Data feed optimization service “DFO” launches product feed integration for “storeeel,” a website experience design SaaS
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“DFO,” a data feed optimization service provided by ニフティライフスタイル株式会社, has launched product feed integration for “storeeel,” a web experience design SaaS provided by 株式会社Storeeel. The integration synchronizes the latest product data, including prices, inventory and attributes, with vertical videos and visual UIs, creating a seamless path from an intuitive, social-media-style content experience to direct purchases.
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A track record of building more than 1,000 websites
Integration track record with more than 50 media outlets
Securities code: 4262
“DFO Premium (Outsourcing)” and “DFO Manager (Self-Service Tool),” which lets you easily manage data feeds in-house
From a niche market to a listing on the TSE Mothers market: What can be learned from Sports Field, which has set new sales records for 4 consecutive years, about the decisions that sustain growth through specialization? Oct. 15 [Networking reception exclusively for attendees]
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ポーターズ株式会社 will hold a free event titled “How Can Recruitment Agencies Create Their Next Stage of Growth?” on Oct. 15, 2026. Executives and business leaders will discuss the strategies of 3 growth companies and ways to boost productivity using AI and technology. A networking reception will also be held. Capacity: 100.
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Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 17:00–19:30 (doors open at 16:30)
Capacity: 100
More than 2,800 companies have implemented the service, primarily recruitment and staffing agencies, including those in 12 countries overseas
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience providing services to support the human resources industry, we carefully assess the data needed for staffing businesses
Original婚活イベント初参加が8割！「食の魅力」が出会いの一歩を後押し。オミカレ×Rettyコラボ「タコス de Meet」、原宿人気メキシカンで開催
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株式会社オミカレ and Retty株式会社 held “Tacos de Meet” at the Mexican restaurant “Fonda de la Madrugada” in Harajuku on Sept. 5, 2026, as the latest event in their “Eat de Meet” collaboration. Of the 31 participants, 78.1% were attending a matchmaking event for the first time. Reasons for attending included “I like tacos / was curious about them” (75.0%) and “I was drawn to the restaurant’s atmosphere” (50.0%). Satisfaction scores were 4.25 out of 5 for “venue and atmosphere” and 4.00 for “food,” while 100% said they would attend again. The event demonstrated the synergistic effect of food’s appeal in lowering barriers to meeting people while also providing a new reason to dine out.
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株式会社オミカレ, which operates a matchmaking information website with more than 1 million members
First-time attendee rate: 78.1%
31 people attended the event
The event was nearly full, with an attendance rate of 96.9%
“I like tacos / was curious about them” (75.0%)
“I was drawn to the restaurant’s atmosphere” (50.0%)
“Venue and atmosphere (4.25 points)” and “food (4.00 points)”
Date and time: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, 12:00–14:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社オミカレ、Retty株式会社、フォンダ・デ・ラ・マドゥルガーダ（FONDA DE LA MADRUGADA）、Eat De Meet実行委員会
The 2026 edition of the “日野市 Location Map” is ready!
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日野市役所 has completed the 2026 edition of the “日野市 Location Map,” featuring numerous locations in the city where films and TV dramas were shot, and has made it available at various locations in the city and on the 日野映像支援隊 website. The map will be distributed at city hall, branch offices, liaison offices and other locations.
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特定非営利活動法人日野映像支援隊 was established in 2003 to contribute to the development of visual media culture in 日野市.
Aiming to achieve zero CO₂ emissions from business operations by 2027, the organization releases monthly results for members' reuse and recycling initiatives and food mileage campaign
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グリーンコープ共同体 (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City; Representative Director: Yoko Hidaka) aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its business activities by 2027. Its approximately 430,000 members are advancing reuse and recycling initiatives and prioritizing the use of domestically produced goods (the food-mileage initiative). In July 2026, its activities cut CO₂ emissions by approximately 662 tons, used approximately 1,320,839 reusable containers and packs, collected approximately 318,976 kg of recyclable materials, and raised a total of 35,191,373 yen (approximately 35 million yen) in contributions.
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Has set a goal of achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions from business activities by 2027
A “participatory environmental action” to curb CO₂ emissions, involving approximately 430,000 members
Comprising 16 consumer cooperatives, mainly in western Japan
Cut CO₂ emissions by approximately 662 tons
Equivalent to the amount absorbed in 1 year by approximately 47,000 cedar trees
Total use of reusable containers: approximately 1,300,000 bottles and packs
Total recyclable materials collected: approximately 318 tons
CO₂ emissions cut through the use of domestically produced goods: approximately 540 tons
Contributions based on emissions reductions: approximately 35 million yen in total
A total of 35,191,373 yen (approximately 35 million yen) was contributed through these activities in July 2026.
These activities cut CO₂ emissions by approximately 121 tons in July 2026.
The lounge Sea Wind at 横浜ベイシェラトン ホテル＆タワーズ will host “Sweets Parade ~Marron & Autumn Fruits~,” a night-sweets buffet featuring chestnuts and autumn fruits, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 7 to Nov. 26, 2026. Highlights include a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc topped with Rihei chestnuts, limited to 1 per guest, alongside 11 autumn-only desserts, light meals and drinks. Price: 7,300 yen per person.
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Wednesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 7, 2026, to Nov. 26
7,300 yen per person
Children (ages 4 to preschool age): 3,650 yen
11 autumn-only desserts
18:30–21:00 (last order at 20:30)
Originalお1人様 6,500円
Oct. 2, 2026–Nov. 30
More than 440 hotels operating across more than 70 countries and regions worldwide
A hospitality company with more than 7,600 properties across 30 brands in 133 countries and regions
Appointed pastry chef at 横浜ベイシェラトン ホテル＆タワーズ in August 2025
Amazon, au PAY マーケット and Qoo10 to appear! “10th Gokukai @ Tokyo,” a networking event for e-commerce businesses, to be held Friday, Nov. 6. A day to find “the next move” through the latest trends and practical know-how
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Original株式会社GoQSystemは、2026年11月6日（金）にTODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYOにて、EC事業者向けリアルイベント「第10回 ごくー会 @東京」を開催する。Amazon、au PAY マーケット、Qoo10の3社をスペシャルゲストに迎え、「ECの知恵がつながる場を創る」をテーマに、EC業務の効率化やAI活用に関するセミナー、特別セッション、個別相談会、懇親会を実施する。
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“10th Gokukai @ Tokyo”
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
13:00～18:30
Networking reception: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Seminars and individual consultations: free
Established: Feb. 25, 2009
The event has been held in five cities across Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Nagoya
[日本経済大学] 56th Dazaifu Festival to feature Oshima Miyuki of 森三中, ガンバレルーヤ’s “MyM,” and Kunikazu Katsumata; to be held Oct. 24 and 25
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日本経済大学 will hold the 56th Dazaifu Festival at its Fukuoka Campus on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. On the 25th, it will feature a special live performance by MyM (森三中・大島美幸 and ガンバレルーヤ) and the final judging for DAZAIFU STAR AUDITION 2026, whose ambassador is 勝俣州和.
Two flavors pairing winter fruits with chocolate: Winter parfaits go on sale Nov. 1
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The cafe and bar Rhythmos at ストリングスホテル東京インターコンチネンタル will begin serving 2 types of winter parfaits on Nov. 1, 2026: “Kiyomi Orange & Chocolate” and “Le Lectier & White Chocolate.” Each costs 4,180 yen, while the Duo Parfait costs 7,700 yen.
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Starting Sunday, Nov. 1, the stars will be “Kiyomi orange” and “Le Lectier,” which come into season in winter.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026–Monday, Dec. 28, 2026
4,180 yen each
Duo Parfait: 7,700 yen (Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026–Dec. 20, 2026)
A 15% service charge will be added.
Chocolate with 70% cacao content
Cafe and bar Rhythmos (26th floor)
11:30–21:30 (last order)
201 convenient and elegant guest rooms
Has 242 properties and 77,027 rooms in more than 70 countries worldwide
Since its founding in 1946 by パンアメリカン航空 founder Juan Trippe
More than 7,000 operating hotels, over 1 million rooms, and a development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels across more than 100 countries and regions
More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
More than 1 million rooms
A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
Approximately 400,000 staff work at IHG hotels and corporate offices around the world
※The hotel name will change to “インターコンチネンタル東京品川” as of Dec. 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ストリングスホテル東京インターコンチネンタル、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、インターコンチネンタル東京品川、パンアメリカン航空
Second edition of popular event that drew more than 1,400 visitors in spring: “Healthy Kenmin Autumn Festival 2026” to be held at Sasayama Factory
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ケンミン食品 will hold the second edition of its community factory-open-house event, “Healthy Kenmin Autumn Festival 2026,” at its Sasayama Factory (Be-Fun Factory SASAYAMA) on Oct. 17, 2026. Following the positive response to the spring event, which attracted more than 1,400 people, the program will include a factory tour, food and drink such as grilled rice vermicelli, and a direct sales fair.
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ケンミン食品 will hold “Healthy Kenmin Autumn Festival 2026” at its Sasayama Factory on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 11:00 to 15:30.
More than 1,400 people attended the event's inaugural edition in spring 2026.
No. 1, with a 43.6% share of customs statistics for rice vermicelli products (January–December 2025)
Partner organization booths will be hosted by 氷上高校, 篠山産業高校 and 里山工房くもべ.
Some of the original monuments from the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, will be displayed on the grounds of the Sasayama Factory.
PHC and Sekisui Chemical begin joint demonstration to develop a large-scale stem cell culture process
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PHC株式会社 and 積水化学工業株式会社 announced that they achieved positive results in scale-up culture of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) by combining PHC's automated cell culture system “LiCellGrow™” with microcarriers coated with Sekisui Chemical's chemically synthesized scaffold material “Ceglu™.” They confirmed that scale-up to a culture medium volume of 1 L is possible and plan to present details at the annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine in March 2027.
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Confirmed that scale-up to a culture medium volume of 1 L is possible
An online symposium comparing the post-closure histories of the Chikuho and Ishikari coalfields, once Japan's largest, will connect 直方市, 田川市 and 飯塚市 with 夕張市, 芦別市 and 赤平市 in Hokkaido, as well as 早稲田大学.
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All coal mines in the Chikuho coalfield (Fukuoka Prefecture) had closed by the 1970s.
All coal mines in the Ishikari coalfield (Hokkaido) had closed by the 1990s.
The Ishikari coalfield (Hokkaido) surpassed Chikuho in 1955 to become Japan's largest coal-producing region.
There is a 20-year gap between the two.
About 50 years have passed since the Chikuho coalfield closed.
For Ishikari, it has been about 30 years.
From 15:00 on Monday, October 26, Reiwa 8, for approximately 2 hours
Approximately 2 hours
Streamed via Zoom (capacity: first 90 applicants)
The Chikuho Coalfield after the mines closed (30 minutes)
Reports by each person in charge (10 minutes × 3)
Symposium (discussion) (60 minutes)
Participation is free (however, participants are responsible for communications charges, including Zoom)
Application period: from Monday, September 14, Reiwa 8, through Friday, October 16
Selected companies announced for issue-driven matching event “STARTUP PITCH#15”! They will take on the challenge of collaborating with new partners!
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JR East Startup and JR East Urban Development announced that SyncLocal and Smooth have been selected from 21 applicants for the issue-driven matching event “STARTUP PITCH#15,” which the 2 companies co-hosted, and that they will begin exploring collaboration in the parking business.
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“STARTUP PITCH＃15” was co-hosted on June 29, 2026
More than 150 people participated on the day
Subsequently, applications were received from 21 companies
The “parking business,” operating approximately 1,100 locations and approximately 57,000 parking spaces, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area
At the 15th event, JR East Urban Development, a comprehensive developer in the JR East Group, took the stage
Following the selection process, we will begin exploring collaboration with the companies listed below
KPMG Consulting sponsors “ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026”
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KPMGコンサルティング株式会社 announced that it will sponsor “ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026,” hosted by ServiceNow Japan合同会社, as a Platinum sponsor. The forum will be held from October 27 to 28, 2026. KPMG Consulting’s Takeshi Ishihara will speak on “AI Strategies Made Possible with ServiceNow,” and the company will also host a booth introducing its solutions.
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It will be held from Tuesday, October 27, 2026, through Wednesday, October 28.
KPMG Consulting will sponsor the forum as a Platinum sponsor, and
Applications open for the “Young People Exchange Program 2026”!
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東武トップツアーズ株式会社 has been commissioned by 沖縄県 to carry out the “Reiwa 8 Friendship Exchange Development Project and Related Services” and has begun recruiting participants for the “Young People Exchange Program 2026,” for young people from 沖縄県 and 長野県・兵庫県. The program involves reciprocal visits and aims to develop the next generation of talent and build networks through learning and relationship-building.
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Nagano course: ages 18–39
Hyogo course: ages 18–35
Nagano course: total 65,000 yen (Okinawa autumn program: 30,000 yen / Nagano winter program: 35,000 yen)
Hyogo course: total 50,000 yen (Okinawa autumn program: 25,000 yen / Hyogo winter program: 25,000 yen)
Okinawa autumn program (November 3–6, 2026)
Nagano winter program (January 28–31, 2027)
Okinawa autumn program (November 5–8, 2026)
Hyogo winter program (January 29–February 1, 2027)
Participatory event to explore Ikuta Ryokuchi at the Tama Ward Residents’ Festival
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A student volunteer group from 明治大学理工学部建築学科, “MUAC (ミュアック),” is working with 川崎市多摩区役所 and will exhibit at the Tama Ward Residents’ Festival on October 17. It will hold “Ikuta Ryokuchi Exploration Team,” a participatory workshop exploring Ikuta Ryokuchi. Participants will rediscover and share the park’s appeal using original maps and a giant map.
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Date and time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00–15:00
Capacity: first 300 people (first come, first served on the day)
A student group made up of 22 students from the Department of Architecture, School of Science and Technology
4 fourth-year students, 7 third-year students, 6 second-year students, and 5 first-year students
Formed in November 2023
Ikuta Ryokuchi Central Plaza (within the venue for the 49th Tama Ward Residents’ Festival)
[Anniversary project] atoa is a supporter of the Fisheries Agency’s “Fish Day”! One day only, on November 3 (Good Fish Day): “Fish Sticker Art Workshop”
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Aquarium atoa will hold a one-day-only “Fish Sticker Art Workshop” on November 3, 2026, to mark “Good Fish Day,” in collaboration with Noriko Shibata’s seminar at 横浜市立大学 and 株式会社横浜食品サービス. The workshop will make use of stickers from fish packaging that would otherwise be discarded.
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As a supporter of the Fisheries Agency’s “Fish Day,” atoa will hold a “Fish Sticker Art Workshop” on “Good Fish Day,” Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a national holiday
This participatory workshop uses unwanted stickers from fish packaging that would otherwise become industrial waste. Participants can freely arrange them to create original artwork
A talk event with an aquarium keeper and students from 横浜市立大学 is also scheduled, lasting approximately 30 minutes from 11:30
atoa exhibits approximately 170 species and 4,000 living creatures. Admission is 2,600 yen for adults, 1,500 yen for elementary school students, and 500 yen for young children. Hours are 10:00–19:00 (last entry at 18:30)
[Seminar] Turning DD into a “decision-making mechanism” | Business design, role allocation and evidence management for legal professionals
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リーガルテック株式会社 announced that it will hold an online seminar on October 22, 2026, featuring Tomoaki Nishizawa of GMOフィナンシャルゲート株式会社. The seminar will revisit due diligence (DD) as a “decision-making mechanism,” with presentations and a discussion on business design, role allocation and evidence management.
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Date and time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)
Established: March 2021
Companies mentioned：リーガルテック株式会社、GMOフィナンシャルゲート株式会社、MyTokkyo.Ai、AI IPGenius、リーガルテックVDR、Microsoft Teams
少数株ドットコム’s Hiroshi Yamanaka explains the Clarivate Citation Laureates [Economics]: Michael Woodford—the New Keynesian theorist who reshaped monetary policy around “expectations”
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少数株ドットコム株式会社 announced that it will hold a special webinar, “Hiroshi Yamanaka Explains the Clarivate Citation Laureates,” on October 2, 2026, focusing on the Clarivate Citation Laureates, a leading indicator of Nobel Prize winners. This session will feature Michael D. Woodford in the field of economics. It will discuss his work and prospects for receiving the Nobel Prize, including his monetary policy theories centered on expectations formation, forward guidance, and his selection for the BBVA財団 Frontiers of Knowledge Award in 2025.
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Since its launch in 2002
89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
In 2003, in a co-authored work with Gauti Eggertsson
In 2025, he received the BBVA財団 Frontiers of Knowledge Award alongside Olivier Blanchard and Jordi Galí
Selected as a Clarivate Citation Laureate in September 2026
Date: October 2, 2026 (special session ahead of the Nobel Prize announcement)
We are pleased to announce that it will be held on October 7, 2026
Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% in favor)
Expansion of the word limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
Made shareholder proposals that won support in the 40% range at companies including みずほFG, MUFG and りそなHD
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
Shareholder in more than 200 privately held companies
Capital: 90 million yen
Established: 2023年03
In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、クラリベイト（Clarivate）、Web of Science、BBVA財団、FRB、コロンビア大学、HOYA株式会社、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、ISS、Glass Lewis、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、コスモ株式会社、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、Amazon、保谷硝子、ハーバード大学法科大学院、ロンドン・スクール・オブ・エコノミクス
～Connecting Kyoto’s cultural and artistic activities to the next millennium: ザ・サウザンド京都 joins this year again as a partner of Art Collaboration Kyoto(ACK), one of Japan’s largest international contemporary art fairs～
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京阪グループ flagship hotel THE THOUSAND KYOTO (ザ・サウザンド京都) will participate as a Hotel Partner in the international contemporary art fair Art Collaboration Kyoto(ACK), held in Kyoto from Nov. 7–9, 2026. During the fair, the hotel will offer collaborative events on its premises and a limited accommodation plan that includes ACK tickets (from 122,000 yen). Through its partnership, which has continued since 2023, the hotel will work to connect Kyoto’s cultural and artistic activities to the next millennium.
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One of Japan’s largest international contemporary art fairs, held from Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, to Monday, Nov. 9
63 top galleries from around the world, representing 18 countries and regions (24 cities), will exhibit
63 world-class galleries exhibiting
This year marks the event’s 6th edition
An accommodation plan with ACK tickets will be offered to a limited 10 groups, 20 guests
2 guests in １ room: 122,000 yen and up (no meals; includes 15％ consumption tax and service charge; accommodation tax charged separately)
Guest rooms: floors 3–9 / 222 rooms
Advance ticket: 3,000 yen
Advance ticket (includes an original bag; limited quantities): 5,500 yen
Same-day ticket: 3,500 yen
＜University and high school students＞ 1,000 yen
Includes 15％ consumption tax and service charge
The hotel has continued to participate as a partner in this art fair since 2023
【琵琶湖ホテル】～Recommended lunches featuring the rich bounty of winter in the Lake Biwa region～ Japanese cuisine with Omi beef and Omi duck, and teppanyaki featuring winter vegetables and Omi chicken; on sale from Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
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琵琶湖ホテル will begin offering lunch menus featuring winter flavors at Japanese Restaurant Omi and Teppanyaki Omi on the 2nd floor from Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, through Thursday, Dec. 31. Japanese Restaurant Omi will serve a lunch of grilled Omi beef and Omi duck on magnolia leaves (6,500 yen), while Teppanyaki Omi will offer the Horai lunch (8,500 yen), featuring Omi chicken and Omi beef sirloin. A tempura and wine-pairing event is also planned at Tempura Omi on Saturday, Nov. 14.
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Monday, Oct. 26, 2026–Thursday, Dec. 31
＜Price＞ ¥6,500
＜Price＞ ¥8,500
＜Hours＞ 11:30–15:00 (last order at 14:00)
80 g Omi beef sirloin with garlic soy sauce and wasabi
＜Lunch＞ 20,000 yen ※Includes wine pairing
＜Dinner＞ 25,000 yen ※Includes wine pairing
【Event date】Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
1st–12th floors (guest rooms on the 4th–12th floors/175 rooms)
Listed prices include 15％ consumption tax and service charge.
Oimachi Tracks’ The TAILOR YARD MAIN DINING: Exceptional French cuisine at a hot new landmark. A Christmas-exclusive dinner is here
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The TAILOR YARD MAIN DINING（ザ テーラーヤード メイン ダイニング）, a restaurant at ホテルメトロポリタン大井町トラックス operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will begin serving a special dinner course exclusively during the Christmas season, from Saturday, Dec. 19, to Friday, Dec. 25. The lavish “new classic” course features ingredients such as snow crab and domestically produced beef sirloin. Prices start at ¥13,000, and the Main Dinner Course is ¥15,000 (including tax and service charge).
Facts
Price: From ¥13,000 (including tax and service charge)
Dates: Saturday, Dec. 19–Friday, Dec. 25
Established: July 1, 1997
■ Number of employees: 1,154 (as of May 1, 2026)
TEL 03-6452-3201
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、ホテルメトロポリタン大井町トラックス、The TAILOR YARD MAIN DINING（ザ テーラーヤード メイン ダイニング）
【ロイズ】“Trick or Chocolate!” Get sweets!? First-ever Halloween event for children at an interactive facility, starting Oct. 16
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株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will hold its first Halloween event for children, “HALLOWEEN IN ROYCE'TOWN,” at the interactive ロイズカカオ＆チョコレートタウン facility in Tobetsu, Hokkaido, from Oct. 16 to 31, 2026. Children can get sweets by saying “Trick or Chocolate!” Children who visit in costume on eligible Saturdays and Sundays will receive free admission (regular price: 500 yen).
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Original期間：2026年10月16日（金）～31日（土）
Children (ages 4 through junior high school): 500 yen
Adults (high school students and older): 1,200 yen
Experience fee (same for adults and children): 1,700 yen
An office tour will be held for high-school-age students served by 認定NPO 法人キッズドア to explore housing and work
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野村不動産ソリューションズ held an office tour at its headquarters inside BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA TOWER S for 12 high school students participating in the certified NPO キッズドア’s “Learning Safety Net Project.” The program included an introduction to the company and its business, a workshop using “Updating Homes to Create an Ideal Lifestyle,” an inquiry-based learning program co-developed with ミエタ, interaction with employees over lunch, and an office tour. In a post-event survey, all 11 respondents said they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied”.
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For 12 high school-age students
Of the 12 participants, 11 responded, and all said they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the program
The company established a Sustainability Committee in fiscal 2021
In fiscal 2023, it began making donations to キッズドア to support children who will shape the next generation
Co-developed with ミエタ in fiscal 2024
Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the New Office Promotion Award, at the 39th Nikkei New Office Awards
“三ツ矢ブドウ糖ソーダ” to go on sale for a limited time from Oct. 20
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アサヒ飲料株式会社 announced that it will launch “三ツ矢ブドウ糖ソーダ,” a carbonated drink containing 30g of glucose, nationwide for a limited time from Oct. 20. The suggested retail price is 200 yen before tax and 216 yen including tax. It will be sold in 500ml PET bottles, with sales planned to continue through December.
Facts
A carbonated drink containing 30g of glucose
“三ツ矢ブドウ糖ソーダ” will go on sale for a limited time from Oct. 20
The “三ツ矢” brand, with a history spanning more than 140 years
At JR Tachikawa Station’s エキュート立川, savor sweets delicately “fragrant” with vanilla, pistachio, tea and more on autumn’s long evenings! A total of 18 products, including 9 exclusive to エキュート立川, are here for the first-ever “A Healing Magic to Warm the Heart: Beautiful Sweets with Fragrant Flavors” fair
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From Oct. 19 (Monday) to Nov. 23 (Monday, national holiday)
Bon Bon Vanille, 1 piece, 864 yen / モナムール
Chestnut mille-feuille with vanilla custard and Earl Grey cream, 1 piece, 920 yen / アンの工房
Maple vanilla hojicha chai, 1 cup, 700 yen
Vanilla financier, 1 piece, 280 yen
Hinotama smooth pudding, 1 piece, 560 yen
Pistachio cream with strawberries, nuts and chocolate, 1 pack, 885 yen (takeout)
Quartet, 1 piece, 900 yen / パティスリー ハルミエール
3-berry pistachio zuccotto, 1 piece, 2,350 yen (takeout)
Apple pie latte, 1 cup, 648 yen
Sake-inspired sweets, 1 piece, 490 yen
Apple and tea anmitsu, 1 piece, 650 yen / 船橋屋
Tea and apple Tropézienne, 1 piece, 450 yen / シェフズプレス
Earl Grey cream puff with 2 kinds of cream, 1 piece, 520 yen / パティスリー ルパン
Tea-scented framboise, 1 piece, 400 yen / ANTENDO
Tea dorayaki, 1 piece, 288 yen / 銀座甘楽
Original数量限定：1日20個
An ample size, approximately 12cm in diameter
Original資本金：41億1百万円（JR東日本100%子会社）
Established: April 1, 2021 (Reiwa 3)
By a long-established business in Fuchu, founded in 1868
The long-established 山本山, founded in 1690
The long-established egg farm 卵明舎, founded in 1935
An onboard exhibition themed around Uno Chiyo will begin on Oct. 7 (Wednesday) aboard the “Kinininaru Train” on the Ikegami and Tokyu Tamagawa lines!
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東急株式会社 will hold an exhibition themed around Uno Chiyo inside the “Kinininaru Train (1000 series, 1017F),” which runs on the Ikegami and Tokyu Tamagawa lines, from Oct. 7, 2026, through mid-January 2027. The exhibition coincides with the start of the NHK morning drama series “ブラッサム” and will introduce Uno’s life, the Magome Writers’ Village and related cultural facilities through hanging and above-window posters. It is part of the “Moving for Good Days Project,” which aims to revitalize the railway corridor and generate travel demand.
Facts
To begin on Oct. 7, 2026
Mid-January 2027 (planned)
“Kinininaru Train (1000 series, 1017F)”
The “Kinininaru Train” has been in service since March 2016
“THE ROYAL EXPRESS～HOKKAIDO CRUISE TRAIN～”: A journey aboard THE ROYAL EXPRESS train (Izukyu 2100 series) leads to the Red Star
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Tokyu and JR Hokkaido announced that operations of “THE ROYAL EXPRESS～HOKKAIDO CRUISE TRAIN～” using THE ROYAL EXPRESS train (Izukyu 2100 series) in Hokkaido ended in September 2026. Over 7 years since 2020, the train operated a total of 53 times across 6 itineraries. In August and September 2027, the companies will offer a 3-night, 4-day Hokkaido cruise under the brand name, using JR Hokkaido’s new sightseeing train formation “赤い星.” The cruise will have 2 plans—one mainly in the eastern Hokkaido area and the other mainly along the Hakodate Main Line—with around 8 departures in total.
Facts
Over 7 years since 2020
A total of 6 itineraries
With a total of 53 operations
Operations using THE ROYAL EXPRESS train (Izukyu 2100 series) ended with the September 2026 service
In 2027, from August to September, under the THE ROYAL EXPRESS brand
3 nights and 4 days, Friday to Monday (planned)
Approximately 8 departures are planned over 2 months
2 plans are planned
In February 2019, the two companies launched a sightseeing train project in collaboration with 4 companies: the two companies, 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 (hereinafter, JR East), and 日本貨物鉄道株式会社 (hereinafter, JR Freight)
A special journey around Kyushu, brought into everyday life. Original merchandise commemorating the 6th anniversary of 36ぷらす3 service is now on sale!
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JR九州商事株式会社 announced that it will release 5 types of original merchandise on October 16 to mark the 6th anniversary of the D&S train “36ぷらす3,” which began service on that date. Some items will go on sale early at the 33rd Railway Festival, to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, from October 10, 2026.
Facts
To mark the 6th anniversary of the start of service of the D&S train “３６ぷらす３”
[U-CAN] Care Manager course offers a 5,000-yen discount exclusively online! “Early Bird! Start Support Campaign” begins!
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株式会社ユーキャン announced that it will run the “Early Bird! Start Support Campaign” from October 6 (Tue.) through October 22 (Thu.), 2026, offering a 5,000-yen discount on tuition for the Care Manager course exclusively to applicants who enroll online.
Facts
A 5,000-yen discount on Care Manager course tuition is available exclusively to applicants who enroll online.
Single payment: [Regular tuition] 54,000 yen ⇒ [Campaign tuition]: 49,000 yen
Installment payments: [Regular tuition] 3,900 yen × 14 installments = 54,600 yen
Installment payments… [Campaign tuition]: 3,810 yen × 13 installments = 49,530 yen
From 13:00 on October 6, 2026, through 23:59 on October 22, 2026
Departure melodies at Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Chiyoda lines to change to the “Godzilla Theme”!
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東京地下鉄株式会社 (Tokyo Metro) announced that, with the cooperation of 東宝株式会社, it will change the departure melodies at Hibiya Station on the Hibiya and Chiyoda lines to the “Godzilla Theme” starting November 3, 2026. Hibiya is known as a “Godzilla mecca,” with locations including Toho’s headquarters, Hibiya Godzilla Square and TOHOシネマズ日比谷. The change will be developed as a new advertising product, reflecting the station’s relationship with the surrounding area.
Facts
From the first train on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (public holiday)
Hibiya is home to the headquarters of 東宝株式会社, which has produced the “Godzilla” series for more than 70 years
Platforms 1 (Hibiya Line, toward Naka-Meguro) and 3 (Chiyoda Line, toward Yoyogi-Uehara), and platforms 2 (Hibiya Line, toward Kita-Senju) and 4 (Chiyoda Line, toward Ayase)
Governor Kuroiwa’s “Dialogue Plaza” with residents [Central Prefecture venue] to be held in Hashimoto, Sagamihara, on November 2 (Monday), Reiwa 8!
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Kanagawa Prefecture will hold the Central Prefecture venue of the “Dialogue Plaza” with Governor Kuroiwa and residents in Hashimoto, Sagamihara, on November 2, Reiwa 8. The theme is “What makes a station somewhere you want to get off at? — A future town that makes you pause and feel.” The deputy general manager of JR Tokai and the representative director of 株式会社amulapo will appear as guests.
The venue is the multipurpose room at Honegori Mori no Hall Hashimoto (8th floor of Miwi Hashimoto, 3-28-1 Hashimoto, Midori-ku, Sagamihara)
The theme for the Central Prefecture venue is “What makes a station somewhere you want to get off at? — A future town that makes you pause and feel”
Capacity is 150 people; applications are due by Friday, October 23, Reiwa 8
One of the guests is Mr. Shun Sakurai, assistant section manager at 東海旅客鉄道株式会社 (JR Tokai)
The other guest is Mr. Katsuaki Tanaka, CEO and representative director of 株式会社amulapo
Since 2022, Mr. Shun Sakurai has been part of a project development study team for the area around Kanagawa Prefecture Station (tentative name), and has been in charge of operating “FUN＋TECH LABO” since March 2024
Calbee launches POP LAYERS, a multilayer snack brand prioritized for Asia and Oceania, in Thailand — drawing on product and production expertise developed in Indonesia
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カルビー株式会社 announced that it will launch POP LAYERS, a multilayered corn snack, in Thailand on October 8, 2026, as a key brand in the Asia-Oceania region. The new brand draws on the product and production expertise behind GuriBee, sold in Indonesia. It will debut at セブン‐イレブン stores across Thailand, in 3 flavors: Salt, Cheese and BBQ.
Facts
The 3 flavors will launch in Thailand on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
The 3 flavors being launched are Salt, Cheese and BBQ.
Salt and Cheese are scheduled to gradually go on sale at supermarkets and other stores in Thailand about 1 month after launch.
BBQ will be sold exclusively at セブン‐イレブン.
The GuriBee brand has been sold in Indonesia since 2021.
Since its founding in 1949
Toward 2035, under the growth strategy “Accelerate the Future”
10 new products made with seat fabric from the 500 Series Shinkansen will launch on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
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JR West Trading Co. will launch 10 commemorative products on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, made with unused, new seat fabric (moquette) from the 500 Series Shinkansen, which is scheduled to be retired around 2027. The lineup includes everyday items such as mini pouches, tote bags, cushions, floor chairs and PC cases, priced from 4,400 yen to 17,600 yen (tax included). They will be sold at JR West station shops and the official online store Train Box, among other outlets.
Facts
10 products made with unused, new seat fabric from the 500 Series Shinkansen (hereafter, moquette)
They will launch on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The 500 Series Shinkansen, which is scheduled to be retired around 2027
Moquette mini pouch (standard-class car), price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
Moquette tissue case (standard-class car), price: 4,840 yen (tax included)
Moquette tote bag (standard-class car), price: 7,700 yen (tax included)
Moquette stool (standard-class car), price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
Moquette cushion (standard-class car), price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Moquette round cushion (standard-class car), price: 9,350 yen (tax included)
Moquette PC case (standard-class car), price: 17,600 yen each (tax included)
Order period: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, through Sunday, December 20, 2026
14 days, from October 14 to October 27, 2026
Please allow about 3 months from order completion to delivery.
【ホテルメトロポリタン 丸の内】Christmas-exclusive lunch menus on offer
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TENQOO, the dining and bar venue on the 27th floor of ホテルメトロポリタン 丸の内, will offer 2 Christmas lunch menus for a limited time from December 1 to December 25. The 9-course Christmas Lunch Course, which includes grilled lamb loin, is priced at 11,000 yen, while the TENQOO Lunch Main Dish Set, featuring signature dishes given a Christmas twist, is priced at 5,800 yen.
Facts
11,000 yen, including tax and service charge
5,800 yen, including tax and service charge
A course menu of 9 dishes
5 limited-time menu items will be available
120 meters above it
TENQOO, located on the 27th floor of ホテルメトロポリタン 丸の内
Direct restaurant line: 03-3211-0141 (hours: 9:00-22:00)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, to Friday, December 25
Companies mentioned：日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン 丸の内、Dining & Bar TENQOO（テンクウ）
【ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント】French restaurant FOURGRAINS wins special award from the global restaurant guide LA LISTE（ラ・リスト）
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FOURGRAINS, the French restaurant at ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント in Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, has won the “Hidden Gem” special award from the global dining guide LA LISTE. The award recognized the restaurant's preservation of French culinary traditions and its role in nurturing young chefs.
Facts
The award recognized the restaurant for preserving French culinary traditions while also serving as a place to train young chefs.
【Karuizawa Hoshino Area】Free admission for Nagano residents and special discounts to mark the 10th anniversary of Keraike Skating Rink
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To mark the 10th anniversary of Keraike Skating Rink in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, operated by 星野リゾート, in fall 2026, the rink will offer free admission to Nagano residents on October 30 and 31, as well as a special discount period from November 1 to 20. As one of the earliest outdoor rinks in the country to open, it offers visitors the chance to take their first skate of the season amid beautiful autumn foliage.
Facts
From October 30 to November 20, 2026
As it marks the 10th anniversary of its opening in 2016
It will mark its 10th anniversary in fall 2026.
Admission will be free for the first 2 days, October 30 and 31.
Special discounted rates of 1,500 yen for adults and 900 yen for children
Survey of men and women aged 35 and older: How well known are “dementia group homes”? 74.5% said they “do not know” how they differ from “nursing homes” and “serviced housing for older adults”
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株式会社NEXER Group and 愛の家グループホーム in Takijiri, Izumimachi, Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, jointly conducted an online survey on awareness and differentiation of “dementia group homes” among 500 men and women aged 35 and older from September 25 to 29, 2026.
Facts
A total of 71.8% said they had “never heard of” facilities called “dementia group homes.”
The most common image of “dementia group homes” was that they provide “specialized care for people with dementia,” at 46.8%.
A total of 74.5% said they “did not know” the difference between “dementia group homes,” “fee-based homes for older adults” and “serviced housing for older adults” (sakoju).
A total of 88.2% said they “did not know” that “group homes” serve both older adults with dementia and people with disabilities.
The most common response about what people want to know when considering moving into a home was “cost,” at 79.4%.
A total of 90.1% said they thought a website for searching dementia group homes nationwide by area “would be useful.”
The survey was jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 愛の家グループホーム in Takijiri, Izumimachi, Iwaki.
Is ease of swallowing key to sticking with supplements? “Easy to swallow (soft capsules)” received a high rating, at 35%.
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株式会社NEXER Group and ニホンバイオフーヅ製造株式会社, a small-lot OEM manufacturer of health foods and supplements, surveyed 300 men and women nationwide who had used supplements about supplement forms and ease of swallowing. “Ingredients and effects” was the top consideration when choosing supplements, at 56.7%, while only 5.3% prioritized “ease of swallowing.” Meanwhile, 28.3% said differences in form affected their willingness to buy or continue taking a supplement, and 8.7% said they had stopped taking supplements because of their form or difficulty swallowing them. The survey found that 35.0% associated soft capsules with being “easy to swallow.”
Facts
“Easy to swallow” was cited by 35.0%.
“Tablets” accounted for 75.0%.
“Ingredients and effects” accounted for 56.7%.
“I did not feel any effects” accounted for 45.7%.
“The price is high” accounted for 44.7%.
Next, “soft capsules” at 44.0%
“Nothing in particular” accounted for 39.7%.
A combined 28.3% said differences in supplement form affected their willingness to buy or continue taking them.
A combined 16.0% said they had judged supplements by their appearance.
About 60% of sesame dressing users are interested in products from specialist manufacturers! The No. 1 prompt to try one: recipe suggestions.
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A survey of 500 men and women nationwide conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and オニザキコーポレーション from September 29 to October 1, 2026, found that 43.0% of sesame dressing users use it regularly and 98.1% are satisfied with the product they currently use.
Facts
株式会社NEXER Group and sesame specialist オニザキコーポレーション jointly surveyed 500 men and women nationwide about how they choose sesame dressing and their satisfaction with it.
Among commercially available dressings, 15.6% said they “often use” sesame dressing and 27.4% said they “sometimes use” it, for a combined 43.0% who use it.
The top factor in choosing sesame dressing was “price,” at 31.2%, followed by “brand/manufacturer” at 28.4% and “richness of flavor” at 24.7%.
The top reason for satisfaction was “the sesame flavor comes through clearly,” at 62.1%, followed by “the taste suits my preferences” at 53.1%, “the sesame aroma is good” at 41.2%, and “it is rich and full-bodied” at 37.4%.
Outline announced for the “42nd National Cultural Festival” and “27th National Arts and Culture Festival for People with Disabilities” — unified name set as “Edo Tokyo Cultural Festival 2027”
“27th National Arts and Culture Festival for People with Disabilities”
Original令和９年度に東京都で開催する
103 days, from September 20 (Monday, a national holiday) to December 31 (Friday), Reiwa 9.
From September 20 (Monday, a national holiday) to December 31 (Friday), Reiwa 9.
The National Cultural Festival will be held in Tokyo for the 2nd time, 41 years after the 1st event in fiscal Showa 61.
The National Arts and Culture Festival for People with Disabilities will be held in Tokyo for the 2nd time, 24 years after the 3rd event in fiscal Heisei 15.
Symbol mark: Use color DIC190 or black and white.
Bureau of Citizens and Cultural Affairs, Culture Promotion Department, Cultural Projects Division. Telephone: 03-5000-8022.
Welfare Bureau, Department for Promotion of Policies for Persons with Disabilities, Planning Division. Telephone: 03-5320-4147.
The Breakthrough Company GO and FamilyMart’s “teary-eyed sticker” win dual awards at the Reiwa 8 Food Waste Reduction Promotion Awards and the 14th Food Industry Mottainai Awards
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The “teary-eyed sticker,” a food waste reduction tool for FamilyMart developed by The Breakthrough Company GO, won the Vice-Minister of the Environment Award at the Reiwa 8 Food Waste Reduction Promotion Awards and the Director-General for Policy Planning Award from the Minister’s Secretariat of 農林水産省 at the 14th Food Industry Mottainai Awards. Its shift from conventional price-focused messaging to an “empathy-based approach” was recognized.
Facts
In a pilot conducted in October 2024, the purchase rate rose by 5 percentage points.
Original1年間で約2,500トンの食品ロス削減に貢献しています。
Established: January 5, 2017
Employees: approximately 50
It was introduced nationwide starting in March 2025
In the pilot conducted in October 2024
Companies mentioned：The Breakthrough Company GO、株式会社GO、株式会社ファミリーマート、J2 Complex、環境省、消費者庁、農林水産省、公益財団法人食品等持続的供給推進機構
All 21 items needed for DIY gel nails from gel nail brand “Naimy（ネイミィ）” are now available at “セリア”
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All 21 items needed for DIY gel nails from gel nail brand “Naimy（ネイミィ）,” developed by 株式会社元林, are now available at セリア stores nationwide. All items, including base gel and top gel, color and peel-off color base, shell colors, clear gel in an extra-fine nozzle tube, transfer gel, and paint gel, are priced at 110 yen each (tax included).
Facts
All items are 110 yen each (tax included)
Founded: August 1, 1905
A good value, with 2 colors included for 110 yen (tax included)
ネイミィ gel nail base gel and top gel (3 types in total)
ネイミィ gel nail color base (4 colors in total)
ネイミィ gel nail shell color series (3 colors in total)
Among people aged 15–24, 24.7% have periodontal pockets of 4 mm or deeper, 2.4 times the 10.4% recorded 25 years ago. Akihiro Yuguchi, director of Sapporo dental clinic ユアーズデンタルクリニック, analyzed trends across 6 time points by age group.
There are 2 events: a long course of approximately 32 km (1,670 m cumulative elevation gain) and a short course of approximately 13 km (580 m cumulative elevation gain)
Long course: approximately 32 km (1,670 m cumulative elevation gain)
Short course: approximately 13 km (580 m cumulative elevation gain)
Registration closed on September 30.
Crawler RC cars for children (10:00–17:00, 1,000 yen for 30 minutes)
Originalテントサウナ（11:00〜17:00、1人3,000円）
Original湯来町は広島市中心部から車で約1時間。
FMはつかいち76.1MHz
TEL: 082-299-1885
Companies mentioned：株式会社ITADAKI、湯来トレランフェス実行委員会、福利家、ゆき商店、青空喫茶ハチのひぐらし、YOKA.coffee and beer、広島蝶鮫、湯来交流体験センター、テイサンソジム五日市店、MIU、リッチコンタクト、広島県、広島市、中国新聞社、中国放送、広島テレビ、広島ホームテレビ、テレビ新広島、広島エフエム放送、FMはつかいち76.1MHz
[Survey on M&A fees and sellers’ net proceeds] More than 70% want an explanation of their “net proceeds” before signing a contract, while about 70% of business owners are unaware of differences in fee calculation methods
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M&A Capital Partners surveyed 506 representative directors who had conducted or considered M&A about “fees and sellers’ net proceeds.” About 70% of business owners said they either “did not know in detail” or “did not know” the difference between the share-price basis and the transferred-total-assets basis. In addition, 77.0% wanted an explanation of “net proceeds after fees” before signing a contract, and more than 70% said they “would like to check” the fee calculation basis when choosing an intermediary.
Facts
506 representative directors of companies that have conducted or considered M&A for the purpose of transferring (selling) a company or business
39.9% said, “I’ve heard of it, but don’t know the details”
30.0% said, “I didn’t know”
53.0% of business owners have hesitated to consider M&A because of concerns about fees
42.1% said, “I’m aware of it, but have never calculated it”
30.6% said, “I have made a specific calculation”
Only 22.5% said they “know in detail” the differences in fee calculation methods
33.9% said, “I’ve heard of it, but don’t know the details”
The most common response was, “Because I don’t know the final total payment in advance” (40.1%)
“Because fee calculation methods differ by company” (39.6%)
“Because there is little information available for comparing fees” (38.7%)
“The representative’s responsiveness and trustworthiness” (43.3%)
“A strong track record and high number of completed deals” (43.1%)
“In-depth knowledge of my industry” (31.6%)
“I don’t really think so” (27.5%)
“I don’t think so at all” (16.4%)
“Many times” (24.9%)
“At least once” (28.1%)
“Strongly agree” (37.4%)
“Somewhat agree” (36.0%)
“I want to be convinced by the rationale for the fees I pay” ranked first at 62.3%.
59.6% said, “I want to increase the amount of money I have left, even if only a little.”
“I want to avoid unexpectedly high fees” was cited by 40.4%.
46.4% said, “I strongly agree.”
30.6% said, “I somewhat agree.”
With debt of 15億 yen and a share valuation of 5億 yen, the fees for the selling company vary by as much as 2,500万円 to 7,500万円 depending on the standard used.
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market; securities code 6080.
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final piano solo beneath the autumn night sky: Tokyo’s first outdoor film concert of “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus”.
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A special outdoor screening of “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus,” the concert film capturing Ryuichi Sakamoto’s final piano solo performance, will be held for the first time in Tokyo on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Central Square of Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo. OUTDOOR THEATER JAPAN, which plans and produces outdoor film events, is collaborating on the event. Admission is free, and the screening starts at 17:30. Pop-up, merchandise and food stalls are also scheduled to open during the day.
Facts
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026.
About 5,000 people attended the first event in September 2025.
About 7,000 people attended the second event in May 2026.
The program consists of 20 songs selected by Ryuichi Sakamoto himself.
2024 / 1 hour 43 minutes.
17:30 Screening starts.
19:15 Scheduled to end.
Recorded in September 2022.
A concert film recorded over 8 days.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バックヤード、OUTDOOR THEATER JAPAN
4 specialists explain everything from collecting cost data to negotiating freight rates and making vehicle decisions in a relay-style session.
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アセンド株式会社 announced that it will hold an online event for trucking companies, “Putting Trucking Costs to Work for Price Pass-Through: A Practical Guide,” on October 27, 2026, co-hosted by 船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング, 都築電気株式会社 and 株式会社Azoop. The 4 companies will take turns explaining topics ranging from data collection and designing calculation rules to using operational data and analyzing vehicle costs.
Facts
Original2026年10月27日（火）14:00から開催
A thorough 90-minute guide to data collection and use.
60.1% of companies record and compile costs.
Only 27.3% of companies analyze costs and use the findings to make improvements.
About 35% have passed on more than half of their cost increases through freight rates.
Trucker’s contract data covering more than 7,000 vehicles.
The price pass-through rate ranks last among all 32 industries.
Raised 11億 yen in a Series B round.
Cumulative funding has reached ¥1.8 billion
Employees: 52 (as of August 2026)
Capital: ¥1.42389 billion (including capital reserves, etc.)
Get ready for winter with a follow and comment. リコメン堂’s official Instagram is holding a “Warmth Campaign” to give away a “Premium Flannel Blanket.”
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EC shop リコメン堂, operated by 株式会社ジェネレーションパス (head office: Shinjuku, Tokyo; president and CEO: Hiroaki Okamoto; Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market securities code 3195), is running a “Warmth Campaign” on its official Instagram (@rcmd.interior) from October 2 to October 31, 2026. One winner will be selected by lottery to receive a “Premium Flannel Blanket Single.” Enter by following the account and commenting with your preferred color.
Facts
Original応募期間：2026年10月2日（金）～10月31日（土）23:59まで
One “Premium Flannel Blanket Single” will be given away by lottery.
The fabric is made from high-density flannel with a weight of 300g/m².
The seminar “2026 Edition: Challenges After Transitioning to a Holding Company Structure—Traps Set by Banks, Tax Accountants and M&A Firms” will be held online on November 5, 2026.
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株式会社新経営サービス announced that it will hold the online seminar “2026 Edition: Challenges After Transitioning to a Holding Company Structure—Traps Set by Banks, Tax Accountants and M&A Firms” on November 5, 2026. In this free seminar, a former M&A adviser will explain the challenges that follow a transition to a holding company structure and how to address them in 1 hour.
Facts
Date and time: Thursday, November 05, 2026, 16:00–17:00.
A thorough explanation in 1 hour.
Participation fee: free
Trusted by more than 2,000 companies
More than 30 books have been published.
Supported HR system reforms at a cumulative total of more than 1,000 companies
Developed more than 1,400 corporate leaders
Supported the growth of more than 500 managers
Supported management plan development for more than 700 companies
Founded as a tax accountant’s office in 1957.
In 1978, 経営支援部 was spun off and established as a corporation
玉川温泉, a Showa-retro hot-spring bathhouse, will hold a “Showa-Retro Sports Festival” on October 12, Sports Day, featuring tug-of-war, ball-tossing and a bread-eating race.
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株式会社温泉道場, which operates the Showa-retro hot-spring bathhouse 玉川温泉 in Tokigawa, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, announced that it will hold a “Showa-Retro Sports Festival” on Sports Day, Monday, October 12, 2026. The event will feature 5 activities: a bread-eating race, an ame-eating race, ball-tossing, tug-of-war and a ladle relay. Participation is free (separate admission fee required). Participants wearing gym clothes will receive an original cider.
Facts
Monday, October 12, 2026 (public holiday), 14:00–16:00.
The ５ events are a “bread-eating race,” “ame-eating race,” “ball-tossing,” “tug-of-war” and “ladle relay.”
Alkaline simple hot spring water (pH 10) wells up from a depth of 1700m.
一般財団法人日本民間公益活動連携機構（JANPIA） will hold an in-person “Hokkaido Matching Event” in Sapporo on November 6, 2026, co-hosted with 認定NPO法人北海道NPOファンド and NPO法人北海道エンブリッジ. The event will bring together companies and NPOs working to address social issues using dormant deposits. Through pitches, poster sessions and discussion sessions, it aims to promote partnerships and collaboration between organizations and companies, and contribute to achieving the SDGs and creating social impact.
Facts
■Date and time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 13:00–17:00 (entry permitted from 30 minutes before the start)
As of April 2026, 1,601 selected organizations, including NPOs (cumulative total)
Approximately 41.9 billion yen in grants and investments (cumulative total)
Established in July 2018 under the leadership of Keidanren
Deposits, etc. from transactions made on or after January 1, 2009, for which there have been no subsequent transactions for at least 10 years
Launched in fiscal 2019
Venue: ACU 16th floor (ASTY 45), 16F ASTY 45, Kita 4-jo Nishi 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0004
The Farm Design & Development Forum 2026 (hosted by 一般社団法人ファームデザイン＆ディベロップメント) will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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アグリコネクト株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Agriculture Week Special Seminar & Event: FDD Forum 2026” on Friday, October 9, 2026, as part of the 16th Agriculture WEEK (J-AGRI) at Makuhari Messe. The first session will feature examples from agricultural leaders including the United States, Israel and the Netherlands; the second will feature a panel discussion on “AGRI-Complex,” with local governments and companies; and the third will be a networking event.
Facts
At the 16th Agriculture WEEK (commonly known as J-AGRI), one of Japan’s largest agricultural trade shows, held at Makuhari Messe
Agriculture WEEK is one of Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibitions for agriculture and livestock. It features approximately 1,000 exhibitor booths and seminars by industry leaders.
The 16th Agriculture WEEK (commonly known as J-AGRI) will be held at Makuhari Messe for 3 days starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Event dates: Wednesday, October 7, 2026–Friday, October 9, 2025.
Event hours: 10:00–17:00
Date and time: October 9, 2026, 12:00–12:45
Date and time: October 9, 2026, 12:50–14:00
Date and time: October 9, 2026, from 14:00
Established: May 2025
Companies mentioned：アグリコネクト株式会社、一般社団法人ファームデザイン＆ディベロップメント、RX Japan 合同会社、株式会社LEMONITY、ベルファーム株式会社、株式会社ファーマインド
[NEW OPENING on Saturday, October 10, 2026] A new location, らかんスタジオ Finelight 黒磯店, is opening in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture. Due to the strong response to the opening campaign, only a few advance booking slots remain!
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株式会社らかんスタジオ announced that it will open a new location, らかんスタジオ Finelight 黒磯店, in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The opening campaign will offer benefits including a pre-opening event, Shichi-Go-San photo sessions starting at 19,000 yen, 50% off courses that include a photo book, and 20% off furisode rentals.
Facts
Opening on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Established: February 1965
14 dedicated parking spaces available
Shichi-Go-San photo sessions from 19,000 yen, before tax
50% off courses that include a photo book, for selected categories!
“Furisode rental for the day of the ceremony” is 20% off.
Original1日2組限定
[Phone number] 050-1722-1932
[Hours] 10:00–18:00
14 minutes by car from Nasushiobara Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen
8 minutes by car from Kuroiso Station on the JR Utsunomiya Line
[甲子｜飯沼本家] A night to celebrate and enjoy “Shisui no Yoake,” the one-day-only Junmai Daiginjo sake. “Shuen: Shisui no Yoake 2026” will be held for 2 days, November 6 and 7!
ASNARO, an e-commerce platform for trading small factories’ manufacturing expertise, wins the top prize in the successor-business-owner category at the LBSクラブ中部 Pitch Challenge
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株式会社丸菱製作所 (Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture; President and CEO: Hiroto Tomatsu), operator of ASNARO, an e-commerce platform for the manufacturing industry, won the top prize in the successor-business-owner category at the “LBSクラブ中部 Pitch Challenge powered by NIKKEI THE PITCH,” held at the Nagoya branch of 日本経済新聞社 on September 17, 2026. ASNARO is a platform where users can trade small factories’ processing technologies by production process. In the 4 years since the service launched in 2022, it has grown to include more than 1,000 participating companies. Marubishi Manufacturing was founded in 1952 and has 112 employees. The award earned the company a place in the “NIKKEI THE PITCH GROWTH West Japan Regional Qualifier, Chubu Block,” to be held in Osaka on November 27 of the same year.
Facts
ASNARO now has more than 1,000 participating companies
4 years since the service launched in 2022
Companies equivalent to approximately 15% of the small factories targeted
Founded in 1952
Number of employees: 112
Date: September 17, 2026
West Japan Regional Qualifier: November 27, 2026, Osaka
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸菱製作所、ASNARO、LBSクラブ中部、テレビ愛知、日本経済新聞社、NIKKEI THE PITCH、TechGALA Japan 2026
[CP Cosmetics] Holds delivery ceremony for “Blooming Life!,” an original painting by contracted Heralbony artist Taisuke Kinugasa
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株式会社CPコスメティクス held a delivery ceremony on September 2, 2026, at its Shizuoka Products Center for “Blooming Life!,” an original painting commissioned from Taisuke Kinugasa, a contracted artist with 株式会社ヘラルボニー. The company is collaborating with Heralbony on its “2026 Home Care Set,” scheduled for release in September 2026. The work was created as a symbolic piece to be displayed in the lobby of the Shizuoka Products Center.
Facts
The “Original Painting Delivery and Unveiling” was held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
■Dimensions: 1303 × 970 mm
Available at approximately 1,240 CP salons nationwide.
Managing more than 2,000 artworks by artists with disabilities as IP licenses
A 60-minute facial treatment and makeup advice, plus
Since its founding in 1979, the company has pursued the natural beauty of women's skin.
In July 2024, it established HERALBONY EUROPE in Paris, France, its first overseas subsidiary.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CPコスメティクス、株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY、HERALBONY EUROPE
Launch of VALTEC LocalAI, an on-premises AI knowledge search system that lets companies use AI without sending confidential internal information outside the company
Funds to launch “New Year’s Osechi Giveaway Campaign” on October 6
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ファンズ株式会社 announced that it will run a “New Year’s Osechi Giveaway Campaign” from October 6 to October 31, 2026, through its asset management service Funds (ファンズ). Everyone who applies to invest a cumulative total of at least 1 million yen in Standard Funds during the campaign period and whose payment is confirmed will receive “板前魂’s Hanakago Japanese-Western-Style 三-Tier Osechi, for 3 people” (regular price: 9,680 yen, tax included). The reward is scheduled to be shipped in late December 2026.
Facts
Regular price: 9,680 yen, tax included
Apply to invest a cumulative total of at least 1 million yen in Standard Funds during the campaign period
The “New Year’s Osechi Giveaway Campaign” launches on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Period: Tuesday, October 6–Saturday, October 31, 2026
In late December 2026, from 板前魂
1 set of “板前魂’s Hanakago Japanese-Western-Style 三-Tier Osechi, for 3 people”
Provides a system that allows individuals to invest starting from 1 yen
Capital: 567,855,216 yen
Registration number: Director of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments Business) No. 3103
株式会社ゲームガム to co-host “Game Creator Koshien 2026 Roblox Division Powered by GameGum” with the Game Creators Guild
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株式会社ゲームガム and 株式会社ゲームクリエイターズギルド will co-host “Game Creator Koshien 2026 Roblox Division Powered by GameGum” as a special division of Game Creator Koshien 2026. The contest is for students and features games created on Roblox. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, and the submission period runs from September 1 to November 7. The winning entries are scheduled to be announced at Tokyo esports Festa 2027, held January 22–24, 2027.
Launching “LINE Dental Consultation,” with no clinic visit required — Send a photo of your mouth taken with your smartphone to learn the estimated treatment duration, methods and costs
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Omiya Ward Office Front Dental Clinic (大宮区役所前歯科), operated by 医療法人成幸会, in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, has launched “LINE Dental Consultation,” a service that lets people discuss dental concerns without visiting the clinic through its official LINE account. Simply send a photo of your mouth taken with a smartphone, and a dentist will provide an individual response with estimated treatment duration, methods and costs for concerns including tooth alignment, orthodontics, cavities, periodontal disease, implants and preventive care. The service is free.
Facts
11 minutes on foot from Omiya Station
13 minutes on foot from Saitama-Shintoshin Station
1st Floor, Narita Building, 1-91 Kishikicho, Omiya Ward, Saitama City
[NPO法人Grow & Leap] Marking 5 years since incorporation, the organization will launch a crowdfunding campaign on October 7
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NPO法人Grow & Leap announced that it will launch a crowdfunding campaign on the donation platform Syncable starting October 7, 2026, marking 5 years since its incorporation and the launch of My Story Project (MSP), a career education program for junior and senior high school students. The fundraising goal is 800,000 yen, with a target of 100 supporters. Donations will fund one-on-one mentoring for students, mentor training and opportunities for intergenerational exchange.
Facts
The goal is to raise a total of 800,000 yen
We aim to meet 100 fellow supporters
More than 100 junior and senior high school students have taken part to date
We have provided each participant with 90 minutes × 24 sessions of one-on-one mentoring
Over approximately 6–8 months
A career education program for junior and senior high school students that began in 2021
We will launch a crowdfunding campaign on the donation platform Syncable starting October 7, 2026
“Taiwan Culture Festival” brings a record 22 booths to Marunouchi KITTE | Enjoy Taiwan’s food, culture and attractions!
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株式会社トモトモ will hold Taiwan Culture Festival 2026 Spring for 3 days, from October 10 to 12, 2026, on the first basement floor of KITTE in Marunouchi, Tokyo. Timed to coincide with Taiwan’s National Day, “Double Ten Day,” the festival will feature 22 booths, the most ever at KITTE, offering Taiwanese food, sweets, tea, accessories, beauty products and travel information.
Facts
A record 22 booths will take part, the most ever at KITTE
For 3 days, from Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, 2026 (public holiday)
Introducing 18 sites in Taiwan that are candidates for World Heritage status
Taiwan Lao Liu Pepper Buns (台湾老劉胡椒餅), a long-established shop founded in Taipei in 1960
Make your success known throughout the land. Sengoku History Certification Test: Hideyoshi Edition—special benefits exclusively for successful candidates now on sale!
Originalダイハツ工業株式会社は、2026年10月13日(火)から16日(金)まで幕張メッセで開催される「Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026」(主催:一般社団法人日本自動車工業会)に出展する。ブランドメッセージ「わたしにダイハツメイ。」のもと、「エネルギーをつなげる」「ひとをつなげる」の2テーマで6つの展示を実施。実機初公開となるアンモニア／水素混焼エンジン、BEVを活用した地域マイクログリッド、滋賀(竜王)工場でのバイオガスによるカーボンニュートラル燃料、AIアプリ「DAIHATSU×stAIle」、AI人材育成「D-AI-hatsu Vision」、福祉介護共同送迎サービス「ゴイッショ」などを紹介し、共創パートナーを募集する。
Facts
Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026, held from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls (Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
6 exhibits addressing the “New 7 Challenges” set out by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
2 themes: “Connecting energy” and “Connecting people”
Warm noodles perfect for the colder season get a refresh! Rolling out from Wednesday, Oct. 14!
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Seven-Eleven Japan will launch refreshed versions of 5 hot noodle dishes in phases from Wednesday, Oct. 14. The soba and udon dishes will be available from the 14th, while the ramen dishes will roll out from the 21st. A new beef udon and a soy sauce ramen flavored with scallion oil will also join the lineup.
Facts
Ramen products to be refreshed in phases from Wednesday, Oct. 21
Crispy mixed-tempura soba with a savory bonito-scented broth. Price: 498 yen (537.84 yen including tax)
Mixed-egg udon with fluffy egg melting into the broth. Price: 398 yen (429.84 yen including tax)
Beef udon with a rich dashi flavor. Price: 598 yen (645.84 yen including tax)
Soy sauce ramen with bean sprouts, fragranced with scallion oil. Price: 460 yen (496.80 yen including tax)
Original中華蕎麦とみ田監修 デカ豚ラーメン 価格：680円（税込734.40円）
This refresh makes it the 11th version of the “Pork Ramen” supervised by 中華蕎麦とみ田
Refreshed versions will roll out at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide
[Takashimaya Online Store] Early online ordering begins for 2026 year-end gifts, “Winter Presents”! A lineup of up to approximately 3,800 items, including exclusive gourmet offerings such as 京都・中村楼’s “Kyoto White Miso Sea Bream Shabu-Shabu Hot Pot” and popular products!
TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends: Zip hoodie featuring dependable bodyguard Nyanko-sensei, who has your back, launches from COSPA (コスパ)！【株式会社コスパ】
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株式会社コスパ announced that it will release a new Natsume's Book of Friends TV anime product, the “Nyanko-sensei Bodyguard Zip Hoodie.” It is priced at 8,800 yen (tax included), comes in sizes M/L/XL/XXL, and is available in MIX GRAY/COYOTE. It will go on presale at the Natsume's Book of Friends Anime Official Online Store in December 2026, with general sales scheduled for mid-January 2027. The basic preorder period runs through October 25, 2026.
Facts
Price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Sizes: M/L/XL/XXL
Colors: MIX GRAY/COYOTE
■December 2026〈Natsume's Book of Friends Anime Official Online Store〉
General sales: scheduled for mid-January 2027
【Standard preorder period】Through Sunday, October 25, 2026
Today, we continue to bring more than 2,500 items to market each year.
The fabric is 100% cotton and has a soft feel against the skin.
Hokkaido's Tobetsu Town [Tobetsu Mirai Fes 2026]: Second edition of an event where residents build the “town of the future” following the relocation of Health Sciences University of Hokkaido. More than 80 projects planned. Bringing “smiles 10 years from now” to life across different backgrounds.
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“Tobetsu Mirai Fes 2026” will be held in Tobetsu Town, Hokkaido, over 2 days, October 10 and 11, 2026. The event has expanded from 50 projects in its inaugural year to more than 80 in its second year. It is organized by an executive committee comprising 4 youth organizations and Tobetsu Town, and held in collaboration with Health Sciences University of Hokkaido. Kazuma Ieiri, founder of CAMPFIRE, will speak at the main forum. The initiative to have residents lead “town-building for the future,” with an eye toward attracting new residents and encouraging them to settle, is drawing attention.
Facts
More than 50 projects were submitted by individuals, companies, and organizations from inside and outside the region.
Nearly 100 people, including executive committee members, staff, and resident project organizers, are involved in running the event.
Established: April 2025
It launched on the premise of continuing at least through its 5th edition in 2029.
Event dates: October 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2026
About 3 years have passed since Health Sciences University of Hokkaido announced its relocation.
Haneda Airport JAL domestic lounge renovation: A new journey to rediscover Japan
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JAL will reopen the domestic lounges and dedicated security screening area in the North Wing of Haneda Airport Terminal 1 after renovations on October 8, 2026. Under the concept “New Angles, New Stories~Rediscovering Japan~,” the spaces will include dining, relaxation, work, and kids’ areas. The number of seats in the First Class Lounge will increase to about 1.4 times the previous capacity. The former Diamond Premier Lounge will be renamed the First Class Lounge, with the same change planned in stages at New Chitose, Itami, Fukuoka, and Naha airports.
Facts
The domestic lounges and dedicated security screening area in the North Wing of Haneda Airport Terminal 1 will reopen after renovations on October 8, 2026.
Together with the dedicated counters that opened ahead of schedule on July 24
Since April 2026, with “New Angles, New Stories~Rediscovering Japan” as its concept
The number of seats in the First Class Lounge will increase to about 1.4 times the previous capacity
旭光電機, a Kobe-based sensor technology company, develops “wattXplorer-PRO” for high-accuracy, contactless power measurement at ±1%
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旭光電機株式会社 has developed a new product, “wattXplorer-PRO,” which measures the power consumption of individual pieces of equipment in real time without contact and with high accuracy (within ±1% for active power), from its headquarters in Kobe. It plans to begin providing samples around November 2026 and launch the product in April 2027. The system combines a CT sensor with the dedicated “ZETA” device to enable measurements compliant with JSA-S1030. It will make its first appearance at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka / Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo, to be held at インテックス大阪 from October 7 to 9, 2026.
Facts
High-accuracy measurement of active power within ±1%*, compliant with JSA-S1030
By measuring in real time at 1-second intervals
Sample provision is scheduled to begin around November 2026, with a product launch planned for April 2027.
A product launch is planned for April 2027.
The product will make its first appearance at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka / Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo, to be held October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.).
1,100 companies will exhibit in 2026.
31,000 visitors are expected.
Domestic share of about 70% for automatic door sensors used at building entrances
100% share of automatic door sensors used between Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen train cars
Established: November 1952
Since developing Japan's first automatic door controller in 1956
Received the Invention Merit Award of the Invention Grand Prize for 2 consecutive years, in 2025 and 2026
Three One Systems begins sales of Padlet, a visual collaboration tool for creative work and education
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スリーワンシステムズ株式会社, a software sales company, will begin selling Padlet, a visual collaboration tool for creative work and education used by 40 million people worldwide, on October 6, 2026 (Tuesday). Padlet lets users collaborate by posting images, videos, audio, web links, generative AI outputs and other content to boards. It offers 2 features, “Boards” and “Sandbox,” supports Japanese, runs in a browser, and works across platforms including Windows, Chromebook, Mac and iPad.
Facts
A visual collaboration tool for creative work and education used by 40 million people worldwide
スリーワンシステムズ株式会社 started in 1983 as a group of specialists in large-scale databases.
一般社団法人日本フェアトレード・フォーラム (FTFJ) has been registered as a partner member of the Sustainable Fashion Partner Program established by 環境省. The program is part of the Sustainable Fashion Campaign, promoted in coordination with 経済産業省 and 消費者庁, and aims to reduce the environmental impact of clothing from production through disposal and to promote action by diverse stakeholders. FTFJ will continue its work through a fair trade perspective, drawing attention to the people and communities behind clothing.
Facts
FTFJ's participation and activities are featured in the overview of the “Sustainable Fashion Partner Members” published by 環境省 on October 5, 2026.
“Hakata Tempura ‘Agetenya’ Day” anniversary campaign to run from 10/8 (Thu) to 10/11 (Sun)!
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株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス will hold an anniversary campaign to mark the designation of October 8 as “Hakata Tempura ‘Agetenya’ Day,” after its application was approved by the Japan Anniversary Association. For 4 days, from Thursday, October 8, to Sunday, October 11, customers who order a meal will receive 1 shrimp tempura and an 18% off coupon based on “ten (10) ya (8).”
Facts
Anniversary name: Hakata Tempura “Agetenya” Day; anniversary date: October 8
Campaign period: Reiwa 8, October 8 (Thu)–October 11 (Sun)
■ 18% off coupon giveaway ※ The numbers are derived from “ten (10) ya (8).”
Valid through December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
Official registration date: October 6, 2025 (Monday)
The tempura specialty restaurant 博多天麩羅 あげてんや, which originated in Fukuoka City, was founded in 1992.
More than 30 years since its founding
Number of employees: 4,868
Capital: 100 million yen
Established: November 1959
Company name: 株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス (Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard 2694)
Glass bottles again sponsored for the eco-candle projects at 慶應義塾大学's “68th Mita Festival” and “Mita Festival presents Tokyo Tower Fes 2026”
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株式会社関守製作所 (ガラスビンドットコム) will again sponsor glass bottles for the eco-candle projects at the “68th Mita Festival” and “Mita Festival presents Tokyo Tower Fes 2026,” organized by 慶應義塾大学第68回三田祭実行委員会. Mita Festival presents Tokyo Tower Fes 2026 is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at 東京タワー, while the eco-candle project at the 68th Mita Festival is scheduled for November 21 and 22 of the same year at 慶應義塾大学's Mita Campus.
Facts
The “68th Mita Festival,” organized by 慶應義塾大学第68回三田祭実行委員会 at 慶應義塾大学
“Mita Festival presents Tokyo Tower Fes 2026” will be held at 東京タワー on October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
The eco-candle project at the “68th Mita Festival” is scheduled to be held on November 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday) of the same year at 慶應義塾大学's Mita Campus.
We support the purpose of the eco-candle project undertaken by students and have decided to sponsor it again this year.
[Japan debut] Milan-based bag brand DONE!（ダーン！） opens its first pop-up store in the Kansai region on the 1st floor of 阪急うめだ本店
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Milan-based bag brand DONE!（ダーン！） will open its first pop-up store in the Kansai region at Promotion Space 12 on the 1st floor of 阪急うめだ本店, for a limited time from October 7 (Wednesday) to October 13 (Tuesday), 2026. The store is presented by Ｂａｌｅｎａ合同会社, the brand's authorized importer and distributor in Japan, and will sell items including its signature “EAST+WEST” backpack. Customers who make a purchase during the event will receive a colorful strap and an original heart-shaped carabiner. On opening day, October 7, Founder & CEO Stefania Gnutti will visit from Italy and be at the store.
Facts
Event period: October 7 (Wednesday)–October 13 (Tuesday), 2026
Promotion Space 12, 1st floor, 阪急うめだ本店
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00
East + West Nylon L, Light Blue, 96,800 yen
80% certified recycled nylon
Within 2 years of its debut, the brand has held major pop-up shops at Rome Airport and Milan Central Station
Companies mentioned：Ｂａｌｅｎａ合同会社、DONE!（ダーン！）、阪急うめだ本店、Save the Planet
A flyer-distribution company that delivers 70 million flyers a year turns “walking work” into a way to improve health. “まかせてウォーク,” created from the experiences of 700 distribution workers, is now available to the public.
JFE Techno-Research releases 11 new technology leaflets
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JFEテクノリサーチ株式会社 (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has released 11 new technology leaflets, focusing on battery evaluation, corrosion testing, chemical substance regulatory compliance, materials evaluation, and advanced analysis and characterization technologies. The leaflets introduce services including evaluation of the compression and impedance characteristics of all-solid-state batteries, Busbar characterization, monitoring of corrosion levels in plated materials, compound-cycle corrosion testing compliant with the new JASO standards, high-precision strain measurement using the ARGUS system, and evaluation of elemental distribution and occupancy rates using STEM-EDX.
Facts
We have released 11 new technology leaflets.
Head office: 4th floor, Otemachi Building, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
株式会社Kamiwaza-Japan named Japan's exclusive importer and distributor for British toy giant “RMS社”; launches viral “steamed bun squishy” in Japan, with related social media videos reaching 2 billion views
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株式会社Kamiwaza-Japan (Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture) announced that it has been named the exclusive importer and distributor in Japan for British toy giant RMS International (RMS社, established in 1984). The company will roll out RMS社 products in Japan, including the steamed-bun-shaped squishy toy “Dumpling Squイーズ (Dumpling Squishy),” and will introduce products in sequence, including one whose related videos on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels have garnered a cumulative 2 billion views. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is 1,958 yen (tax included), and the product is for ages 6 and up.
Facts
RMS社 is a toy and novelty company founded in the UK in 1984.
For more than 40 years, the company has offered a broad range of products worldwide, including toys, collectibles, sensory toys, gift items, and seasonal products
Related social media videos have garnered a cumulative 2 billion views
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 1,958 yen (tax included)
Automating article creation, management, and improvement with AI. Proof-of-concept trial of “NOVIS (Novis),” a website content management system, to begin on October 1, 2026
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一般社団法人Re-Generation announced that it will begin a proof-of-concept trial of “NOVIS (Novis),” a website content management system that automates article creation, content management, and ongoing improvement, starting with keyword input, on October 1, 2026. Based on SEO and AIO checklists, the organization will internally test the workflow from research through production, quality checks, publication management, performance measurement, and rewriting, while examining approaches to content management in the AI era.
Facts
SEO and AIO support: Web marketing assistance, including site design, article creation, and rewriting (from 200,000 yen per month)
Established: June 23, 2023
Founded 一般社団法人Re-Generation in June 2023 and became its representative director
Graduated from Kobe University's Faculty of Law in 2022
Mico to exhibit at “Marketing Week - Autumn - 2026”
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株式会社Mico, provider of the LINE marketing tool “Mico Engage AI,” announced that it will exhibit at “Marketing Week - Autumn - 2026” (CX Improvement EXPO Autumn), to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7–9, 2026. At its booth, the company will present industry-specific use cases, offer product demonstrations, and provide consultations on implementation.
Facts
Will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for 3 days, from October 7 (Wed.) to 9 (Fri.), 2026
October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026, 10:00–17:00
South Halls 3 and 4, A2-14
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