Adelia Retro’s second chopstick rest release goes on sale October 9! 3 new designs join the collection
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アデリア株式会社, a consolidated subsidiary of 石塚硝子株式会社, will launch the second release of chopstick rests from its Showa-era retro tableware series “Adelia Retro,” featuring 3 designs—“Hanano Wa,” “Cat,” and “Zoo Mate”—on Friday, October 9, 2026. The lineup will expand to 7 items, priced at ¥880 including tax per item or ¥1,760 for a 2-piece Zoo Mate set.
Facts
The second release will go on sale from Friday, October 9, 2026.
3 new designs—“Hanano Wa,” “Cat,” and “Zoo Mate”—are joining the collection.
A new acne-care-inspired*1 shaver from Schick FIRST! TV and web commercials featuring popular influencers sharing their real-world experiences now available
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シック・ジャパン株式会社 will launch the “Schick First Perfect Defense” shaver, featuring its new “Acne Shield™” technology, under its “Schick FIRST TOKYO” brand for Gen Z, on October 6, 2026. TV and web commercials featuring 5 popular influencers will also be released sequentially.
Facts
Available sequentially from Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
【Broadcast start date】 Broadcasts begin sequentially from Wednesday, October 14.
シック・ジャパン株式会社, Japan’s No. 1 razor company*2
Originalいだちゃんねるコバ、今井暖大、えるにーにょ、カノックスター、田中亜希子
Surpassed 1 million YouTube channel subscribers in 2024
Demi Lovato brings a fresh presence to the animal-print trend in Desigual cow print
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A press release announcing that Demi Lovato was spotted in Los Angeles wearing a Desigual cow-print faux-fur coat, bringing a fresh presence to the animal-print trend. Desigual is a global fashion brand founded in Barcelona in 1984.
Facts
A global fashion company founded in Barcelona in 1984.
With more than 2,000 employees
Operating in 107 countries and regions.
10 sales channels
Through more than 200 stores
Offers 5 categories: womenswear, menswear, kidswear, accessories and shoes.
Companies mentioned：Desigual（デシグアル）、INTS It's not the same JAPAN株式会社
SENSYN ROBOTICS begins full-scale real-time inspections using “DJI Dock 3” at Idemitsu Kosan’s Hokkaido Refinery
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株式会社センシンロボティクス has begun full-scale remote, real-time inspections using the “DJI Dock 3” autonomous takeoff-and-landing drone at 出光興産株式会社’s Hokkaido Refinery in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. Following a 2024 proof-of-concept trial, operations began in summer 2025. Using SENSYN ROBOTICS’ proprietary solution development platform, “SENSYN CORE,” the company has enabled automated drone operations in a secure domestic environment and is advancing and streamlining inspection work in areas such as crude oil tank facilities.
Facts
In full-scale operations, which began in summer 2025 following a 2024 proof-of-concept trial*1
In full-scale operations, which began in summer 2025
出光興産株式会社 (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Noriaki Sakai; hereinafter “Idemitsu Kosan”)’s Hokkaido Refinery in Tomakomai, Hokkaido
A new way to enjoy fruit, under the theme “Fruit is a cultural food.” The “Fruit Fest Bunkasai 2026” will be held for the first time! A total of 26 fruit producers and specialty shops from across Japan will gather for 2 days of learning about, enjoying and tasting fruit.
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株式会社東急モールズデベロップメント will hold the “Fruit Fest Bunkasai 2026” for the first time at Shimokitazawa BONUS TRACK on November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026, for 2 days. The fruit culture festival is themed “Fruit is a cultural food.” A market featuring a total of 26 fruit producers and specialty shops from across Japan, workshops, talk sessions, a live radio recording, live performances and more will be held. Admission is free.
Facts
Date and time: November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2026, 11:00–17:00
11：00～17：00
Participation fee: 15,000 yen (includes a voucher for a later “Sashimi Fruit” event and merchandise)
Capacity: 10 groups
Capacity: 15 groups
Capacity: First 40 people (seated viewing)
Capacity: First 10 people (seated viewing)
A tourist farm growing approximately 85 kiwi varieties in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture
With an alcohol content of 28 degrees, it can of course be served as a shot
A tradition spanning 160 years in Aridagawa, Wakayama Prefecture
A farm growing approximately 60 or more citrus varieties
Companies mentioned：株式会社東急モールズデベロップメント、株式会社東果堂、株式会社文化放送、ノウタス株式会社、株式会社ABCスタイル、銀座 松﨑煎餅、ヒューロム、LAUNCH UP HARD CIDER、YO KAN KA、みなべクラフト梅酒、やまだい農園、キウイフルーツカントリーJapan、農業生産法人アララガマ農園合同会社、SANKAKU BEER WORKS、みかんのみっちゃん農園、KOBACAKE、POTPURRI、BAIDOG
株式会社いなげや announced 3 new original products, which go on sale October 1. The prepared-food item “Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl” (645.84 yen including tax), and the bakery items “Generously Filled Mushroom Bread with a Hint of Garlic” and “Fluffy Apple Butter Rolls, 4-Pack” (237.60 yen each including tax) will be available at いなげや, ina21 and ブルーミングブルーミー stores.
Facts
Regular price: 598 yen / price including tax: 645.84 yen
Base price: 220 yen / price including tax: 237.60 yen
Shizuoka University will hold the 2nd Green Science Café on October 17, Reiwa 8, at its Shizuoka Campus, introducing the Green Science Research Institute’s cutting-edge research to the public. Participants will learn about the roles of essential elements in plants through hydroponic cultivation. The university is seeking 15 parent-child pairs, a total of 30 people, with children from 5th grade through junior high school. Participation is free. The event is co-hosted by 静岡科学館る・く・る.
Facts
2nd Green Science Café
Saturday, October 17, Reiwa 8, 13:30–15:00
Agriculture Building 5F, Room 501, Department of Applied Biological Chemistry Student Laboratory
15 parent-child pairs, 30 people total, with children from 5th grade through junior high school
Fileforce to exhibit for the first time at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026”
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ファイルフォース株式会社 will exhibit for the first time at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe on October 27–28, 2026. With a focus on cloud migration of municipal file servers, the company will showcase “Fileforce,” a cloud file server developed entirely in Japan that enables migration to the cloud while retaining familiar usability. A case study from Machida City will also be on display.
“ReviCo” launches on the Shopify App Store, helping businesses manage reviews efficiently through automatic syncing of product and order information
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株式会社visumo has launched “ReviCo,” a review feature for e-commerce, on the Shopify App Store. Automatic syncing of product and order information gives e-commerce businesses using Shopify an easy way to collect and manage reviews.
Facts
Securities code: 303A
Now used by more than 400 e-commerce sites
A simple posting flow that lets users complete a submission in as few as 1 step
[Fukui Prefecture, 福井市] Popular video creator Kazu takes in the sights of the Echizen Coast with his family! A road trip video featuring sunsets, salt-making and camping has been released!
Class goals created by Nagoya elementary school students head to Rwanda and Cambodia—and the world sends a reply through CoRe Loop
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On Oct. 1, 2026, 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト held a “Learning Connected to the World” lecture at 名古屋市立鳴海東部小学校. A cycle of the “CoRe Loop,” a global education model in which class-goal posters entrusted by students before summer vacation were used as teaching materials at schools in Rwanda and Cambodia, then returned to Japan with drawings and messages from local children, has been completed.
Facts
On Oct. 1, 2026, a “Learning Connected to the World” lecture was held at 名古屋市立鳴海東部小学校.
On Aug. 25, Nakayoshi Gakuen held a class for about 100 students at SPEAN CHRIEV AMELIO PRIMARY SCHOOL in Siem Reap.
Nakayoshi Gakuen held a class for about 100 students.
The country experienced the 1994 genocide and continues to pursue peacebuilding through education.
Stokke launches limited-edition “Tripp Trapp® MoMA Edition,” created in collaboration with MoMA
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Norwegian baby and children’s brand Stokke announced the launch of the limited-edition “Tripp Trapp® MoMA Edition” chair and “Tripp Trapp MoMA Edition” cushion, created in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Featuring special colors inspired by MoMA’s signature color palette, the seat and footrest are painted in different colors on each side, offering up to 4 different looks. The products will be available for pre-sale on Oct. 16, 2026, and nationwide from Oct. 23 of the same year at Stokke stores, MoMA Design Store and other select retailers.
Since its launch in 1972, it has been recognized for its innovative design, which changed the concept of children’s furniture
A Norwegian brand founded in 1932.
The exhibition “Century of the Child: Growing by Design 1900–2000,” held at MoMA in 2012
Depending on the combination, enjoy up to 4 different looks
Loved around the world for more than 50 years since its launch
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストッケ（Stokke）、The Museum of Modern Art（MoMA）／ニューヨーク近代美術館、MoMA Design Store、伊勢丹新宿店、日本橋タカシマヤ店、ACTUS Tokyo、SEMPRE Tokyo、阪急うめだ本店、アカチャンホンポ、FLYMEe
Karakuri’s customer service AI agent “GeN” achieves an approximately 80% self-service resolution rate at Sakura Internet
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“GeN (Generative Navigator),” a customer service AI agent provided by カラクリ株式会社, has been introduced in Sakura Internet’s customer support department. Compared with a scenario-based chatbot, the self-service resolution rate for users rose from approximately 49% to approximately 80%. Transfers to live chat were reduced by up to 30%, and monthly conversations exceeded 10,000 in April 2026.
Facts
The self-service resolution rate※ among GeN users rose substantially, from approximately 49% to approximately 80%
Reduced transfers to live chat by up to 30%
Monthly conversations grew to more than 10,000 (April 2026 results)
Originalスタッフの対応負担を2〜3割減少させました
Provides products including KARAKURI chatbot / KARAKURI assist / GeN (Generative Navigator) / KARAKURI CXM / and others to more than 150 major companies
Introduced from January 2026 for support related to “Sakura Rental Server”
Separate household finances among 20% of dual-income households and 30% of households in their 20s; more than 30% of households managing finances separately do not know their “total household asset-building amount”
An independent survey of 10,000 people aged 18–69 nationwide was conducted in January 2026
In 2025, the number of dual-income households was about 2.8 times the number of households with full-time homemakers
Households in which the wife works 35 hours or more per week account for about 30% of the total
Couples who are both company employees or civil servants account for the largest group, at 47.3%
Households in which one partner is a company employee or similar and the other works part-time account for 34.8% (17.2% + 17.6%)
Among people in their 50s, just under 30% have household incomes of ¥10 million or more, a gap of more than 10 percentage points compared with single-income households
Among people in their 50s, just under 30% have household incomes of ¥10 million or more
Among dual-income households in their 30s, just under 30% have annual income of 2 million yen or more.
Overall, about 80% manage their finances jointly.
The share who said they manage their finances separately was 18.5%.
Separate financial management was more common among dual-income households, at about 1.6 times the rate among single-income households.
About 30% of dual-income households in their 20s manage their finances separately.
The rate of separate financial management among households where both members are company employees or civil servants was about 1.9 times that of households where one member works part-time.
There was a gap of about 20 percentage points between the share who understood the amount of assets they were building individually and the share who understood it for their household as a whole.
[Cathy Doll] A melting treat for your lips. The buzzworthy new two-tone lip balm lets you enjoy exciting flavors!
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株式会社日本機能性コスメ研究所 is launching the two-tone Cathy Doll（キャシードール） Lip Balm from Thai cosmetics brand Cathy Doll（キャシードール）. Available in 3 scents—Dubai chocolate, acai berry, and coconut matcha—it contains moisturizing ingredients and is formulated without parabens or alcohol and is cruelty-free. It will go on sale online first at 12 on October 23, 2026, on 楽天市場 (シトラスマーケット), followed by a phased rollout at ドン・キホーテ locations nationwide from late October. Price: 1,050 yen (before tax) / 1,155 yen (including tax).
Facts
Price: 1,050 yen (before tax) / 1,155 yen (including tax)
A lineup of 3 distinctive varieties
It is available in 25 countries and is continuing to expand its market worldwide.
Online sales will begin first at 12 on Friday, October 23, 2026, on 楽天市場 (official authorized shop: シトラスマーケット).
A phased rollout will also begin at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide (excluding some locations) from late October 2026.
People involved share the challenges faced on the ground and the process of tackling them! “National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026 Kyushu-Okinawa Tournament” to be held on Friday, October 16, at 鹿児島県 Government Building
“National Work Style Transformation Awards 2026 Kyushu-Okinawa Tournament” on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the east side of the 18th-floor observation lobby at 鹿児島県 Government Building
awoo株式会社 announced that awoo AI, its AI marketing solution, has been adopted for the e-commerce site of the comprehensive reuse shop セカンドストリート, operated by セカンドリテイリンググループ’s セカンドストリート. The solution uses AI to describe product features from images, automatically generates product descriptions with “awoo Description Writer,” creates discovery pathways using AI hashtags, and enables campaign pages built around product features with “awoo Campaign Star.” It aims to develop comprehensive, accurate product data even for the “one-of-a-kind” items characteristic of reuse e-commerce and enhance search experiences that match users’ sensibilities and needs.
Facts
セカンドストリート’s strength lies in its extensive inventory, which consistently numbers in the hundreds of thousands of items.
The dynamic nature of the site means it features hundreds of thousands of products at any given time, with a high turnover rate.
Exhibiting at the “20th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pharmacy,” with a seminar on “The Current State of Operational Support for Remote and More Efficient Pharmacy Services”
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ウィーメックス株式会社 announced that it will exhibit at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pharmacy, to be held at Grand Cube Osaka on October 17–18, 2026, and will hold a dessert seminar jointly with Microsoft Japan on remote and more efficient pharmacy operations.
Facts
ウィーメックス株式会社 will exhibit at the 20th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pharmacy, to be held at Grand Cube Osaka from Saturday, October 17, to Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The company will exhibit at booths 59 and 60 on the 3rd floor of the Osaka International Convention Center.
The seminar will introduce a “remote prescription input support” model in which medical administrative staff working outside pharmacies enter prescription information.
ウィーメックス began operations as a new company in April 2023 and absorbed ウィーメックス ヘルスケアシステムズ株式会社 on October 1, 2025.
[Exhibitor Announcement] Nishio Rent All will exhibit at Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kinki!
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西尾レントオール株式会社 will exhibit at “Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kinki,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on October 28 and 29, 2026, showcasing construction DX- and GX-related products. It also plans to compete in the Infrastructure DX Competition.
Facts
西尾レントオール株式会社 will exhibit at Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kinki.
The venue is Zone C of Hall 6 at INTEX Osaka, and the company’s booth number in the Safety and Security section is No. 86.
This year’s theme is “Expanding the possibilities of the construction industry through rentals—from greater efficiency to GX, smart solutions that transform worksites.”
The product to be presented at the Infrastructure DX Competition is “LDR EXCAVATE™,” and the presenter will be Takaki Nakano, section manager in the Construction DX Sales Promotion Department.
The Infrastructure DX Competition will be held at the small hall in Zone C of Hall 6 at INTEX Osaka on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 13:30.
This exhibition is accredited by the CPDS program, and participants can earn 2 units each day.
[Survey] More than half, or 53.3%, use “AI search”; 72.6% say use will increase further in the future
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株式会社ニュートラルワークス surveyed 300 company employees about actual AI search usage. The results showed that 53.3% currently use AI search, and 72.6% of users said their frequency of use would “increase” in the future.
Facts
53.3% currently use “AI search”
Sample size: 300 people
Among AI search users, 35.6% use AI search more than conventional search
33.8% use them to the same extent
Among AI search users, 76.9% began using it in 2025 or later
75.6% use AI search to look up words, knowledge, or things they are curious about
The percentage of people who have used AI search is 60.3%.
“Have never used it”: 39.7%
Among the 160 people who currently use AI search
“To look up information needed for work or study”: 43.1%
“To research or compare products and services”: 41.9%
“I think it will increase somewhat” was the most common response at 48.8%
ニッケン・リース adopts “i-Rental 点検” to reduce time spent on administrative tasks related to statutory voluntary inspections (Urasoe, Okinawa)
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SORABITO株式会社 announced that its “i-Rental 点検” paperless inspection checklist service for construction equipment rental companies has been adopted by ニッケン・リース株式会社 (Urasoe, Okinawa). The service aims to resolve issues such as delays in sharing inspection results for statutory voluntary inspections and the burden of filing paper inspection records, while promoting digital transformation and improving administrative efficiency. New features supporting “statutory voluntary inspections” are also scheduled for official release in January 2026.
Facts
Officially released a new feature in January 2026 to support legally required “specified self-inspections”
Original設立：昭和54年5月
Established: May 12, 2014
Sales offices operate in Urasoe, Naha, Ishikawa, Ōzato, and Nago.
Enables centralized management and accumulation of inspection and repair information through the following 4 functions
大倉クラブ＆ホテルズ to sequentially rebrand hotels nationwide as “HESTA RESORT”
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株式会社HESTA大倉 announced that it will sequentially rebrand hotels operated nationwide under 大倉クラブ＆ホテルズ as the new resort brand “HESTA RESORT（ヘスタ リゾート）.” The first location, “HESTA RESORT伊豆,” will grand open in July 2026, with further expansion planned across Japan, including Kyoto, Atami, Nara, Kaga, Toba, Gero, Awaji Island, Fujikawaguchiko, and Karuizawa. Its concept is “More freedom in hotels.” As a “multifaceted experience hotel” offering more than just accommodation, it will provide stays that make use of local resources.
Facts
In July 2026, the first location, “HESTA RESORT伊豆,” will grand open.
Capital: 100 million yen
Established: January, Showa 39
Expansion to locations across Japan, including Kyoto, Atami, Nara, Kaga, Toba, Gero, Awaji Island, Fujikawaguchiko, and Karuizawa
四日市市 will send an economic delegation to Vietnam from November 20 to 24, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary (fiscal 2026) of the memorandum on economic affairs signed in August 2016 with ハイフォン市 and 外国投資庁. The delegation will visit ハイフォン市 and Hanoi to conduct market research, hold local business meetings, and stage events promoting local products, including the “四日市フェア.” ONE-VALUE株式会社 has been commissioned to organize the delegation and will provide comprehensive support for arrangements including local guides, interpreters, transportation, and accommodation.
Facts
In August 2016, 四日市市 signed a memorandum with ハイフォン市 and Vietnam’s 外国投資庁, focusing primarily on mutual coordination and cooperation in the economic field.
Fiscal 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the signing.
November 20 (Friday) to 24 (Tuesday), 2026
5 members from the government
Approximately 5 members from the business community (planned)
SPACER to roll out “food-sharing lockers” at 4 阪神電車 stations in Kobe, enabling pickup at stations of food listed on “TABETE”
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株式会社コークッキング’s food-sharing service “TABETE” and 株式会社SPACER have partnered to install “food-sharing lockers” at 4 阪神電車 stations in Kobe—Fukae, Aoki, Daishi, and Nishinada—starting October 6, 2026. Food from 43 stores in Kobe can be picked up at the stations, with the aim of reducing food waste and providing a new pickup option.
Facts
Items can be picked up from refrigerated smart lockers installed at 4 阪神電車 stations: Fukae, Aoki, Daishi, and Nishinada.
Service launch date: October 6, 2026 (Tuesday)–
If you place an order by 21:00 at the latest, you can pick up your items the same day from a refrigerated smart locker called “SPACER” installed at the designated station.
Originalロッカー利用料：1決済あたり200円(税抜)
You can purchase a variety of food offered by restaurants at 43 stores in Kobe (with further expansion planned).
Number of users: approximately 1.35 million
Number of listed stores: approximately 3,500 (as of October 2026)
Capital: 50 million yen (as of the end of June 2026)
“Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSDXC UHS-I Card,” with maximum read speeds of 250MB/s and maximum write speeds of 180MB/s, to go on sale in October as an online-exclusive model
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The “Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSDXC UHS-I Card,” a high-speed UHS-I-compatible microSDXC card with maximum read speeds of 250MB/s and maximum write speeds of 180MB/s, will be launched in October 2026 by Lexar, whose exclusive national distributor is 株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス（SUNEAST）. Supporting V30 and A2, it is suitable for a wide range of uses, including 4K video recording, action cameras, drones, smartphones, and handheld game consoles. It will be available in 5 capacities, from 64GB to 1TB, and sold exclusively online through Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping.
Facts
Maximum read speed: 250MB/s; maximum write speed: 180MB/s
The 128GB and 64GB models have a maximum write speed of 135MB/s.
V30 is a standard that guarantees a sustained write speed of at least 30MB/s when recording video.
64GB (model number LMSSIGO064G-BNANG): 5,180 yen
128GB (model number LMSSIGO128G-BNANG): 6,480 yen
256GB (Model No. LMSSIGO256G-BNANG): ¥10,280
512GB (Model No. LMSSIGO512G-BNANG): ¥24,280
1TB (Model No. LMSSIGO001T-BNANG): ¥33,380
The capacity lineup consists of 5 options: 1TB, 512GB, 256GB, 128GB and 64GB.
エステティックTBC wins “No.1 in Hair Removal Treatment Effectiveness※” in the 2026 GMO Customer Satisfaction Ranking, Hair Removal Salons—Women’s Category!
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エステティックTBC, a women-only beauty salon operated by TBCグループ株式会社, won “No.1 in Hair Removal Treatment Effectiveness” in the 2026 GMO Customer Satisfaction Ranking, Hair Removal Salons—Women’s Category, announced by GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社.
Facts
No.1 in Hair Removal Treatment Effectiveness※
2026 GMO Customer Satisfaction Ranking
Founded in 1976
TBC has worked to improve its hair removal techniques for approximately 50 years.
738 women who had received treatment at a hair removal salon within the past 2 years
2 Google marketing leaders to deliver keynote at ad:tech tokyo 2026
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コムエクスポジアム・ジャパン株式会社 announced that 2 Google marketing leaders, Kevin Murakami and Chie Morishima, will deliver a keynote at “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” taking place at 東京ミッドタウン and ザ・リッツ・カールトン from October 21 to 23, 2026. They will share practical examples of how Google itself has approached marketing transformation in the AI era as “Customer Zero.”
Facts
Original日 程：2026年10月21日(水)～23日(金)
Thursday, October 22, 10:50–11:30
Visitors: approximately 16,000 (including in-person attendance and archived streams)
Exhibiting at the venue with a booth (A-48)
17 years of experience as “ad:tech tokyo”
Produces more than 170 B2C/B2B events worldwide
Recorded more than 3 million attendees in 30 countries worldwide
13 years at Google
Pioneered the introduction of AI-powered solutions in Google Ads more than 10 years ago
学校法人多摩美術大学’s Graduate Program in Integrated Design (SID) announced an industry-academia collaboration project with 株式会社ジーユー (GU). Using the new headquarters building and auditorium at the Kaminoge Campus, designed by President Hiroshi Naito, as an “experimental space for expression,” the project will center on GU’s 2026 Fall/Winter collection by Francesco Risso and culminate in a dynamic fashion show exploring the intersections of the body, architecture and space on October 31, 2026.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, October 31, 2026
First show: 13:00–14:30 (scheduled)
Second show: 16:00–17:30 (scheduled)
The new headquarters building and auditorium at the Kaminoge Campus in Setagaya, which began operations in April 2026
Established: 1935
15 departments/programs/courses and graduate school
While 61% of organizations consider psychological safety in the workplace to be “high,” survey results show that 60% face challenges with it | 株式会社LDcube
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株式会社LDcube released the results of a survey on “Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces,” conducted with 232 HR and talent development professionals. While 61% of organizations consider psychological safety in the workplace to be “high,” 60% report challenges, revealing significant gaps in understanding and effectively implementing psychological safety. The expected benefits cited included stronger collaboration at 66% and greater innovation at 54%, while the most frequently cited obstacle was “an organizational culture resistant to change” at 35%.
Facts
The results showed that 60%, or more than half of organizations, “face challenges”.
“Improving trust and respect among members and strengthening collaboration” was the most common response at 66%.
“Improving innovation and creativity” was cited by 54%.
This was followed by “strengthening systems for learning from failure” at 49%.
“Preventing harassment” was the least cited response at 32%.
“An organizational culture resistant to change” was the most common response at 35%.
“Insufficient understanding among executives and managers” was cited by 30%.
This was followed by “the workplace becoming a social club” at 29%.
“Holding regular 1-on-1 meetings” was the most common measure at 37%.
“No particular measures are being taken” was a relatively common response at 33%.
“Providing communication training” was cited by 24%.
From everyday wear to special occasions: polished looks for grown-ups | オシャレウォーカー
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株式会社mighty’s fashion e-commerce site osharewalker（オシャレウォーカー） published a feature page on Tuesday, October 6, titled “From everyday wear to special occasions: polished looks for grown-ups.” For occasions when a refined look is desired, such as commuting, dining, school events and ceremonies, the page showcases polished clothing for grown-ups—including tops, bottoms, jackets, dresses and coordinated sets—from brands such as n'OrLABEL, somari imagination and kOhAKU.
Facts
The feature page was published on Tuesday, October 6.
【CHINTAI×KINCHO Joint Survey】61.3% choose “a home without cockroaches” over “close to a station”; 73.6% of those who have encountered cockroaches say it affects their subsequent home search
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株式会社CHINTAI and 大日本除虫菊株式会社（KINCHO）jointly conducted a survey on cockroaches and housing among 439 renters in their 20s to 30s who live alone. Some 74.3% said they had encountered a cockroach indoors, and 73.6% of those with such experience said it had “affected” their subsequent apartment search. When asked to choose between “an apartment 3 minutes’ walk from a station where cockroaches appear every month” and “an apartment 25 minutes’ walk from a station where cockroaches never appear,” 61.3% chose the latter.
Facts
Responses from 439 respondents were compiled and analyzed.
Some 61.3% chose “an apartment where cockroaches never appear.”
Some 73.6% of those who had encountered cockroaches said it “affected their subsequent apartment search.”
Some 74.3% said they had encountered a cockroach indoors while living alone
“The location and management of the garbage disposal area” (37.7%) was the most common response
followed by “the cleanliness of shared areas” (37.4%).
“I started checking whether there are many restaurants nearby” (31.3%)
“3,000 yen to 5,000 yen” (26.2%) was the most common response
followed by “1,000 yen to 3,000 yen” (21.0%).
Asked how much more they would be willing to pay on top of their current rent for “an apartment where cockroaches never appear,” the most common response was “3,000 yen to 5,000 yen” (26.2%)
Launch of TXOne’s OT security solution for the manufacturing industry
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伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社 (CTC) announced that it will begin offering a cybersecurity solution for OT (operational technology) in manufacturing, developed by TXOne Networks Inc. The solution is designed to prevent cyberattacks without halting operations at manufacturing sites. It will be offered to manufacturers and social infrastructure providers, including electricity and gas companies, with a sales target of 1 billion yen over 3 years.
Facts
Aims to generate sales of 1 billion yen over 3 years
Short-animation company Plott announces entry into terrestrial TV anime business, with 3 titles planned from 2027
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株式会社Plott, which plans and produces short-animation IP, announced its entry into the terrestrial television anime business. It plans to roll out 3 short anime titles on terrestrial TV sequentially from 2027, handling everything in-house from planning and production to licensing and merchandising. The move marks a new effort to expand its YouTube track record—14 million cumulative channel subscribers and more than 24 billion total views—to television.
Facts
Since its founding in 2017, Plott
has recorded more than 900 million monthly views across its channels
with 14 million cumulative channel subscribers
and more than 24 billion total views
It also posted a record 100 million global monthly views in Aug. 2026
In Aug. 2026, it recorded 900 million global cumulative views
Plans to roll out 3 short anime titles on terrestrial TV sequentially from 2027
YouTube monthly views: more than 800 million (combined across all company channels)
“Fundamentals of Asbestos Countermeasures and the Latest Laws and Regulations”: Free Web Seminar to Be Streamed on Oct. 15 (マンションみらい価値研究所)
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マンションみらい価値研究所, a comprehensive condominium research institute operated by 大和ライフネクスト株式会社, will stream a free web seminar on Oct. 15, 2026, titled “Fundamentals of Asbestos Countermeasures and the Latest Laws and Regulations: Key Considerations for Condominium Management.” 原 史明 of 株式会社ＥＭＳ will join as a guest to explain basic knowledge about asbestos countermeasures, the latest developments in laws and regulations, and key points for preliminary surveys ahead of large-scale repair work.
Facts
The seminar will be streamed on Oct. 15, 2026.
Date and time: Oct. 15, 2026, from 16:00
The “Asbestos ONE” asbestos management system has been adopted by more than 13,000 companies
Capital: ¥130.1 million
Established: March 8, 1983
Established in 2019 as the first comprehensive research institute founded by a condominium management company.
“Akasaka Plasta,” opened in 2022 after the headquarters of 大和ライフネクスト株式会社 was renovated in April
“Women’s Care in Evacuation Shelters Project,” a care solution involving 5 companies, receives Phase Free Certification
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5 companies, including EcoFlow Technology Japan (EcoFlow, PlayS, シャボン玉石けん, マイクロテック, and ソウイジャパン), joined forces to launch the “Women’s Care in Evacuation Shelters Project,” which addresses women’s care needs in evacuation shelters, and received Phase Free Certification on Sept. 26. This is the first case in which 5 companies from different industries have jointly received the certification.
Facts
This is the first case in which 5 companies from different industries combined their products and jointly received Phase Free Certification for an integrated approach to women’s care in evacuation shelters.
Received Phase Free Certification on Sept. 26
3 companies—EcoFlow, PlayS, and シャボン玉石けん—had previously received certification for their own products.
The company operates in more than 140 countries and regions worldwide, and its products and services are used by more than 6 million users.
Its products and services are used by more than 6 million users.
It currently has regional headquarters in the United States, Germany, and Japan
[Online event on Oct. 28] Shuttlerock BBF for X Admin Panel Briefing: Learn the ins and outs of X (Twitter) campaign operations in 30 minutes, including how to run prize draws and what data is available
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シャトルロックジャパン株式会社 announced that it will hold an online briefing, “Shuttlerock BBF for X Admin Panel Briefing,” explaining the practical aspects of X (Twitter) campaigns, from 12:00 to 12:30 on Oct. 28, 2026. The 30-minute session will cover post formats, supported campaign formats, prize draw features, and available data. Participation is free, and archived streams will also be available on the 29th and 30th.
Facts
Learn the ins and outs of X (Twitter) campaign operations in 30 minutes
Live stream: Oct. 28, 2026, 12:00–12:30
Oct. 29, 2026 (Thursday), 12:00–12:30: Archive
Oct. 30, 2026 (Friday), 12:00–12:30: Archive
Free
Certified partner of 9 major social media platforms
Operating in 9 countries, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Oceania
Hoosiers completes its first soundproof rental property, “Duo Flats Higashi-Shinagawa -OTO-,” and begins move-ins. Open house offers a chance to experience the concept “Sound is a lifestyle!”
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株式会社フージャースコーポレーション announced that its first soundproof rental apartment building, “Duo Flats Higashi-Shinagawa -OTO-,” was completed in September 2026 and has begun welcoming residents. Built around the concept “Sound is a lifestyle!”, the property offers sound insulation equivalent to D-65 in every unit and allows residents to play music 24 hours a day. It comprises 28 units and is a 4-minute walk from Aomono-yokocho Station on the Keikyu Main Line. An open house where visitors can tour the completed units will be held on Oct. 16 and 17.
Facts
“Duo Flats Higashi-Shinagawa -OTO-” was completed in September 2026, and move-ins have begun.
[Wakamono Research survey] Ranking of prefectures current high school students in the Reiwa era want to visit on school trips
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株式会社ワカモノリサーチ surveyed current high school students across Japan, asking, “Which prefecture would you like to visit on a school trip?” Okinawa Prefecture ranked 1st (33.1%), Hokkaido 2nd (21.2%), Tokyo 3rd (11.6%), Kyoto Prefecture 4th (10.0%), and Osaka Prefecture 5th (9.9%). Okinawa topped the list, ahead of perennial favorite Kyoto. Reasons cited included the sea, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, and the appeal of ジャングリア沖縄, which opened last year.
Facts
Okinawa Prefecture ranked 1st, receiving 33.1% of the total.
Hokkaido followed in 2nd place, with 21.2% of the total.
Tokyo ranked 3rd, with 11.6% of the total.
Kyoto Prefecture ranked 4th, with 10.0% of the total.
Osaka Prefecture came in 5th, with 9.9% of the total!
A first for humanity: drawing a manga in space! TBWA HAKUHODO helped plan and produce “Mission: SPACE COMIC,” marking the completion of “Space Brothers”; full version of special video tracing the entire project released
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“Mission: SPACE COMIC,” which TBWA HAKUHODO helped plan and produce, has released the full version of its special video. To mark the conclusion of Kodansha’s “Space Brothers,” the project remotely operated the robotic arm of JAXA’s Kibo Japanese Experiment Module from the ground, using the handwriting data of Chuya Koyama to draw “Chapter 425.5” in a microgravity environment—a first for humanity. The project was realized over more than 2 years with many partners, including Kodansha, コルク, セルシス, and robotics companies.
Facts
The demonstration of drawing “Chapter 425.5,” a story never told in the main series, in space has become a reality
Transmitting Chuya Koyama’s handwriting data from the ground to the robotic arm of the ISS/Kibo Japanese Experiment Module, 400 km away
Communication delay of up to 6 seconds
After more than 2 years of challenges
TBWA Worldwide, operating in more than 40 countries around the world
Originalフランス・パリのサロン・ド・テ「アンジェリーナ」のPOP UP ストアを、10月14日（⽔）「大丸福岡天神店」内にオープンします
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株式会社アンジェリーナジャパン, a subsidiary of 株式会社JFLAホールディングス, will open a pop-up store for Angelina, a salon de thé originating in Paris, France, inside 大丸福岡天神店 for 7 days, from Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. The 3 items on sale are Mont-Blanc Original (1,429 yen, tax included), Mont-Blanc Demi, and Mont-Blanc au Chocolat Riche (929 yen each, tax included).
Facts
Original1903 年にフランス・パリで創業したサロン・ド・テ「アンジェリーナ」は
It now operates 27 stores in 10 countries around the world
In Japan, it opened inside Harakado at Tokyu Plaza in Tokyo in April 2024
For ７ days, from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2026
“Mont-Blanc Original” 1,429 yen, tax included
“Mont-Blanc Demi” and “Mont-Blanc au Chocolat Riche,” 929 yen each, tax included
Kaiju Lemon is coming to Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations across Japan! Event featuring baths, food and activities using “Kaiju Lemon,” born in Setouchi, to start Oct. 5!
3DMakerpro “Turtle” Now Available! A New 3D Scanner Featuring Interchangeable Modules [APPLE TREE株式会社]
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APPLE TREE株式会社 has begun offering the “Turtle” 3D scanner made by 3DMakerpro. It features 3 types of interchangeable modules—S, M and L—that can be switched according to the size of the object and the intended use. It also supports 3 usage modes—HANDHELD, MODULAR and WIRED—and is available in a total of 5 configurations.
Facts
This 3D scanner features 3 types of interchangeable modules: S, M and L.
The S module supports objects measuring 10–300 mm, the M module 15–1,500 mm, and the L module 100–2,000 mm.
The S, M and L modules support resolutions of 0.05 mm, 0.07 mm and 0.10 mm, respectively.
It is equipped with a 2.3MP sensor that captures information about an object’s shape and color.
A dedicated control pad equipped with a 6.4-inch 2K AMOLED display.
The lineup includes 5 types: “S Module,” “M Module,” “L Module,” “Control Pad” and “Complete Set.”
Turtle supports 3 usage modes: “HANDHELD,” “MODULAR” and “WIRED.”
舞鶴市 launches crowdfunding campaign for spay and neuter surgeries for stray cats
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舞鶴市 is running a project through “ふるさとチョイスGCF,” a hometown tax donation-based crowdfunding platform, to raise funds for spay and neuter surgeries to curb the stray cat population and promote animal welfare.
Facts
Campaign period: Reiwa 8, October 5 (Mon.)–December 31 (Thu.)
Apparel makes a strong impression: Fandom activities are shifting from “supporting a favorite” to “dressing like one, too”; fans cut living expenses to fund their fandom, with 8割 intending to maintain or increase spending
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According to the results of the “Survey on Fashion for Fandom Activities” conducted by オンワードホールディングス, fandom activities are increasingly about “dressing like a favorite” as well as buying merchandise. Among respondents, 67.4% had purchased outfits for fandom activities, around 9割 had cut living expenses to fund them, and 84.7% intended to maintain or increase their spending. The findings show that fashion for fandom activities is growing as a distinct consumer market.
Facts
A total of 321 respondents, or 67.4%, said they had prepared or purchased outfits or items for fandom events (festivals, concerts, LIVE shows, theater performances, etc.).
A total of 67.4% had spent (or planned to spend) 5,000 yen or more.
“30,000 yen or more” accounted for 12.6%, and just under 4割 had spent at least 10,000 yen.
Just 10.3% said they had “never cut back on spending,” while around 9割 had cut some type of expense to fund their fandom activities.
No. 1: “Dining out” at 29.6%
A total of 84.7% were found to intend to maintain or increase their current spending.
A total of 60.8% said they take it into consideration.
66.3% of men, compared with 51.2% of women
A screening survey was conducted among 476 men and women nationwide, ages 20–59, with 321 people who had experience preparing or purchasing outfits for fandom activities (valid responses).
321 people with experience preparing or purchasing outfits for fandom activities (valid responses)
Tokyo University of Science will hold “TUS FORUM 2026: ‘Creating the Future Society Through Science — Exploring the Challenge of Sports Science’” at its Kagurazaka Campus on November 6, 2026. The event will focus on sports science. Part 1 will feature special lectures on lactate and women’s health; Part 2 will cover professional baseball analytics by the Chiba Lotte Marines and introduce research at the university; and Part 3 will feature a talk session.
きもの鈴乃屋 to hold limited-time “鈴乃屋きもの市” event at 大丸東京店
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きもの鈴乃屋（株式会社紅輪／まるやま・京彩グループ） will hold the limited-time “鈴乃屋きもの市” event at the 11th-floor event space of 大丸東京店 from October 14 (Wed.) to October 30 (Fri.), 2026. The event will feature exceptional pieces such as Kaga Yuzen and Kyoto Yuzen textiles, Oshima tsumugi, Yuki tsumugi and Ushikubi tsumugi; Japanese clothing accessories by “五嶋紐”; consultations with a sandal craftsman; the remake brand “絹彩”; reusable kimono; Japanese undergarments from “きもの都粋”; and information about 鈴乃屋きもの学院. The event will showcase traditional kimono culture and offer people of all generations ideas for incorporating kimono into their lives.
Facts
A limited-time event running from October 14 (Wed.) to October 30 (Fri.), 2026
Held at the 11th-floor event space of 大丸東京店
Hours: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (closes at 6 p.m. on the final day)
Aichi’s regional sweets, made with ingredients from Toyohashi. Okamedo switches the sweet potatoes in its “Oni Manju” to Toyohashi-grown “Kuri Kaguya” starting in October
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株式会社お亀堂 will switch the sweet potatoes used in its signature “Oni Manju” to Toyohashi-grown “Kuri Kaguya” starting in October 2026. The dough is made with “Kinua-kari,” wheat grown in Aichi Prefecture, bringing together local ingredients to make a traditional Aichi sweet.
【ニューオータニイン札幌】Cooking show with Masahiro Kasahara of Tokyo’s Ebisu restaurant “賛否両論” to be held on November 8 (Sun.)!
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ニューオータニイン札幌 will welcome Masahiro Kasahara, owner of the Ebisu Japanese restaurant “賛否両論,” for a cooking show event on November 8, 2026. The event includes a cooking lesson with live demonstrations and lunch, for 12,000 yen.
Facts
▼Date: November 8, 2026 (Sun.)
▼Time: 11:30–14:30 (doors open at 11:00)
▼Fee: ￥12,000
▼Venue: “Tsuru-no-ma,” 2nd floor
Born in Tokyo in 1972.
After graduating from high school, trained for 9 years at a renowned Japanese restaurant in Shinjuku.
Opened his own restaurant, 「賛否両論」, in Ebisu in September 2004.
株式会社イーオンホールディングス, part of the KDDIグループ, announced that it will open “atama＋塾 緑井校” in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The school will operate as a franchise of “進学個別 atama＋塾,” which uses AI to provide personalized learning, and will be colocated with “イーオン緑井スカイステージ校.” This will bring the total number of atama＋塾 schools to 45.
Facts
“atama＋塾 緑井校” on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The total number of atama＋塾 schools will be 45.
It operates a language education business through approximately 380 classrooms.
■ Phone number: 050-3000-3949
Lecture videos of around 5 minutes, designed to make it easy to focus
AR sport HADO to be showcased at Paris Games Week 2026, one of France’s largest gaming events! Free trials available at the venue.
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株式会社meleap announced that it will showcase its AR sport HADO at Paris Games Week 2026, taking place in Paris, France, from October 22 to 25, 2026. It will set up an interactive booth with its exclusive French distributor, Volt Events, and offer free trials to visitors. HADO WORLD CUP 2026 is also scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, on November 21, 2026, with the French team set to compete.
Facts
Event dates: Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, 25, 2026
In 2024, 188,000 people attended and 159 companies exhibited.
It is now available in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Original基本的に3人対3人でチームを組み
In 2026, marking its 15th anniversary, the event will be held as the “Playground Edition.”
A collaboration with popular travel guidebook 「ことりっぷ」: “J-CRAFT TRIP Ruby Roman® Sour,” made with juice from Ishikawa-grown red grapes, returns.
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三菱食品株式会社 will relaunch “J-CRAFT TRIP Ruby Roman® Sour,” a chuhai made with juice from Ishikawa-grown Ruby Roman red grapes in collaboration with the travel guidebook 「ことりっぷ」, nationwide on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. A portion of sales will be donated to Ishikawa Prefecture to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disasters.
Facts
Release date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Alcohol content: 3%
Volume: 350ml
An original grape variety developed by Ishikawa Prefecture over 14 years
Berries approximately 2 times the size of Kyoho grapes
103 titles in Japan and overseas※2
Travel guidebook 「ことりっぷ」, with cumulative circulation exceeding 20 million copies
With thanks for your continued visits! “じゅうじゅうカルビ Big Thank-You Festival” to run from October 8
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All-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant じゅうじゅうカルビ, operated by 株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ, will hold its “Big Thank-You Festival” from Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, in celebration of “Juujuu Kalbi Day” on October 10. Offers include 200 yen off the adult “Juukaru Course,” 500 yen off all all-you-can-eat courses for customers aged 60 and over, and a free ice cream bar for elementary school students and younger. A “Yakiniku Banquet Plan,” available on weekdays for groups of 6 or more, will also launch on October 1.
Facts
Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
200 yen off the adult “Juukaru Course”
500 yen off all all-you-can-eat courses for customers aged 60 and over
200 yen off the regular pre-tax price of 3,980 yen
Free ice cream bar, normally priced at 250 yen before tax
All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages also available for 1,000 yen (tax included).
“Yakiniku Banquet Plan,” available on weekdays for groups of 6 or more
The “Yakiniku Banquet Plan,” available on weekdays for groups of 6 or more, launches on Thursday, October 1.
【Selected for the Tokyo Bay eSG Project】Green Carbon and Shimizu Corporation to bring DOC (Direct Ocean Capture), which captures CO₂ from the sea, into practical use｜Testing in the Tokyo Bay area
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OriginalGreen Carbon株式会社は、清水建設株式会社が代表企業として提案した海水中のCO2を直接回収する「Direct Ocean Capture（DOC）」の社会実装プロジェクトが、東京都の「東京ベイeSGプロジェクト」令和8年度「Tokyo Bay Innovation Field（プロジェクトサポート型）」に採択されたと発表。東京ベイエリアでDOCの実海域実証、回収CO2のMRVによるカーボンクレジット化、産業ガス代替利用までを一気通貫で検証し、都市型海洋GXモデルの確立を目指す。実施期間は令和8年度～令和10年度末まで。
Facts
Demonstration period: FY Reiwa 8 through the end of FY Reiwa 10 (planned)
Original1件あたり1か年度で上限8,000万円のプロジェクト経費支援が行われる。
Created approximately 6,220 t of credits in FY2023, Japan’s first and largest-scale issuance.
Approximately 40,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2024
Approximately 65,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2025
Plans to expand to approximately 90,000ha (approximately 95,000t) in fiscal 2026
Created 6,749 t in FY2026.
The business operates in more than 10 countries, primarily in Japan and Southeast Asia
KnowBe4 releases its FY2026 Phishing Benchmarking Report (Asia-Pacific edition)
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KnowBe4 has released its “FY2026 Phishing Benchmarking Report: Asia-Pacific edition.” The baseline PPP for the Asia-Pacific region is 24.9%, the lowest level among the world’s 7 regions, while the legal industry stands out at 44.1%. Continuous training for 12 months or more reduces PPP by 78%. The report highlights the importance of countering sophisticated phishing attacks using generative AI and continuously improving security awareness with the AI agent “AIDA.”
Facts
According to this year’s report, the baseline PPP for the Asia-Pacific region—the initial rate before training—is 24.9%, the lowest level among the world’s 7 regions.
The baseline PPP for the legal sector, including law firms, reached 44.1%
Globally, healthcare and pharmaceuticals (42.7%) and insurance (38.1%) rank among the industries with the highest baseline PPPs
In the Asia-Pacific region, PPP fell substantially after training, declining by 78% after 12 months
KnowBe4 analyzed more than 42 million simulated phishing tests involving 64,000 organizations and more than 14 million unique users
Involving more than 14 million unique users
Analyzed more than 42 million simulated phishing tests
PPP was studied and tracked over 1 year across 19 industries and 7 regions
By industry in the Asia-Pacific region, the baseline PPP was highest in the legal sector at 44.1%, followed by insurance at 41.0% and education at 40.6%
Followed by insurance at 41.0% and education at 40.6%
The baseline PPP for small organizations with 1–249 employees was 23.1%
For midsize organizations with 250–999 employees, it was 27.8%
Organizations with 1,000–9,999 employees had the highest rate at 28.4%
Large companies with 10,000 or more employees recorded a relatively low rate of 21.6%
With continuous training for 12 months or more, PPP converged to around 5% regardless of organization size
Trusted by more than 70,000 customers worldwide
The platform uses 16 years of behavioral data
Companies mentioned：KnowBe4、KnowBe4 Japan 合同会社、AIDA
【Moomin】Simply serve food in these adorable face-shaped containers for a fun, social-media-ready presentation! Skater launches new die-cut plates and lunch boxes
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スケーター株式会社 has launched 2 new products shaped like Moomin’s face: a lidded lunch plate (model number: LUPD2; price: 2,530 yen, tax included) and a die-cut lunch box (with inner container and belt; model number: LBD2; price: 1,430 yen, tax included). Both feature a rounded shape modeled on Moomin’s face, making them fun items for creating social-media-ready food presentations. They are available through the company’s official online shop and at mass retailers, specialty stores, variety shops and other outlets nationwide.
CData Software Japan signs authorized reseller agreement with 株式会社ニューコム
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CData Software Japan合同会社 signed an authorized reseller agreement with 株式会社ニューコム on October 6, 2026, for “CData Sync,” “CData Connect AI” and “CData Drivers.” ニューコム began sales and implementation support services on the same day and will help build a foundation for connecting on-site Excel business data structured in dbSheet to AI and BI through CData products.
Facts
We provide data integration solutions that let users securely access more than 350 SaaS applications and databases, including kintone and Salesforce, through AI agents and BI tools.
CData Software Japan合同会社 (Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; Representative Member and Executive Officer: Keisuke Hikita; headquarters: North Carolina, United States; hereinafter “CData”) announced that on October 6, 2026, it signed an authorized reseller agreement with 株式会社ニューコム (President and Representative Director: Katsuaki Nishiki; headquarters: Urawa Ward, Saitama City; hereinafter “ニューコム”) for “CData Sync,” “CData Connect AI” and “CData Drivers” (including CData CLI), products provided by CData.
Changing the mindset that “I want to exercise, but I don’t have time.” “ASICS 15:09 Movement Hunt,” an experiential space for discovering everyday opportunities to move, to be held on Otemachi Naka-dori
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Originalアシックスジャパンは、2026年10月14日〜20日の7日間、東京・大手町仲通りで体験型イベント「ASICS 15:09 Movement Hunt」を無料開催する。自身の運動を1日約15分9秒行うことで心状態にポジティブな影響があるとするアシックスの研究に基づき、多忙な就労世代・子育て世代に向けて日常の動作を身体活動ととらえる視点を提案。3つのドーム展示や、日常に隠れた5つの「カラダを動かすきっかけ」を探す体験、シューズレンタルブースなどを展開する。
Facts
7 days, from Wednesday, October 14, to Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 to Tuesday, October 20
Weekdays: 11:00–21:00
Holidays: 11:00–18:00
By doing one’s usual exercise for approximately 15 minutes and 9 seconds per day
3 domes will be featured
An experience inviting visitors to find 5 “opportunities to move” hidden in seemingly ordinary everyday scenes
Admission: Free. Participation in some activities requires OneASICS membership registration.
Add a splash of color to the produce section! エフピコチューパ’s cushioning material “Fruit Cushion®” now comes in 3 new colors!
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エフピコチューパ株式会社 announced that it is adding 3 new colors—green, yellow and orange—to “Fruit Cushion®,” a cushioning material for produce sections. The lineup will now include 5 colors in total, alongside the existing white and pink, in response to requests received after its launch in January 2026 from customers who wanted to choose colors to match their displays. The product adds color coordination to its efficiency features, which can reduce work time from approximately 36 seconds to 21.5 seconds compared with fruit caps.
Facts
Compared with an average of 36 seconds using fruit caps, “Fruit Cushion®” enables the work for 1 set to be completed in an average of 21.5 seconds.
The 3 colors are “Green,” “Yellow” and “Orange.”
Together with the existing “White” and “Pink,” the lineup comprises 5 colors in total.
Since its launch in January 2026, “Fruit Cushion®”
Established: October 1973
Based on the results of an in-house evaluation of packing work for packs containing 4 pieces.
Headwaters and SoftBank sign MOU on “AGENTIC STAR” to expand business opportunities in the enterprise AI agent market
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株式会社ヘッドウォータース has joined the “AGENTIC STAR Integration Partner Alliance” for “AGENTIC STAR,” the corporate AI platform offered by ソフトバンク株式会社, and has signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding). By combining Headwaters’ enterprise AI expertise and proprietary assets, including “SAIDDar” and “SDI,” with SoftBank’s “AGENTIC STAR” platform and technical support, the companies will promote the implementation and deployment of AI agents at enterprises.
Facts
As of the signing of the MOU, the service is available through Microsoft Azure Marketplace and AWS Marketplace.
Drawing on expertise gained through obtaining the Specializations “AI Platform on Microsoft Azure” and “Agentic DevOps with Microsoft Azure and GitHub,” which are advanced credentials under the Microsoft Solutions Partner program
Under this partner program, SoftBank and Headwaters will advance initiatives in the following areas.
e-dash to co-host with Edge International: [Held Oct. 15] Sustainability disclosure strategy seminar on turning GHG calculation data from “reporting” into “corporate value”
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e-dash株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online seminar on sustainability disclosure strategies for linking GHG calculation data to improved corporate value, co-hosted with 株式会社エッジ・インターナショナル on October 15, 2026.
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Date and time: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 14:00–15:00 (doors open at 13:55)
“Traveling Oyster Hut” arrives at イオンモール鳥取北店 in Tottori Prefecture! Limited-time event confirmed for Oct. 9–Nov. 8! 《A serving of Miyagi Prefecture oysters in the shell for 880 yen!!》
Tenda launches “TRAN-Partner,” an on-site business improvement service
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株式会社テンダ has launched “TRAN-Partner,” an on-site business improvement service that provides end-to-end support, from identifying operational challenges at companies’ worksites to implementing and embedding improvements. Improvement leads work with specialist teams, including those focused on Microsoft technologies, to fill the “improvement gap” in worksite-led, autonomous digital transformation.
Safie’s cloud cameras integrate with “Mimawari Denshobato,” an IoT environmental monitoring system for construction sites
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セーフィー株式会社 and NXTech株式会社 have launched integration between Safie’s outdoor “Safie GO” and “Safie Pocket” cloud camera series and NXTech’s “Mimawari Denshobato” environmental monitoring IoT cloud system. The URL for Safie camera footage is automatically included in notification emails sent when “Mimawari Denshobato” detects and reports anomalies such as approaching lightning, WBGT, wind speed and rainfall. This allows managers to immediately check live footage from remote locations and supports safety management at construction and civil engineering sites.
Kaonavi enables reciprocal sharing of personnel and payroll data through integration with the “Bugyo Cloud” series
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Kaonavi will begin two-way data integration with OBC’s “General Affairs and HR Bugyo Cloud” and “Payroll Bugyo Cloud” on October 6, 2026. The integration will eliminate duplicate entry of personnel and payroll data and missed transfers, while strengthening the foundation for using “KTi,” an AI agent scheduled to launch in October 2026.
Facts
Integration between Kaonavi and “General Affairs and HR Bugyo Cloud” and “Payroll Bugyo Cloud” will begin on October 6, 2026.
The integration will enable employee basic information, organizational information, salary and bonus information to be reflected in both directions.
Finalized data from “Payroll Bugyo Cloud” can be imported into Kaonavi and used for personnel transfer simulations and performance reviews.
Companies can flexibly select the items and individuals covered by the integration, and complete setup through on-screen operations alone, without specialized knowledge.
The AI agent “KTi” is scheduled to launch in October 2026.
For dogs and cats. No more need to use separate shampoos. The Mate Tokyo introduces a new fragrance-free foaming shampoo for both dogs and cats
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The Mate Tokyo, operated by 株式会社SkipSkip, will begin advance preorders on October 6, 2026, and general sales on October 13 for its fragrance-free foaming shampoo for dogs and cats, “Skin Care Shampoo (for Dogs and Cats, Fragrance-Free) 460 ml.” The price is 2,310 yen, including tax.
Facts
株式会社SkipSkip will launch “Skin Care Shampoo (for Dogs and Cats, Fragrance-Free) 460 ml,” a fragrance-free shampoo for dogs and cats under its “The Mate Tokyo” brand.
Advance preorders will begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and general sales will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
The new product costs 2,310 yen, including tax, and has a capacity of 460 ml.
During the advance preorder period, customers can buy the product at a 10% discount through the official online store, and the first 500 units will come with an original charm.
The new product is formulated without fragrance, essential oils or alcohol.
The Mate Tokyo's dog skin care shampoo has sold more than 20,000 bottles to date.
株式会社ACROVE President and CEO is 荒井俊亮. The company was established on November 15, 2018, and had 260 consolidated employees as of June 2026.
【New BUYMA iOS App Feature】Sharing Favorite Folders Now Available! Earn Points Worth 1% When Purchases Are Made Through Social Media Introductions and Other Channels
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The specialty marketplace BUYMA（バイマ）, operated by 株式会社エニグモ, released a new feature for its iOS app on October 5, 2026, that lets users share their “Favorite Folders” with family, friends and social media followers. If a purchase made through a shared URL meets the specified conditions, the person who shared it will receive BUYMA points worth 1% of the product price.
Facts
We released a new feature on the iOS app on Monday, October 5, 2026, that lets users share their favorite lists with family, friends and social media followers.
If a purchase made through a shared URL meets the specified conditions, the person who shared it will receive BUYMA points worth 1% of the product price.
A marketplace where users can buy fashion items from around the world from more than 250,000 personal shoppers (sellers) based in countries worldwide.
Membership has surpassed 12.22 million, and the number of items has exceeded 6.61 million.
The platform has achieved a high standard, with a counterfeit rate of less than 0.0022%.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: Securities code 3665
Preliminary rounds for one of the world's largest kids' dance events: “Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS CHUGOKU” to be held! The top 2 contestants in each region based on cumulative points will advance to the April final.
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株式会社アノマリー announced that it will hold “Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS CHUGOKU,” the Chugoku regional preliminary for “Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027,” one of the world's largest kids' dance events. The 3 events will be vol.1 on October 11, 2026, vol.2 on December 20, 2026, and CLIMAX on January 16, 2027. The top 2 contestants in each region based on cumulative points will advance to the final at Ryogoku Kokugikan on April 18, 2027.
Facts
Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS CHUGOKU vol.1: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS CHUGOKU vol.2: Sunday, December 20, 2026
Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS CHUGOKU CLIMAX: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Sunday, April 18, 2027: “Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 FINAL” at Ryogoku Kokugikan
Preliminary rounds will be held in 8 regions across Japan: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku and Kyushu.
SHE selected as a partner under Tokyo's “TOKYO SUTEAM” program; aims to train women for AI-related roles and address talent shortages and lack of diversity at Tokyo startups
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SHE株式会社 has been selected as a partner under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's “TOKYO SUTEAM” program and will run a project from October of Reiwa 8 through the end of February of Reiwa 10 to train women as AX professionals and AEW talent and place them at startups in Tokyo.
Facts
SHE株式会社 has been selected as a partner in the general track (priority field: women) of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Reiwa 8 “Startup Support Development Project by Diverse Entities (TOKYO SUTEAM).”
The project will run from October of Reiwa 8 through the end of February of Reiwa 10.
By 2040, there is expected to be a shortage of about 3.4 million workers able to use AI and robotics, while about 4.4 million administrative workers will be surplus to requirements.
Women account for about 60.7% of administrative workers.
Women make up about 30% of startup employees, while companies founded by women account for less than 1% of the top 100 companies by fundraising.
SHE has provided career support to more than 250,000 women to date.
The AX training program will be newly developed in accordance with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Digital Skill Standards (DSS).
SHE's Representative Director, CEO and CCO is 福田恵里.
【Health Management Seminar】The 9th installment of the Health Management Terakoya Series! Reassess your health management strategy for the next fiscal year from the ground up! Achieve an end-to-end PDCA cycle, from management to behavior change, by integrating a health management system and app — October 22, 2026!
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株式会社FiNC Technologies announced that it will hold a free webinar on health management, the 9th installment of the “Health Management Terakoya Series,” on October 22, 2026. The webinar will explain cross-analysis enabled by integrating a health management system with a PHR app, as well as an end-to-end PDCA model.
Facts
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00–10:30
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10:00–10:30; Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00–12:30; Thursday, October 22, 2026, 14:00–14:30
10:00～10:30
Health Management Terakoya Series, 9th installment
A practitioner who has supported organizational improvement at more than 100 companies
“Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside” Grill or fry with just 1 appliance: ティファール launches the “Infrared Heating Air Fryer 6L,” featuring its proprietary infrared heating technology
Smoothies, nut milk and authentic sauces at the touch of a button: the “Blend Up Essential,” a full-featured blender with automatic programs in a compact, easy-to-store design, makes its debut
Achieve crisp, iron-like results with one hand while the garment remains on the hanger. ティファール launches the “Aerostream S” suction garment steamer, featuring its proprietary new technology that sprays abundant steam while drawing in the fabric
General admission: adults 2,000 yen / university and high school students 1,800 yen / junior high school students 1,300 yen / elementary school students 500 yen
University and high school students 1,800 yen / junior high school students 1,300 yen / elementary school students 500 yen
Inaba Petfood releases the second installment of its 2026 Halloween TV commercial for “CIAO Churu,” featuring cats dressed in costume!
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いなばペットフード株式会社 (the Inaba Foods Group) announced that the second 2026 Halloween TV commercial for its cat treat “CIAO Churu” will begin airing nationwide on Friday, Oct. 2. The commercial features cats belonging to owners across Japan (Saitama Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture and Tokyo) who were selected through an open call campaign, dressed in costumes.
Facts
It will begin airing nationwide on Friday, Oct. 2.
The officially sanctioned street performance series “Kabukicho Street Live,” featuring a total of 1,000 acts, is bringing live performances from Kabukicho to the wider Shinjuku area!
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株式会社TSTエンタテイメント announced that “Kabukicho Street Live,” its officially sanctioned street performance series, will hold pop-up performances at “SHIN-ONSAI 2026” (Oct. 10 and 11, Shinjuku Bunka Center) and “Shinjuku Machi Fes 2026” (Oct. 24, around Shinjuku Station), building on a record of featuring a total of 1,000 acts. The series is expanding beyond Kabukicho into Shinjuku, creating new opportunities for young artists and audiences to discover music. The first “Kabukicho Street Live Fes.,” featuring a stage truck, is also scheduled for Oct. 17 at Kabukicho Cinecity Square.
Facts
Based at the publicly accessible areas of 東急歌舞伎町タワー and Kabukicho Cinecity Square since 2022
Dates and times: Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 12:00 to 20:30
Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11:00 to 15:00
Date: Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat)
Performers: 5 acts in total
“BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel” (97 rooms)
“HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL HOTEL” (538 rooms)
At both hotels, about 90% of guests are international visitors.
An average of 100–200 international visitors come each day.
The number of visitors to the facility surpassed 1 million after it opened.
Original新平日は1日平均約２万人
Original土日祝日は1日平均約3万5千人が来館
On May 22, 2023, 東急歌舞伎町タワー surpassed 1 million visitors since the facility opened.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSTエンタテイメント、東急株式会社、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、株式会社サンライズプロモーション、一般社団法人 歌舞伎町タウン・マネージメント、歌舞伎町商店街振興組合、東急歌舞伎町タワー、新宿フィールドミュージアム協議会、新宿まちフェス実行委員会、一般社団法人新宿観光振興協会、大新宿区まつり実行委員会、新宿区、MOTCHAN NO HEYA -もっちゃんの部屋-
Legendary gravure idol Asuka Kishi marks her 15th debut anniversary with the digital-exclusive photo book “Trajectory ～ ANOTHER EDITION ～,” released today!
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Wani Books announced that it will release “Trajectory ～ ANOTHER EDITION ～,” a digital-exclusive photo book commemorating the 15th anniversary of gravure idol Asuka Kishi’s debut, on Oct. 6, 2026. The 80-page e-book features alternate shots from her photo book “Trajectory,” released on May 22, along with new outfits, and costs 2,200 yen, including tax.
Audio platform “Voicy” launches new club channels as the りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season opens; league and player programs also begin broadcasting for the new season
“Menicon Cup 2026 Japan Club Youth Soccer East-West Match (U-15)”: ALL EAST beats ALL WEST 3-1! MVP goes to player Eito Yoshizawa (川崎フロンターレU-15生田)
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The “Menicon Cup 2026 Japan Club Youth Soccer East-West Match (U-15),” sponsored by 株式会社メニコン, was held on Sept. 13, 2026, at Mie Kotsu G Sports Forest Suzuka, where ALL EAST defeated ALL WEST 3-1. MVP went to Eito Yoshizawa (川崎フロンターレU-15生田), who scored 2 goals. Former Japan national team player Yoichiro Kakitani was a special guest, and the event recorded a total of 636,923 views.
Facts
Won by a score of 3-1.
A record-high total of 636,923 views was recorded (as of Sept. 24).
34 players selected from among players aged 15 and under belonging to club youth teams across Japan
The event is being held for the 32nd time this year.
The company has served as a special sponsor since the 1st tournament in 1995.
Held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at the soccer and rugby fields at Mie Kotsu G Sports Forest Suzuka
Urinary microRNAs remain stable over long periods at −80°C, supporting the scientific validity of batch analysis of long-stored urine samples
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A research team at Craif株式会社 has found that the quantity and expression profile of microRNAs contained in urinary extracellular vesicles (urinary microRNAs) remain stable even when urine samples are stored at −80°C for long periods. The team stored urine samples from 7 healthy adults in the forms of urine, uEVs, RNA and cDNA and assessed them using next-generation sequencing. miRNA expression profiles were maintained for 12 months in urine and for 3 months in uEVs, RNA and cDNA, with no effect observed from 1 freeze-thaw cycle. The findings were published on Sept. 18, 2026, in the Springer Nature journal “Discover Applied Sciences.”
Facts
The same urine samples collected from 7 healthy adults were stored in the forms of urine, urinary extracellular vesicles (uEVs), RNA and cDNA.
Urine was stored at −80°C for up to 12 months; uEVs and RNA were stored at −80°C, and cDNA at −20°C, for up to 3 months.
uEVs and RNA were stored at −80°C, and cDNA at −20°C, for up to 3 months.
Urine was stored at −80°C for up to 12 months.
cDNA was stored at −20°C for up to 3 months.
No clear changes in microRNA quantity or overall expression profiles were observed after 1 freeze-thaw cycle.
Established: May 2018
Capital: 100 million yen (as of April 1, 2025)
Publication date: Sept. 18, 2026
Advanced Medical Device and Systems Development Project (国立研究開発法人日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）): Project No. JP24he2302007
“どさんこワイド179” 35th anniversary special project: Event to celebrate the release of the “お絵かきですよボードゲーム” board game announced!
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As part of the 35th anniversary project for “どさんこワイド179,” the flagship program of 札幌テレビ放送株式会社（STV）, “お絵かきですよ！”—a popular segment on the show—has been turned into a board game. A launch event will be held at コーチャンフォー新川通り店 on October 10, 2026.
Facts
Date and time: Saturday, October 10, 2026
①13：00～
②15：00～
(Approximately 30 minutes per session)
Suggested retail price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Release date: October 7
Number of players: 2–6
Originalプレイ時間：1回10～30分
Ages 7 and up
Product dimensions: 200 mm × 160 mm × 27 mm
JAN code: 4573494250665
Companies mentioned：札幌テレビ放送株式会社、コーチャンフォー新川通り店、ClaGla、Amazon、Sapporo Game Space
Marius Yo to appear at Red Cup Campaign 15th anniversary talk event at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills on November 19 (Thursday)
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認定NPO法人国際連合世界食糧計画WFP協会 announced that it will hold “Beyond the Screen − A step toward a world without hunger, with Marius Yo −,” a talk event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Red Cup Campaign, on November 19, 2026 (Thursday) at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. Marius Yo, the campaign’s official supporter for its 15th anniversary, will be a guest. The full participation fee of 1,500 yen will be donated to 国連WFP’s school meal program.
Facts
Red Cup Campaign 15th anniversary
November 19, 2026 (Thursday), 18:30–19:30 (scheduled)
Participation fee: 1,500 yen. The full participation fee will be donated to 国連WFP’s school meal program.
Capacity: 100 people
Launched in November 2011, the campaign had 68 participating companies as of October 2026.
国連WFP provided school meals to 19.3 million children in developing countries in 2025.
In 2025, it delivered food to 121 million people.
A donation of approximately 30 yen can provide a school meal to 1 child.
jinjer株式会社, which provides the HR system “Ginger,” joined 一般社団法人AIガバナンス協会（AIGA） as a regular member on October 1, 2026. As a company handling HR data and AI, it aims to strengthen AI governance and create an environment for the safe use of AI in HR through offerings such as its “AI Agent,” scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that we joined 一般社団法人AIガバナンス協会 (hereinafter, AIGA) as a regular member on October 1, 2026.
jinjer announced its new AI product strategy in July 2026
Ginger’s “AI Agent” is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026.
It was established in 2023 as a forum for diverse stakeholders to discuss the future of AI governance.
In October 2024, it became a general incorporated association to strengthen the implementation of AI governance in society and cooperation with policymakers.
3 values prioritized in building AI governance
The “AIGA Basic Policy,” comprising 5 items that guide the association’s activities
The “AI Governance Action Plan,” comprising 12 items that member companies work to implement
[Hamamatsu City] What happens when construction professionals get serious about building their own workplace? Iida Gumi, marking its 100th year since founding, earns White Company certification
Effective October 1, 2026, 株式会社飯田組, a comprehensive construction company approaching its 100th year since founding and headquartered in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, with Hisahisa Kurata as its representative director, has been certified as a “White Company: Silver.”
Established: March 1927
In August 2025, a new office was completed in Hamamatsu City.
A comprehensive assessment is conducted based on rigorous criteria spanning 70 items
As of October 2026, a cumulative total of 707 companies had received this certification.
Over the past 10 years, the number of employees has grown from about 50 to nearly 100.
Original象徴的なのが、「20時消灯ルール」です。
Original現在では、19時頃には会社が真っ暗になっている日も多くなったといいます。
Based on surveys of more than 1,000 companies, 70 questions were developed to assess efforts to create better workplaces.
[707 companies certified to date] All 16 companies, including Megane Top, receiving certification for the 8th time, pass renewal review! Full list of companies renewing their “White Company Certification” in October 2026
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一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構 (the White Foundation) announced 16 companies renewing their “White Company Certification” in October 2026. The cumulative number of companies certified has reached approximately 707, with 株式会社メガネトップ and 株式会社フォーラス＆カンパニー receiving renewal certification for the 8th time. Certification is based on a comprehensive assessment of 70 questions across 7 categories: business model/productivity, flexible work styles, health management, employee development/job satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, risk management, and labor law compliance.
Facts
As of October 2026, approximately 707 companies had received certification to date.
70 questions were developed to assess efforts to create better workplaces
The 70 questions are divided into 7 categories (business model/productivity, flexible work styles, health management, employee development/job satisfaction, diversity and inclusion, risk management, and labor law compliance)
株式会社バイウィル has signed a “Partnership Agreement on Carbon Neutrality Initiatives” with 埼玉県川島町, making the town the company’s first partner municipality in Saitama Prefecture. The parties will work to create and distribute environmental value, including J-Credits, and develop new business models. In Kawajima Town, they plan to begin generating J-Credits through the introduction of LED equipment.
DX was promoted at work sites, but inquiries to headquarters increased. Tekken Construction tackles “deep-rooted phone culture” and helps 2,000 employees find answers for themselves
[ニューエラ] to launch triple collaboration collection featuring 読売ジャイアンツ with BASICKS on Friday, October 9
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ニューエラ will launch a triple collaboration collection featuring 読売ジャイアンツ on Friday, October 9, in collaboration with BASICKS（ベイシックス）, designed by Masanori Morikawa. The base model is the 9FORTY™; each cap costs 8,800 yen (tax included).
Facts
Launching on Friday, October 9
[9FORTY™] 8,800 yen each (tax included)
The official practice cap to be worn by all 読売ジャイアンツ players in the second half of the 2026 season
A triple collaboration collection featuring 読売ジャイアンツ
A new oral care experience chosen to suit your mood: Ora² Feels’ first-ever POP-UP event at @cosme TOKYO, running for a limited time from October 28 to November 3