee in response to the construction industry's digital shift. It offers more than 800 free articles across 3 fields—architecture, civil engineering and AI—and aims to serve as a networking hub for industry professionals, including general contractors and architectural firms.
Facts
BIM drawing reviews began in April 2026 as a new system for building confirmation applications
Preparations are also underway for BIM data reviews ahead of April 2029, 3 years from now
Original国土交通省が2023年度から直轄土木事業でBIM/CIMの原則適用に踏み切り
Launched on January 26, 2026
More than 800 articles have been published over the past six months
3–5 new articles posted daily
BIM began attracting attention in 2009, known as the first year of BIM
AI cannot read products on 95% of manufacturing websites—an assessment of 110 websites
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株式会社Pioneerwork has released a research report assessing whether AI can read product detail pages on 110 websites, primarily in the manufacturing sector. Although 87% of the sites list product specifications, only 5.5% have structured data that AI can recognize as a “product,” revealing that AI cannot read product information on 95% of sites. Over 18 months, the median number of search keywords fell 66.6%, while mentions in AI responses rose 81.2%, highlighting sellers’ slow response as product discovery shifts to AI.
Facts
Product detail pages on 110 websites, primarily in the manufacturing sector
Product specifications (such as dimensions, materials and standards) are listed on 87% of sites
赤鹿地所 refreshes its long-running “Sugoi Kaigi” after about 13 years, turning it into a forum for envisioning 2030 and developing next-generation executives; ピグマ publishes case study
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ピグマ published a case study on September 25, 2026, about 赤鹿地所, which has held “Sugoi Kaigi” for about 13 years. The company revamped the meeting’s purpose, shifting from “what to do over the next 2 months” to “envisioning the company in 2030,” and set new targets of 5 billion yen in sales and 1 billion yen in ordinary profit by 2030. 赤鹿地所’s president reconsidered the company’s direction when it built a new headquarters and rebuilt its medium- to long-term strategy. Collaboration between marketing and an independent inside-sales department helped it achieve its previous-period target.
Facts
We have continued holding “Sugoi Kaigi” for about 13 years
“What to do over the next 2 months”
Shifted to “envisioning the company in 2030”
The 2030 target is “5 billion yen in sales and 1 billion yen in ordinary profit”
The leaders of 8 teams each develop their own policies
We have supported the introduction of “Sugoi Kaigi” at more than 180 companies
Creating management plans, which began 18 years ago
It arrived in Japan in 2002
Published on our company website on September 25, 2026
Tangiblee updates high-fidelity virtual try-on for watches, delivering a true-to-life experience through wrist-size calibration and rendering that matches the lighting and reflections in photos
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Tangiblee has updated its High Fidelity Virtual Try-On for watches, adding wrist-size calibration and rendering that matches the lighting, shadows and reflections in photos. The feature can be implemented using existing product images on PDPs, with no need to create 3D models or conduct dedicated photography. The company also highlights results from deployments at Citizen Watch America, Movado, Casio Europe GmbH and Watches of Switzerland Group, including gains in RPV, conversion rates and revenue per session.
Facts
Revenue per visitor (RPV) increased 15.7%, and the conversion rate increased 7.98%
The conversion rate increased 7.82%, and revenue per user increased 8.01%
Even with the same 37mm case, it looks prominent on a slender wrist and more understated on a larger wrist
Companies mentioned：Tangiblee、yRuler Inc.、シチズン（Citizen）、ブローバ（Bulova）、モバード（Movado）、Casio Europe GmbH、Watches of Switzerland Group、Goldsmiths、Mappin & Webb、Mayors、MIKIMOTO、ARTIDA OUD Japan
Jiggly. Silky. Chewy. “Hokkaido An Toro Mocchi,” a bite-sized yokan with a novel texture made with Hokkaido azuki beans, launches October 1, 2026
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株式会社北辰フーズ, headquartered in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will launch its new product “Hokkaido An Toro Mocchi,” made with Hokkaido-grown azuki beans, on October 1, 2026. The bite-sized yokan features 3 novel textures—jiggly, silky and chewy—and will be offered under FURUFURU labo as a fresh take on Hokkaido souvenirs.
Facts
“Hokkaido An Toro Mocchi” went on sale October 1, 2026
Turning the Jimny Nomade into a “square-headlight, lowered” model: 涼 石川 × C.L.LINK unveils a “90s American SUV” design
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シーエルリンク株式会社 has announced a project, in collaboration with its adviser 涼 石川, to develop a “90s American SUV” version based on the Jimny Nomade. The vehicle features square headlights and a 1-inch lowering setup (アイバッハ springs + ビルシュタイン shocks). It will be exhibited at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2027 (Jan. 15–17, 2027, Makuhari Messe), where orders will open.
Facts
Exhibiting at “TOKYO AUTO SALON 2027 (Tokyo Auto Salon 2027),” to be held Jan. 15 (Fri.)–17 (Sun.), 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Features a 1-inch lowering kit combining アイバッハ springs and ビルシュタイン shocks
[Limited to the first 3 companies] Start a cabin sales business for 1.8 million yen. Applications open for the “TINY Startup Pack” for sole proprietors and corporations
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株式会社ネオ・クラフト, part of the S-CRAFT group, has begun accepting applications, limited to the first 3 companies, for the “TINY Sales Partner Startup Pack,” which enables buyers to launch a sales business for the TINY cabin kit for 1.8 million yen. The package includes a display cabin, sales rights, a dedicated website, sales materials, assembly video manuals and head-office marketing support. It is available not only to existing homebuilding companies but also to sole proprietors and businesses entering a new field.
Facts
Startup Pack price: 1.8 million yen
Applications are now open for the 1.8 million yen Startup Pack, limited to the first 3 companies
Including a display cabin with a regular retail price of 1.74 million yen
BBIX株式会社 and BBSakura Networks株式会社 announced that they will launch “NCV Connection,” a new service that interconnects 株式会社ニューメディア’s access line service with the OCX network, on their cloud-based network service OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange) on Oct. 6, 2026. The service eliminates the need to arrange cabling within data centers and provides high-quality private connections in the Yonezawa, Fukushima, Hakodate and Niigata areas. Bandwidth options below 1Gbps will also be added.
Facts
“NCV Connection” will launch on Oct. 6, 2026.
OCX leverages more than 60 connection points nationwide
The “Small Books” series has sold 150,000 copies! “A Small Christmas Book,” exploring the season through antique materials, to be released in October
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株式会社リベラル社 announced that it will release “A Small Christmas Book,” a new title by Christmas historian 雅直 川田, on Oct. 19, 2026. The latest installment in the “Small Books” series, which has sold more than 150,000 copies, introduces the history and culture of Christmas in 10 chapters, drawing on antique materials from around the world. List price: 1,800 yen plus tax; A6-format, full color, 256 pages. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support children’s hospices.
Facts
150,000 copies sold across the series
List price: 1,800 yen plus tax
A6-format, full color, 256 pages
On sale Oct. 19 (Mon.), 2026
Established: 1984
On Dec. 25, 1774, explorer James Cook and his crew spent Christmas in a cove near the southern tip of Patagonia.
In 2018, recognized by Guinness World Records for a Cinderella memorabilia collection.
リベラル社 Chairman 毅也 小原 to moderate the AI subcommittee at the Iwate International Innovation Convention (IIC)
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毅也 小原, chairman of 株式会社リベラル社, will serve as moderator of the 3rd subcommittee, “AI (Artificial Intelligence),” at the Iwate International Innovation Convention (IIC), to be held at Morioka Grand Hotel on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026. He will discuss “Innovation and industrial transformation through AI, and solving regional challenges” with 4 entrepreneurs who use AI.
Facts
To be held at Morioka Grand Hotel on Oct. 29 (Thu.) and 30 (Fri.), 2026
小原 will moderate the 3rd subcommittee, “AI (Artificial Intelligence),” scheduled for Oct. 30 (Fri.), 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30
[REFOLMO Med] Co-hosted with クロムビジョン | Can patients truly “choose their own medical care”? — How video supports patient decision-making —
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REFOLMO Med, a medical management media outlet operated by 株式会社REFOLMO, and 株式会社クロムビジョン will co-host a free online webinar for doctors, dentists, medical safety officers and others, titled “Can patients truly ‘choose their own medical care’? — How video supports patient decision-making —.” The webinar will be held on 3 dates, starting Oct. 20 (Tue.), 2026. 彩 伊藤, a former NHK producer and representative of クロムビジョン, will explain in 30 minutes how video-based decision support can bridge the gap in informed consent between “the explanation was given” and “the patient understood.”
Facts
Oct. 20 (Tue.), 2026, 13:30–14:00 [Live stream]
Oct. 22 (Thu.), 2026, 19:00–19:30 [Simulated live stream]
October 26, 2026 (Mon.), 13:00–13:30 [simulated live stream]
In 30 minutes, we will consider patient communication from the perspective of “decision-making support.”
From 2018, oversaw NHK World’s medical program “Medical Frontiers” for 4 years
Joined NHK after graduating from the University of Tsukuba’s College of International Relations in 1993.
In 2015, at Executive Education at Harvard Business School
Established 株式会社クロムビジョン in August 2022.
Received the runner-up grand prize at the 10th Women’s Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards.
YAMABISHI’s energy storage system “YRW Series PE Model” receives the JC-STAR ★1 conformity label
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株式会社YAMABISHI announced that its “YRW Series PE Model,” an all-in-one energy storage system for public and industrial self-consumption, has received the ★1 (Level 1) conformity label under “JC-STAR,” operated by IPA. The system will also meet grid interconnection requirements for extra-high- and high-voltage systems from April 2027 and low-voltage systems from October 2027.
Facts
Registration number: 26090600003603
Date obtained: September 9, 2026
Extra-high and high voltage from April 2027
Low-voltage grid interconnection from October 2027
Since the YRW Series was first released in 2014
YAMABISHI’s remote monitoring service is provided free of charge for 5 years
Established: March 1958
Approximately 6 years of demonstration operation
Based on power generation and consumption forecasts up to 36 hours ahead
[Case study published] クラシル株式会社 migrates its SaaS and IT asset inventories to zooba. Production environment set up in about 1 month, reducing SaaS management tool costs by 24%
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株式会社zooba has published a case study on クラシル株式会社’s adoption of “zooba” for SaaS and IT asset management. クラシル株式会社 consolidated its SaaS, employee and IT asset inventories, which had been spread across multiple tools, in zooba, set up the production environment in about 1 month and began live operations in August 2026. It reduced SaaS management tool costs by 24% and consolidated its inventories from 3 to 2. It also made asset information accessible through its AI help desk.
Facts
Reduced SaaS management tool costs by 24%
Production environment set up in about 1 month, with live operations beginning in August 2026
Consolidated dispersed inventories from 3 to 2
The company had been using zooba’s AI help desk for about 2 years
We began tracking “who uses which SaaS” about 4 years ago
Live operations began in August 2026
The setup work on zooba’s side was completed in about 1 month, with almost all of it handled by 1 person
Make the places you explore with your beloved dog bigger, and share more of them together. MIGRATRAIL（ミグラトレイル） introduces its new “DOG” category.
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“DOG,” a new category for outdoor activities with dogs, has launched under the outdoor brand “MIGRATRAIL（ミグラトレイル）,” developed by 株式会社ダートフリーク. The initial lineup includes 4 items: a dog anchor, dog line, OD dog waste pouch and OD dog shoulder bag. It also includes a collaboration model with 本橋テープ, a long-established company in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Facts
The initial lineup features 4 items for outdoor activities with your beloved dog.
G7726 (MT05-0000) / ¥3,520 (tax included)
G7727 (MT05-0010) / ¥3,520 (tax included)
G8363 (MT05-5010) / ¥3,740 (tax included)
G8365 (MT05-5020) / ¥3,960 (tax included)
G7728 (MT05-5000) ¥3,850 (tax included)
The hook’s base rotates 360 degrees
Along a guyline stretched between 2 forged pegs (sold separately)
A photo contest where the winning entry becomes an illustration. Entries sought nationwide for moments spent reading picture books together
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NPO Bookstart is holding the “Reading Picture Books Together Photo Contest 2026,” inviting submissions on Instagram of photos capturing warm moments spent around picture books. The entry period is October 19–November 16, 2026, and the results will be announced on January 20, 2027. The grand-prize-winning entry will be turned into an original illustration.
Facts
It is held in 1,124 municipalities nationwide (as of the end of August 2026).
Original2026年10月19日（月）〜 11月16日（月）
Results announced January 20, 2027 (Wed.)
Grand Prize (1 winner)
Judges’ Awards (4 winners)
Honorable Mentions (20 winners)
An original book card featuring the winning photo, worth 5,000 yen (1,000 yen × 5 cards)
Book Card NEXT, worth 1,000 yen (1,000 yen × 1 card)
“Where should you live in Saijo City?” Area-by-area introduction videos released!
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Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, has produced area-by-area introduction videos showcasing life and attractions in 6 areas of the city, and released videos for 3 areas: the eastern and western urban districts and the Satoyama area. Chan Yui, a LOVE SAIJO ambassador, serves as the reporter. On October 12, an immigration seminar will also be held in Osaka in collaboration with サンケイリビング新聞社.
Facts
Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, has produced area-by-area introduction videos showcasing life and attractions in each of 6 areas of the city.
Videos for the agricultural, fruit-growing, and mountainous areas are scheduled for release in November.
An immigration seminar will be held in Osaka on October 12 (Mon., national holiday).
The immigration seminar in Osaka will be held in collaboration with サンケイリビング新聞社.
The reporter will be Chan Yui, who is from Saijo City and serves as a LOVE SAIJO ambassador.
Chan Yui has formed a band called イノクロニクル and is active as a musician.
Launch of a “Demand-Impact Company Database” for 10 trillion yen in data center investment: Covers 8 demand areas, 31 categories, and related companies benefiting from capital investment | 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister has launched the “10 Trillion Yen Data Center Investment: Demand-Impact Company Database,” which organizes industries and related companies connected to major data center investments in Japan. The database categorizes demand arising from data center construction and operations into 8 areas and 31 categories, and includes related companies and 56 domestic development plans.
Facts
Demand areas organized into 8 fields and 31 categories
Includes 56 domestic data center development plans
Shinagawa Grand Central Tower 8F, 2-16-4 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075
[Survey of 500 people] 48% of pet owners were unable to restore their homes to their original condition despite cleaning and deodorizing; 7.8% had hired professionals
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ブルークリーン株式会社 surveyed 500 people with experience keeping pets about damage, stains, and odors in their homes. 48% said that cleaning and deodorizing had not been enough to restore their homes, and although only 7.8% had hired professionals, 84.62% of those who had done so gave a positive assessment.
Facts
A survey of 500 men and women aged 30–80 nationwide who had experience keeping pets at home
48% said, “Even after cleaning and deodorizing myself, I was unable to restore things sufficiently to their original condition.”
Only 7.8% had hired professionals for services such as house cleaning or specialized cleaning.
84.62% of those who had hired professionals gave a positive assessment, saying, “I’m glad I hired them.”
The most common impact of pets on homes was “stains and odors from urine and feces,” at 48.8%.
“Shedding” was nearly as common, at 48.0%.
The most common location for pet-related damage, stains, and odors was the “living room,” at 71.4%.
54.8% of people had experience keeping dogs, and 57.8% had experience keeping cats.
Among those with experience keeping cats, the figure was 57.8%.
The figure was 52.9% among people with 5 or more years of experience keeping pets, 17.4 percentage points higher than among those with less than 5 years of experience.
The most common reason for hiring professionals was “I couldn’t remove the dirt or stains myself,” at 56.41%.
Recruitment opens for “GALAvers,” volunteer staff welcoming attendees and speakers at “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND”; deadline October 31 (Sat.)
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“TechGALA 2026: BEYOND,” a festival of technology shaping the future of the planet organized by Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium, will be held from December 15 (Tue.) to 17 (Thu.), 2026, in the Sakae and Tsurumai districts of 名古屋市, 愛知県. Recruitment has opened for “GALAvers,” volunteer staff who will welcome attendees and speakers during the event, with applications due by October 31 (Sat.), 2026. Volunteers will help manage session venues, assist speakers, lead tours of multiple venues, and operate the Pitch Park, among other duties.
Facts
The event will be held from December 15 (Tue.) to 17 (Thu.), 2026.
The application deadline is October 31 (Sat.), 2026.
Attendance at the previous event exceeded 5,500 (actual count).
More than 1,050 business meetings were held
Innovators gathered from 39 countries and regions around the world.
The conference featured 6 themes.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old (high school students may inquire※).
Companies mentioned：Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、一般社団法人中部経済連合会、名古屋大学、愛知県、名古屋市、浜松市、株式会社LEO、Peatix
Awards ceremony for the G-1 Grand Prix of the 28th Kyoto Tourism and Culture Certification Examination (hereafter, the Kyoto Certification), held on September 18, 2026
At the 28th Kyoto Certification held on July 12, 2026
彌榮自動車 took 1st place in the corporate division with a total score of 295 points
14th consecutive award for ヤサカグループ (12th for 彌榮自動車)
Two employees also received perfect-score awards this time
The competition is based on the combined scores of the top 3 third-grade test takers from each corporate group
It has ranked No. 1 in the Kyoto Certification G-1 Grand Prix in 2018 and 2022.
Since 2015, it has supported the Kyoto Certification Challenge Program for Junior and Senior High School Students (Kyoto City Board of Education), which aims to foster the next generation of students who will carry on traditional culture in Kyoto.
Today, it operates as the “ヤサカグループ headquarters,” comprising 15 companies across 7 industries.
In 1945, all taxi companies in Kyoto City were consolidated under wartime controls, and 彌榮自動車株式会社, now the headquarters of ヤサカグループ, was established.
Since 2023, the year the Kyoto Certification marked its 20th anniversary, the “Kyoto Certification Car,” featuring characters associated with the certification and Kyoto on its vehicles, has been in operation.
A 2.0-meter-tall giant gacha machine, “Monster Capsule,” will be installed year-round at 琉球ゴールデンキングス games! It will add excitement to the 2026-27 season, the inaugural B.LEAGUE PREMIER season!
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株式会社グリーグローブ will provide the 2.0-meter-tall giant gacha machine “Monster Capsule” throughout the 2026-27 season, the inaugural B.LEAGUE PREMIER season for 琉球ゴールデンキングス. A “Gordy Capsule Toy Station” will be newly installed at Okinawa Suntory Arena.
Facts
The “Gordy Capsule Toy Station” will be located on the 4th floor highway concourse of Okinawa Suntory Arena.
Participation in the first BIG Gacha event costs 4 “Gordy Coins” (1 coin costs 500 yen). Prizes include original tote bags printed with player illustrations.
“Gordy Coins” will be sold at the arena shop on the 1st floor and the coin booth on the 4th floor.
Since its development in 2021, the giant gacha machine “Monster Capsule” has been used at more than 600 events in total.
The retail media feature was introduced at 福岡ソフトバンクホークス in March 2024.
Compatible capsules have a diameter of 160 mm, among the largest in Japan.
琉球ゴールデンキングス won their first B.League championship in the 2022-23 season and became the first team from Okinawa Prefecture to win the 100th Emperor’s Cup in 2025.
Fold it out only when you use it. ROOM FIT launches “ROOMSTRIDE,” a foldable cross trainer.
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ROOM FIT, the indoor fitness brand operated by 株式会社Xcountry, has begun sales of “ROOMSTRIDE,” a foldable home cross trainer. It is 121 cm wide when in use and approximately 55 cm when folded, with 8 levels of resistance adjustment. Priced at 39,800 yen, it is available on the ROOM FIT official website, Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon.
Boomi and Seiko Solutions enter into a partnership.
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Boomi株式会社, the Japanese subsidiary of Boomi, an AI-era data activation company, and セイコーソリューションズ株式会社 have entered into a partnership. By combining Boomi’s “Boomi Enterprise Platform” with Seiko Solutions’ business systems and expertise in operations management and security, the companies will provide integrated support for building and operating a data integration platform that connects industry-specific core business systems with cloud services and AI.
Facts
September 17, 2026 – Boomi™, an AI-era data activation company that turns data into value.
Boomi is trusted by more than 30,000 customers and supported by a global partner network of more than 800 companies.
Boomi is supported by a global partner network of more than 800 companies.
Boomi achieves a 347% return on investment in a Forrester study.
Generated an economic impact of approximately $9.8 million (equivalent to approximately ¥1.4 billion) over 3 years
It is a joint venture established on November 8, 2024.
Make “Otonami” a little more rewarding and more accessible. Membership service “Otonami Salon” for adults gets a refresh.
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J-CAT株式会社 has revamped “Otonami Salon,” its membership service for adults. Under the theme “Make Otonami a little more rewarding and more accessible,” the revamp includes a new monthly 5,000-yen plan, a new loyalty bonus points program, and improved ways to use points, including in 1-point increments, for gifts and hotel stays.
Facts
It offers approximately 500 original experience plans that let members encounter Japanese culture and aesthetics.
It launched in January 2025.
A new “monthly 5,000-yen plan” has been introduced.
Monthly 10,000-yen plan: +1,000 points every 3 months
+1,000 points every 3 months
Annual plan (110,000 yen/year): +10,000 points awarded in a lump sum upon signing up
+10,000 points awarded in a lump sum upon signing up
Accumulated points (1 point = 1 yen) can be used for
The cumulative number of users has exceeded 160,000
More than 500 experience plans across a wide range of categories, mainly in the Kanto and Kansai regions
Since the service launched in June 2021
Original大丸東京店10F
Original住友不動産芝公園タワー16階
Companies mentioned：J-CAT株式会社、Otonami、Wabunka、Otonami Salon、Otonami Lounge Tokyo、Encounter by Otonami、大丸東京店、住友不動産
“GOV Conference meetup 2027 in Fukushima” to be held in 福島市; municipalities invited to apply to speak
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株式会社クラウドシエン announced that it will hold “GOV Conference meetup 2027 in Fukushima” at “Paruse Iizaka” in 福島市 on January 22, 2027, in collaboration with 福島市 and 株式会社ALL IS NEW. It is seeking municipalities to speak about real-world local government challenges under 3 themes: “Securing personnel,” “Migration and relationship population,” and “Enhancing the value of agriculture and local specialties.” The event aims to go beyond networking and lead to concrete proposals, meetings and pilot projects with companies, supporting public-private collaboration between municipalities and businesses.
Facts
Date: Friday, January 22, 2027
Original時間 13:00〜18:00目処
At both events, reservations and attendance exceeded 100 for venues with capacity for 100 people.
Yokosuka event: 4.30/5.00
Kawachinagano event: 4.32/5.00
Following the Yokosuka event, around 12 collaborations and moves toward launching projects emerged.
At the Kawachinagano event, more than 2 pilot projects began within 1 month of the event.
Approximately 25,000 companies nationwide and 148 municipalities are registered.
An average of 52% go on to business discussions with municipalities.
Of those, 32% are progressing toward concrete projects.
Company established: May 29, 2018
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラウドシエン、株式会社ALL IS NEW、福島市
The autumn special exhibition “Nakamura Sashu: Treasures of the Hinjitsukan” is now being held at 伊勢市歴史博物館 in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. The exhibition features works by 中村左洲, a Japanese-style painter from Futami, Ise City, including masterpieces passed down at the Hinjitsukan such as “Daimyo Procession” and “Celebratory Sea Bream,” as well as works donated to Ise City. It runs from September 19 to November 23, 2026, with works changing between the first and second halves of the exhibition. Admission is 300 yen for adults and free for high school students and younger.
Learn what to check during construction before building a custom home. Mackenzie House launches “BUILDING QUALITY”
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株式会社マッケンジーハウス launched “BUILDING QUALITY” on October 1, 2026, a resource in which site supervisors check construction progress. It will provide ongoing information as a resource where people considering custom-built homes can learn from primary sources about construction.
Facts
マッケンジーハウス handles custom-built homes, spec homes and land sales in the Shonan, Seisho and central Kanagawa areas.
Site supervisors who oversee actual construction sites will lead the publication, regularly sharing construction photos, points to check and the reasons behind them.
Original初回事例の施工は柳田内装、確認は現場監督の萩原侑也が担当した。
The head office is at 2-16 Nishikicho, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture; capital is 80 million yen; and the representative director is Okubo Eiji.
VISH株式会社 places its first transit advertisement at Fushimi Station in Nagoya. IT company rooted in Nagoya steps up recruitment outreach
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Starting October 1, 2026, VISH株式会社 will place its first transit advertisement at Fushimi Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Tsurumai Line. As an IT company headquartered in Nagoya, it is stepping up recruitment outreach and aims to “make VISH known to people who work in Nagoya,” drawing on its location a 4-minute walk from Fushimi Station. The ad promotes mid-career openings in sales, software engineering and customer support.
Facts
Monthly active users have reached 1.3 million, and cumulative downloads have exceeded 4.7 million. *As of September 2026
Starting October 1, 2026 (Thu.), we placed our first transit advertisement at Fushimi Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Tsurumai Line.
Advertising period: October 1, 2026 (Thu.)–March 31, 2027 (Wed.)
Since its establishment in 2004, the company has been headquartered in Nagoya
Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, where VISH is headquartered, is a 4-minute walk from Fushimi Station.
From hiding and blurring to “filling” the shadows of wrinkles and sagging with light: Establishing “optical filling,” a new mechanism using retroreflection
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日本メナード化粧品株式会社 developed new spherical particles with retroreflective properties in joint research with 株式会社トウチュウ, establishing “optical filling,” a new mechanism that fills the shadows of wrinkles and sagging with light. This makes it possible to naturally cover deep shadows that were difficult to address with diffuse-reflecting powders and pigments. The research was presented orally at the 36th IFSCC Congress, held in Perth, Australia, from September 28 to October 1, 2026, and was selected among the TOP 10 in the applied research category.
[Nanbu Town × Sasakawa Sports Foundation] Making disaster preparedness more accessible through sports. “Sports × Disaster Preparedness Challenge” to be held in Nanbu Town on October 11
Balanced meal frequency during pregnancy linked to healthy eating habits and food awareness established before pregnancy: Joint research findings to be presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Dietetics
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス announced that its joint research with the Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, 千葉県立保健医療大学 found that the frequency of eating meals containing a staple food, main dish and side dish during pregnancy was associated more with practicing healthy eating habits established before pregnancy, food awareness and the ability to use dietary information than with food-related knowledge before pregnancy. The findings were reported at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Dietetics, held September 11–13, 2026, at 別府大学’s Ishigaki Campus.
Facts
A survey was conducted among 454 women who were pregnant or had given birth.
The last work the late Fumiko Takeshita saw through to the rough sketches during her lifetime. Latest in the dinosaur picture book series, “マイアサウラの しんぱいないちにち,” goes on sale October 8 (Thu.)!
レッドロブスタージャパン株式会社 will launch “SEASIDE RESORT -Asian Resort Edition-” at 18 locations in Japan from Oct. 6 (Tue), 2026. Inspired by seaside cuisine from across Asia, including Thailand and Singapore, the menu features the evolved shrimp toast “LOB!EBI! Toast” (1,590 yen) and “Sentosa Seaside Chili Crab” (3,890 yen), among other dishes.
Facts
The third installment of the annual “Seaside Resort” fair menu, the Asian Resort Edition, will be held at 18 locations in Japan from Oct. 6 (Tue), 2026
Held at 18 locations in Japan
The company currently operates 20 locations nationwide, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area
Accommodation prices in 2025 rose 37.1% compared with the 2019 annual average
Domestic travel spending by Japanese travelers in 2025 totaled 26.7845 trillion yen, up 22.1% from 2019
Up 22.1% from 2019
“Travel” ranked 2nd among things people want to spend money on in 2026 (22.5%)
Shrimp Oriental Tom Yum Salad Price: 1,290 yen (1,419 yen including tax)
LOB!EBI! Toast Price: 1,590 yen (1,749 yen including tax)
Sentosa Seaside Chili Crab Price: 3,890 yen (4,279 yen including tax)
Yogi Mango Lassi Price: 790 yen (869 yen including tax)
The dating app ハッピーメール, operated by 株式会社アイベック, surveyed 100 adult men who had experienced worrying about loving their girlfriends too much. The most common behavior they found themselves doing was “contacting her frequently” (61.0%), followed by “trying to meet even when busy” (41.0%) and “increasing physical contact” (32.0%). While intense feelings deepened some relationships, in other cases excessive possessiveness or checking up on a partner damaged the relationship. Suggested ways to cope included “focusing on work or hobbies,” “spending more time with friends and family,” and “adjusting how often you communicate.”
Facts
Total membership: 35 million (※1)
※1: As of June 2024
Survey of 100 adult men
“Contacting her frequently” was the most common response, at 61.0%
“Trying to meet even when busy” was cited by 41.0%
“Increasing physical contact” was cited by 32.0%
“Asking in detail about her plans” was cited by 29.0%
【Limited quantity】つきじ海賓 opens reservations for “Kiwami,” its premium sushi offering for the year-end and New Year period
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株式会社サンライズサービス, operator of the sushi delivery service つきじ海賓, has opened reservations for “Kiwami,” a special sushi platter available only during the year-end and New Year period. Available in limited quantities, the platter serves 5 people (65 pieces plus tamago, 24,624 yen including tax) or 3 people (39 pieces plus tamago, 16,092 yen including tax) and will be delivered from Dec. 24, 2026, to Jan. 13, 2027. Customers who book through the official app by Nov. 30 can receive an early-bird discount of up to 3,000 yen. As a booking gift, customers will also receive “Yokohama Renga petit,” a fondant au chocolat from Yokohama Motomachi’s 霧笛楼.
Facts
The 5-person platter includes 65 pieces plus tamago and costs 24,624 yen including tax
The 3-person platter includes 39 pieces plus tamago and costs 16,092 yen
TPEC, which supports Toyota’s vehicle manufacturing, moves away from Excel for project budget and actual management, cutting around 600 instances of duplicate data entry each month
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株式会社オロ, provider of the cloud ERP system “ZAC,” has published a case study on ZAC’s implementation at 株式会社トヨタプロダクションエンジニアリング (TPEC), which supports vehicle manufacturing for トヨタグループ. TPEC moved project budget and actual management away from Excel and uses ZAC as a “hub” for management figures, linking it with multiple systems. By adopting single-entry data input, the company cut around 600 instances of duplicate data entry each month, improving operational efficiency and enabling accurate, timely tracking of budgets and actual results.
Facts
Cut around 600 instances of duplicate data entry each month
For around 600 purchase order transactions per month, a simple calculation shows that around 600 instances of duplicate data entry are eliminated each month
Adopted by more than 1,100 companies to date
Capital: 400 million yen
Established: April 2007
After comparing 3 systems, the company selected ZAC, citing its strong system integration capabilities and lower implementation costs
Private saunas, heated stone spas and hot springs available to enjoy as often as you like at a Nishi-Izu beauty and wellness inn, with no additional charge: “Meguri Day” runs through Dec. 25, 2026
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“Meguri Day” is being held at “Beauty and Health Inn Nishi-Izu Meguri～MEGURI～” (Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture), operated by 株式会社リロバケーションズ, through Dec. 25, 2026. Exclusive to overnight guests, the offer allows unlimited use of private saunas, private heated stone baths and private hot spring baths at no extra charge. Guests can freely enjoy these 3 private facilities without advance reservations as part of an autumn wellness plan. They would normally cost 12,100 yen in total, including tax.
Facts
Period: Through Dec. 25 (Fri), 2026
The 3 private facilities normally cost 12,100 yen in total, including tax, for 1 use each
Private sauna: 5,500 yen
Private heated stone bath: 4,400 yen
Private hot spring bath: 2,200 yen
Original価格：16,170円～（2名様一室ご利用時の1名様料金）
Number of guest rooms: 39
Operates distinctive hotels and inns at more than 40 locations nationwide
“Beauty and Health Inn Nishi-Izu Meguri～MEGURI～” opened on July 1, 2026
Rubber stamps featuring character motif icons from Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death,” let fans create goods bearing the designs: “Jujutsu Kaisen Motif Icon Stamp Collection (Hidden Inventory / Premature Death ver.)”
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印鑑はんこSHOPハンコズ, operated by 株式会社岡田商会, has begun selling “Jujutsu Kaisen Motif Icon Stamp Collection (Hidden Inventory / Premature Death ver.),” a collection of rubber stamps featuring motif icons of characters from Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death.” The collection includes 6 designs: Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Shoko Ieiri, Kento Nanami, Riko Amanai and Toji Fushiguro. Each stamp measures 25 millimeters square and features high-definition rubber on a wooden (MDF) base. The stamps are now available on 楽天 and ヤフーショッピング, marking the third installment following the Shibuya Incident ver.
Facts
Choose from these 6 designs featuring Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Shoko Ieiri, Kento Nanami, Riko Amanai and Toji Fushiguro
The easy-to-use square stamps measure 25 millimeters on each side, making them ideal for monthly planner pages or as small decorative accents
The newly released Hidden Inventory / Premature Death ver. is the third installment, following the recently released Shibuya Incident ver.
【Aichi Prefecture × eiicon】8 companies taking on challenges to solve problems faced by Aichi Prefecture businesses selected! Co-creation project finally gets underway
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Under the “Aichi Digital Island Project ‘TECH MEETS’” promoted by Aichi Prefecture and eiicon, 8 seed companies from across Japan with advanced digital technologies have been selected to address the challenge-solving themes of 8 need-seeking companies in Aichi Prefecture, and the co-creation project is now getting fully underway. The proof-of-concept trials will be conducted from October 2026 to February 2027, with a presentation of results scheduled for March 2027.
Facts
8 companies in Aichi Prefecture (hereinafter, “need-seeking companies”)
8 selected seed companies have been announced
From July 29 to September 4, 2026, 8 need-seeking companies announced their themes
October 2026–February 2027: Planning and implementation of proof-of-concept trials
March 2027: Presentation of results
Built on a corporate network of more than 40,000 companies
Created more than 100,000 matchmaking opportunities to date
Supporting open innovation for more than 164 leading companies across a wide range of industries
Selected 140 companies in more than 20 prefectures
Advanced a cumulative total of 143 projects
The initiative has been underway since fiscal 2022
AUBA received certification in 2025 under “ISO 56001,” the international standard for innovation management systems
Jointly developed with TSKさんいん中央テレビ’s popular show “SOUP”! “Matsue Katsu Rice” and “Daisen Chicken Dry Curry” go on sale, alongside 4 other flavors of San’in
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン is holding the “San’in Fair,” offering a total of 6 items featuring local specialties from the San’in region and local ingredients, including “Matsue Katsu Rice” and “Daisen Chicken Dry Curry,” jointly developed with TSKさんいん中央テレビ’s popular show “SOUP.” The items will be available at Seven-Eleven stores in Tottori, Shimane, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi prefectures from Saturday, October 10, to Friday, October 23.
Facts
The “San’in Fair” runs from Saturday, October 10, to Friday, October 23
A total of 6 items featuring local specialties from the San’in region and local ingredients
■Matsue Katsu Rice Price: 698 yen (753.84 yen including tax)
■Daisen Chicken Dry Curry Price: 648 yen (699.84 yen including tax)
■Matsue Oden, served cold Price: 298 yen (321.84 yen including tax)
■Tsukune meatballs with Daisen chicken, served with green onions Price: 298 yen (321.84 yen including tax)
■Milk Zenzai Pudding, supervised by 出雲ぜんざい学会 Price: 298 yen (321.84 yen including tax)
■Milk Wa-Mocchi, made with Shirabara Milk Price: 160 yen (172.80 yen including tax)
Original放送曜日：毎週土曜18時00分～18時30分
The 2 items are the local specialty “Matsue Katsu Rice” and “Daisen Chicken Dry Curry,” made with the branded chicken “Daisen-dori”
Limited-edition “STEINS;GATE” prizes arrive! Newly illustrated “acrylic dioramas,” “acrylic carabiners” and more available at Molly Fantasy and PALO starting October 9 (Friday)
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will begin rolling out 3 limited-edition prize items based on the TV anime “STEINS;GATE” (acrylic diorama, acrylic stand keychain, and acrylic carabiner; 17 varieties in total) from October 9 (Friday) at amusement facilities including Molly Fantasy and PALO, as well as on the online crane game “Molly Online.” This is a joint project with a POP UP STORE from 株式会社未来屋書店.
Facts
Availability period: October 9, 2026 (Fri.) until supplies run out
3 limited-edition prize items
17 varieties across 3 items
Acrylic diorama: 1 type
Acrylic stand keychain: 8 types
Acrylic carabiner: 8 types
Approx. 14 cm high × approx. 25 cm wide × approx. 7 cm deep
Acrylic stand keychain: 8 types, approx. 7 cm high
Acrylic carabiner: 8 types, approx. 12 cm high
Get 500 MP in play points (equivalent to 500 yen)!
【Gransta Tokyo】“PEANUTS × シュガーバターの木” pop-up store opens! New items featuring Snoopy and friends are arriving one after another
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シュガーバターの木, the butter cereal sweets specialty shop operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will open a pop-up store at Square Zero in “Gransta Tokyo” at JR Tokyo Station from October 12, 2026 (Monday, a national holiday) to October 22 (Thursday) as the 4th collaboration with “PEANUTS.” On sale will be assorted packages including the seasonal limited-edition “Honey Sweet Potato Caramel,” along with original fall and winter goods made with corduroy, such as pouches, mugs, eco bags, tote bags, caps, and keychains. A campaign will also offer original stickers to customers who spend 3,000 yen or more including tax, while supplies last.
TAC Computer School | Web and correspondence courses for Java SE 17 to launch on October 5, 2026
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TAC Computer School, operated by TAC株式会社, will launch the “Introduction to Java Programming / Fundamentals Web Correspondence Course” and the “Practical Java Programming Materials Correspondence Course,” both compatible with “Java SE 17,” on Monday, October 5, 2026. The courses aim to develop IT talent amid growing demand for Java engineers driven by the promotion of digital transformation. To mark the launch, a coupon offering 15% off eligible courses for online applications only will be available through November 30, 2026.
Facts
Starting Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.)
Application deadline: through Monday, November 30, 2026
Online-application-only coupon offering 15% off eligible courses
▶Regular tuition: 35,000 yen → 15% off: 29,750 yen (tax and course materials included)
▶Regular tuition: 46,000 yen → 15% off: 39,100 yen (tax and course materials included)
▶Regular tuition: 31,000 yen → 15% off: 26,350 yen (tax and course materials included)
3 courses: “Introduction,” “Fundamentals” for those with experience in C and other languages, and “Practical” for learning applied techniques
Top reason people stop using walkers: “The user does not feel they need one,” at 45%; survey of 225 professionals
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株式会社星光医療器製作所 released the results of a survey on walker selection for long-term care insurance rentals, conducted among a total of 225 physical therapists, occupational therapists, and care managers. The most common reason users who started using a walker did not continue was “The user does not feel they need one,” at 45%. The top concern when making a recommendation was also whether “the user would accept it,” at 48%. The findings showed that the user’s perceived need and acceptance are common challenges both for continued use and for adoption.
Facts
45% of respondents selected “The user does not feel they need one,” making it the most common response
A total of 225 participants
100 physical therapists (PTs)
70 occupational therapists (OTs)
55 care managers (CMs)
“Whether the user would accept it” was the most common response, at 48%
“Stability while walking” was the most common response, at 56%
“Lifting, storing and loading it into a vehicle are burdensome” was the most common response, at 40%
“Steps and slopes” was the most common response, at 48%
The combined total for “Often” and “Sometimes” was 56%
Original「アルコーステラ」が8.5kg
Original「アルコーステラ mini」が8kg
Survey period: June 11, 2026 (Thu)–June 24 (Wed)
Founded in 1932 (launched the “アルコー” brand in 1971)
We launched the welfare equipment brand “アルコー” in 1971
Queen of rock 山下久美子 brings a show from her hometown of Oita! Her regular program “大事なものはなくならない” launches on OBS Radio. A live and talk event will be held at OITA PORT HALL on October 31
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株式会社Cont and OBS大分放送 have launched a new OBS Radio program, KUMIKO YAMASHITA “大事なものはなくならない.” The regular program is hosted by Oita-born rock singer 山下久美子 and broadcast from her hometown of Oita. The first episode will air on Friday, October 2, 2026. A live and talk event will also be held at OITA PORT HALL in Oita City on Saturday, October 31.
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Original1980年シングル「バスルームから愛をこめて」でデビュー
A homecoming concert held at BRICK BLOCK in Oita City on February 28, 2026
About 8 months after the excitement of that sold-out show, a long-awaited Oita performance has been announced
First broadcast: Friday, October 2, 2026
Every Friday, 21:00–21:30
Date and time: Saturday, October 31, 2026; doors open at 17:00 / show starts at 18:00
Doors open 17:00
Show starts 18:00
Price: 6,000 yen (tax included); one-drink order required
A new way of living with plants, made possible by 3D printers: TOHKA (トーカ), connecting people and nature, is born
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フクビ化学工業株式会社 announced that it will begin test sales on Amazon on October 6, 2026, of TOHKA (トーカ), a planter brand made using 3D printer additive manufacturing. The resin “トーカ ポータブルポット” combines the warmth of wood with digital technology and can be customized in up to 125 combinations: 5 shapes × 5 body colors × 5 saucer colors.
AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on Tuesday, November 24, on “The Fundamentals, Synthesis and Molecular Design of Silsesquioxanes and Their Applications in High-Performance Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Materials”
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株式会社AndTech announced that it will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on November 24, 2026, covering the fundamentals, synthesis and molecular design of silsesquioxanes and their applications in high-performance organic–inorganic hybrid materials. 4 lecturers from Gunma University, Kyoto University, Yamagata University and 東亞合成株式会社 will explain topics ranging from the fundamentals to applications of POSS, self-healing materials and the SQ series. The fee is 66,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
Date and time: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 10:30–17:05
Former head of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency to speak at “Security Business Market Forum 2026 in Tokyo” on November 6; registration now open
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一般社団法人安全保障ビジネスイノベーション協会（SBIJ） will hold “Security Business Market Forum 2026 in Tokyo” at 京王プラザホテル新宿 on November 6, 2026, for companies and other stakeholders considering entering the security-related market. 土本英樹, former head of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, and 南雲憲一郎, former commander of the Joint Operations Command, will speak. The program will consist of 3 parts on defense procurement, the operational needs of the Self-Defense Forces and the global defense supply chain. Capacity is 150; advance registration is required.
Facts
Date and time: Friday, November 6, 2026, from 14:00 (registration opens at 13:00)
How much can you consult generative AI about household finances, asset building and real estate investment? Survey of AI users on how they use AI for money-related matters
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不動産投資スクエア, operated by 株式会社クレアスライフ, surveyed 5,984 generative AI users, including 199 respondents in the main survey, about how they use AI for money-related matters. 71.3% had used generative AI, and 62.1% were frequent users who used it at least once a week. However, fewer than 1 in 10 wanted to leave “final decisions” about household finances or asset building to AI. Respondents consistently saw AI as a tool for organizing and comparing information, while reserving final decisions for themselves or experts. Real estate investment was identified as an area with “room to grow”: current use is low, but interest in future use is high.
Facts
Valid responses: 5,984
Valid responses: 199
71.3% said they had used generative AI
Original合計62.1%が週1回以上のペースで生成AIに触れている
ChatGPT was by far the most common, at 50.3%
Gemini: 42.9%
Microsoft Copilot: 27.1%
81.9% were open to consulting AI about household finances
Real estate investment accounted for just 3.5% (209 people)
The most common response, at 38.7%, was “I would take AI’s suggestions into account, but want to make important decisions and final judgments myself”
Just 11.6% said they would be comfortable trusting and adopting AI’s suggestions as-is when making decisions
The most common use was “researching taxes” (43.2%)
The least popular was “Researching real estate investment” (23.7%).
(Home purchase 38.7%, real estate investment 34.7%)
“Organizing the pros and cons” 22.6%
A total of 56.8% want to limit AI's role to gathering information and making comparisons.
A total of 35.7% also said they want to leave specific recommendations and even final decisions to AI.
Responses that put “AI at the center” ... totaled 62.3%.
Responses indicating some form of AI involvement reached a total of 82.9%.
A new security model for rental housing. 12 security cameras, including omnidirectional models, and facial recognition auto-lock. “Prime Secure Ito” completed in Itoshima, Fukuoka.
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ロックミリオン株式会社 completed “Prime Secure Ito (Prime Secure Ito),” a newly built rental property emphasizing security performance, in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, in August 2026, and began soliciting tenants. Security was designed by 株式会社ジャパン・セキュリティシステム. The small-scale rental property has 12 security cameras, including 3 omnidirectional cameras, and facial recognition auto-lock across all 6 units. An application to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Next-Generation Housing Project” is planned.
Facts
12 security cameras
3 of them are the latest omnidirectional cameras.
Rental housing with 6 units
Completed in August 2026
A 4-minute walk (about 400m) from Itoshima-Koko-mae Station on the JR Chikuhi Line
コムテック株式会社 expands sales support solutions as a partner of 3 CRM and sales support companies
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コムテック株式会社 has signed partnership agreements with 3 companies in the SFA/CRM field: ソフトブレーン株式会社, ゾーホージャパン株式会社, and HubSpot Japan株式会社. It has revamped its existing SFA/CRM operations outsourcing service into a BPaaS solution that provides end-to-end support, from vendor selection and implementation to post-launch adoption and improvements in sales productivity. The company has established a framework to support multiple major SFA/CRM services and aims to address operational challenges such as user adoption and data utilization after tool implementation.
Facts
We have become a partner※ of 3 companies in the SFA/CRM field: ソフトブレーン株式会社, ゾーホージャパン株式会社, and HubSpot Japan株式会社 (※in Japanese syllabary order).
Founded: November 6, 1976
Established: June 17, 1992
Established: September 6, 2001
Founded: February 2016
〒105-6791 Seavans North Building 10F, 1-2-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
[Higashiomi, Shiga] Learn rice farming techniques to prepare for extreme heat: “Niji no Kirameki” cultivation workshop to be held on 10/24 (Sat.). Sharing high-yield case studies in collaboration with 農研機構 and others
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株式会社ユキイプラス (Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture) will hold a cultivation workshop in Higashiomi on October 24, 2026, for “Niji no Kirameki,” a heat-tolerant variety. 農研機構 will explain the variety’s characteristics, fertilizer suppliers 篠原商店 and サンアグロ will explain fertilization management for high yields, and ユキイプラス will introduce drone-based agricultural support. Admission is free, and capacity is 100 people.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Registration at 13:30; event from 14:00 to 17:30
Capacity: 100 people
The social gathering costs 5,000 yen.
Participation fee: Free
A maximum yield of 11 bales per 10a was recorded.
Undertakes drone direct seeding and cultivation support across more than 10ha in Shiga Prefecture
Chatbot “Satto FAQ” launches “AI Plan” equipped with RAG. A “hybrid AI chatbot” combining rule-based systems and generative AI
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株式会社サンソウシステムズ launched “AI Plan,” equipped with RAG, for its chatbot “Satto FAQ” on September 30, 2026. The “hybrid AI chatbot” combines a rule-based system with generative AI (RAG) and costs 80,000 yen per month (before tax).
Facts
The basic fee for “AI Plan” is 80,000 yen per month (before tax).
Entry Plan 10,000 yen
Basic Plan 30,000 yen
Advanced Plan 50,000 yen
Usage fees are based on points, which can be purchased starting at 5,000 points = 5,000 yen (before tax).
“march,” supporting LINE-based online consultations, patient acquisition, continuing care, clinical operations, and medical businesses, to exhibit at the “Medical DX Expo” at Medical Japan [Tokyo]!
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株式会社Wrusty announced it will exhibit at the “Medical DX Expo” as part of the “9th Medical Japan Tokyo,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe from October 7-9, 2026. Under the theme “Evolving the Cycle,” the exhibit will feature “march” for medical institutions, “march Dr.” for medical institutions and physicians, “PBC by march” for business companies, and “AI with march,” which supports each business. The company will introduce solutions that use LINE to support online consultations, continuing care, clinical operations, and the development of medical businesses. The booth number is 9-62.
Facts
The Wrusty booth number is [9-62].
The “9th Medical Japan Tokyo,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 7 (Wed.) to 9 (Fri.), 2026
Date and time: October 7 (Wed.) to 9 (Fri.), 2026, 10:00 to 17:00
“9th Medical Japan Tokyo (Medical, Nursing Care and Pharmacy Week Tokyo)”
群馬県太田市 announced a new designation for the use of hometown tax donations, “Open House Arena Ota Fund Support,” to solicit contributions toward part of the costs of major renovations and equipment upgrades, including the center vision display, expected at the multipurpose gymnasium completed in 2023. Donations can be made through 4 portals—ふるさとチョイス, さとふる, 楽天ふるさと納税, and ふるなび—or at the city office and via the city website. No return gifts will be offered.
Facts
Since its completion in 2023, it has hosted many events, including professional basketball games.
In principle, income and residential tax refunds or deductions are available on the amount donated, minus the 2,000 yen out-of-pocket contribution.
Located within 90km of the Tokyo metropolitan area, with the North Kanto Expressway passing through the northern part of Ota City
Original浅草駅や北千住駅から太田駅まで1時間半程度と都心からのアクセスも良好です
Ota City Hall, Future Strategy Department, Public Relations and Branding Division TEL: 0276-47-1863
Ota City Hall, Culture and Sports Department, Sports Facilities Management Division TEL: 0276-45-8118
Available through 4 sites: ふるさとチョイス, さとふる, 楽天ふるさと納税, and ふるなび
Developed the world's first droplet phenotypic screening system
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As part of NEDO’s “Development of Bio-based Product Production Technologies to Accelerate the Realization of Carbon Recycling” program, Nagaoka University of Technology, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima University, On-Chip Biotechnologies, and Nikon Solutions jointly developed the world’s first “million screening technology,” which can search for and obtain uncultivated and difficult-to-cultivate microorganisms at a scale of 1 million droplets, and a “droplet phenotypic screening system” that conducts primary screening, image-based secondary screening, and recovery in one process. Its processing capacity is 1,000 times that of the conventional microplate method, reducing the search for useful enzymes and microorganisms—which previously took several months to years—to a matter of days or weeks. On-Chip Biotechnologies plans to commercialize the system by the end of fiscal 2027, and the Nagaoka University of Technology startup ECHIGO MICROBES Co., Ltd. was established in March 2026.
Facts
“Million screening technology,” which can search for and obtain microorganisms at a scale of 1 million droplets
We have demonstrated that up to approximately 50% of microorganisms in the environment can be made culturable
Processing capacity reaches 1,000 times that of the conventional microplate method
Analyzed and sorted approximately 1 million droplets in 6 hours
Isolated a novel enzyme with 2.4 times the activity of commercially available industrial enzymes
Obtained 4 bacterial species exhibiting high activity
Reaction efficiency is up to 4.7 times that of conventional substrates
A novel fluorescent substrate that does not leak out of droplets and remains stable for more than 7 days
8,000 droplets per minute, with a target-strain acquisition rate of 96% or higher
Project period: fiscal 2020–fiscal 2026
On-Chip Biotechnologies plans to commercialize the “droplet phenotypic screening system” by the end of fiscal 2027, integrating primary screening, image-based secondary screening, and recovery processes
Asoview to hold experiential family event “Asoview! Kids Festa” in June 2027
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アソビュー株式会社 announced that it will jointly hold “Asoview! Kids Festa,” an experiential event for families with children ages 4–9, with 株式会社エンファム. at the Community Arena at GMO ARENA saitama on June 19 and 20, 2027. Recruitment of exhibitors and sponsors has also begun.
Women-only body-shaping gym REDY'S GYM opens registration for the “3-Month Challenge,” supervised by popular trainer KEN!
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REDY'S GYM, a women-only body-shaping studio operated by 株式会社LOIVE, began accepting participants for the “3-Month Challenge,” an intensive 3-month program supervised by popular trainer KEN, on September 20. The program is open to new and existing members and offers premium prizes, including a grand prize, a completion award, and a goal achievement award. The entry period runs from September 20 to October 14, and the program runs from October 15 to January 15 of the following year.
Facts
Registration period: September 20–October 14
Program period: October 15–January 15 of the following year (3 months)
“3-Month Challenge”
Approximately 8 years of experience as a trainer
Approximately 170,000 Instagram followers
Approximately 70,000 TikTok followers
Online program membership: more than 2,000 members
Operates 3 locations nationwide (Kobe Sannomiya, Shibuya, and Ginza) (as of September 2026)
[Early-winter limited edition! Grown-up sweets] PÂTISSERIE PINÈDE debuts “Rum Banana Chocolat Point,” featuring chocolate and rum, plus a tart made with La France pears from Yamagata Prefecture and pistachio-flavored cream puffs!
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株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー’s sweets brand PÂTISSERIE PINÈDE (Pinède) will release 4 early-winter limited-edition “grown-up sweets” from November 1–30, 2026. The new “Rum Banana Chocolat Point” (650 yen, tax included) combines rum-flavored sautéed banana with chocolate mousse. Also available at the same time are “La France Pear and Strawberry Tart” (680 yen, tax included, made with La France pears from Yamagata Prefecture), “Strawberry Rare Cheesecake” (590 yen, tax included), and a seasonal pistachio-flavored version of the signature “Cream Puff” (400 yen, tax included).
Facts
Price: 650 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥680 (tax included)
Price: 590 yen (tax included)
Price: 400 yen (tax included)
The signature “Cream Puff,” with more than 1.96 million units sold across the series※1
Partnering with Google to develop next-generation home security solutions
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パナソニック株式会社 has agreed to a partnership with Google to realize smart homes that combine enhanced security with greater efficiency. By combining residential video door phones and monitoring cameras with Google Home’s AI and cloud services, the companies aim to develop next-generation security solutions across 4 areas: enhanced anomaly detection through AI video analysis, personalization for each user, reduced effort for users, and continuous improvement.
Facts
Specifically, collaboration will focus on the following 4 themes
[Press release] Partnering with Google to develop next-generation home security solutions (October 6, 2026)
Built “bJAMP® Urel,” a business-to-business ordering marketplace featuring an auction function
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株式会社ドリームネッツ (Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture; President and CEO: Kazunari Inoue) built the system for “bJAMP® Urel,” a business-to-business marketplace operated by 時事通信ビジネスサポート株式会社. The platform brings together 4 transaction methods—auction transactions, individual quotes, fixed-price sales, and sales restricted to purchasing businesses—and supports internal approval workflows, centralized order processing and payments, the Electronic Books Preservation Act, and the invoice system. The company aims to use AI agents for businesses operating auctions in the future.
Facts
Bringing 4 different transaction methods together in 1 marketplace
Transaction data is stored for 7 years, and past transaction information can also be searched and exported as CSV.
For more than 25 years, we have worked on a wide range of system development projects, including e-commerce site construction, app development and business system development.
Orders open for the Super Ten-chan Multifunctional Backpack from the anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE”!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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株式会社アルマビアンカ will begin taking orders for the Super Ten-chan Multifunctional Backpack from the anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE” on its online store “AMNIBUS” from Wednesday, September 30. The price is 15,180 yen, including tax.
[Yamanashi・Yatsugatake] A rich time in the forest awaits beyond the autumn leaves. An autumn driving trip proposed by 八ヶ岳倶楽部.
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八ヶ岳倶楽部, operated by 有限会社八ヶ岳プランニング in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, is proposing an autumn trip for 2026 that combines a drive through the fall foliage on the southern foothills of Yatsugatake with time spent in the forest. Located at an elevation of 1,360 m, the facility has been a place where founder Hiroshi Yagyu cultivated a broadleaf forest since its establishment in 1989. In December 2025, it was certified by the national government as a “Nature Coexistence Site.” It offers a variety of ways to enjoy autumn, including a railroad-tie parking lot, fruit tea, a gallery shop and forest therapy retreats.
Facts
For autumn 2026, we are proposing a trip that combines a drive through the fall foliage on the southern foothills of Yatsugatake with relaxing time in a forest painted in autumn colors.
八ヶ岳倶楽部, located at an elevation of 1,360 m, opened in July 1989.
In December 2025, it was designated by the national government as a “Nature Coexistence Site” (a certification for biodiversity conservation).
The harmonious landscape created by people and nature, nurtured over more than 30 years, was recognized.
Made with 7 kinds of fruit and Nilgiri tea, this has been a signature item since the business was founded in 1989.
A small-group program for up to 6 people, running from 9:00 to 11:30.
Adults: 6,600 yen (including tax; comes with a 500-yen café-restaurant discount voucher).
10:00–17:30 (restaurant last orders at 17:00). Hours may change depending on the season.
About 20 minutes by car from Nagasaka IC on the Chuo Expressway.
The autumn leaves usually begin around mid-October.
A signature item since the business was founded in 1989.
Students carry on and update the “Community Sports Festival”; 11th edition to be held on October 18.
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國學院大學人間開発学部・地域ヘルスプロモーションセンター will hold the “11th Community Sports Festival STEP UP—Go Beyond Yourself—” at its Tama-Plaza Campus on October 18, 2026. Around 150 people in total, led by approximately 70 members of the student group “Chīheru,” will run 9 hands-on programs for everyone from children to seniors. Advance registration is required, participation is free, and attendance is expected to be approximately 300.
Facts
11th Community Sports Festival
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00–15:00
Approximately 70 students belonging to the student group supporting 地域ヘルスプロモーションセンター (commonly known as “Chīheru”).
A total of approximately 150 people are expected to help run the event.
Expected attendance: approximately 300
9 hands-on programs for everyone from children to seniors.
The Faculty of Human Development, established in 2009, is an education-focused faculty that trains “professionals in human development.”
Application period: September 14, 2026 (Monday)–October 9 (Friday), 18:00
Preparations proceeded across 4 divisions: overall coordination, operations, planning and public relations.
5-minute walk from Tama-Plaza Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
From “disaster preparedness you don’t use” to “disaster preparedness you use every day.” A soundproof room for everyday use and an earthquake-resistant shelter that protects lives during an earthquake. Dual-use “OTODASU™ SAFE” launched.
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Coolish Music株式会社（SHELTER HUB） will begin selling “OTODASU™ SAFE,” a dual-use earthquake-resistant shelter built around its simple soundproof room “OTODASU™,” which has sold more than 5,000 units cumulatively. Enclosed in an aluminum frame with a load capacity of 50 t, it can be used as a soundproof room every day and protect occupants from a building collapse during an earthquake. Prices start at 2.5 million yen before tax. In addition to private homes, it will be offered to offices and factories, and visitors can try it out at the Shibuya showroom. Sales begin October 6, 2026.
“OCEANUS,” expressing the grandeur of ocean swells.
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Casio Computer announced that it will launch the new analog radio-controlled solar watch “OCW-SG1000MC” on November 13. The limited-edition model, with 300 units produced, features newly developed marble ceramic on the bezel to evoke the grand flow of the ocean. The suggested retail price is 748,000 yen, including tax.
Facts
“OCW-SG1000MC” will go on sale on November 13.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 748,000 yen (including tax).
Production quantity: 300 units.
A marble pattern created by blending black and white ceramic in 2 colors
The bezel is cut with 24 facets to create a three-dimensional polygonal shape
AI manga platform “MangaNow” selected for 2nd cohort of Tokyo Dome’s “OpenDome at enXross”
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The AI manga platform “MangaNow,” operated by 株式会社IMAKAI, has been selected for the 2nd cohort of “OpenDome at enXross,” an accelerator program run by 株式会社東京ドーム. Starting Oct. 5, 2026, the company will spend about 6 months based at “enXross DAO” in Tokyo Dome City, conducting demonstrations in the Web3, AI and XR × entertainment fields.
Facts
Starting Oct. 5, 2026, the company will take part in a program lasting about 6 months, based at “enXross DAO,” a collaborative coworking space in Tokyo Dome City.
Program period: Oct. 5, 2026–March 2027 (about 6 months)
The program is being held as part of “enXross,” an open innovation project promoted by 株式会社東京ドーム since 2023.
The platform’s 34 original art styles allow users to create expressions that match the world of each work.
On Sept. 24, 2026, the company adapted the stage work “Galileo’s Eye,” based on an original story by director and playwright 田尾下哲, into a comic and began distributing “Galileo’s Eye, Vol. 1: Science and History” on Amazon’s Kindle Store.
Established: Jan. 6, 2023
Capital: 2,000,000 yen
The company began distributing “Galileo’s Eye, Vol. 1: Science and History” on Amazon’s Kindle Store.
株式会社ITreat, which provides web marketing for medical institutions, obtains “ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001:2022/ISMS-AC)” information security management system certification
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株式会社ITreat, which provides web marketing support for medical institutions and is based in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, with 健太 木村 as its representative director, obtained certification for its “ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001:2022/ISMS-AC)” information security management system on Sept. 10, 2026. The certification body is テュフ ラインランド ジャパン株式会社. The scope covers website production, planning and operation; contracted development and maintenance support for web systems; and support for academic conference operations. Going forward, the company will continue information security training for all employees and pursue ongoing improvement through the PDCA cycle.
Webinar for corporate planning and business strategy professionals and new business managers to be held again: “The Role and Assessment of New Businesses in Large Companies and Organizations: How They Differ from Startup New Business Creation”
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold its free webinar “The Role and Assessment of New Businesses in Large Companies and Organizations: How They Differ from Startup New Business Creation” again on Oct. 20, 2026, for corporate planning and business strategy professionals. President and CEO 永井歩 will explain the challenges of launching new businesses at large companies and how to address them.
Facts
Original2026年10月20日（火）12:00-13:00に
193 countries worldwide
Government/fund investment data covering 39 languages
Supporting new business creation and management at more than 400 major companies in Japan and overseas
One of the world’s largest databases for visualizing intangible assets, covering 193 countries, 39 languages and more than 700 million records
136 independently defined “growth areas”
105 “social issues”
【Capacity】500 people
Created several new businesses worth from several hundred million yen to around 1 billion yen
While the core business is growing steadily at a scale of several thousand yen to several trillion yen
So delicious with just 7 ingredients. “Soft and Fluffy Rice Flour Bread,” supervised by Chef 藤春幸治, launches Oct. 6
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株式会社アレルギーヘルスケア launched “Soft and Fluffy Rice Flour Bread,” a frozen product supervised by 藤春幸治, owner-chef of the restaurant “EPICURE,” on Oct. 6, 2026. After about 2 and a half years of development, the product was made without the 29 specified allergen items, wheat gluten, food additives or animal-derived ingredients. A combination of domestically produced rice flour and konjac flour helps prevent dryness. It will be sold at all 4 ナチュラルハウス stores, through the online shop and on the food allergy-friendly food retailer もぐもぐ共和国.
Facts
Just 7 ingredients.
On sale starting today, Oct. 6, 2026
アレルギーヘルスケア spent about 2 and a half years developing the product
Made without the 29 specified allergen items, food additives or animal-derived ingredients
To be rolled out for sale at all 4 ナチュラルハウス stores and online
Shelf life: 365 days from the production date when frozen
Heat in a toaster oven for 1–2 minutes
Founded in 2002
In 2016, the company opened “もぐもぐ工房,” a dedicated factory for food allergy-friendly products made without specified allergens
Nov. 18: AndTech to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on “Materials Design to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Automotive Coatings While Maintaining Film Performance”
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株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on Nov. 18, 2026, titled “Materials Design to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Automotive Coatings While Maintaining Film Performance.” The seminar will focus on low-temperature-curing blocked isocyanates and solvent-free UV-curable coatings, with speakers from 東ソー株式会社 and 株式会社クラレ discussing topics including the 80℃-curing blocked isocyanate “C-BI-80H” and the design of low-viscosity reactive diluent monomers. The participation fee is 50,600 yen (tax included).
Facts
Date and time: Nov. 18, 2026 (Wed.), 13:00–15:40
Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
Blocked isocyanate “C-BI-80H,” combining curing at 80℃ with paint stability at room temperature
aiwell selected for Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center’s “Texas, USA Hands-on Support Program”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
aiwell株式会社 has been selected as a company eligible for support under the “Texas, USA Hands-on Support Program” run by 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社. Through the program, the company will examine the potential use of its proprietary technology platform “aiwell ProteoSIGN” in the U.S. market and pursue initiatives with a view to expanding overseas operations and listing in the United States.
Facts
Established Jan. 23, 2018
aiwell has obtained the following 3 patents related to proteomics technology.
No-wash protein gel stain (Patent No. 7113446)
Information processing system and program (Patent No. 7215682)
Information processing system, identification system and program (Patent No. 7670286)
Survey report, 4th installment: 48.6% of women interested in Korean beauty supplements have concerns about “safety and trust.” [Survey of 1,000 women ages 20–40 with an interest in beauty]
Turning “quiet passion” into possibility: Zoth Consulting unveils new brand concept and logo
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Zoth Consulting株式会社 has announced its brand concept, “Zoth,” and a new logo. The name conveys “a person with an energy welling up from within,” expressing through the company name and logo its commitment to engaging with “human potential,” building on its support for talent, recruitment and organizational development.