AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-06 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 8

Phase 2 demonstration completed for “Project Trinity,” a proof-of-concept project for DvP settlement using stablecoins in secondary-market security token trading

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社Datachain and 8 other related companies, along with SBI VCトレード, announced the successful completion of the demonstrations for Phase 1 (defining business requirements and formulating plans for the next phase) and Phase 2 (verifying business operations) of “Project Trinity,” a demonstration project on DvP settlement using stablecoins for secondary-market security token transactions. The parties conducted operational verification of DvP settlement between Daiwa Securities and SBI Securities, using cross-chain technology provided by Progmat and Datachain and an SC in the specified trust beneficiary rights format issued by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. They confirmed to a certain extent the feasibility of T+2/DvP settlement of ST and SC between securities companies.

Commemorating the run of the musical “薄桜鬼真改”黎明録! Original cans featuring specially photographed labels go on sale starting Oct. 13 (Tuesday)!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社スペースファクトリーは、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社と連携し、ミュージカル『薄桜鬼真改』黎明録の公演を記念した撮り下ろしオリジナルラベル缶（全14種、1個900円・税込）を2026年10月13日（火）から全国のサントリー自販機で順次販売開始。東京公演会場「天王洲銀河劇場」では2026年10月16日（金）～10月25日（日）に専用自販機も設置される。

Gods and heroes engraved on coins from 2,500 years ago—Mitsuru Hayama, author of “The Complete Guide to Investing in Antique Coins,” publishes a new two-part book exploring ancient Greek currency

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

葉山満 of 株式会社コンボイスイッチ published the Kindle books “古代ギリシャの貨幣 ― 前編” and “古代ギリシャの貨幣 ― 後編,” on the theme of ancient Greek coinage, on Aug. 5, 2026. The books explore the history of coinage from electrum coins through city-states, Macedonia, Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world. They are the first installment in the “葉山式・資産としてのコイン学” series.

[Ibaraki Prefecture | 水戸プラザホテル] “Year-End and New Year Party Plan 2026-2027” welcomes guests with a year-end celebration and a fresh start, featuring diverse cuisine and the hotel's hospitality

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

水戸プラザホテル, operated by ㈱伊勢甚本社, is offering its “Year-End and New Year Party Plan 2026-2027” for a limited period from Nov. 16, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. The plan offers Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine options (¥6,000/¥7,000/¥9,000) and 3 types of free-flow drink plans. Special benefits commemorating the hotel's 25th anniversary include ¥1,000 off on weekdays, an “Afternoon Tea Set” pair invitation ticket for parties of 40 or more, and 1 complimentary shuttle minibus for groups of 10 or more within Mito.

As part of the Koshidaka Group, the company opens its first カラオケまねきねこ location equipped with a large-scale “company-owned, self-consumption” solar power generation and battery storage system

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

The Koshidaka Group announced that it will install its first “company-owned, self-consumption” system—a large-scale solar power generation system (198.4 kW, 320 panels) and battery storage system (253.26 kWh)—at カラオケまねきねこ長野高田店, which will have its grand opening on Oct. 9, 2026. The estimated annual power generation is approximately 222,922 kWh, with purchased electricity expected to be reduced by approximately 30%.

“PIE VAT Station,” the 29th tax-free counter in Japan, to open on Oct. 1, 2026, at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY, one of Japan’s largest LaLaport shopping malls

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社Pie Systems Japanは、三井不動産商業マネジメントが運営する「三井ショッピングパークららぽーとTOKYO-BAY」（千葉県船橋市）に、2026年10月1日（木）にデジタル免税カウンター「PIE VAT Station」を開設。国内29施設目の導入となり、2026年11月の免税制度改正に先駆けてリファンド方式に対応する。

Seven x Yo-Ho launches new product “Limited Modification Uchoten Aliens New World Hop”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ヤッホーブルーイングは株式会社セブン-イレブン・ジャパンと共同開発したクラフトビール「有頂天エイリアンズ」から、初の限定製品「限定改造有頂天エイリアンズ New World Hop」を発売すると発表した。缶製品は10月13日より全国のセブン-イレブンで順次数量限定発売、樽製品は10月7日より公式ビアレストラン「YONA YONA BEER WORKS」全6店舗および「YONA YONA TOKYO BREWERY」で先行提供。ビアスタイル「ヘイジーIPA」はそのままに、ニュージーランド産ホップ「ネルソンソーヴィン」を使用し白ブドウを思わせる香りを表現した。

FlashLabs to exhibit at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive IT exhibitions

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

FlashLabs株式会社 announced that it will exhibit at the “Japan Startup Summit” special area (booth S25) at “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026,” one of Japan’s largest IT and digital transformation exhibitions, to be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 21 (Wednesday) to 23 (Friday), 2026. The company will showcase OrcaRouter, an AI inference gateway developed by the U.S. AI research institute Continuum AI and offered exclusively by FlashLabs for the Japanese market, as well as the voice AI agent FlashAI. On Oct. 23 (Friday) during the exhibition, the company will also speak at a startup seminar on “Security and Cost Reduction in the Age of AI Agents.”

Latest trends and business opportunities in the foreign talent market explained! In-person seminars for staffing companies to be held in 3 cities across the Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka region

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ブレイン・ラボ and 社団法人全国請負化推進協議会 will hold 3 in-person seminars in 3 cities—Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo—for staffing companies, under the title “The Reality of the Foreign Talent Market and Future Business Opportunities.” The seminars will explain the latest trends in the foreign talent market amid increasingly strict regulations and operational requirements, the shift from staffing to contract work, and how to respond to changes in a labor market involving 1 million people.

RUNTEQ to hold free seminar taking an in-depth look at “How do IT skills change your income and work style?”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社RUNTEQ announced that it will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 13, 2026, for people seeking to change careers to IT from other fields. Titled “How will the future change when you acquire IT skills? A close look at income, work styles and career paths,” the seminar will introduce the value of engineering skills in the AI era, options for income and work styles, and real-world examples.

The 3rd collaboration from 長濱蒸溜所: “Amahanyan Mizunara Cask Blend” arrives!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

長濱蒸溜所 in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, will launch “Amahanyan Mizunara Cask Blend,” the 3rd whiskey collaboration with Hikone’s local mascot Hikonyan, on Oct. 20, 2026. The product blends bourbon cask whiskey from Chikubushima and Nagahama Mizunara cask whiskey with carefully selected overseas whiskies. The suggested retail price is ¥2,000 plus tax.

A limited-quantity bottle to bring good fortune for the New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Fire Sheep, symbolizing family love and pacifism, with “Amahagan World Malt Zodiac Bottle ,” on sale in limited quantities from Tuesday, Oct. 20.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

長濱蒸溜所, operated by 長浜浪漫ビール株式会社, will release the limited-quantity whiskey “Amahagan World Malt Zodiac Bottle ” from Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, to celebrate the 2027 zodiac year of the Fire Sheep. The auspicious design features a sheep motif and a gourd, while the bottle contains the flagship “AMAHAGAN Basic Blend (Edition No. 1).”

【M·A·C】A new cushion with a 79% serum base (1) is now a hit. A chic, dewy glow that lasts without looking shiny

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ELCジャパン合同会社’s M·A·C division will launch the new Studio Radiance Serum Cushion Foundation SPF50+, with a 79% serum base, nationwide on September 4, 2026. Available in 7 shades for Asian skin tones, it delivers a “chic, dewy glow” that lasts without looking shiny.

Hands-on learning through an industry-academia partnership with エリース豊島FC: learning on the ground at a sports club through home game operations, public relations activities and more【東京リゾート＆スポーツ専門学校】

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

東京リゾート＆スポーツ専門学校, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, has partnered with エリース豊島FC through an industry-academia collaboration, offering seminars and internships under a sponsorship agreement. Students gain practical experience at the sports club, including greeting attendees at home games, assisting with match operations, working as stretcher staff and taking part in public relations activities.

【Oct. 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.) @ Makuhari Messe】Nishika to exhibit its SecureMemo AI meeting-minutes service series at the Medical DX EXPO

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Nishika株式会社は、2026年10月7日(水)から9日(金)まで幕張メッセで開催される「医療DX EXPO」に、AI議事録サービスSecureMemoシリーズ（オンプレミス型SecureMemoおよびクラウド型SecureMemoCloud）を出展する。ブース番号7-57にてデモや導入相談を行う。

Upcycling projects you can do at home! Announcement of the “Learn About ‘Cheese Fertilizer’ and ‘Composting’!! QBB Kids Workshop”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

六甲バター株式会社（QBB）は2026年11月3日に神戸市環境局と共同で、神戸市民の親子を対象とした『「チーズ肥料」や「コンポスト」について学ぼう‼ QBBこどもワークショップ』を開催する。工場から出るチーズ廃棄物を肥料化するアップサイクルへの理解を深め、家庭で取り組める体験機会を提供する。

“I’d like to share music by each wearing one earpiece”: just 4.3%. 日本ロマンチスト協会 designates the practice an “endangered romantic gesture”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

日本ロマンチスト協会が全国の20〜59歳の男女300人を対象に「音楽の楽しみ方に関する調査」を実施。ひとつの有線イヤホンを2人で片方ずつ分けて音楽を聴く「片耳ずつイヤホン」をしたいと答えた人はわずか4.3％で、20代では2.7％にとどまった。同協会はこの行為を「絶滅危惧ロマンチック」に認定した。

【DX for equipment maintenance】M2X to exhibit its next-generation equipment-maintenance cloud service at TOKYO PACK 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社M2Xは、2026年10月14日（水）〜16日（金）に東京ビッグサイトで開催される「TOKYO PACK 2026（東京国際包装展）」に、次世代設備保全クラウド「M2X」のブースを出展する。また、10月15日（木）には代表・岡部晋太郎が「その故障、防げました。設備保全DXで実現する突発停止ゼロ」をテーマにセミナーに登壇する。

A collaboration between デックス東京ビーチ, celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the film Godzilla-0.0, opening Tuesday, November 3: “Godzilla Attacks—Odaiba Joint Operation”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

デックス東京ビーチ, celebrating its 30th anniversary, will hold “Godzilla Attacks—Odaiba Joint Operation,” a collaboration event with the film Godzilla-0.0 (opening November 3), from October 23 to November 30, 2026. The event will feature exclusive content, including a Godzilla-0.0 statue display and giveaways of original stickers. Tickets with viewing seats for the “2026 Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival” on October 24 will also be sold in 2 types, priced at 4,000 yen and 7,000 yen.

New merchandise is here: apparel and tote bags designed for everyday life, featuring the adorable Onisuke doing his best to get by in human society!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ANIGA-TER（アニゲーター）, an e-commerce site for anime and game merchandise operated by バナナスピリッツ株式会社, announced that it will begin taking preorders for new Onisuke merchandise (2 types of apparel and a tote bag) on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

【こびとづかん×BREEZE】A collaboration collection is here from BREEZE children's clothing and “こびとづかん,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary and charms children and adults alike with its mysterious world!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

BREEZE, the kids’ brand developed by 株式会社F・O・インターナショナル, will launch collaboration items with “こびとづかん,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary (written by なばたとしたか／published by ロクリン社), at BREEZE stores and online starting Friday, October 9, 2026. The collection includes long-sleeved T-shirts, long-sleeved T-shirts with patches, dress-up hoodies, bodysuits, pajamas, assorted socks, face drawstring pouches, fluffy overalls, and face bibs, with items ranging from baby to adult sizes.

“しろたん” × “カナヘイの小動物”: Piske & Usagi team up for their first collaboration!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社クリエイティブヨーコが、オリジナルキャラクター『しろたん』と人気イラストレーター・カナヘイの『カナヘイの小動物』ピスケ＆うさぎとの初コラボレーションアイテムを2026年10月9日から『しろたん』直営取扱店およびポップアップストアで発売開始。ネットショップでは10月8日12:00より先行販売。キーホルダー各2,300円、マスコット各3,980円（税込）。

“Sakukoi Party LIVE,” an interactive livestream made together with 櫻坂46, is coming!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社10ANTZ has announced that it will hold “Sakukoi Party LIVE,” an interactive livestream event created together by members of 櫻坂46 and users, for its smartphone game app “Sakukoi,” which it plans and operates. A total of 300 people, including top-ranking participants in the in-game event “Love goes to the most cunning! ～30 attention-seekers who want to win your heart～,” beginning October 9, and winners selected by lottery will be invited to the livestream. The 2 performers will be Hikaru Morita and Shizuki Yamashita of 櫻坂46. The livestream is scheduled for around winter 2026.

Fan Fan Fan begins collaboration with Databricks

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ナインアウト株式会社 announced that Fan Fan Fan, its AI interface for enriching connections between brands and fans, has begun integrating with Databricks’ Data+AI platform. This will enable zero-party data collected through Fan Fan Fan to be integrated, processed, analyzed, and used for AI on Databricks in a seamless end-to-end workflow.

taskey to hold networking event for entertainment industry sales professionals on October 28

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

taskey株式会社 announced that it will hold “Entertainment Night by taskey #3: Entertainment Industry Sales Meetup ～The Reality of the Manga Business～,” a networking event for people with sales experience in the entertainment industry, at “Shinjuku Warp” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on October 28, 2026. taskey Executive Officer Kazuki Aizawa will speak about the manga business and the realities of sales in publishing. The event will consist of 2 parts: a talk session and open networking. Admission is free, and registration is available on peatix.

Osaka-Kansai Expo’s BLUE OCEAN DOME goes global: Domes A and B to be relocated to Bangkok, Thailand, and Dome C to Metz, France

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

サラヤ株式会社は、大阪・関西万博に出展した「BLUE OCEAN DOME」のドームA・Bをタイ・バンコクの「アジアティーク・ザ・リバーフロント」へ、ドームCをフランス・メスの「ポンピドー・センター-メス」へ移設すると発表した。万博では約112万人が来場した。

“Be careful of strangers” is not enough to protect children. Even a trusted, “kind person” can become a perpetrator—what adults need to know to protect children from “sexual grooming” that can lurk on social media, at school, in extracurricular activities and elsewhere.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

合同出版株式会社は、臨床心理士・櫻井鼓氏による新刊『性的グルーミングから子どもを守る性被害を見抜く・支える・防ぐ』を2026年10月6日に発売する。SNSだけでなく学校・習い事・部活動など身近な場で起こりうる性的グルーミングの実態と、大人にできる支援方法を豊富な事例で解説する一冊。

Online event on Saturday, October 24, from 15:00! Don’t be fooled by “gross yield”! How “ultra-short-term depreciation apartment investment” works for high-income earners

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ゴールドオンラインが2026年10月24日（土）15時より、藤和コーポレーション株式会社の津島進一氏を講師に迎えた無料オンラインウェビナーを開催。中古アパート投資に潜むリスクと、同社が提案する短期減価償却商材『re-born不動産』の仕組みを紹介する。

Launch of “Teachme Knowledge,” which uses AI to turn experienced workers’ tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge that can be accumulated and put to use

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社スタディストが、熟練者の暗黙知をAIが形式知化して蓄積・活用できる「Teachme Knowledge」を2026年10月6日より提供開始。ファイルの選別・登録やフォルダ整理なしにAIが自動構造化・要約し、管理者不在でも知識を運用できる点が特徴。今後Teachme BizなどTeachmeシリーズとの連携も予定。

BellFace to exhibit and speak at “AIforce World Tour Tokyo,” hosted by Salesforce Japan

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ベルフェイス株式会社は、2026年11月18日〜19日にセールスフォース・ジャパン社が主催する「AIforce World Tour Tokyo」に出展・登壇する。Salesforce入力エージェント『bellSalesAI』のデモ展示に加え、AgentExchangeシアターでは「Agentforceが『社員になった』仕掛けとは？」をテーマに講演。ブレイクアウトセッションではキヤノンマーケティングジャパンをゲストに迎え、18年活用したSalesforce刷新とbellSalesAIで蓄積した約400名分の営業データに基づくAgentforce Coworkerの現場展開事例を紹介する。

Umee Technologies featured in the November 2026 issue of “Forbes JAPAN” in “Why I Invested in This Entrepreneur”—investors explain their reasons for investing in conversational insight AI “Front Agent”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Umee Technologies株式会社は、対話インサイトAI「Front Agent」を開発・提供する同社代表・新納弘崇と、投資家・QXLV（クオンタムリープベンチャーズ）代表パートナーの古谷健太郎氏が、2026年9月25日発売の「Forbes JAPAN」2026年11月号の連載「私がこの起業家に投資した理由」に掲載されたことを発表した。投資家が語るFront Agentへの投資理由を伝える内容で、Forbes JAPAN公式サイトでも近日公開予定。

Completed a proof-of-concept project for DvP settlement using stablecoins in security token secondary-market transactions, through Phase 2 (business operations validation) of Project Trinity

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

SBI VCトレード株式会社を含む関係9社は、2025年8月22日に開始を公表したセキュリティトークン（ST）のセカンダリーマーケット取引におけるステーブルコイン（SC）を活用したDvP決済の実証プロジェクト「Project Trinity」のフェーズ1（業務要件定義と次フェーズ計画策定）及びフェーズ2（業務運用検証）の実証が完了したことを発表した。三井住友銀行が発行する第3号電子決済手段（特定信託受益権型SC）を決済手段として、大和証券とSBI証券の間で自己私募ST社債を用いたDvP決済の業務運用検証を実施した。

Spotify to hold special live event “Spotify On Stage Tokyo 2026 -10th Anniversary Special-,” looking back on 2026 and 10 years since its Japan launch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Spotifyは、2026年12月20日に東京ガーデンシアターで日本上陸10周年を振り返るスペシャルライブ「Spotify On Stage Tokyo 2026 -10th Anniversary Special-」を開催すると発表した。第1弾出演アーティストとしてSTUTS、マカロニえんぴつ、M!LKの3組を発表。MCはkemioと堀井美香、Talk Room Hostはアイザック from GOLDNRUSH PODCASTが務める。Spotify Premiumトップリスナー向けの招待キャンペーンや最速先行販売も実施される。

[New product] New “Chunky Red Bean” flavor joins the “Crunchy and Moist Scones” lineup from come×come, the rice oil and rice flour series!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

築野食品工業株式会社 announced that it will add a new “chunky red bean” flavor to its “Crunchy and Moist Scones” series in the gluten-free come×come (コメトコメ) line, with sales starting Oct. 6, 2026. The scones, made with domestically produced rice flour and rice oil, are filled with subtly sweet chunky red bean paste made with Tanba Dainagon azuki beans and wasanbon sugar. The lineup will include 4 varieties, including the 3 existing flavors: plain, chocolate chip and walnut.

[Speaking engagement] 3rd Nikkei Japan-India Economic and Investment Forum

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

東洋エンジニアリング株式会社 announced that Takashi Kawahara, president of its Indian subsidiary Toyo Engineering India Private Limited, will speak at the 3rd Nikkei Japan-India Economic and Investment Forum, to be held in Mumbai, India, on Oct. 8, 2026. Toyo-India, which is marking its 50th anniversary, will speak about its efforts to support Japanese companies’ investment and business growth in India.

[Retail Media Summit 2026] KDDI株式会社 named platinum sponsor

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

KDDI株式会社 has been named a platinum sponsor of Retail Media Summit 2026, organized by 株式会社アドインテ and scheduled for Nov. 11 and 12, 2026, at Belle Salle Shinjuku Grand. This marks its sponsorship for the 2nd consecutive year, following 2025. The event theme is “Beyond Marketing and Commerce: Changes in purchasing behavior drive the evolution of marketing and customer experience.”

“Mobile Police Patlabor × tree13” collaboration merchandise to be released!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社コンテンツセブン announced the release of special collaboration merchandise featuring the newly expanding “Mobile Police Patlabor” series and popular illustrator tree13, who has 151,000 Instagram followers. The merchandise features newly drawn illustrations of protagonist Noa Izumi and the Ingram, and is being produced under the supervision of 裕出渕 and 明美高田. Details of the product lineup and sales methods will be announced in due course.

Handmade marketplace Creema and Hokkaido’s Hokuryu Town collaborate. Creators turn the growing supply of unused Ezo deer resources into leather and deer-oil products

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社クリーマ partnered with Hokuryu Town in Hokkaido to hold the “Hokuryu Town Creator Collaboration Contest,” making use of Ezo deer leather and oil. The project produced 28 works, all of which will be unveiled for the first time at the Craft Marche on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026.

How are “homes that sell” and “homes people want to live in” changing amid labor shortages and rising prices? “Architecture + Interior WEEK,” including Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026, offers a look at the forefront of housing and lifestyles

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

一般社団法人日本能率協会は、2026年11月18日～20日に東京ビッグサイトで「Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026」を含む「建築＋インテリアWEEK」を開催する。出展企業約600社・1,200ブース、来場者数約27,000人規模で、建築・設計からインテリア、住宅設備、DX・AI、サステナブルな最新住空間提案までが集結する日本最大級のBtoB総合展示会。

New idle-raising RPG エグリプトX おたからじまの大冒険: Real Treasure Hunting will let players receive real pure gold in exchange for treasures obtained in the game!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社GameWith NFT, a subsidiary of 株式会社GameWith, has announced that after the release of the new idle-raising RPG エグリプトX おたからじまの大冒険 for smartphones, planned for fall 2026, it will launch Real Treasure Hunting. Players can burn (make disappear) the special NFT ゴールデンスライム obtained in the game and exchange it for a 3g pure gold plate, one of only 10 in the world. In addition, 100 people will receive Amazon gift cards worth up to ¥10,000 each in an official X follow-and-repost campaign.

[Toy Story] Coordinate your entire lunchtime with pixel-art designs! Skater is now selling a lunch series featuring 5 items.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

スケーター株式会社 is selling a 5-item lunch series featuring pixel-art designs from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story. The retro-pop designs depict characters such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear in square dots. The lineup includes a lunch box, seal-top boxes, a cutlery set and 2 types of stainless-steel mug bottles.

Oyachi City Hall to host event on Oct. 16: STVラジオ personality Yohei to speak on end-of-life planning, with My Number Card registration support

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ベルコ札幌支社代理店グループ will hold an Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival at Oyachi City Hall in Sapporo on Oct. 16, 2026. The free community event will feature an end-of-life planning talk by Yohei and an on-site My Number Card registration service.

遠州鉄道株式会社 clarifies direction for GEO initiatives in anticipation of web customer acquisition in the AI era; case study on adoption of Mieruka GEO released

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社Faber Company has published a case study on 遠州鉄道株式会社’s adoption of the GEO support tool ミエルカGEO to prepare for web customer acquisition in the AI era. 遠州鉄道株式会社 decided to adopt the tool after its recruitment information failed to appear appropriately in AI searches. The company is developing a concrete direction for its GEO initiatives by visualizing its exposure in AI searches for real estate and leisure business pages and holding regular meetings with its customer success representative.

TV anime 正反対な君と僕 collaboration cafe at 洒落CAFE: Retro Pop ver. Original illustrated goods and collaboration cafe menu revealed!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Anique株式会社 announced that it will hold a collaboration cafe, “Retro Pop ver.,” with the TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites at 3 Sharen CAFE locations—Shinjuku, Tokyo; Shinsaibashi, Osaka; and Nagoya—from Oct. 16, 2026. The cafe will offer collaboration menu items and original merchandise.

Notice on the signing of a club partnership agreement between 株式会社ネクイノ and 北海道コンサドーレ札幌

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ネクイノ has signed a club partnership agreement with 北海道コンサドーレ札幌 for the 2026/27 season. As a result, the Toreluna logo will be displayed on official club media and LED signage inside 大和ハウスプレミストドーム.

New original merchandise for the TV anime Super Psychic Policeman Chojo will go on sale at “Anique Shop” from Oct. 23 (Fri.)!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Anique株式会社が、同社運営の「Aniqueショップ」にて、TVアニメ『超巡！超条先輩』の新規オリジナルグッズを10月23日（金）12:00より12月28日（月）10:00まで予約販売すると発表。主人公・超条巡ら5名のキャラクターによる「トレーディング変顔ステッカー」や「トレーディング缶バッジ」などを展開し、期間中に2,200円（税込）以上購入で全5種の購入特典ブロマイドをランダムで1点プレゼントする。

Safie to hold the “Safie Future Resolution Summit 2026”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

セーフィー株式会社 held the “Safie Future Resolution Summit 2026” on Oct. 5, 2026. Approximately 750 people from politics and business, startups, and frontline leadership attended the 3rd edition of this invitation-only conference. Under the theme “Frontline AX・AI Transformation,” the event featured 9 sessions in total: 3 plenary sessions and 6 breakout sessions. Participants discussed ways to solve frontline challenges and foster co-creation through dialogue across industry boundaries.

The 19th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair will be held to help solve challenges through matchmaking in environmental technologies. More than 130 companies and organizations will exhibit.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

川崎市は令和8年11月11日・12日の2日間、カルッツかわさきで「第19回川崎国際環境技術展」を開催する。130を超える企業・団体が出展し、キャッチコピーは「加速するサーキュラービジネス。共創のギアが、未来を動かす。」。昨年は794件のビジネスマッチングが生まれた。日本アイ・ビー・エムや富士通のトップが登壇するキーノートセッション、資生堂とちとせの共創事例紹介、学生と企業のマッチング企画「CYCLE」、他自治体連携企画などを実施。同時に「川崎国際環境フォーラム2026」も開催し、気候変動対策を議論する。

～A 100% vegetable and fruit blend※1 with the rich sweetness and mellow depth of Arida mandarins from Wakayama Prefecture～ Seasonal limited-edition “Vegetable Life 100 Arida Mandarin Mix” launches

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

カゴメ株式会社 announced that it will launch “Vegetable Life 100 Arida Mandarin Mix” nationwide for a limited time, from Nov. 3, 2026, through mid-January 2027, as part of its seasonal “Vegetable Life 100” series. The 100% vegetable and fruit blend makes the most of the rich sweetness and mellow depth of Arida mandarins from Wakayama Prefecture. It contains no added sugar and provides 1 day’s worth of vitamin C. The package will feature the logo of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System “Stone-Walled Terraced Citrus Orchard System of the Arida and Shimotsu Region.”

Terra Drone announces Terra Studio, software that unifies point cloud analysis and editing for Terra LiDAR and Terra SLAM

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Terra Drone株式会社 (Terra Drone) announced Terra STUDIO, point-cloud analysis and editing software that enables users to perform everything from analyzing 3D point-cloud data captured with Terra LiDAR and Terra SLAM to creating ground data in a single environment. Terra LiDAR 4 supports GNSS and IMU analysis and alignment between flight paths, while the Terra SLAM series supports integrated SLAM analysis, centralizing the entire post-survey point-cloud analysis and editing workflow. Customers can now handle in-house processing that they previously outsourced to cloud analysis services, and choose between cloud and in-house analysis to suit each project and their organizational setup. The official launch date and pricing will be announced once decided.

WACUL to speak at “The AI Generation’s Rapid Advance: Are Breakneck Results on the Front Lines About Efficiency or Losing Control?”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社WACUL will speak at the online conference “The AI Generation’s Rapid Advance: Are Breakneck Results on the Front Lines About Efficiency or Losing Control?”, to be held from October 20 to 23, 2026. Maya Ogai, manager in the AI Analyst Business Division, will present “In the AI Era, How Can You Assess the Results of Marketing Initiatives?—Using GA4 Access Analytics to Identify Areas for Improvement and Applying AI.” The event is organized by 株式会社マーケメディア, and participation is free.

Yazaki Corporation adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to transform its finance operations

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

日本オラクル株式会社 announced that 矢崎総業株式会社 has adopted Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to renew its financial accounting system. Yazaki is an automotive parts manufacturer whose main product is wire harnesses. To respond to changes in the business environment accompanying the shift to EVs and SDVs, it will move from an on-premises financial accounting system to a highly scalable cloud platform. The initiative aims to consolidate and visualize globally distributed financial accounting data and build a data foundation in preparation for the use of AI.

[ニューエラ] New store “ニューエラ大阪梅田サウス” to open at Diamor Osaka on November 12 (Thu.)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Global sports and lifestyle brand ニューエラ will open ニューエラ大阪梅田サウス (NEW ERA® UMEDA SOUTH), its 3rd store in the Osaka area, at Diamor Osaka on November 12, 2026 (Thu.). To mark the opening, the store will also launch caps featuring an exclusive design (9FORTY™ and 9THIRTY™, 4,620 yen each) and side patches (1,100 yen).

[Apparel accessories maker 川辺株式会社] New handkerchief items from BOSS!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Apparel accessories maker 川辺株式会社 has announced new towel handkerchiefs from the BOSS brand, available in 2 patterns: check and stripe. Priced at 1,320 yen each (tax included) and measuring approximately 25×25 cm, they will roll out from mid-October 2026 at handkerchief counters in major department stores and the Kawabe online shop. The designs feature a small bear embroidery accent to mark Teddy Bears’ Day on October 27, and are also expected to appeal to gift buyers.

UNIVER23 announces its first European tour! Heading to Brussels, Belgium, in October 2026 to appear at “Heroes World featuring Made in Asia 2026”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

UNIVER23, a 7-member dance and vocal group based in Tokyo, announced that it will perform at “Heroes World featuring Made in Asia 2026,” a major pop culture festival taking place at Brussels Expo in Brussels, Belgium, on October 17 and 18, 2026. Following Bangkok, Thailand, in August 2026, this will be the group’s 2nd country and its first European tour. Members shared their enthusiasm, highlights to watch for and expectations for the event.

MURUA’s 20th-anniversary casting project, 3rd installment: Alisa Yagi unveils autumn looks

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

MARK STYLER株式会社 announced that MURUA, its women’s fashion brand, will unveil autumn looks featuring actor and model Alisa Yagi on October 6, 2026, through its official online store, RUNWAY channel. The release is the 3rd installment of a casting project commemorating the brand’s 20th anniversary, and features styling that includes reissued items.

2 days of bringing humanoid robots to life. Applications open for the Kitakyushu Physical AI Hackathon 2026!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

北九州市 is accepting applications for the Kitakyushu Physical AI Hackathon 2026, which will be held on November 28 and 29, 2026, at GYMLABO on Kyushu Institute of Technology’s Tobata Campus. Participants will work over 2 days to solve challenges using humanoid robots. The event is open to technical college, university and graduate students, as well as young professionals, among others. Capacity is approximately 30 participants, and participation is free.

28 handpicked techniques for winning at mahjong again and again, revealed by the inaugural M League MVP! “The Art of Winning at Mahjong” goes on sale October 5!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社竹書房が、Mリーグ初代MVPの多井隆晴氏が著者の麻雀戦術本『麻雀で勝ち続ける技術』を2026年10月5日に発売。Q&A方式で厳選28本のテクニックを紹介し、定価2,200円（税込）、四六判176ページ。

【Free report released】The main way to find coin parking is shifting from “signs” to “the internet.” The importance of Google Maps, which more than half of users open first

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社カンリー has released a free report, “A Survey on How People Find Coin Parking,” for the coin-parking industry. It found that 66.1% of users start searching “before arriving at their destination,” and that more than half open Google Maps as their first source of information. The report highlights the importance of preparing information in advance and optimizing Google Maps listings.

★Event information★ Starting October 20 (Tue.)—A POP UP STORE for the “Medarot” video game series is coming to ハンズ大宮店!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社CRAZY BUMP announced that it will hold a “Medarot POP UP STORE” at ハンズ大宮店 from October 20 (Tue.) to November 19 (Thu.), 2026. The store will feature a wide range of new merchandise inspired by characters from across the history of the “Medarot” game series by イマジニア株式会社, first released in 1997. The series has shipped more than 3.3 million copies in total.

Merchandise from the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara” will be released by シンクイノベーション株式会社!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

シンクイノベーション株式会社が、TVアニメ『さよならララ』のオリジナル描き起こし「ちぽっけシリーズ」を使用したアクリルキーホルダーや缶バッジなどのグッズ予約販売を2026年10月6日（火）13:00より開始し、出荷は2026年12月下旬を予定している。

Zenken joins the “Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Zenken株式会社 joined the “Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium,” whose secretariat is run by 九州経済産業局, effective September 15, 2026. Since TSMC subsidiary JASM announced its plans to locate in Kyushu, 251 new semiconductor-related investments have been announced, totaling more than ¥5.6616 trillion, and securing talent has become a challenge. Drawing on its expertise in overseas IT talent development, built through partnerships with 54 technical universities in India, Zenken aims to establish an end-to-end support model for semiconductor-related companies in Kyushu, from training Indian STEM talent to introducing them to employers and helping them stay.

A truly panda-like watch brimming with charm, released as part of the “Power Design Project,” which explores new possibilities for wristwatches

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

セイコーウオッチ株式会社 announced that it will release 2 limited-edition models inspired by the panda—one with a white dial and one with a pink dial—as part of the “Power Design Project,” which explores new possibilities for wristwatches. The models will go on sale on Saturday, November 7. The suggested retail price is ¥83,600 (tax included), with limited production of 3,000 and 2,000 watches worldwide.

About 2 months remain until the collaboration event ends! Celebrate Attack on Titan’s Armin Arlert’s birthday on Awaji Island! TV anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event: “Armin Birthday Commemorative Original Sticker”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ニジゲンノモリ announced that, as about 2 months remain until the end of its TV anime “Attack on Titan” collaboration event at Nijigen no Mori, an anime park in Awaji Island Park in Hyogo Prefecture (March 14–December 13, 2026), it will distribute a limited number of “Armin Birthday Commemorative Original Stickers” to mark the birthday of Armin Arlert on November 3. The giveaway is the 6th installment in its character birthday series.

Sanrio’s hugely popular character Gudetama gets a new lineup of limited-edition items at サンキューマート! All items are 390 yen (429 yen including tax), launching in early November

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

エルソニック株式会社が運営する「サンキューマート」に、株式会社サンリオの大人気キャラクター「ぐでたま」の限定アイテムが新登場。イエロー×オレンジを基調とした全16アイテムが全品390円（税込429円）で展開され、公式オンラインショップでは2026年10月7日（水）12時より先行予約受付開始、全国のサンキューマート店舗では11月上旬より入荷次第販売開始される。

F&LC and Kyoritsu launch joint venture FOOD & LIFE KYORITSU MARINE to secure a stable supply of marine resources

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES (F&LC) and 株式会社協立 established the joint venture 株式会社FOOD & LIFE KYORITSU MARINE in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, on October 1, 2026, to secure a stable supply of marine resources from sustainable sources. Focusing on the unique characteristics of Suruga Bay, the venture will support yellowtail (hamachi) farming and strengthen the supply chain. The fish are scheduled to go on sale at some スシロー locations from October 2026 under the name “Fujisan Hamachi.”

An online medical lecture on intractable diseases, “IgA Nephropathy: Past and Future—The Dawn of a New Era for IgA Nephropathy,” will be held via Zoom

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

順天堂大学医学部附属順天堂医院東京都難病相談・支援センターが、難病医療講演会「IgA腎症これまでとこれから～IgA腎症の新しい時代の到来～」を2026年11月8日にZoomによるオンラインで開催。講師は東京医科大学病院腎臓内科の森山能仁教授。IgA腎症の患者、家族、医療従事者、支援者を対象に、事前申込制で実施。

OKI to launch the “MC554dnw,” an A4 color multifunction printer with the smallest footprint in its class

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

OKI (Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.) announced that it will launch the “MC554dnw,” an A4 color multifunction printer with the smallest footprint in its class, on October 6, 2026. Designed for offices in fields such as healthcare and nursing care, the compact device combines printing, copying, scanning and faxing, and comes with a 5-year free warranty service. Shipments are scheduled to begin in early November 2026. The unit measures 410 mm wide × 429 mm deep × 483 mm high, with a 10-second warm-up time and first-print times of 8.4 seconds in color and 7.4 seconds in monochrome.

A new Christmas cake with a rich, indulgent flavor! “GODIVA Le Grand Chocolat Cake”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ゴディバジャパン株式会社 is launching the Christmas cake “GODIVA Le Grand Chocolat Cake.” This rich chocolate cake features 4 layers of dark chocolate ganache and génoise. Reservations will open in early October 2026 through catalogs from major department stores nationwide. It will be available from December 10, 2026, through the online shop and from December 23, 2026, at GODIVA shops. Department store orders can be picked up on December 24–25. The price is 5,400 yen (including tax), or 6,372 yen for the online-exclusive version (including frozen shipping).

A special collaboration between hugely popular brands is here! The long-awaited triple-collaboration BAG SERIES by MARY QUANT × THEATER PRODUCTS × PUBLUX has arrived.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

MARY QUANT、THEATER PRODUCTS、PUBLUXの3ブランドによるトリプルコラボレーションBAG SERIESが発売された。5型のバッグが展開され、価格は8,800円から11,000円（税込）。PUBLUX公式オンラインストア「Daytona Park」、ZOZOTOWN、Rakuten Fashion、FREAK'S STORE全店舗で販売される。

[SBI Securities] Expanding the “Parent-Child asobi and manabi Classroom,” where families learn through play, supported by SBI Securities

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社SBI証券 and 株式会社biima will expand the scale of their family-participation financial education event, “Parent-Child asobi and manabi Classroom Supported by SBI Securities,” starting in September 2026. About 3,000 parents and children took part in the first series, with more than 90% reporting satisfaction. The second series will be held in the Tokyo metropolitan area as well as the Kansai and Tokai regions, with support from 15–20 local governments. The initiative aims to expand opportunities for financial education ahead of the planned launch of “Children’s NISA” in January 2027.

[SBI Securities] Demonstration project for DvP settlement using stablecoins in secondary-market trading of security tokens

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

SBI証券、三井住友銀行、大和証券など関係8社およびSBI VCトレードは、セキュリティトークン（ST）のセカンダリーマーケット取引におけるステーブルコイン（SC）を活用したDvP決済の実証プロジェクト「Project Trinity」のフェーズ1（業務要件定義・2025年8月～2026年3月）およびフェーズ2（業務運用検証・2026年4月～2026年9月）の実証完了を公表。SBI証券と大和証券の間で、三井住友銀行が発行する第3号電子決済手段（特定信託受益権型SC）を決済手段として、自己私募ST社債を用いたDvP決済の業務運用検証を実施し、期待通りの結果を確認した。ST基盤・社債原簿管理はProgmat、クロスチェーン技術はProgmatとDatachain、SC基盤は三井住友銀行がTISI・Fireblocks協力のもと提供。

eiicon releases “OI REPORT 2026,” analyzing “the execution mechanisms that determine OI outcomes” based on data from 192 cases

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社eiicon has released “OI REPORT 2026,” analyzing the “execution mechanisms” that determine OI outcomes based on data from 192 cases. The report found that dedicated departments directly overseen by management and the combination of multiple methods were associated with results.

“Kirin” and “Gore Magala” models join the Monster Hunter series of engagement and wedding rings, “Hunter’s Ring,” on October 6

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ユートレジャー is adding 2 new monster designs, “Kirin” and “Gore Magala,” to “Hunter’s Ring,” its bridal ring collaboration with 株式会社カプコン’s popular Monster Hunter game series. The new rings go on sale October 6, 2026, bringing the lineup to 17 designs. Engagement rings are priced at 264,000 yen, and wedding rings at 158,400–171,600 yen. They will be available through the U-Treasure online shop and its Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi concept stores.

Canon IT Solutions sponsors “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” with a talk and exhibit on responding to the security measures assessment system

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Canon IT Solutions will sponsor “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo” and give a talk and exhibit on responding to the SCS assessment system. The talk is scheduled for October 22, and a diagnostic service will be displayed at booth B18.

Yoho Brewing and Seven-Eleven launch limited-quantity craft beer “Limited Edition: Ucho-ten Aliens New World Hop,” developed jointly!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Seven-Eleven Japan and Yoho Brewing will launch “New World Hop,” a new flavor of their hazy IPA “Ucho-ten Aliens,” in limited quantities at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide starting October 13.

[Samansa Mos2] New fall styles from the “SA Embroidery” line! “Natural and cute” items for the brand’s 40th anniversary go on sale October 9 (Friday)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Samansa Mos2（サマンサモスモス） will release 5 new fall/winter styles from its “SA Embroidery Series,” commemorating the brand’s 40th anniversary, on October 9, 2026 (Friday). The items will be available at stores nationwide, on the official CAN ONLINE SHOP, on ZOZOTOWN and elsewhere. The lineup includes a dress, bottoms, a knit cardigan, a knit vest and a triangular shawl, offering a natural and cute aesthetic.

New Model Express Reprint Series Vol.1: All About the First- and Second-Generation Soarer, on sale!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社三栄が、2026年10月6日に『ニューモデル速報復刻シリーズ Vol.1 初代／2代目ソアラのすべて』を発売。1981年刊行の第1弾と1986年刊行の第40弾を当時の内容のまま再収録した復刻版で、初代・2代目トヨタソアラのメカニズム解説や試乗レポート、開発秘話、写真を掲載。定価1,650円（本体1,500円）。

【高島屋史料館（大阪）】初公開資料から不朽の名作まで、一挙公開！『高島屋創業195周年記念展「タカシマヤクロニクル百・華・繚・乱」第Ⅳ期：乱の時代』

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

高島屋史料館（大阪）は創業195周年記念展「タカシマヤクロニクル百・華・繚・乱」第Ⅳ期「乱の時代」を2026年10月10日～12月21日に開催する。平成から現在・未来に向かう高島屋の歩みを初公開資料や美術品で展示する。

The latest content, “ADORE clothes that move me forward,” featuring model Yuri Ebihara, goes live on October 1 (Tuesday).

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社TSI’s fashion brand ADORE will release new content, “ADORE clothes that move me forward,” featuring model Yuri Ebihara, on October 1 (Tuesday). The campaign coincides with the phased launch of sales beginning in October 2026.

“にじさんじ Secret Request Voice,” “にじさんじ Yokai Parody Voice,” and “Voice Visual Cards” to go on sale from 12:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ANYCOLOR株式会社 announced that it will sell new concept voice content, “にじさんじ Secret Request Voice” and “にじさんじ Yokai Parody Voice,” along with “Voice Visual Cards,” for the VTuber/virtual liver groups にじさんじ and NIJISANJI EN from 12:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026, to 23:59 on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

【ロフト】渋谷ロフト「Good Lucky Market」開催

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

渋谷ロフトが2026年10月6日(火)から11月4日(水)まで、3階クック＆ダイン売場で縁起物を集めた「Good Lucky Market」を開催。だるま、招き猫、鯛モチーフのアイテムなど約170種類を展開する。

Smartwatches and ring watches from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series are coming from GARRACK. Preorders begin October 9. The smartwatch goes on sale October 30, and the ring watch on December 11.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

GARRACK, 株式会社ウエニ貿易’s character collaboration brand, is releasing 6 smartwatch models and 5 ring watch models in collaboration with the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series. Preorders begin October 9. The smartwatches go on sale October 30, and the ring watches on December 11. Smartwatches are priced in the low ¥10,000 range, and ring watches cost ¥16,500 (tax included).

Notice: “26th General Meeting of the Healthy Parents and Children 21 Promotion Headquarters”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

「健やか親子21」推進本部が令和8年11月9日（月）に「第26回健やか親子21推進本部総会」をオンライン（ZOOMウェビナー）で開催することが決定した。議題はこども家庭庁における推進、内閣府特命担当大臣表彰の受賞者発表、幹事会の取組、意見交換など。傍聴申込は11月5日（木）17時締切で、こども家庭庁成育局の委託事業として（株）小学館集英社プロダクションが運営する事務局が対応する。

“Regarding the FY Reiwa 8 Healthy Parents and Children 21 National Convention (National Convention on Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning)”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

令和8年11月5日・6日に「令和８年度健やか親子２１全国大会（母子保健家族計画全国大会）」が開催される。11月5日は北海道札幌市の札幌教育文化会館で表彰式典・基調講演・シンポジウム、11月6日はオンライン併用で母子保健団体の研究集会が行われる。主催はこども家庭庁、北海道、札幌市、社会福祉法人恩賜財団母子愛育会、一般社団法人日本家族計画協会、公益社団法人母子保健推進会議。運営受託事務局は株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション。

[馬路村農業協同組合 × OMO7 Kochi] “Rewarding Yuzu Stay,” a restorative self-care trip in Kochi, Japan’s top yuzu-producing region!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

OMO7 Kochi, operated by 星野リゾート, is partnering with 馬路村農業協同組合 to offer “Rewarding Yuzu Stay,” a self-care trip showcasing the bounty of yuzu from Kochi, Japan’s leading yuzu-producing region. The program will run from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. Guests can experience the appeal of yuzu throughout their stay, including at the buffet, the large public bath “Tosano-yu,” and on neighborhood walks.

The 3rd interactive picture book featuring Italian Brainrot, a huge hit with kids: Italian Brainrot Riddle Book goes on sale Oct. 8!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社宝島社 will release Italian Brainrot Riddle Book, the 3rd interactive picture book featuring the popular meme characters loved by children, on Oct. 8, 2026. The book features more than 300 popular characters illustrated by YouTube creator ザビャン and includes 346 riddles. Designed for parents and children to enjoy together, it has a list price of ¥1,210 (tax included).

A cream revolution 8 years in the making, combining richness with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. One bite, and you’ll never go back. “Famima’s Infinite Cream” launches Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社ファミリーマート announced that its “Famima’s Infinite Cream, Here It Comes!” campaign will launch at approximately 16,500 FamilyMart stores nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, marking its first whipped cream refresh in 8 years. The company has developed a new “Infinite Cream” that combines a rich, indulgent flavor with a light, smooth texture. It will revamp 4 products, including “Cream-Filled Double Choux,” and launch 2 new products, including “Almost All Cream Cake.”

The animated open-world RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin will host a livestream of “Nanaori LIVE, Episode 5” at 20:00 on Wednesday, Oct. 7, featuring the latest update information.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ネットマーブルは、アニメーションオープンワールドRPG『七つの大罪：Origin』において、2026年10月7日（水）20:00より近日実施予定のアップデート情報を紹介する公式WEB番組「第5回ナナオリLIVE」の生配信を実施することを発表した。MCに平岩康佑さん、アシスタントMCにやんやんさん、ゲストに髙木裕平さん、いたとはさん、肩パットさんを迎え、ゲームプレイや最新情報を公開するほか、えらべるPay1万円分が当たるXキャンペーンも実施される。

The 2nd batch of 5 titles from LOVE: TRACK, a Korean drama romance anthology featuring 10 kinds of love, to stream exclusively as U-NEXT Originals starting Oct. 7

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

U-NEXT has announced that it will exclusively stream the 2nd batch of 5 titles from the Korean drama romance anthology LOVE: TRACK as U-NEXT Originals starting at 12:00 on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Each title will cost ¥330 (tax included) and be available to watch for 2 days. All 10 titles, including those from the 1st batch, will be available.

AION2 AION2 surpasses 400,000 concurrent users on Steam and PURPLE! A flying collaboration with バンジージャパン! Take to the skies in a special collaboration wingsuit!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社 announced that, immediately after the official launch of AION2, a cross-world MMORPG developed by NC Corporation, concurrent users on Steam and PURPLE surpassed 400,000. It is also holding a collaboration with バンジージャパン, which operates Gifu Bungee in Gifu Prefecture, Japan’s longest bungee jump at 215m. Running from Oct. 5, 2026 to Mar. 3, 2027, the collaboration will feature a specially designed collaboration wingsuit and promotional campaigns.

[Daimaru Shinsaibashi] Autumn Chestnut Sweets Fair! Get a “ぷっ栗シール” sticker featuring Decchi-kun wearing a chestnut and Mont Blanc hat!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Daimaru Shinsaibashi will hold its “Autumn Chestnut Sweets Fair” in October. The store will offer popular chestnut sweets from shops including りくろーおじさんの店, 黒船, 京都祇園あのん and エクチュア. The first 500 customers at each shop who spend at least ¥3,000 including tax on eligible items will receive a “ぷっ栗シール” sticker featuring the character でっちーくん wearing a chestnut and Mont Blanc hat. There are 15 designs in all.

muque announced as the 2nd-wave performer! 3-act live show with go!go!vanillas and Lucky Kilimanjaro set for “Orange Station Live 2026”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

muque, a 3-piece band from Fukuoka, has been announced as the 2nd-wave performer for “Orange Station Live 2026,” a music event hosted by TOKYO FM and FWD生命. The 3-act live show with go!go!vanillas and Lucky Kilimanjaro will take place at Zepp Haneda(TOKYO) on Dec. 3, 2026.

Art media outlet ARToVILLA to exhibit as a media partner at “CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026” | Kawai Yujin, Kunimatsu Kineta and Hasegawa Seikichi present “Living Gazes and Consciousness”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

ARToVILLA, the art media outlet operated by 株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店, will exhibit as a media partner at “CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026.” An exhibition titled “Living Gazes and Consciousness,” featuring 3 artists—Kawai Yujin, Kunimatsu Kineta and Hasegawa Seikichi—will be held at the main entrance hall of Myokakuji Temple. The exhibition runs from Nov. 6 to 8, 2026.

“BLUE GIANT×PARCO2 10th Anniversary ONLINE SHOP” launches!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

仙台PARCO2が開業10周年を記念し、大人気JAZZ漫画『BLUE GIANT』とのコラボレーション企画を開催。イベントで生まれた複製原画やグッズを、2026年10月6日(火)から10月31日(土)までオンライン販売。イベントロゴ入り複製原画14点や、石塚真一氏直筆サイン入りジークレーポスター(限定計50点)も用意される。

池袋PARCO「NEW FRIENDS」FINAL CAMPAIGN開催

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

株式会社パルコが運営する池袋PARCOが、2026年10月16日(金)から10月20日(火)の5日間、約1年にわたるリニューアルの完成を記念した『RENEWAL CELEBRATION』を開催。本館2F中心に約60ショップで限定アイテムや先行販売を行い、Pickyou×STUDY『MAKE NEW FRIENDS』、Droptokyo『SECRET BASE』などの一夜限定イベント、古着セレクトショップ「Tem」のPOP UP、トークセッションなどを実施する。

Around 1万 books with a unique lineup gather at 福岡PARCO! BOOK MEETS FUKUOKA 2026 ～Into the Forest of Books～

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

The large-scale book event “BOOK MEETS FUKUOKA 2026 ～Into the Forest of Books～,” organized by Fukuoka independent bookstore ブックスキューブリック, will be held at 福岡PARCO from Oct. 23 (Fri.) to Nov. 8 (Sun.), 2026. Around 1万 books from 35 small and midsize publishers across Japan and 9 independent bookstores in the prefecture will be brought together. The event will also feature a highly recommended books corner, a pop-up outdoor used-book fair, an in-building book exchange, a comment library, and a book recommendation corner for readers seeking advice. Admission is free.

[gelato pique(ジェラートピケ)] The second collaboration, “GELATO PIQUE ♡ Sanrio characters,” goes on sale Oct. 28 (Wed.) at 5 participating limited concept stores

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Loungewear brand gelato pique（ジェラートピケ） will release its second collaboration with サンリオ characters, “GELATO PIQUE ♡ Sanrio characters,” on Oct. 28 (Wed.) at 5 participating GELATO PIQUE LIMITED CONCEPT STORE locations: 大丸札幌店, 銀座三越店, ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店, 阪急うめだ本店, and 福岡パルコ店. The lineup includes knitwear, cut-and-sew items, accessories, and items from the Sleep series.

A seminar titled “How Will the Medical and Healthcare Industries Change?” featuring Takashi Tominaga, president and AI architect at （株）ICTソリューション・コンサルティング, will be held on Nov. 6 (Fri.), 2026!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

Shin Shakai System Sogo Kenkyujo Co., Ltd. (SSK) announced that it will hold a seminar titled “How Will the Medical and Healthcare Industries Change?” on Nov. 6 (Fri.), 2026. The speaker will be Takashi Tominaga, president and AI architect at 株式会社ICTソリューション・コンサルティング. He will discuss the 2040 issue facing Japan’s universal health insurance system and structural changes in the medical and healthcare industries driven by the AI revolution. Attendees can participate in person, via a live Zoom webinar, or through an archived recording available for 2 weeks.

Holds your smartphone and drink! New car phone holder with a flexible arm that adjusts to your preferred position

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900

サンワサプライ株式会社が、直販サイト『サンワダイレクト』にて、ドリンクホルダーに取り付けて使用する車載スマホホルダー「200-CAR131（マグネット固定）」と「200-CAR132（伸縮ホルダー固定）」を発売。フレキシブルアームで位置・角度を自由に調整でき、設置後もドリンクスペースを確保できる。

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Phase 2 demonstration completed for “Project Trinity,” a proof-of-concept project for DvP settlement using stablecoins in secondary-market security token trading

Commemorating the run of the musical “薄桜鬼 真改”黎明録! Original cans featuring specially photographed labels go on sale starting Oct. 13 (Tuesday)!

Gods and heroes engraved on coins from 2,500 years ago—Mitsuru Hayama, author of “The Complete Guide to Investing in Antique Coins,” publishes a new two-part book exploring ancient Greek currency

[Ibaraki Prefecture | 水戸プラザホテル] “Year-End and New Year Party Plan 2026-2027” welcomes guests with a year-end celebration and a fresh start, featuring diverse cuisine and the hotel's hospitality

As part of the Koshidaka Group, the company opens its first カラオケまねきねこ location equipped with a large-scale “company-owned, self-consumption” solar power generation and battery storage system

“PIE VAT Station,” the 29th tax-free counter in Japan, to open on Oct. 1, 2026, at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY, one of Japan’s largest LaLaport shopping malls

Seven x Yo-Ho launches new product “Limited Modification Uchoten Aliens New World Hop”

FlashLabs to exhibit at Japan IT Week Autumn 2026, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive IT exhibitions

Latest trends and business opportunities in the foreign talent market explained! In-person seminars for staffing companies to be held in 3 cities across the Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka region

RUNTEQ to hold free seminar taking an in-depth look at “How do IT skills change your income and work style?”

The 3rd collaboration from 長濱蒸溜所: “Amahanyan Mizunara Cask Blend” arrives!

A limited-quantity bottle to bring good fortune for the New Year. Celebrate the Year of the Fire Sheep, symbolizing family love and pacifism, with “Amahagan World Malt Zodiac Bottle ,” on sale in limited quantities from Tuesday, Oct. 20.

【M·A·C】A new cushion with a 79% serum base (1) is now a hit. A chic, dewy glow that lasts without looking shiny

Hands-on learning through an industry-academia partnership with エリース豊島FC: learning on the ground at a sports club through home game operations, public relations activities and more【東京リゾート＆スポーツ専門学校】

【Oct. 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.) @ Makuhari Messe】Nishika to exhibit its SecureMemo AI meeting-minutes service series at the Medical DX EXPO

Upcycling projects you can do at home! Announcement of the “Learn About ‘Cheese Fertilizer’ and ‘Composting’!! QBB Kids Workshop”

“I’d like to share music by each wearing one earpiece”: just 4.3%. 日本ロマンチスト協会 designates the practice an “endangered romantic gesture”

【DX for equipment maintenance】M2X to exhibit its next-generation equipment-maintenance cloud service at TOKYO PACK 2026

A collaboration between デックス東京ビーチ, celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the film Godzilla-0.0, opening Tuesday, November 3: “Godzilla Attacks—Odaiba Joint Operation”

New merchandise is here: apparel and tote bags designed for everyday life, featuring the adorable Onisuke doing his best to get by in human society!

【こびとづかん×BREEZE】A collaboration collection is here from BREEZE children's clothing and “こびとづかん,” which celebrates its 20th anniversary and charms children and adults alike with its mysterious world!

“しろたん” × “カナヘイの小動物”: Piske & Usagi team up for their first collaboration!

“Sakukoi Party LIVE,” an interactive livestream made together with 櫻坂46, is coming!

Fan Fan Fan begins collaboration with Databricks

taskey to hold networking event for entertainment industry sales professionals on October 28

Osaka-Kansai Expo’s BLUE OCEAN DOME goes global: Domes A and B to be relocated to Bangkok, Thailand, and Dome C to Metz, France

“Be careful of strangers” is not enough to protect children. Even a trusted, “kind person” can become a perpetrator—what adults need to know to protect children from “sexual grooming” that can lurk on social media, at school, in extracurricular activities and elsewhere.

Online event on Saturday, October 24, from 15:00! Don’t be fooled by “gross yield”! How “ultra-short-term depreciation apartment investment” works for high-income earners

Launch of “Teachme Knowledge,” which uses AI to turn experienced workers’ tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge that can be accumulated and put to use

BellFace to exhibit and speak at “AIforce World Tour Tokyo,” hosted by Salesforce Japan

Umee Technologies featured in the November 2026 issue of “Forbes JAPAN” in “Why I Invested in This Entrepreneur”—investors explain their reasons for investing in conversational insight AI “Front Agent”

Completed a proof-of-concept project for DvP settlement using stablecoins in security token secondary-market transactions, through Phase 2 (business operations validation) of Project Trinity

Spotify to hold special live event “Spotify On Stage Tokyo 2026 -10th Anniversary Special-,” looking back on 2026 and 10 years since its Japan launch

[New product] New “Chunky Red Bean” flavor joins the “Crunchy and Moist Scones” lineup from come×come, the rice oil and rice flour series!

[Speaking engagement] 3rd Nikkei Japan-India Economic and Investment Forum

[Retail Media Summit 2026] KDDI株式会社 named platinum sponsor

“Mobile Police Patlabor × tree13” collaboration merchandise to be released!

Handmade marketplace Creema and Hokkaido’s Hokuryu Town collaborate. Creators turn the growing supply of unused Ezo deer resources into leather and deer-oil products

How are “homes that sell” and “homes people want to live in” changing amid labor shortages and rising prices? “Architecture + Interior WEEK,” including Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026, offers a look at the forefront of housing and lifestyles

New idle-raising RPG エグリプトX おたからじまの大冒険: Real Treasure Hunting will let players receive real pure gold in exchange for treasures obtained in the game!

[Toy Story] Coordinate your entire lunchtime with pixel-art designs! Skater is now selling a lunch series featuring 5 items.

Oyachi City Hall to host event on Oct. 16: STVラジオ personality Yohei to speak on end-of-life planning, with My Number Card registration support

遠州鉄道株式会社 clarifies direction for GEO initiatives in anticipation of web customer acquisition in the AI era; case study on adoption of Mieruka GEO released

TV anime 正反対な君と僕 collaboration cafe at 洒落CAFE: Retro Pop ver. Original illustrated goods and collaboration cafe menu revealed!

Notice on the signing of a club partnership agreement between 株式会社ネクイノ and 北海道コンサドーレ札幌

New original merchandise for the TV anime Super Psychic Policeman Chojo will go on sale at “Anique Shop” from Oct. 23 (Fri.)!

Safie to hold the “Safie Future Resolution Summit 2026”

The 19th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair will be held to help solve challenges through matchmaking in environmental technologies. More than 130 companies and organizations will exhibit.

～A 100% vegetable and fruit blend※1 with the rich sweetness and mellow depth of Arida mandarins from Wakayama Prefecture～ Seasonal limited-edition “Vegetable Life 100 Arida Mandarin Mix” launches

Terra Drone announces Terra Studio, software that unifies point cloud analysis and editing for Terra LiDAR and Terra SLAM

WACUL to speak at “The AI Generation’s Rapid Advance: Are Breakneck Results on the Front Lines About Efficiency or Losing Control?”

Yazaki Corporation adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to transform its finance operations

[ニューエラ] New store “ニューエラ大阪梅田サウス” to open at Diamor Osaka on November 12 (Thu.)

[Apparel accessories maker 川辺株式会社] New handkerchief items from BOSS!

UNIVER23 announces its first European tour! Heading to Brussels, Belgium, in October 2026 to appear at “Heroes World featuring Made in Asia 2026”

MURUA’s 20th-anniversary casting project, 3rd installment: Alisa Yagi unveils autumn looks

2 days of bringing humanoid robots to life. Applications open for the Kitakyushu Physical AI Hackathon 2026!

28 handpicked techniques for winning at mahjong again and again, revealed by the inaugural M League MVP! “The Art of Winning at Mahjong” goes on sale October 5!

【Free report released】The main way to find coin parking is shifting from “signs” to “the internet.” The importance of Google Maps, which more than half of users open first

★Event information★ Starting October 20 (Tue.)—A POP UP STORE for the “Medarot” video game series is coming to ハンズ大宮店!

Merchandise from the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara” will be released by シンクイノベーション株式会社!

Zenken joins the “Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium”

A truly panda-like watch brimming with charm, released as part of the “Power Design Project,” which explores new possibilities for wristwatches

About 2 months remain until the collaboration event ends! Celebrate Attack on Titan’s Armin Arlert’s birthday on Awaji Island! TV anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event: “Armin Birthday Commemorative Original Sticker”

Sanrio’s hugely popular character Gudetama gets a new lineup of limited-edition items at サンキューマート! All items are 390 yen (429 yen including tax), launching in early November

F&LC and Kyoritsu launch joint venture FOOD & LIFE KYORITSU MARINE to secure a stable supply of marine resources

An online medical lecture on intractable diseases, “IgA Nephropathy: Past and Future—The Dawn of a New Era for IgA Nephropathy,” will be held via Zoom

OKI to launch the “MC554dnw,” an A4 color multifunction printer with the smallest footprint in its class

A new Christmas cake with a rich, indulgent flavor! “GODIVA Le Grand Chocolat Cake”

A special collaboration between hugely popular brands is here! The long-awaited triple-collaboration BAG SERIES by MARY QUANT × THEATER PRODUCTS × PUBLUX has arrived.

[SBI Securities] Expanding the “Parent-Child asobi and manabi Classroom,” where families learn through play, supported by SBI Securities

[SBI Securities] Demonstration project for DvP settlement using stablecoins in secondary-market trading of security tokens

eiicon releases “OI REPORT 2026,” analyzing “the execution mechanisms that determine OI outcomes” based on data from 192 cases

“Kirin” and “Gore Magala” models join the Monster Hunter series of engagement and wedding rings, “Hunter’s Ring,” on October 6

Canon IT Solutions sponsors “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” with a talk and exhibit on responding to the security measures assessment system

Yoho Brewing and Seven-Eleven launch limited-quantity craft beer “Limited Edition: Ucho-ten Aliens New World Hop,” developed jointly!

[Samansa Mos2] New fall styles from the “SA Embroidery” line! “Natural and cute” items for the brand’s 40th anniversary go on sale October 9 (Friday)

New Model Express Reprint Series Vol.1: All About the First- and Second-Generation Soarer, on sale!

【高島屋史料館（大阪）】初公開資料から不朽の名作まで、一挙公開！『高島屋創業195周年記念展「タカシマヤ クロニクル 百・華・繚・乱」第Ⅳ期：乱の時代』

Commemorating the run of the musical “薄桜鬼真改”黎明録! Original cans featuring specially photographed labels go on sale starting Oct. 13 (Tuesday)!

【高島屋史料館（大阪）】初公開資料から不朽の名作まで、一挙公開！『高島屋創業195周年記念展「タカシマヤクロニクル百・華・繚・乱」第Ⅳ期：乱の時代』

[gelato pique(ジェラートピケ)] The second collaboration, “GELATO PIQUE ♡ Sanrio characters,” goes on sale Oct. 28 (Wed.) at 5 participating limited concept stores