“生ハム蔵” project sets final target at ¥20 million. Prosciutto production from Tokachi aiming for global reach moves toward facility construction
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株式会社丸勝 has set a final crowdfunding target of ¥20 million for “生ハム蔵,” a prosciutto production project using Tokachi Royal Mangalitsa pork. Launched on September 15, 2026, the campaign reached its initial target of ¥3 million in 2 hours and 50 minutes. As of October 5, it had received ¥11,541,750 in support from 290 backers. The project aims to renovate the former soba restaurant “四分分度” and complete the facility in November 2026. The long-aged prosciutto is expected to be ready around 2028.
Facts
The final target has been set at ¥20 million
Reached the initial target of ¥3 million
The target was revised to ¥6 million and then ¥10 million
Reached the initial target of ¥3 million in 2 hours and 50 minutes after launch
Total support: ¥11,541,750
Reached 290 backers
They are raised over at least 420 days, longer than conventional pigs
What we have spent more than 3 years developing
Crowdfunding launched on September 15, 2026
“生ハム蔵” is slated for completion in November 2026
The long-aged prosciutto is slated to be ready around 2028
Check primary sources before you believe. “Fact Check AI,” which verifies claims in social media posts and AI-written text against original sources, officially launches
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ワイズ合同会社 has officially launched “Fact Check AI,” a fact-checking app for iOS and Android that verifies claims in social media posts and AI-generated text against primary sources. Its proprietary “Mille-Feuille AI Method” combines generative AI with rule-based processing in multiple layers and uses 5 types of labels to show how each point relates to the source material.
Facts
Following an initial release in September 2026, the service has expanded the range of primary sources used for verification and is now officially launching.
The results shown are an example of the service in use as of October 5, 2026
New users can use 3 checks (3 credits) for free (free credits do not expire)
Over 13,000 consultation messages; “romance” ranks first by category. Japanese AI advice service “Solvie (ソルヴィエ)” officially launches on October 6
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株式会社伊吹 announced that it will officially launch “Solvie (ソルヴィエ),” a Japanese AI advice service, on October 6, 2026. As of September 30, 2026, the beta version had received more than 13,000 consultation messages in total, with “romance” ranking first by category. The paid “ソルPlus” plan will also launch on the same day.
Facts
The number of consultation messages exceeded 13,000 in about 2 months after the beta version launched.
The AI advice service “Solvie (ソルヴィエ)” will officially launch on October 6, 2026.
The beta version’s total membership grew from 77 on September 1, 2026, to 819 on September 30 of the same year, an increase of approximately 10.6 times in 1 month.
The price is ¥12,800 per year or ¥1,280 per month (both tax included). Annual-plan subscribers who sign up by November 30, 2026, will pay ¥9,800 (tax included) for the first year (¥12,800 per year from the second year onward).
Annual-plan subscribers who sign up by November 30, 2026, will pay ¥9,800 (tax included) for the first year (¥12,800 per year from the second year onward).
Original無料会員は1日10往復まで相談できます。
The beta version launched on July 28, 2026, and has since been improved based on actual usage and user feedback.
[Over 100,000 units sold across the series] ANDSHIN “BELL” series: 6 years of customer feedback and growth
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The “BELL” series from “ANDSHIN,” a bag brand developed by 株式会社トルース, surpassed 100,000 units in cumulative sales in September 2026. In the approximately 6 years since its launch in December 2020, the series has undergone repeated improvements based on more than 4,500 reviews and customer feedback. Weighing approximately 480g and designed to stand upright, the A4-compatible bags are popular mainly with working women in their 30s to 50s.
Facts
The “BELL” series, a signature line from ANDSHIN, has been repeatedly refined and expanded based on customer feedback, surpassing 100,000 units in cumulative sales in September 2026.
The A0001 can hold A4-size items while keeping the bag’s weight to approximately 480g.
World's first※ battery-free UWB-compatible smart ring developed: a future where both “health management” and “touchless payments” are possible with a single ring
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WhiteLab株式会社 has developed “Solar Ring UWB,” a UWB-compatible smart ring that requires no charging, and “Sensor Connect II,” an IoT gateway smaller than a 1-yen coin. The products will be exhibited alongside the new “Solar Seal” at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from October 13–16, 2026. The exhibit is co-sponsored with 伯東株式会社.
A patented technique called “Core Urushi” creates structures approximately 1mm thick using only lacquer and integrates them with other materials—achieving the series' first “narrowing mouth” shape
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Hisayoshi Muto, a lacquer artist in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, used the patented “Core Urushi” technique—which creates structures approximately 1mm thick using only lacquer and integrates them with other materials—to launch the wine glass “Mio” and brandy glass “In,” the series' first stemmed vessels with narrowed openings, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Lacquer artist Hisayoshi Muto of Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, launched new pieces from the “包 -TsuTsuMu-” series on October 1, 2026.
The series' first use of a narrowed opening and a stem (foot) shape
The structure made entirely of lacquer is approximately 1mm thick and is created by applying 25 or more layers.
The “Core Urushi” technique is registered as Patent No. 6570131.
Original漆は1日に多くても1回しか塗れない
Conventional tumblers take approximately 3 months to make, while “Mio” and “In” take approximately 5 months.
There are 4 designs—“潤,” “昂,” “兆” and “朔”—and “Mio” and “In” were made in “潤,” a single color called tame.
100% brown rice cup noodles “BiNoo” now available at natural supermarket BIO-RAL（ビオラル）
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株式会社イノウエ企画, which operates the 100% brown rice cup noodle brand “BiNoo（ビヌー）,” began permanent sales of BiNoo brown rice cup noodles in August 2026 at 7 stores in the Kansai region of the natural supermarket BIO-RAL（ビオラル）, operated by 株式会社ライフコーポレーション. The 2 varieties, “SOUR&SPICY” and “VEG&NUTS” (84g each; suggested retail price: 498 yen, excluding tax), are sold as regular products. Since launching in April 2026, the products have expanded to approximately 100 stores nationwide in about 5 months, mainly through the company's own e-commerce site and Amazon. The permanent sales at BIO-RAL are part of this effort.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that BiNoo brown rice cup noodles became available in August 2026.
They are sold permanently as regular products at 7 stores in the Kansai region.
BiNoo brown rice cup noodles SOUR&SPICY (Sour & Spicy), 84g
Suggested retail price: 498 yen (excluding tax)
Original1食約330kcal
Approximately 8.1g of protein
Approximately 4.8g of dietary fiber
In approximately 5 months since launch, the products have become available at approximately 100 natural food stores and organic shops nationwide.
“OwnerShip Bond” selected as the issuance and management platform for Startale Japan's self-offering digital bonds
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オーナーシップ株式会社 announced that its digital bond issuance and management platform, “OwnerShip Bond,” has been selected as the issuance and management platform for the self-offering digital bond planned by 株式会社Startale Japan: “株式会社Startale Japan First Guaranteed Digital Bond” (nickname: “Stablecoin Promotion Bond”). The digital bond will make interest payments and redemptions using “JPYSC,” a yen-denominated trust-type stablecoin—a first for Japan.
Facts
Cumulative ST issuance has reached 40.114 billion yen (as of July 31, 2026).
It ranks 3rd in cumulative transaction value among domestic digital securities platforms※
As of September 30, 2026, according to research by Startale Japan.
Alpha version of education co-creation platform “Hiraku -ひらく-” launches! Connecting schools with local businesses and experts with municipal endorsement to address structural challenges in inquiry-based and career education
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株式会社STRIX has begun offering and piloting the alpha version of “Hiraku -ひらく-,” an education co-creation platform connecting schools with local businesses and specialist instructors. The municipally endorsed project was selected for “GovTech Challenge OKAYAMA” and will be piloted at elementary and junior high schools in 岡山市.
Facts
Search local businesses and experts (more than 70 people) all in one place
High action rate: 70% or more of participating teachers take an initial action, such as “adding to favorites” or “making an inquiry,” after searching
“Within 15 minutes” to find candidates on first use
Reduced to “within 5 minutes” for continued use
STRIX-wide pass rate of 96.4% in fiscal 2025
Approximately 5 hours of work efficiency gains per week annually
For worries about “the moment you take off your shoes.” New shoe deodorizing and disinfecting powder with a high concentration of activated charcoal and menthol, formulated to minimize powder residue
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On September 22, 2026, アウグ株式会社 launched Yohaku “Shoe Deodorizing and Antibacterial Powder for Peace of Mind When Taking Off Your Shoes,” which deodorizes and sanitizes unpleasant odors with a simple sprinkle inside shoes. It features a high concentration of activated charcoal and menthol, and uses a fine-particle powder formulated without talc to minimize residue.
Facts
“Shoe Deodorizing and Antibacterial Powder for Peace of Mind When Taking Off Your Shoes” went on sale on September 22, 2026.
The most common way to buy a product discovered through short videos is “search on Amazon or 楽天 and purchase,” at 55.6%. Just 35.6% buy directly from the video【TaTap SNS Survey】
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株式会社TaTap surveyed 342 men and women aged 20 to 59 nationwide for its “Short Videos and Purchasing Behavior Survey.” The results showed that 71.1% watch short videos, and 55.6% of viewers had made a purchase after discovering a product through one. The most common purchase route was “search on Amazon, 楽天 or similar sites and purchase,” at 55.6%, while direct purchases through links in videos accounted for just 35.6%. The leading factor in purchase decisions was “showing the product in actual use,” at 45.3%. Videos posted by official company accounts were less likely to be skipped than ads and were also more likely to prompt purchases.
Facts
342 men and women aged 20 to 59 nationwide
71.1% watch short videos
47.1% of all respondents watch them every day
Original1日の視聴本数は「30本未満」が72.8%
55.6% of viewers have made a purchase after discovering a product through a short video
The figure was 27.6% even when limited to the past 1 month
“Search on e-commerce sites or apps such as Amazon and 楽天 and purchase” was the most common route, at 55.6%
“Research using a search engine before purchasing” followed at 37.8%
“Purchase directly through a link in the video or a shop on social media” accounted for 35.6%
“The video shows the product in actual use” accounted for 45.3%
In 2nd place was “The price is shown in the video,” at 30.0%
“High view or like counts” ranked last among the options, at 9.5%
30.5% of viewers decide within the first 3 seconds whether to keep watching, and
28.8% watch with the sound off, while
17.7% said, “I often skip videos from official company or brand accounts”
28.4% said, “I skip it when I realize it’s an ad”
Posts from official company accounts prompted purchases for 40.7%
outperforming ads (27.4%)
The figure reached 70.4% among viewers in their 20s, and
SAI launches “自責〜JISEKI〜,” a service that handles new business development from planning, design and development through pivoting, with no development fees charged until sales begin
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株式会社SAI launched “自責〜JISEKI〜” on September 2, 2026, a new service that provides end-to-end new business development on a performance-based fee basis, from planning, design and development to joining sales meetings and growth, without charging upfront development fees. SAI bears the risk until sales are generated, and pivots are unlimited. The service is subject to screening, with a minimum contract term of 6 months.
Facts
The new service “自責〜JISEKI〜” was launched on September 2, 2026.
Consensus algorithm implemented by SecuShard set to receive patent grant in Singapore — technology weighs and compares responses from multiple storage locations to determine the correct data —
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株式会社SecuShard announced that it had received a notice of allowance covering all 11 claims from the シンガポール知的財産庁（IPOS） for a patent application related to the consensus algorithm implemented in its data protection technology, “SecuShard.” The technology is already registered in Japan as Patent No. 7658652. The company is accelerating the development of its intellectual property framework for business expansion in the ASEAN region while proceeding with the transfer from its parent company, リーテックス株式会社.
Facts
Singapore application number: 11202506591R
Corresponding Japanese patent: Patent No. 7658652
Filing date: September 20, 2024
Notice of allowance dated August 24, 2026
Date our company received the notice: October 1, 2026
Capital: 180 million yen
Founded: Nov. 27, 2025
“ONEデジGuard,” a service for protecting shared company files, launched on October 5, 2026
Crypto-fraud research firm independently compiles 1,245 warnings issued by the 金融庁; fake operators posing as real securities firms surge from 2025
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CryptoTracer, a cryptocurrency scam investigation service operated by 株式会社ベスト, independently compiled 1,245 warnings issued by the 金融庁 against unregistered operators and released its “金融庁 Warning Operators Database” free of charge on October 3, 2026. Fake operators impersonating real securities and asset management firms by using their names or registration numbers surged from 2 cases in 2024 to 17 in 2025 and 18 through September 2026. Of the 142 warnings issued since 2025, 50% involved overseas trading-site schemes such as FX and CFDs, while 25% involved impersonation of real companies, marking a major shift from the traditional unlisted-share and fund schemes.
Facts
Independent compilation by year and method of 1,245 unregistered operators warned by the 金融庁
The “金融庁 Warning Operators Database” was released free of charge on October 3, 2026
The number rose from 2 cases in 2024 to 17 in 2025
The number rose to 17 in 2025
The number reached 18 by September 2026, already surpassing the previous year
Of the 142 warnings issued since 2025, trading sites such as FX and CFDs accounted for 50%
Trading sites such as FX and CFDs accounted for 50%
25% involved operators posing as real companies
Overseas FX schemes that conduct trading online and schemes posing as real companies account for 75%
2021 was the year with the fewest cases, at 22
There were 79 cases in 2025 and 63 through September 2026
primeエンターテイメント株式会社, which operates the IFBB bodybuilding organization ZeniX, announced a sponsorship agreement with the cosmetic medicine clinic 東京八丁堀皮膚科・形成外科 (医療法人社団真正美会). Starting with the ZeniX Powerhouse Gym Japan Classic on October 12, 2026, it will provide cosmetic treatment vouchers worth up to 1 million yen as prizes to the female winners and top finishers in the FIT MODEL and BIKINI categories at all remaining events in the 2026 season. The prizes are 1 million yen for gold, 100,000 yen for silver and 30,000 yen for bronze.
Facts
Cosmetic treatment vouchers worth up to 1 million yen will be awarded as an unprecedented prize
Gold prize (overall or class winner): cosmetic treatment voucher worth up to 1 million yen
Silver prize (2nd-place finisher): cosmetic treatment voucher worth up to 100,000 yen
Bronze prize (3rd-place finisher): cosmetic treatment voucher worth up to 30,000 yen
Opening event: ZeniX Powerhouse Gym Japan Classic, to be held on October 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
Established: June 30, 2023 (Reiwa 5)
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：primeエンターテイメント株式会社、東京八丁堀皮膚科・形成外科、医療法人社団真正美会、ZeniX、IFBB Professional League、NPC Worldwide
【秋田温泉さとみ】Historic inn opens reservations for its Special 三段重 Osechi! 38 carefully selected dishes prepared with premium ingredients and artisan skill; limited to 90 sets (through Dec. 13)
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Facts
Price: 22,000 yen, tax included
A special box limited to 90 sets
This year, 5 new dishes have been added
From October 6, 2026
Reservations accepted through Sunday, December 13
Pickup dates: Wednesday, December 30, 2026, or Thursday, December 31
Approximately 3–4 servings
6.5-sun 三段重 (width 19.6 cm × depth 19.6 cm × height 18.7 cm)
TEL: 018-833-7171
Roast beef made with A5-grade Japanese black wagyu
Business PC rental service Rental PC Net launches sales of carefully selected used PCs with warranties of up to 3 years and a long-term rental discount campaign
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株式会社レンタルPCネット has launched sales of carefully selected used PCs with warranties of up to 3 years, along with a long-term rental discount campaign priced at 1,980 yen per month (before tax), to help businesses reduce PC procurement costs and maintain stable operations. The offerings include used PCs with 1-year or 3-year warranties, priced from 42,000 yen to 79,800 yen, and long-term rentals of 4 eligible models under 36-month contracts.
Facts
Warranty of up to 3 years
1-year warranty model
With a 36-month long-term contract
Available for 1,980 yen per month (before tax)
HP 250 G7: 42,000 yen
VAIO Pro PG: 42,000 yen
HP EliteBook 830 G7: 60,000 yen
Dynabook B55 [HD]: 79,800 yen
Established: October 25, 2022 (Reiwa 4)
Secondhand dealer license: Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission No. 301022315388
かぐやクリニック expands delivery coverage for online PEP consultations to 26 prefectures
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かぐやクリニック has expanded delivery coverage for online consultations about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV to 26 prefectures across the Tohoku, Kanto, Koshinetsu, Hokuriku, Tokai and Kansai regions. Consultations are available 24 hours a day via LINE. If a doctor determines through an online consultation that PEP is needed, the patient proceeds to an examination and prescription. Orders are shipped after payment is confirmed and usually arrive in about 1–2 days.
Facts
Delivery coverage expanded to 26 prefectures
PEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure
A 24-hour consultation service is available
Delivery usually takes about 1–2 days after dispatch
8 elementary, junior high and high school students decide everything from planning to pricing: 37th annual Children’s Festival by an organization with a 40-year history, set for October 18 in Habikino
【Loctite Construction Series】 New launch of 3 oxime-free silicone sealants that do not generate MEKO as a byproduct (1)(2)
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ヘンケルジャパン株式会社 launched 3 de-alcoholizing silicone sealants that do not generate MEKO as a byproduct, along with 1 sealing primer, on September 15, 2026. The launch comes as MEKO will be designated a “carcinogenic substance” under the Industrial Safety and Health Act starting April 1, 2027. The 3 products are tailored to different applications: multipurpose sealant [clear], high-durability glass and sash sealant [black], and high-durability bath and kitchen sealant [white].
Facts
Launched on September 15, 2026
Starting April 1, 2027, MEKO, generated by conventional de-oxime sealants, will be newly designated a “carcinogenic substance” under the Industrial Safety and Health Act
3 silicone sealants and 1 silicone sealing primer were launched on September 15, 2026
For workplace use, work and exposure records must be retained for 30 years
Sales in 2025 were 20.5 billion euros
Operating profit was approximately 3 billion euros
The company has approximately 50,000 employees worldwide
ヘンケル was founded in 1876
The water-based acrylic construction adhesive Instant Tack Clean is scheduled to launch around mid-November 2026
株式会社デジアサ (朝日放送グループ) to exhibit at “Marketing Week Fall 2026” — Introducing the ASAHI Method, video marketing that doesn’t stop at production, combining TV production expertise with digital
In an era of 9 million vacant homes, help organize parents’ homes without telling them to “throw things away.” New book by Noriko Kondo on sale Oct. 13
The number of vacant homes nationwide reached 9 million, and the vacancy rate was 13.8%, both record highs
The vacancy rate was 13.8%, a record high, as were both figures
Vacant homes excluding those for rent or sale and vacation homes also totaled 3.85 million
Cumulative sales of her books have exceeded 4 million copies
The Kindle e-book will be sold for 99 yen for 3 days only, from Oct. 13 (Tue.) through 15 (Thu.)
For 3 days only, from Oct. 13 (Tue.) through 15 (Thu.)
For more than 40 years, she has worked with numerous families in the fields of decluttering, storage and homebuilding
5 taboos: “throwing things away without permission,” “rushing them,” “deciding what things are worth,” “denying the past” and “trying to make all the decisions on a parent’s behalf”
The book features 3 families that Kondo and professional organizers worked with
I.CAN’s proposal for regional digital transformation, “Delivering Information to TVs,” selected for 周防大島町’s initiative to “create a system for continuing to deliver public information” [山口県 “Civic Tech Challenge YAMAGUCHI” FY2026 selected project]
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株式会社アイ・キャン announced that its proposal addressing 周防大島町’s challenge of “creating a system for continuing to deliver public information” was selected for 山口県’s “Civic Tech Challenge YAMAGUCHI” for FY2026. グローバルメディアラボ will develop the system, while AJCC will provide the “ケーブルIPスティック” device. A regional digital transformation demonstration project to deliver administrative and disaster-prevention information to older residents through TV screens will be carried out during FY2026.
Facts
Selected (announced Sept. 2, 2026; 8 companies selected from 63 companies and 72 proposals)
8 companies selected from 63 companies and 72 proposals
周防大島町 (aging rate over 55%)
To reach approximately 7,400 households in total
The distribution has been handled by neighborhood association leaders from 270 neighborhood associations and 1,249 groups
The town’s LINE (smartphone town hall) has approximately 4,100 registered users, just one-third of the population
Original島内配送（島一周約100km）に丸1日を要しており
Consolidates 16 types of town information on the home screen
[Creating AI Guidelines + Adoption Training] Launch of a service to help develop clear internal rules for using AI tools, taking into account differences in how the tools work and their contract terms
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AI Portalize株式会社 will launch “AI Guideline Creation + AI Guideline Adoption Training” on Oct. 6, 2026, a service for companies that supports the process from creating internal guidelines for generative AI to embedding them among employees. The service organizes 10 key issues based on each company’s circumstances, taking into account differences in how AI tools work and their contract terms, and also supports training after guidelines are established and subsequent reviews.
Facts
Starting Oct. 6, 2026, we will offer “AI Guideline Creation + AI Guideline Adoption Training,” a service for companies that supports the process from creating internal guidelines for generative AI to embedding them among employees.
We will organize, one by one, the issues and options companies need to consider in setting policies on 10 points that are relevant to any company.
Led company-wide AI initiatives at CARTA HOLDINGS, part of 電通グループ, with approximately 1,400 employees and more than 20 companies
New book “Dad, Teach Me About Real Investing,” from the head of an investment school with more than 160,000 cumulative learners, goes on sale Oct. 8
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Yoshiyuki Takahashi, representative of 株式会社ファイナンシャルインテリジェンス, will release a new book, “Dad, Teach Me About Real Investing” (published by ブックダム), on Oct. 8, 2026. The author’s investment school has had more than 160,000 learners in total. Rather than investment techniques, the book focuses on the “essence” of investing, defining all of an individual’s resources—including time, health, knowledge and experience—as “capital” and proposing how to allocate and use them to reach life goals. A commemorative seminar and party are also scheduled for Oct. 17.
Facts
The author’s 8 previous books have mainly covered investment techniques
Four-six format / 134 pages
Original定価 1.540円（税込）
On sale Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2026
A book launch seminar and party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Founded the investment education school “Investment School Premium” in 2013
We have served a total of 150,000 members
A major work is “The Investment Textbook for Your First Year of Investing, Studied by 120,000 People”
amanoppo’s “Mochitto Rattle: Little Bear’s Freshly Baked Bread” wins Good Toy 2026
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The fabric rattle “Mochitto Rattle: Little Bear’s Freshly Baked Bread” from the baby brand “amanoppo,” developed by 株式会社TowaStela, has been selected as one of 31 award-winning products in “Good Toy 2026,” a toy selection program organized by 認定NPO法人 芸術と遊び創造協会 (東京おもちゃ美術館). The set includes 4 types—croissant, soft French bread, fruit sandwich and melon bread—and helps develop babies’ five senses with its soft, squishy feel and the distinct sound of each type. It went on sale on Nov. 20, 2025, with a suggested retail price of 4,290 yen (tax included). The grand prize and category awards will be announced on Oct. 25, 2026, following a vote by approximately 2,000 toy consultants.
Facts
Fabric rattles ×1 each (fruit sandwich, croissant, soft French bread, melon bread); carabiner ×1
“Good Toy” is a toy selection program that 認定NPO法人 芸術と遊び創造協会 (東京おもちゃ美術館) has run for approximately 40 years.
Award-winning toys are displayed at 16 toy museums nationwide
31 products won awards in Good Toy 2026.
The grand prize and category awards will be decided by votes from approximately 2,000 toy consultants nationwide
It will be announced at the Good Toy Forum on October 25, 2026, at 東京おもちゃ美術館.
株式会社Coelia expands its new-life guide on the first anniversary of its founding. It has launched 3 free, no-registration web pages where users can choose destinations in Tokyo and indicate how they would like to meet people, and also introduced the iOS app 「コトカード」, which lets users revisit things they want to do through a widget.
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To mark the first anniversary of its founding (October 6, 2026), 株式会社Coelia has expanded its “New Life Guide,” which lets users choose activities based on their mood and available time. It has newly launched 2 free, no-registration web pages: the “Tokyo Guide,” which lets users choose a destination from 30 stations in Tokyo, and the “わたしの誘われ方カード,” which helps users put into words how they would like to be invited to meet. It also announced the launch of the iOS app 「コトカード」, which lets users revisit things they want to do through wallpapers and widgets.
Facts
Established: Oct. 6, 2025
Marked the first anniversary of its founding on October 6, 2026
A page where users can choose 1 destination from 30 stations in Tokyo
See the 30-minute in-person appointment page
Length: “1–2 hours”
Supported OS: iOS 26.0 or later / iPadOS 26.0 or later
Exclusively for people in their 20s who work in Tokyo (at least 20 and under 30 years old)
18th floor, Yebisu Garden Place Tower
The 3 web pages are free and require no membership registration
Board fishing boats in a ventilator, wheelchair or stroller. “Universal Tour” in Kamaishi lets children with disabilities and their families enjoy the sea
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認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness will hold the “ゆったり楽しむユニバーサルツアー ～海とふれ合う家族旅～ in 釜石市” in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, on October 11–12, 2026, for children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities or who require medical care, and their families. A key feature is the opportunity to board a fishing boat while using a ventilator, wheelchair or stroller. The tour was initially planned for 6 families, but following a large number of applications, the organization added 三陸花ホテルはまぎく in Otsuchi Town and expanded the capacity to 8 families.
Facts
October 11 (Sunday)–12 (Monday, public holiday), 2026; 1 night, 2 days
Initially, participation was planned for around 6 families
The number of participating families has been increased to 8
Participation fee: free
● Established: February 2022
Original夕食会・交流会 18：00頃～
Original漁業体験・海とのふれあい 10：00頃～
Original海鮮BBQ・地域との交流など 12：00頃～
The area suffered extensive damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness、宝来館、三陸花ホテルはまぎく、御箱崎の宿、株式会社かまいしDMC、公益財団法人いきいき岩手支援財団
MD-Farm named a core company in 新潟県’s food-tech industry cluster
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MD-Farm株式会社 has been selected as one of the companies at the core of promoting 新潟県’s “Regional Industrial Cluster Plan in the Food-Related Industries Sector.” The company plans to contribute to building a sustainable and stable food production base through technologies including plant factories, environmental controls, automation and data utilization.
Facts
20% increase in the value of shipments of manufactured food products
25% increase in value added
Increase of 100 companies in the number of startups created and attracted
ニューコム certified as an authorized reseller of CData Software Japan, begins sales and implementation support services on October 6
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株式会社ニューコム announced that it has been certified as an authorized reseller of “CData Sync,” “CData Connect AI” and “CData Drivers,” provided by CData Software Japan合同会社, and will begin sales and implementation support services on October 6. By combining operational data structured in dbSheet with CData’s data connectivity technology, the company aims to build a data utilization platform that securely connects data from Excel operations to AI assistants and BI.
Facts
Sales and implementation support services will begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Connects with more than 350 systems, integrating internal data and enabling AI-powered forecasting
Designed for winter worksite conditions and hygiene needs. “ギガ・セレクション ヒートベスト” goes on sale, featuring a removable heater, machine-washable design and high heat retention
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ユニソル株式会社 announced that it will launch the “ギガ・セレクション ヒートベスト” in early November as a cold-weather solution for winter worksites. The vest has a removable heater and can be machine-washed. Its recommended retail price is 17,000 yen (excluding tax), and its aluminum-coated lining and seamless construction improve heat retention. Sizes available are M / L / LL / XL.
Facts
The recommended retail price is 17,000 yen (excluding tax)
Will go on sale in early November
Weight: 180g
Output: 5V/2A
Capacity: 10000mAh
Charging time: approximately 5–6 hours (when charged using a 5V2A adapter and outlet)
Usage time: high 4.5 hours, medium 6 hours, low 8 hours
Temperature: high 45℃, medium 40℃, low 35℃
A new company established in January 2026 through the merger of 株式会社ジーネット and 株式会社マルカ
Begins demonstration testing of next-generation solar cell installation _東光電気工事
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東光電気工事株式会社 began demonstration testing of next-generation solar cells, including perovskite solar cells, at its headquarters and buildings it owns on October 1, 2026. The company will assess installation feasibility across varied surfaces, including vertical and curved surfaces and roofs, while taking legal regulations into account. For the initial installation, it installed film-type perovskite solar cells developed by モリベニ株式会社 and ultra-lightweight flexible silicon solar cells.
Facts
Demonstration testing of next-generation solar cells began at our headquarters and buildings we own on October 1, 2026.
Large-format film-type perovskite solar cell (dimensions: 2,390mm × 1,160mm)
AI can create designs, but people can’t judge whether they’re good or bad. More than 3,900 people took part on day 2, and the event ranked 3rd in X trends. Free online seminar by a design studio ends today
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“AI DESIGN FESTIVAL,” a free online seminar hosted by design studio 株式会社Harukaze, has drawn a strong response, with more than 3,900 cumulative participants by day 2 and rankings of 3rd in Japan in X trends and 1st in art and culture. The 3-day YouTube livestream, which began on October 2, addresses the challenge of judging design quality now that generative AI lets anyone create banners and slides. The final, day 3, is scheduled to stream on October 6.
Facts
More than 3,900 people participated cumulatively on day 2, October 4
The first day, October 2, drew more than 2,044 concurrent viewers
More than 14,000 comments were posted during the YouTube livestream
As of October 3, the number of registrants had reached 3,080
Day 2 (October 4) participants: more than 3,900 cumulatively (more than 1,924 concurrent viewers)
A method for automating the creation of landing pages and banners with AI developed at a cost of more than 10 million yen
Operates デザジュク, a design school with more than 700 students
More than 40,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter)
After the day 2 broadcast, it ranked 3rd in Japan’s trends
株式会社Yz-Lab completes trademark registration of “Yz-index®” in 3 categories, with business support, education and training, and SaaS in view
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株式会社Yz-Lab (Kobe, Representative: Yoshikazu Yasuda) announced that the trademark registration for “Yz-index®,” a management and operational indicator it is developing for nursing care and disability welfare providers, was completed on September 10, 2026. The registration number is Trademark Registration No. 7083039, and the registration covers 3 classes: Class 35 (business management support), Class 41 (education and training), and Class 42 (SaaS, systems, etc.). This establishes a brand foundation for the medium- to long-term development of Yz-index®.
Facts
Trademark Registration No. 7083039
We are pleased to announce that trademark registration was completed on September 10, 2026.
株式会社シンシア, provider of “Dandori AI,” an estimating AI for the events industry, obtains ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001) certification
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株式会社シンシア has obtained certification for the international standard “ISO/IEC 27001” for its information security management system (ISMS) from 一般財団法人日本品質保証機構（JQA） on September 18, 2026, in connection with its provision of “Dandori AI,” an estimating AI agent for the events industry. Dandori AI is also included in the scope of the certification. The company highlighted measures to strengthen its information security framework, including managing customer data separately by company, not using it for AI training, and conducting regular risk assessments and internal audits.
Facts
Registration number: JQA-IM2251
Registration date: September 18, 2026
Expiration date: September 17, 2029
Applicable standards: ISO/IEC 27001:2022+Amd1:2024 / JIS Q 27001:2025
Following its successful completion of the first-stage review in July 2026, the company proceeded through the second-stage review and has now obtained certification.
In particular, the estimating AI agent “Dandori AI,” officially released in August 2026
For business development and legal professionals: AZX seminar “Winning Over External Stakeholders! Personal Information Protection Act Compliance for Startups (Business Model Edition)” to be held on October 14 (Wednesday)
SONO Moon Nagoya: “Zenkyu Matcha Cafe,” where matcha helps bring calm to the mind, to be held November 6 (Friday)–November 7 (Saturday), 2026
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A cafe event, “Zenkyu Matcha Cafe,” a collaboration with matcha brand “Zenkyu Matcha,” will be held for the first time at SONO Moon Nagoya, operated by a subsidiary of SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia, for 2 days only, November 6 (Friday)–November 7 (Saturday), 2026. The event will feature matcha drinks, a matcha-whisking workshop, and sales of tea utensils.
株式会社リザービア, provider of the “Reservia” booking system for salons, has published a survey report compiling all booking data from salons nationwide by industry and booking channel. The survey found that customers’ own web bookings were the most common channel in 5 of the 6 industries (48.2% overall), while in the esthetics industry alone, bookings entered on customers’ behalf by the salon accounted for 63.6%, revealing that the most common booking channel varies by industry.
Facts
48.2% overall
In esthetics alone, bookings entered on customers’ behalf by the salon account for 63.6%
Web bookings: 31.2%
Web bookings account for 62.4% in nail and eye salons
アニドライブ株式会社 to exhibit at “推し活EXPO” at Tokyo Big Sight, unveiling Japan’s first touch-screen signage for its digital gacha system “PLAY ECONOMY”
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アニドライブ株式会社 will exhibit at “推し活EXPO,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7–9, 2026, and will unveil Japan’s first touch-screen signage for its digital gacha system “PLAY ECONOMY.” The company will offer a hands-on product display and gacha experiences, including 3 options: a business card exchange gacha, a trading card gacha, and a sports fan gacha.
Facts
Exhibiting at “推し活EXPO,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 (Wednesday) to 9 (Friday), 2026.
Booth number: S8-5
We will offer 3 options: the free “business card exchange gacha,” the paid “trading card gacha,” and the “sports fan gacha” demo display.
① Select a gacha (lottery) ② Pay cashlessly ③ Turn the gacha (tap the PLAY button) ④ Confirm the product ⑤ Receive a receipt with a QR code to redeem the product ⑥ Choose from in-store pickup, delivery, or sale of the product voucher
Special opening of Harada Sangyo’s Osaka headquarters, with more than 100 years of history, as part of “Ikefes Osaka 2026”
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原田産業株式会社 announced that it will participate in the “Festival of the Living Architecture Museum Osaka (Ikefes Osaka) 2026,” to be held on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, and open its historic Osaka headquarters building, completed in 1928, to the public. The normally closed building will be opened once a year, showcasing period design features such as a spiral staircase, terrazzo-finished floors and original light fixtures.
Facts
The company has conducted business from its Osaka headquarters for more than 100 years since its founding
The current headquarters building was completed in 1928
The building marks 98 years since completion in 2026
Harada Sangyo, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023,
A record-high 224 buildings and other sites are scheduled to participate
Main event period: Oct. 24 (Saturday) and 25 (Sunday), 2026
Held over 2 days, with Oct. 24 (Saturday) and 25 (Sunday) as the main event period
FUz HOKKAIDO.EXE’s home-round venue, “札幌市北3条広場〈アカプラ〉,” wins “BEST VENUE OF THE YEAR” at 3x3.EXE PREMIER 2026!
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Original3人制バスケットボールのグローバルリーグ「3x3.EXE PREMIER」の2026シーズン表彰「3x3.EXE PREMIER 2026 SEASON AWARD」が10月2日に発表され、FUz HOKKAIDO.EXEのホームラウンド会場である「札幌市北3条広場〈アカプラ〉」が『BEST VENUE OF THE YEAR』を受賞した。7月12日に開催されたROUND5は北海道で初めての屋外開催で、10月4日に大阪で授賞式が行われた。
Facts
Held on July 12, 2026 (Sunday)
Announced on Oct. 2 (Friday)
Held on Oct. 4 (Sunday) at “Rohto Heart Square Umekita” in Grand Green Osaka, Osaka
Fierce competition among 12 teams from across Japan
All 15 games
U12/U15/U18 FUz CUP (13 teams total)
Established in 2021
The event’s second time in Sapporo, following last year
つばめBHB株式会社 announced that it was selected for 経済産業省’s “Reiwa 7 supplementary budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (large-scale demonstration in a non-ASEAN member country)” and will begin a demonstration project in India to produce industrial-use, high-purity co-produced ammonia using byproduct hydrogen, at a scale of 2000 tons per year.
Facts
Selected for 経済産業省’s “Reiwa 7 supplementary budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (large-scale demonstration in a non-ASEAN member country)”
A target of 500GW in non-fossil power generation capacity by 2030
Non-fossil power generation accounted for about 50% of total installed capacity in 2025
India’s domestic solar cell manufacturing capacity stood at about 35GW as of June 2026
Production capacity is planned to expand to about 175GW, roughly 5 times the current level, by 2028
Demonstration scale: production of 2000 tons of high-purity ammonia per year (equivalent to solar cell manufacturing capacity of 20GW per year)
Commercial-scale demonstration is possible with an initial investment of about 50% of that required for implementation entirely with the company’s own funds
The reaction temperature is at least 30℃ lower
Commercial ammonia production is possible at a reaction pressure of 1/3 or less
Established: April 2017
Selected for Cleantech Group’s “2025 Global Cleantech 100,” which recognizes 100 promising cleantech companies worldwide, in January 2025
Companies mentioned：つばめBHB株式会社、経済産業省、東京科学大学、Cleantech Group、環境省、Invest India
Addressing facial asymmetry and jaw problems through techniques performed by dentists and others: official “Medical Hayashi Method™” page launched
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株式会社サム・ライフ has launched the official page for “Medical Hayashi Method™,” a facial balance care method for dental care devised by facial bone structure researcher Yukichiyo Hayashi. The approximately 20-minute hands-on technique can be performed by dentists and dental hygienists without touching inside the mouth, and supports its introduction as a self-pay treatment option in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and preventive dentistry.
Facts
The treatment takes about 20 minutes, and its short duration helps minimize the burden on patients.
Has been involved in facial bone structure research and treatment for more than 21 years
Has treated more than 90,000 people in total.
Has published 8 books, with total sales exceeding 300,000 copies.
菱機工業株式会社 signs partnership agreement with Green AI on AI and CO2 reduction
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菱機工業株式会社 has signed a “Solution Use Partner Agreement” with 株式会社Green AI, which provides the “Green AI” energy- and CO2-reduction system. By combining Green AI’s decarbonization planning function with 菱機工業株式会社’s expertise in supporting implementation in the building equipment sector, the partnership will provide end-to-end support for companies, from drawing up decarbonization plans to implementing measures.
Facts
Selects appropriate measures from a database of more than 5,700 decarbonization and energy-saving initiatives
A new way to warm the nose for autumn health management and the season of temperature swings! nerugoo’s warming nose patch “はなすや子” goes on sale at ロフト stores nationwide*1 from Oct. 6 (Tuesday).
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株式会社ルル, which operates the sleep-tech brand “nerugoo（ネルグー）,” will launch the warming nose patch “はなすや子” on Oct. 6, 2026 (Tuesday), at ロフト stores nationwide and other outlets. The new product gently warms the area around the nose to about 40℃, promoting “nose warming” as a way to cope with autumn temperature swings.
Facts
Release date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Comforting warmth (about 40℃) that fits the sides and bridge of the nose and lasts
【ロフト】6 sheets, 759 yen (tax included)
1 sheet, 150 yen (tax included)
【nerugoo official online store】12 sheets, 1,260 yen (tax included)
Suncnet publishes “practical support process” for immediately after an information leak
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株式会社サンクネット has made a service overview (PDF) outlining practical support processes immediately after an incident and sample practical management items for 6 areas (Excel; both v1.3.0) available free of charge on its information page. The materials are intended for companies and organizations affected by personal information leaks and other incidents, as well as experts and support companies consulted about them. They detail practical tasks across 6 support areas: organizing the situation, coordinating with investigation companies and relevant organizations, public announcements and individual notifications, FAQ and response management, contact desks and secretariats, and unresolved matters and handovers.
Facts
株式会社サンクネット (established in March 1997)
Capital: 50.5 million yen
92 employees (including group companies)
The materials introduce practical tasks in the following 6 support areas.
Nagano’s smoked Saku carp “佐久鯉薫” wins an Excellence Award at “FOOD SHIFT Selection 2026”
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“佐久鯉薫,” from the “信州スモーク” food brand operated by マーサーロック株式会社, won an Excellence Award at “FOOD SHIFT Selection 2026,” which recognizes efforts including expanding consumption of domestically produced agricultural, forestry and fishery products. The product is cold-smoked Saku carp from the Saku area of Nagano Prefecture, slowly smoked at a low temperature, and comes in 40 g vacuum-sealed individual packs of pre-sliced fish. It marks the brand’s second consecutive year winning an award, following “信州薫鮭” and “浅間薫鮭” in 2025.
Facts
The product comes in individually packaged 40 g portions, thinly sliced.
With “佐久鯉薫” winning this award, the brand has now received an award for 2 consecutive years.
Best-before period: 10 months from the date of manufacture
Storage: Frozen (−18°C or below)
Wins an Excellence Award at FOOD SHIFT Selection 2026
In 2025, “信州薫鮭” and “浅間薫鮭” from 信州スモーク won Excellence Awards at “FOOD SHIFT Selection.”
Notice of the release of the design and detailing options for “BeCIM／MB Plus,” compatible with the draft Design Information Attribute File Exchange Standard, Main Structure Box Girder Edition Ver1.3
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JIPテクノサイエンス株式会社 announced that it will release the design and detailing options for “BeCIM／MB Plus,” compatible with the draft Design Information Attribute File Exchange Standard, Main Structure Box Girder Edition Ver1.3, on September 30, 2026. In addition to the existing Main Structure Plate Girder Edition Ver1.3, the software will now support the box girder edition, enabling the import and export of compliant XML files. The options will be provided as a free version upgrade to users with subscription contracts.
【Translead CRM】Connect with various AI tools through MCP! Enhance and streamline sales activities with accumulated data and AI
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株式会社Translead announced that its sales support system “Translead CRM” now officially supports MCP (Model Context Protocol), a standard for connecting AI with external services. Users can retrieve and manipulate Translead CRM data and run operations through conversational interactions with various AI tools, including ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot (under development), helping enhance and streamline sales activities.
Facts
What happens to the target achievement rate if the average unit price is raised by 5%?
Founded: August 2023
Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Central Tower, 9F
TEL: 03-6804-3031 (main)
The following 3 points explain why MCP integration delivers exceptional value.
Access the information you need with 1 click, without switching screens
[Fuji-Q Highland] Breaking dance festival on Oct. 12, Sports Day! A whole-venue video shoot will be held in support of breaking’s return to the Olympics in 2032.
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特定非営利活動法人山梨ストリートダンス協会, with operational support from 株式会社ラクアン, will hold the urban sports festival “Fuji-Q Highland × FUJI BerriQs SKATE PLAZA Yamanashi Breaking Festival” at Fuji-Q Highland on October 12, 2026, Sports Day. The event will offer a day combining dance and a theme park, featuring a one-take video shoot involving the entire venue as part of the “BreakingforBrisbane2032” campaign, which aims to see breaking return as an official event at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics; battles and showcases at Q-STAGE, equipped with a large LED screen installed this August; and a skateboarding experience at FUJI BerriQs SKATE PLAZA.
Facts
October 12, 2026 (Monday, public holiday), 10:00–18:00
The spacious stage measures 14.1 m wide by 6 m deep, with a large LED screen measuring 10.5 m wide by 3 m high at the back.
Equipped with a large LED screen measuring 10.5 m wide by 3 m high
Battle & Showcase single-entry participation fee: 3,000 yen
Double-entry participation fee: ¥5,000
Total prize money and merchandise worth ¥300,000
Enjoy food and drinks in the park with a limited meal coupon valid at all 16 shops.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラクアン、株式会社富士急ハイランド、特定非営利活動法人山梨ストリートダンス協会、公益社団法人日本ダンススポーツ連盟山梨ブレイクダンス部、FUJI BerriQs SKATE PLAZA運営事務局、株式会社ムラサキスポーツ、ジット株式会社、Atsugang The Toy Collector（アツガン）、CPLG BREAK CLUB、HungryGate、Design Atelier -kakera-、隠れ家ダイニング和想、住吉寿夫司法書士・行政書士事務所、FORGET NEVER CLOTHING、DEVOTE TO KIDS、Style&co.、CYPERCODE、STUDIO TOM、METS STREET、Lil Dream Kitchen、THE BERRICS、世界ダンススポーツ連盟（WDSF）、山梨日日新聞社・山梨放送、テレビ山梨、富士吉田市、富士吉田市教育委員会、富士河口湖町、富士河口湖町教育委員会、忍野村、忍野村教育委員会、山中湖村、山中湖村教育委員会
Expanding the popular “squeeze” OEM manufacturing service! Custom-made trendy promotional products to win over Gen Z and fandom communities
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株式会社デザポケ announced that it is expanding its OEM manufacturing service for “squeeze” toys aimed at Gen Z and fandom communities. Its strengths include a wide range of materials, including メロジョイ-style water-bead squeezes; production of physical samples; design support that requires no 3D data; mass-production capabilities through overseas partner factories; lower per-unit prices by amortizing mold costs on large runs of 3,000 or more; delivery in ready-to-use sets without additional hand assembly; delivery to multiple locations; and proposal expertise informed by an advertising agency’s perspective.
The company works directly with partner factories overseas to establish production lines and maintain consistent quality control, even for mass-production runs of tens of thousands of units.
Established: Jan. 4, 2021
Capital: 30 million yen
The information presented is current as of October 2026.
Developed the world's first droplet phenotypic screening system
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As part of a NEDO project, Nagaoka University of Technology, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Hiroshima University, On-chip Biotechnologies and Nikon Solutions jointly developed the “million-screening technology” and “droplet phenotypic screening system,” which can search for and isolate uncultured and difficult-to-culture microorganisms at a scale of 1 million droplets. The system has 1,000 times the processing capacity of conventional microplate methods and can analyze approximately 1 million droplets in 6 hours. On-chip Biotechnologies plans to commercialize it by the end of FY2027.
Facts
Can search for and isolate at a scale of 1 million droplets
We have demonstrated that up to approximately 50% of microorganisms in the environment can be made culturable
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
Processing capacity reaches 1,000 times that of the conventional microplate method
A novel fluorescent substrate that does not leak out of droplets and remains stable for more than 7 days
Reaction efficiency is up to 4.7 times that of conventional substrates
8,000 droplets per minute, with a target-strain acquisition rate of 96% or higher
Supporting regional food and beverage brands as they enter the Tokyo metropolitan area. MJY Consultant supports the first Kanto-area location of HOKKAIDO OBIHIRO 884 at ラゾーナ川崎プラザ
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株式会社MJYコンサルタント provided support, including leasing assistance and partner coordination, for the first Kanto-area location of the Hokkaido-born fried chicken specialty shop からあげ884, opening as HOKKAIDO OBIHIRO 884 at ラゾーナ川崎プラザ for a limited time starting October 9, 2026. The company will also support pop-up and event locations and promote future franchise expansion and multi-location development.
【広島市現代美術館】It’s come from Bratislava! Picture books from around the world to discover and connect with
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広島市現代美術館 will hold the exhibition “It’s come from Bratislava! Picture books from around the world to discover and connect with” from November 14, 2026, to January 24, 2027. The exhibition is a Japan tour commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bratislava World Illustration Biennial (BIB), the world’s largest competition for original picture-book illustrations, which is marking its 30th edition. It will feature award-winning works, including the grand prix winner, selected from 383 books by 291 artists from 42 countries, as well as approximately 200 original illustrations by 10 groups of artists representing Japan. Events during the exhibition will include a storytelling session and autograph signing by The Cabin Company, as well as gallery talks by curators.
Facts
It has reached its landmark 30th edition
The 42 participating countries
383 picture books by 291 artists
The 10 groups of artists representing Japan
Approximately 200 works, including original picture-book illustrations, sketches and drafts
“DNP Card Face Printing System” upgraded to support 7 card types, including specified residence cards
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株式会社DNPアイディーシステム (IDS) will upgrade its “DNP Card Face Printing System” for municipal service counters, adding 4 new card types, including specified residence cards, for a total of 7 supported card types. Version 1.4.0 will be available starting in October 2026. Automatic card-type identification and use of IC chip information will reduce staff data-entry and verification work, helping improve efficiency and ensure accurate municipal counter services.
Facts
The system can support a total of 7 card types
4 new card types will be added: specified residence cards, specified special permanent resident certificates, second-generation residence cards and second-generation special permanent resident certificates
529 municipalities participated
Available starting in October 2026
The seminar for municipalities on recording furigana on My Number Cards, held in April 2026
Farmnote conducts third-party allotment of shares to 2 impact investment funds
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株式会社ファームノート conducted a third-party allotment of shares to インパクト・キャピタル1号投資事業有限責任組合 and ソーシャルXインパクト投資事業有限責任組合. インパクト・キャピタル served as lead investor; the amount raised was not disclosed. The funds will go toward developing AI agents to support farm operations and management, as well as expanding farm operations and management services through group companies, accelerating productivity improvements and more advanced management for dairy farmers.
Facts
Date: September 28, 2026
The Farmnote Cloud herd management system manages approximately 380,000 head of cattle, about 10% of the domestic total.
インパクト・キャピタル1号投資事業有限責任組合 (launched in May 2024 / fund size: 7 billion yen / term: 10 years)
Established: November 2013
Operations began: February 2024
In July 2026, the company announced support for MCP (Model Context Protocol).
The subsidiary 株式会社ファームノートデーリィプラットフォーム operates its own farms at 2 locations in Hokkaido and manages other farms under contract, participating in the management of 6 farms in Hokkaido.
【Second campaign commemorating 2 consecutive years at No. 1 overall】Rinavis, a home-delivery dry-cleaning service, launches a follow-and-repost campaign offering a total of 50,000 yen in Amazon gift cards
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株式会社リナビス, which operates the home-delivery dry-cleaning service リナビス, is launching the second follow-and-repost campaign on October 1, 2026, to mark its ranking No. 1 overall for 2 consecutive years in the GMO Customer Satisfaction Rankings 2026. A total of 50,000 yen in Amazon gift cards will be awarded to 41 people. New friends added to the official LINE account will also receive a 1,000-yen discount coupon.
Facts
Commemorating 2 consecutive years at No. 1 overall
Amazon gift cards worth ¥50,000 in total
Giveaways for a total of 41 winners
¥10,000 value: 1 winner
¥1,000 value: 40 winners
1,000 yen off coupon
More than 70 years of history since its founding
Free storage service for up to 12 months
Established on February 20, 1956
October 1, 2026 (Thu.), 9:00–November 1, 2026 (Sun.), 23:59
Companies mentioned：株式会社リナビス、GMOリサーチ&AI、Amazon.com, Inc.
Contact center response quality evaluation AI “mimity” begins integration with Comdesign’s cloud-based CTI “CT-e1/SaaS”; call audio is automatically transferred between servers, enabling evaluation without agents handling audio data on their devices
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株式会社CAC identity will begin offering an integration between its contact center response quality evaluation AI “mimity” and Comdesign’s cloud-based CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” on September 30, 2026. Call audio is automatically transferred between servers, enabling secure evaluations without passing through agents’ PCs. The company plans to gradually expand integration with other CTI and PBX systems.
Facts
Integration with “CT-e1/SaaS” began on September 30, 2026
Capital: ¥30 million (a 100% subsidiary of 株式会社CAC Holdings, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)
クロロス provides AI image analysis platform “SWALO Nest” for field trials of 株式会社エス・ディー・エス バイオテック’s rice herbicides
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クロロス株式会社 has begun offering its crop image analysis platform “SWALO Nest” for field trials of rice herbicides by 株式会社エス・ディー・エス バイオテック (SDS). The platform uses a weed detection AI for barnyardgrass developed under contract last fiscal year. Drone close-up photography and AI image analysis are used to quantitatively map and assess weed growth across entire fields. The company also plans to use rice panicle detection AI in the future to assess effects on yields.
Facts
Visualizing weed distribution across entire fields (30a–60a) in rice herbicide trials
1–2 employees manage fields covering 5–10ha
Compared with conventional 1-kilogram granules, the SD formulation delivers equivalent effectiveness at a dosage of 200g, or 20% of the amount
The SD formulation delivers equivalent effectiveness at a dosage of 200g, or 20% of the amount
Chemical treatment: May 22, 2025; SD formulation_A (19 days after transplanting)
SD formulation_A (19 days after transplanting)
On April 1, 2027, the company plans to merge with its group company アグロ カネショウ株式会社 and establish a new company, 出光クロップアーツ株式会社
神戸国際大学 holds hands-on aviation industry class at Kobe Airport for 3 consecutive years
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On September 17, 2026, 神戸国際大学 held a hands-on class at Kobe Airport about the aviation industry for 15 second-year students in the Faculty of Economics’ International Culture, Business and Tourism program. The class was held for the 3 consecutive years with the cooperation of Kansai Airports Kobe and Skymark. Students learned about the terminal, visited check-in counters and the restricted area to observe ramp handling, marshalling and the sorting area, and heard explanations from a graduate of the university.
Facts
September 17, 2026
15 students took part
In a second-year project seminar
The program has been held since 2024, and this was the 3rd time
Terminal 2, which opened in April 2025
The university has 2 faculties: the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Rehabilitation
Simply remove an item and the number of units shipped is automatically counted: Ogawa Electric showcases unmanned warehouse solution “GRAVITY” at “OGAWA VISION”
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小川電機株式会社 is showcasing “GRAVITY,” an unmanned warehouse solution from Estonian startup invendor, at the ongoing “OGAWA VISION.” GRAVITY stores products in a vending machine-sized unit and automatically counts the quantity shipped by detecting changes in weight. The solution aims to enable unmanned and labor-saving operations and improve inventory management accuracy in the electrical equipment industry.
Facts
Established: March 21, 1963
Capital: ¥90 million
Products are stored inside a unit about the size of a vending machine
[October 17 event] KIBOU CURRY to exhibit at “MAMA RE:WORK (ママ・リワーク),” an event for parents raising children, sponsored by 品川区
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“KIBOU CURRY（キボウカレー）,” a social contribution-focused emergency food product developed by Ginger Lab株式会社, will exhibit at “MAMA RE:WORK（ママ・リワーク）,” an event for parents raising children to be held in Shinagawa, Tokyo, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event is organized by 株式会社CLACK and sponsored by 品川区. In addition to tastings, displays and information about online sales to individuals, the company will hold “Hope Cycle Designer,” a workshop for elementary school students to learn about SDG Goal 12, “Responsible Consumption and Production.”
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Event date and time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 13:00–17:00
Workshop time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, approximately 15:10–15:30
Experience time: approximately 20 minutes
Capacity: approximately 40 children
Age range: 4 years old to sixth grade (preschool children may attend with a parent or guardian.)
Made without the 8 specified allergens: wheat, milk, eggs, buckwheat, shrimp, crab, peanuts and walnuts
Collected approximately 1 year before the best-before date
The 20th Kids Design Award, sponsored by 内閣府 and 経済産業省
SAAF Holdings Group begins feature integration between environmental monitoring IoT system “みまわり伝書鳩” and cloud camera “Safie GO”
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NXTech株式会社, part of the SAAF Holdings Group, has begun feature integration between its environmental monitoring IoT cloud system “みまわり伝書鳩” and the LTE-equipped “Safie GO/Pocket” series of cloud cameras from セーフィー株式会社. An alert email sent when an anomaly is detected automatically includes a URL for viewing footage from the site, enabling safety management through both numerical data and visual information.
Facts
Camera market share by engine, based on registered units (54.3%)
Cloud recording services market for network cameras (2025)
Qand launches “チムなぞ,” a team-building puzzle program, and releases measured data from 40 projects
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株式会社Qand has launched “チムなぞ,” a corporate team-building program aimed at improving the quality of relationships within existing teams. It has also released measured data from all 40 projects conducted between July 2022 and June 2026, reporting results including an overall satisfaction rating of 96.2%, event NPS of +33.1 and an increase in mutual understanding from 2.24 to 4.18. The program is offered as the company’s second service line alongside the fully custom “ジブンゴト,” for groups of 20–400 people, with prices starting at ¥300,000.
Facts
Releasing measured data from all 40 projects conducted between July 2022 and June 2026
Qand has provided experiential programs for groups of 20 to 400 people
Overall satisfaction: 96.2% rated the program 4 or higher on a 5-point scale
923 valid responses; average rating of 4.54/5
Event NPS: +33.1
1,085 valid responses; average recommendation score: 8.27/10
Average score rose from 2.24 to 4.18 (do not know much about the members → understand them)
Across all projects, the completion rate converges at roughly 20–30%, regardless of project size
Original料金：30万円〜（参加者1名あたり1万円目安）
Price: from ¥2 million (estimate for a group of 100)
[One-stop preparation for autumn events] “Apparel” category launches on Novelty & Gift Mall
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SNS株式会社, which operates Novelty & Gift Mall, has launched an “Apparel & Wear” category featuring original clothing for autumn events, including T-shirts, hoodies and staff jackets. The site supports adding company logos and event names, providing a one-stop place to consider both giveaway merchandise and staff apparel.
Facts
An “Apparel & Wear” category has launched on Novelty & Gift Mall
SNS株式会社 operates Novelty & Gift Mall
Products in the new category include T-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and staff jackets
The items can be customized with company logos and event names
SNS株式会社 was established in March 2008
SNS株式会社 is headquartered on the 9th floor of Comfort Yasuda Building, 2-chome 9, Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
[ヒルトン長崎] “Culinary and Sweets Development Project” created by students from 長崎玉成高等学校 and the hotel
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ヒルトン長崎, located in Onoue-machi, Nagasaki City, and led by General Manager Hideo Suzuki, has launched a regional co-creation initiative with 長崎玉成高等学校 called the “Culinary and Sweets Development Project.” Based on ideas conceived by students in the culinary arts department, the hotel’s chefs will work with them to develop dishes and sweets. These are scheduled to be served as buffet dishes and desserts at the all-day dining restaurant Di Berto on the 2nd floor starting in November 2026. During the serving period, students will prepare their creations in the hotel’s live kitchen and have opportunities to see customers’ reactions.
Facts
Ahead of its 5th anniversary in November 2026
The sweets are targeted to launch in November 2026
Social implementation begins for the “CO₂ Is Love™” resource-circulation project. Seeking co-creation partners for the first phase
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株式会社ベホマル has begun social implementation of its “CO₂ Is Love™” resource-circulation project. The project views CO₂ as proof of human activity—“love”—and aims to build a spiral resource-circulation system connecting CO₂-absorbing materials and DACプラ® with collection, recycling and remanufacturing. For the first phase, it is seeking co-creation partners, including developers, local governments and recycling businesses.
Facts
株式会社ベホマル (headquartered in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture; President Mayuko Nishihara) has begun social implementation of its “CO₂ Is Love™” resource-circulation project.
The project works backward from the question, “What might people want next?” to build a spiral resource-circulation system.
DACプラ® is a functional plastic made by blending a few percent of Behomaru’s CO₂-absorbing material, Bio-MOF “美環®,” into plastic.
If 10,000 PP fans are used as the first-cycle product, DACプラ® will capture 1.2 kg of CO₂.
Compared with using virgin material for the entire quantity, estimated CO₂ emissions through the second cycle would fall from approximately 2.38t-CO₂ to approximately 1.31t-CO₂, a reduction of approximately 1.1t-CO₂ (45%).
As a general rule, “CO₂ Is Love™” has the same manufacturer produce products for the first and second cycles, aiming to recycle processing waste and reduce trial production.
Three years after receiving its first certification as a company promoting women’s advancement, it shares the story of ongoing organizational reform. Regional business risk management explored with experts
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株式会社日本総険トラストテクノロジーズ, based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, spoke at a women’s advancement seminar hosted by 高松市 on September 17, 2026, presenting the ongoing organizational reforms it has pursued since receiving certification and examples of risk management at regional companies.
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株式会社日本総険トラストテクノロジーズ took part as a case-study presenter at the Reiwa 8 fiscal-year Takamatsu Women’s Advancement Promotion Seminar, held at 高松市男女共同参画センター on September 17, 2026
Within the Nihon Soken Group, 株式会社日本総険 and 株式会社日本総険トラストテクノロジーズ both received “Suteki ni Takamatsu Women’s Advancement Company” certification in fiscal years Reiwa 4 and Reiwa 7
President and CEO Shinzo Kuzuraishi shared a redefinition of women’s advancement as a survival strategy for regional businesses, under the title “What happened afterward at our company.”
In the third session, labor and social security attorney Yuki Tanigawa proposed ways to incorporate into personnel systems the effects of utilizing senior talent and of childcare and caregiving on work styles
Our company regularly hosts “Retention Risk Management Seminars” featuring experts from various fields and provides regional businesses with measures to address issues such as postpartum depression and employees leaving work to provide care
[An autumn night sky over Kobe Port where fireworks meet light] AGEHARIDe’s drone show “LIGHTDANCe” took to the skies at KOBE AUTUMN FESTIVAL2026
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“LIGHTDANCe,” a drone show planned and operated by AGEHARIDe株式会社 (headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO Ken Kato), was staged on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at “KOBE AUTUMN FESTIVAL 2026,” a commemorative event for the 75th National Convention of 公益社団法人日本青年会議所（JC）, held in Kobe. Presented alongside the Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks, the show used drones to depict Japanese-style motifs such as braided cords and origami cranes to music by the taiko drumming band Bonten, illuminating the night sky over Kobe Port. This was the show’s 2nd performance in Kobe, following the April 2026 opening-port festival marking TOTTEI KOBE’s 1st anniversary.
Facts
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, LIGHTDANCe was performed at “KOBE AUTUMN FESTIVAL (神戸オータムフェスティバル) 2026,” a commemorative event for the 75th National Convention of 公益社団法人日本青年会議所（JC）.
A commemorative event for the 75th National Convention of 公益社団法人日本青年会議所（JC）
This was the 2nd performance in Kobe, following the April 2026 opening-port festival marking TOTTEI KOBE’s 1st anniversary.
STAGEON’s Executive Vice President and COO to serve as facilitator at “しゃべくり社長” event celebrating 100,000 channel subscribers and a book launch
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STAGEON Executive Vice President and COO Ren Hakozaki will serve as facilitator at the “しゃべくり社長YouTube10万記念＆出版記念パーティー,” to be held on October 9, 2026. STAGEON has a track record of supporting the launch of the “しゃべくり社長” channel.
Facts
STAGEON provides YouTube marketing solutions for businesses
The event featuring Ren Hakozaki will be held on October 9, 2026
The event is hosted by 株式会社HUUK
STAGEON has been involved in operating a total of 200 channels
Hakozaki Ren joined STAGEON as a founding member in June 2020
Hakozaki Ren became STAGEON’s executive vice president and COO in July 2023
Picture-book artist Ricaco unveils her first apparel collection. Bringing “wear the world of picture books” to life with Joint Space. A 3-day POPUP will be held at 大丸東京店 starting October 17, 2026, to mark the launch!
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Picture-book artist Ricaco has teamed up with Joint Space, operated by 株式会社シライ, to launch her first apparel collection, consisting of 5 styles, inspired by her picture book “The Tailor Above the Clouds.” A POPUP will be held on the 4th floor of 大丸東京店 from October 17 to 19, 2026, and Ricaco herself will visit on the first day.
Facts
Picture-book artist Ricaco is launching her first apparel collection, “Ricaco × Joint Space,” based on her picture book “The Tailor Above the Clouds,” in collaboration with Joint Space, operated by 株式会社シライ.
A POPUP event celebrating the collaboration will be held on the 4th floor of 大丸東京店 for 3 days only, from Saturday, October 17, 2026, through Monday, October 19.
“NOEL by ZUKUTOCHIE” to open on December 18; reservations open from October 6
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株式会社ズクトチエ announced that it will take over operation of ミニヨンホテル・ドゥ・ノエル, a hotel that has been popular in the Hakuba Iwatake area for 47 years, and reopen it as “NOEL by ZUKUTOCHIE” on December 18, 2026. The hotel has 8 rooms in total, and reservations will open on the official website from October 6. Brand production will be handled by 株式会社アワーカンパニー, and the interior design by SNARK Inc. This will be the 7th hotel in the area revitalized by the ZUKUTOCHIE Group, which will operate a total of 15 properties.
Facts
ミニヨンホテル・ドゥ・ノエル, a hotel popular in the Hakuba Iwatake area for 47 years
It will begin operating as “NOEL by ZUKUTOCHIE” on Friday, December 18, 2026
Reservations will be accepted on the official website starting Tuesday, October 6
The hotel has 8 rooms, suited to trips with family and friends as well as casual stays for small groups
2 tatami-mat quad rooms
4 standard triple rooms
2 compact twin rooms
Parking: 5 spaces
At its peak in the 1990s, more than 100 lodging facilities were operating
By 2018, the number had fallen sharply to around 60
With “NOEL by ZUKUTOCHIE,” this is the ZUKUTOCHIE Group’s 7th revitalized lodging property
Together with 7 food and beverage facilities and 1 Hakuba Ham food manufacturing facility, the group operates a total of 15 properties
[UtaTen survey] Can fandom activities and a partner coexist? More than 80% of people with partners say their partner understands their fandom activities | Partner and Fandom Awareness Survey
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Results of the “Partner and Fandom Awareness Survey” (440 respondents), conducted by the lyrics and music media outlet UtaTen as the first installment of “UtaTen Survey,” showed that 82.6% of people with partners receive understanding for their fandom activities, suggesting that fandom activities and having a partner can coexist.
Facts
People without partners spend an average of 53.5% of their expenditures on fandom activities, about 2 times the 28.7% among people with partners
Among people with partners, 46.7% said they spend more on fandom activities, exceeding the share who spend more on dating expenses by 11.9 percentage points
A combined 82.6% of people said they receive understanding from their partner for their fandom activities
People who receive “little or no understanding” from their partner spend 41.8% on fandom activities, while dating expenses account for just 0.3%
The survey targeted 440 UtaTen users, including 92 people with partners and 348 without partners
Of the 8 respondents who said they receive “little or no understanding” from their partner, 7 said they spend more on fandom activities
The survey was conducted from Friday, August 7, 2026, to Monday, September 11, 2026, using a questionnaire on UtaTen
クロスポイントソリューション launches “X-SOC AI Alert Analysis Service Light,” which also supports meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “SCS Assessment System”
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株式会社クロスポイントソリューション (CP-SOL) has launched “X-SOC (Cross SOC) AI Alert Analysis Service Light,” which analyzes security logs using AI and expert knowledge and provides easy-to-read reports for IT staff. The service is positioned as a solution that also addresses the ★3 and ★4 requirements of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “SCS (Supply Chain Security) Assessment System.” It is available in 2 types: the standard “For General” and the UTM-focused “For UTM” (scheduled for release soon). It is easy to implement without building a SIEM, and report quality is ensured through HITL (Human-in-the-Loop).
Facts
Since its establishment in April 2007, 株式会社クロスポイントソリューション
External SOC services tend to be expensive, costing hundreds of thousands to millions of yen per month, making it difficult to commit to adopting them
The requirements and assessment criteria list (Note 1) for ★3 and ★4 of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s SCS (Supply Chain Security) Assessment System calls for
In addition to “For General,” we offer 2 types, including “For UTM,” for customers who want to thoroughly handle UTM alerts
スターテイルジャパン launches Japan’s first digital corporate bond with interest payments and redemption in JPYSC, the “Stablecoin Adoption Bond”
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株式会社Startale Japan began offering the “Stablecoin Adoption Bond,” Japan’s first digital corporate bond with interest payments and redemption in JPYSC, a yen-denominated trust-type stablecoin, on October 6, 2026. It has an annual interest rate of 5.00% before tax, a total offering amount of 99.9 million yen, a minimum subscription unit of 100,000 yen, and a 1-year term. Interest and redemption payments can be received in JPYSC through the “Startale App.”
Facts
The annual interest rate is 5.00% before tax, among the highest ever for a self-offered digital corporate bond aimed at individual investors in Japan
Offering amount: 99.9 million yen
Original1口10万円からお申込みいただけます
Term: 1 year
Offering period: October 6, 2026 (Tuesday)–November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
Issue date: December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Redemption date: December 1, 2027 (Wednesday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Startale Japan、Startale Group Pte. Ltd.、SBI新生信託銀行株式会社、SBI VCトレード株式会社、SBIグループ
Is “AI will take our jobs” true? In an era when the gap between companies is narrowing, track records and data become powerful assets
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リブランディング株式会社 announced findings from a study comparing job listings for administrative/back-office and engineering positions posted on Mynavi Tenshoku: 100 listings for each job type in 2021 and 2026, for a total of 400. The study found no major decline in references to routine tasks or planning and design work, while AI-related terms, experience requirements and minimum monthly salaries tended to increase. However, it did not identify AI as the cause of these changes, suggesting not that “traditional work has been replaced by AI,” but that “AI elements are beginning to be added to traditional work.”
Facts
Covering 100 listings for each year, 2021 and 2026, for a total of 400
For administrative/back-office roles, from 70% to 77%
For engineering roles, from 55% to 57%
For administrative roles, from 54% to 56%
For engineering roles, from 89% to 93%
Job listings containing AI-related terms: 1%→3% for administrative roles
16%→22% for engineering roles
For administrative roles, 15%→24%
For engineering roles, from 26% to 37%
Administrative roles: 91%→90%
Engineering roles: 65%→65%
Administrative roles: ¥220,000→¥250,000
Engineering roles: ¥230,000→¥260,000
For engineering roles, listings requiring “3 or more years of experience” increased from 10% to 23%
リケイマッチ launches “AI Rike-neko,” an AI job-hunting consultation feature for science and engineering students
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株式会社カンビア has launched “AI Rike-neko,” an AI job-hunting consultation feature on the science and engineering job-hunting site リケイマッチ. Its official character, “Rike-neko,” responds via chat to questions about job hunting, including industry research, self-analysis, entry sheets, interviews, internships, and whether to pursue graduate school or enter the workforce after undergraduate studies. The service supports both category selection and free-text input and aims to make it easier for science and engineering students to discuss their concerns.
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Established: November 2, 2020
Established in November 2020 by its representative, Koyama.
New highly absorbable component in jellyfish collagen peptides identified — bioactive peptide “Gly-3Hyp-4Hyp” is absorbed into the bloodstream at high concentrations and efficiently transferred to skin tissue
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株式会社ニッピ has found that consuming collagen peptides prepared from jellyfish leads to high concentrations of the bioactive peptide “Gly-3Hyp-4Hyp” being absorbed into the bloodstream, with the peptide also efficiently transferred to skin tissue. Jellyfish collagen peptides contain more than 15 times as much Gly-3Hyp-4Hyp as bovine-derived peptides. In a human absorption study, the amount absorbed into the bloodstream was approximately 8 times as high; in a mouse study, the amount accumulated in skin tissue reached approximately 19 times as high. The findings were published in the international academic journal Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Facts
The study found that jellyfish collagen peptides contain more than 15 times as much Gly-3Hyp-4Hyp
Compared with consuming bovine-derived collagen peptides, the amount of Gly-3Hyp-4Hyp absorbed into the bloodstream was shown to be approximately 8 times as high
The amount accumulated in skin tissue was confirmed to be markedly higher, at approximately 19 times that following administration of bovine collagen peptides
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 74(37):29328–29337 (2026)
“Pet Specialty Store Kojima Ichikawa” grand opening! From meeting your pet to choosing supplies for everyday life together, we offer comfortable and reliable service
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株式会社コジマ will grand-open “Pet Specialty Store Kojima Ichikawa” in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on October 2, 2026. This is the company’s first store in the Ichikawa area in 20 years, since its previous store closed in 2006. The comprehensive pet specialty store will offer dogs, cats and small animals, as well as grooming services. An opening sale will run through October 15.
Facts
Since the store closed in 2006, this is the first Ichikawa store in 20 years.
We opened the Ichikawa store in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The store has 10 parking spaces, and nearby parking lots make shopping by car convenient.
・Earn 5 times the points on all food and supplies
・10% off toys for dogs
・10% off all frozen cakes and prepared foods
・10% off all Churu products
The special opening sale is running through Thursday, October 15.
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00–20:00 / weekends and holidays 10:00–20:00
[Nov. 14 (Sat.) at 10 a.m.] We’ll explain what’s really driving soaring home prices. — A Nikkei reporter examines market realities, while an expert looks at the long-term outlook and how to choose a home without regrets — (Free online seminar)
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株式会社大京穴吹不動産 and 株式会社LIFULL will jointly hold a free online seminar via Zoom, “Learn from the Experts: Real Estate Seminar 2026 — What’s Really Driving Soaring Home Prices,” starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Guests include Naoyuki Toyama, a Nikkei reporter; Takashi Shiozawa, CMO and director of MFS; and Takahiro Nishioka, a former フジテレビ announcer. They will explain the factors behind rising home prices and how to choose a home in an era of rising mortgage rates. Capacity is 500; advance reservations are required.
Facts
Online on Saturday, November 14, 2026
Original日時：2026年11月14日（土） 10:00AM～11:30AM
■ Capacity: 500 (first come, first served; advance reservations required)
61 sales offices nationwide across 31 prefectures
The reality of power couples breaking the “¥80 million barrier”
Connecting through welfare and food: Urawa’s “community engawa,” 「さんかく街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD」, opens!
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株式会社ジーバー opened 「さんかく街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD」 in Urawa Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, on September 29, 2026, as a partnership location. Its partner company, 有限会社福祉ネットワークさくら, is the operating entity. Using the 「さんかくカフェ」 it runs as its setting, the project creates a sustainable community hub where seniors can play an active role through food.
Facts
Working to expand activities to 1,892 municipalities nationwide
A cumulative total of 615 seniors have participated to date
Launched in November 2022
「街仲食堂 byジーバーFOOD」, a dining hall launched in Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture, in October 2024
Since March 2025, JIBA has been promoting this 「街仲食堂モデル」
Partnership expansion is now confirmed in 33 prefectures and 101 regions nationwide
Reaching 101 regions nationwide
Opening date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Hours: 11:00–14:00 (last orders at 13:30)
Set with 1 rice ball: ¥720–¥850 (tax included)
Set with 2 rice balls: ¥840–¥1,100 (tax included)
Rice balls, individually: from ¥120 (tax included)
As the 2nd partnership location in Saitama Prefecture
The sailing ship 「BLUE OCEAN みらいへ」 will make a 3-night, 4-day experiential voyage across the Seto Inland Sea from Kobe Port to Moji Port (November 10–13).
広島県北広島町 and 株式会社カクイチ sign comprehensive partnership agreement
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株式会社カクイチ and 広島県北広島町 have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement. The agreement focuses on local energy production and consumption and decarbonization, strengthening disaster prevention capabilities, promoting sustainable agriculture and revitalizing the region. The signing ceremony was held at the Kitahiroshima Town Office on August 27, 2026. The parties will work on introducing solar power generation, developing distributed disaster-prevention hubs and promoting agriculture using micro-nanobubble technology, with the aim of expanding a partnership model originating in Kitahiroshima Town to mountainous and other rural areas across Japan.
Facts
The signing ceremony was held at the Kitahiroshima Town Office on August 27, 2026.
A comprehensive manufacturer founded in 1886 (Meiji 19), with a 140-year history.
A comprehensive manufacturer with a 140-year history.
Sleep aid product 『OSUYA』 wins the grand prize at the “Best Smile Award 2026” on the TV program 『東京女神コレクションGirls Happy Style』!
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『OSUYA』, a sleep aid product manufactured and sold by 株式会社グラト, has won the grand prize at the “Best Smile Award 2026” on the information and variety program 『東京女神コレクションGirls Happy Style』, broadcast by テレ玉 and チバテレ. It aired on August 22, 2026, on テレ玉 and August 28 on チバテレ, and is available at drugstores nationwide and through the official online shop.
Video production company JPC takes 2nd place in the “AI Search Cited Award 2026, second half,” which recognizes sites cited by AI, in the video production and YouTube operations category
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Video production company 株式会社ジェー・ピー・シー (JPC) ranked 2nd in both domain citations and brand mentions in the video production and YouTube operations category of the marketing and web support division of the “AI Search Cited Award 2026, second half,” announced by the AI search optimization agent “Brand UP” (株式会社Wanokuni). JPC’s YouTube operations service page ranked 1st among pages that received particularly many citations.
Facts
YouTube’s official site, the platform, ranks 1st in domain citations, while JPC has the highest score among companies that support video production and YouTube operations
JPC’s corporate site (jpc-ltd.co.jp) ranked 2nd with an AI citation score of 55.4%
YouTube’s official site (youtube.com / 66.1%) ranked 1st
JPC ranked 2nd, with a rate of 12.9% for being named as a candidate for video production and YouTube operations services
484,537 citations
Coverage: 21 divisions and 122 categories (90 prompts per category)
Number of client companies: more than 2,000 (as of November 2025)
Cumulative number of productions: more than 7,000 (September 2009–November 2025)
More than 460 projects approved for public release
Repeat rate: approximately 84% (share of customers who placed a second order within 3 years of their first order / September 2022–September 2025)
Established: 1994
AI tools covered: ChatGPT / Gemini / Google AI Overviews / Google AI Mode
Supporting talent management in the age of AI agents: Pulse Eye enhances custom surveys and its AI mentor
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ジャンプスタートパートナーズ has enhanced the custom survey feature of its engagement survey, “PULSE AI,” and the AI mentor feature of its talent management system, “Pulse Eye TM.” The company has expanded a system in which AI references company-specific workforce and organizational data to support managers’ decision-making.
Facts
In the previous feature upgrade announced on September 1, 2026,
Top source of reassurance before booking a clinic appointment: “Doctor’s background and expertise” at 43.7%; Be Healthy conducts additional analysis of existing survey
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ビーヘルシー announced additional findings from its “Survey on YouTube/SNS Use and Pre-Booking Behavior When Choosing a Clinic,” conducted on August 7, 2026. In a multiple-response survey asking 300 people aged 20–69 who had compared clinics they were visiting for the first time what information they would want to check before booking to feel reassured, “Doctor’s background and expertise” ranked first at 43.7%, followed by “Details of diagnosis, treatment and procedures” at 40.3%. “Doctor’s communication style, personality and treatment policy” and “Whether I am eligible to receive care” were tied at 35.3%.
Facts
“Doctor’s background and expertise” ranked first at 43.7%
“Details of diagnosis, treatment and procedures” at 40.3%
“Doctor’s communication style, personality and treatment policy” and “Whether I am eligible to receive care” both at 35.3%
Access and consultation hours: 31.7%
Costs, insurance coverage and payment methods: 31.3%
Booking methods and waiting times: 31.0%
Process for initial visits, consultations and counseling: 26.3%
Survey area and valid responses: Nationwide; 300 people
Dating service Wakuwaku adds a “sort” feature to its mailbox
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ワクワクコミュニケーションズ has added a “sort” feature to the mailbox of its dating service, “ワクワク（ワクワクメール）,” allowing users to change the order in which messages are displayed. Users can choose from 5 sorting options, including newest and oldest first. The feature is available on the web version and the iOS and Android apps.
Facts
More than 13 million registered users! One of Japan’s largest dating apps
Users can now choose from 5 sorting options to suit their needs.
25 years since the service launched in 2001.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワクワクコミュニケーションズ、ワクワク（ワクワクメール）、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
[Okinawa Kouri Island One Suite THE GRAND] New “Pool Villa Suite” opens and reservations go on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Original沖縄本島北部・古宇利島に立地するスモールラグジュアリーホテル「One Suite THE GRAND（ワンスイート ザ・グランド）」を運営する合同会社One Suiteが、新客室タイプ「Pool Villa Suite（プールヴィラスイート）」を2026年10月8日に開業し、同年10月6日より予約販売を開始すると発表。本館から独立した「離れ」型ヴィラ4室で、全室オーシャンビュー、8.0m×4.0mのプライベートインフィニティプール、洞窟サウナを完備。開業記念プランとして1室1泊149,300円から提供する。
Facts
The “Pool Villa Suite” will open on October 8, 2026.
Kingston maintains its lead in the global DRAM module market
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kingston Technology announced that it maintained its position as the world’s leading third-party DRAM module supplier in TrendForce’s latest revenue rankings, with an estimated 62% market share. The global DRAM module market recorded strong growth in 2025, reaching approximately US$21.2 billion, up 59% year over year. Kingston’s revenue also rose 48% year over year, with growth driven by the expansion of its B2B business in the enterprise, data center and industrial sectors.
Facts
Kingston maintained its lead with an estimated 62% market share.
Global DRAM module market revenue reached approximately US$21.2 billion in 2025, up 59% year over year.
It recorded a 59% year-over-year increase.
This was a sharp acceleration from the 7% growth recorded in 2024.
Kingston’s revenue rose 48% year over year in 2025
While the combined revenue of the top 5 DRAM module suppliers accounted for just 77% of the total market
OriginalKingston単独で市場の約3分の2を占めています。
Companies mentioned：Kingston Technology、Kingston Technology International Limited、TrendForce、Kingston Digital, Inc.、Kingston Technology Corporation
株式会社トゥワイス・リサーチ・インスティテュート has decided to hold the national inquiry-based learning competition, the 17th Twice Award. The Corporate Internship Work division will be held at 玉川大学 on March 14, 2027, with 江崎グリコ, キユーピー, KDDI, シチズン時計, マツダ, 森永乳業 and ローソン participating as corporate judges. A total of 86 schools are participating this school year.
Facts
The 17th Twice Award
Form teams of 3 to 5 people and choose a company for an internship
Number of participating schools this school year: 86 (as of September 2026)
Last time, 111 teams, individuals and classes from 48 schools nationwide participated
111 teams, individuals and classes from 48 schools nationwide participated
Responses were collected from 289 participating students
89.6% responded “fun” or “very fun”
94.4% responded that they had “gained experiences and discoveries useful for the future”
More than 170,000 students in total have participated in the program to date
Original授業コマ数：6コマ〜（1コマ45分目安）
Two types: the 12-step “Premium Edition” and the 6-step “Intensive Edition”
Partner companies: 江崎グリコ, キユーピー, KDDI, シチズン時計, マツダ, 森永乳業 and ローソン