AI News 180m Report

2026-10-06 12:00–15:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 523 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 210 items from 8 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES（523）

Pistachio sweets, made more accessible—and a new favorite! The latest sweets at Daimaru Tokyo

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Original大丸東京店1階にて、ピスタチオスイーツや絵本コラボクッキー缶、シャインマスカット大福、栗きんとんなど最旬スイーツを紹介する催事情報。〈マイピスタチオ〉の看板商品「ピスタチオダックワーズ」4個入864円・9個入1,944円、〈名作絵本のクッキー缶セレクション by Cake.jp〉「ノンタンのたんじょうび」クッキー缶40枚入3,564円、〈銀座鈴屋〉シャインマスカット大福1個540円、〈松月堂〉栗きんとん6個入2,062円を展開。

Facts

  • 〈マイピスタチオ〉Pistachio Dacquoise, 4 pieces, 864 yen
  • 9 pieces, 1,944 yen
  • “Nontan’s Birthday” cookie tin, 40 cookies, 3,564 yen
  • 〈銀座鈴屋〉Shine Muscat daifuku, 1 piece, 540 yen
  • 〈松月堂〉Chestnut kinton, 6 pieces, 2,062 yen
  • “Nontan’s Birthday” cookie tin, 40 cookies

Companies mentioned：株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、マイピスタチオ、Cake.jp、銀座鈴屋、松月堂

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Call for entries opens for consulting firms supporting the development of next-generation leaders, as rated by a human resources trade magazine

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Original人事専門誌「日本人材ニュース」を発行する株式会社日本人材ニュース社が、人事関係者からの推薦に基づき「次世代リーダーの育成を支援するコンサルティング会社」を選定・紹介する募集を開始した。選定されたサービスは大手・上場企業4000社へ郵送される「27年冬号」に掲載される予定。

Facts

  • Mailed to 4,000 major and publicly listed companies
  • Also scheduled to appear in Nihon Jinzai News (Winter 27 issue, mailed to 4000 major and publicly listed companies)
  • Editing and publication of Nihon Jinzai News, a trade magazine for HR directors founded in 1989
  • Established: Feb. 23, 2006
  • Telephone: 03-5211-4447

Companies mentioned：株式会社日本人材ニュース社

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阪急阪神イノベーションパートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合, a corporate venture capital fund, has invested in Global Trust Networks, which supports the lives of foreign residents in Japan.

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阪急阪神ホールディングス’s corporate venture capital fund, 阪急阪神イノベーションパートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合, established in April 2021, has invested in 株式会社グローバルトラストネットワークス (GTN), which supports the lives of foreign residents in Japan. GTN provides a comprehensive range of housing, communications, financial and employment services, and also has offices in Vietnam, Mongolia and South Korea. More than 70% of employees at its domestic sales offices are foreign nationals. The company will deepen its collaboration with the Hankyu Hanshin Group and work to create new services and co-develop businesses.

Facts

  • At its sales offices in Japan, more than 70% of employees are foreign nationals, and the company has built a support system that addresses concerns arising from differences in language, culture and systems.
  • The company now also has offices in Vietnam, Mongolia and South Korea, strengthening its ties with local recruitment agencies.
  • 阪急阪神イノベーションパートナーズ2号投資事業有限責任組合, established on October 1

Companies mentioned：阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、阪急阪神イノベーションパートナーズ投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社グローバルトラストネットワークス、阪急阪神イノベーションパートナーズ2号投資事業有限責任組合

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Limited-time accommodation plan featuring the special Hokuriku Tasting Course, offering a chance to enjoy all three of Hokuriku’s signature winter delicacies—sweet shrimp, snow crab and yellowtail—in one meal

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Original株式会社ホテル金沢が、北陸冬の三大味覚「甘海老・ズワイ蟹・ぶり」を一度に堪能できる特別企画「北陸めぐり会席」付きの宿泊プランを、2026年12月1日(火)から2027年3月31日(水)までの期間限定で販売開始すると発表した。1泊1名様19,000円～(夕・朝食付)で、1Fレストラン「DINING TSUZUMI」で提供する。

Facts

  • Original1泊1名様19,000円～（夕・朝食付／サービス料・消費税込）
  • [Service period] December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)–March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
  • [Dinner hours] 17:00–22:00 on the check-in date (last seating at 21:00)
  • A buffet featuring more than 40 Japanese and Western dishes
  • A spacious 70-square-meter luxury suite
  • Opened: May 1, 2008
  • TEL 076-223-1111
  • “Twin Plus,” which can be converted to a triple configuration and accommodate 3 guests

Companies mentioned：株式会社ホテル金沢

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[FC Osaka] FC Osaka and ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社 join forces on the local “Journey Home to the Dinner Table Project” to support children’s safety and healthy development in the community

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社F.C.大阪 is partnering with ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社 on its “Journey Home to the Dinner Table Project,” launching in October 2026, to support the safe journey home and healthy development of children in Higashiosaka as a J.League club. In the first year, the project will distribute original traffic-safety drawstring backpacks to around 500 children, primarily first-graders at elementary schools in Higashiosaka. FC Osaka will also help with the design and conduct awareness activities at home games.

Facts

  • Original traffic-safety drawstring backpacks will be distributed to around 500 children, primarily first-graders at elementary schools in Higashiosaka.
  • The “Journey Home to the Dinner Table Project,” launching in October 2026 by ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社 (headquartered in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture)
  • For around 500 children, primarily first-graders at elementary schools in Higashiosaka

Companies mentioned：株式会社F.C.大阪、ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社、Ｊリーグ

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[Iidabashi, Tuesday 10/27] StartupList Pitch #125: All participating entrepreneurs can receive mentoring from 10 or more investors

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Originalプロトスター株式会社は、2026年10月27日に飯田橋で開催される「StartupListピッチ＃125」への登壇起業家と投資家の参加募集を発表。完全無料で、登壇する5社のシード・アーリー期スタートアップが10名以上の投資家からメンタリングを受けられるピッチイベント。2015年開始以来、累計100回以上開催、のべ500社以上のスタートアップが登壇。

Facts

  • All participating entrepreneurs can receive mentoring from 10 or more investors
  • 5 seed- and early-stage startups will pitch to investors
  • A regular pitch event held on the last Tuesday of each month from 10:00 to 13:00
  • Since launching in 2015, the event has been held more than 100 times
  • More than 500 startup companies have taken the stage to date
  • Since launching in 2015
  • Capital: ¥89,098,750
  • Date established: Nov. 30, 2016
  • Date and time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00–13:00
  • Participation fee: Free

Companies mentioned：プロトスター株式会社、StartupList、起業LOG、スタートアップM&A、GROWTH飯田橋、一般社団法人日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会、一般社団法人日本ベンチャー学会、経済産業省、東京都、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、つくばスタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム、Diagonal Run Tokyo、NIKKEI THE PITCH

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Original伝統をモダンに昇華したパルスメーター付きモノプッシャークロノグラフ「ロンジン マスターコレクション クロノ モノプッシャー」発売記念イベントを開催

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Originalスイスの時計ブランド『ロンジン』（スウォッチ グループ ジャパン）は、新作「ロンジン マスターコレクション クロノ モノプッシャー」の発売記念イベントを2026年10月5日に開催。女優の川栄李奈さんが出席し、フロステッドブルーの3針モデルを着用してトークセッションを行った。同コレクションは30mm・34mm・39mm・41mmの4サイズを展開し、ペアウォッチとしても提案される。

Facts

  • An event to mark the launch of the “ロンジン Master Collection Chrono Monopusher” was held on Monday, October 5, 2026.
  • ロンジン Master Collection L2.449.4.97.6 ¥404,800 (30mm)
  • The 3-hand models in the new “ロンジン Master Collection” are available in 4 sizes: 30mm, 34mm, 39mm and 41mm.
  • Swiss watch brand “ロンジン,” with a history spanning more than 190 years
  • ロンジン has been based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, for nearly 190 years, since 1832.
  • The brand has stores in more than 130 countries.
  • ロンジン offers a 5-year warranty on its automatic models.

Companies mentioned：ロンジン、スウォッチ グループ、スウォッチ グループ ジャパン株式会社

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Original【松下政経塾】35歳以下対象「1DAY 国政インターン」を国会議事堂で開催決定 〜国政のリアルを体感し、日本の未来を考える〜

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松下政経塾 announced that it will hold the “1DAY National Government Internship” for people aged 35 and under at the National Diet Building on Nov. 4, 2026. The program will include a tour of the National Diet Building, attendance at a House of Councillors plenary session, talks on national politics by Masaki Ogushi, a member of the House of Representatives, and Tetsuro Fukuyama, a member of the House of Councillors, and a lunch discussion with Diet members who graduated from 松下政経塾. Capacity is approximately 20 people, participation is free, and the application deadline is 9 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2026.

Facts

  • The “1DAY National Government Internship” for students and working professionals aged 35 and under will be held at the National Diet Building on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
  • [Date and time] Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 9:15–16:30
  • “1DAY National Government Internship” for students and working professionals aged 35 and under
  • [Capacity] Approximately 20 people. Applicants will be selected by lottery if there are more applicants than places.
  • [Admission] Free
  • [Application deadline] Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
  • A leadership training institution established by Konosuke Matsushita in 1979.
  • As of October 2026, more than 300 people have graduated from the institution.

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 松下幸之助記念志財団 松下政経塾、松下政経塾

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Kanami Takasaki to hold an event for her latest calendar, photographed in Paris!

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An event celebrating the release of “belle,” the latest calendar by “the invincible gravure idol” Kanami Takasaki, will be held in 3 cities: Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo. Events will take place in Osaka and Nagoya on Oct. 10 and in Tokyo on the 12th. The standard edition of the calendar will go on sale starting Oct. 15.

Facts

  • The event will be held in 3 cities: Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.
  • On Oct. 10, in Osaka and Nagoya
  • It will be held in Tokyo on the 12th.
  • Applications for the standard edition of the calendar will also open on the sites below starting Oct. 15.
  • List price: 3000 yen + tax
  • Packed with more highlights than can fit into 12 months

Companies mentioned：株式会社GーSTYLE

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Event to celebrate the launch of the “Longines Master Collection Chrono Monopusher,” a monopusher chronograph with pulsometer that brings tradition into the modern era

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The Longines division of スウォッチ グループ ジャパン株式会社 held an event on Oct. 5, 2026, to celebrate the launch of the “Longines Master Collection Chrono Monopusher.” Longines, the Swiss watch brand with a history spanning more than 190 years, has brought the chronograph tradition dating back to the early 20th century into the modern era with this model. The hand-wound monopusher chronograph features a pulsometer, a 41mm case and Longines-exclusive column-wheel caliber L799.5. Kyoya Honda, a Longines Friend of the Brand, appeared wearing the frosted blue model.

Facts

  • The launch event was held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
  • L2.960.4.93.2 ¥562,100
  • The case measures 41mm in diameter.
  • A Swiss watch brand with a history spanning more than 190 years
  • Longines has been in business since 1832.
  • In 1911, Longines introduced one of the first monopusher chronographs designed for wristwatches.
  • In 1913, it introduced the world’s first compact chronograph movement, “Caliber 13.33Z.”
  • It has stores in more than 130 countries.
  • Longines offers a 5-year warranty on automatic models.

Companies mentioned：スウォッチ グループ ジャパン株式会社、ロンジン（LONGINES）、スウォッチ グループ

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Now available: a “business chat-only AI help desk” that turns daily inquiry handling into an organizational asset

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株式会社SHIFT announced the launch of a “business chat-only AI help desk” that uses Microsoft Teams as its entry point and connects AI-generated initial responses, handoffs to human staff, and the accumulation of response details in a single workflow. It stores knowledge gained from handling inquiries as an organizational asset and supports AX in Microsoft 365 environments.

Facts

  • Prime Market: 3697
  • Established: September 2005

Companies mentioned：株式会社SHIFT、Microsoft

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[Exhibitor confirmed!] “ジャパンホームショー＆ビルディングショー2026,” Nov. 18 (Wed.)–20 (Fri.), 2026

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一般社団法人日本優良ビルダー普及協会（JGBA） announced that it will exhibit at “ジャパンホームショー＆ビルディングショー2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 (Wed.) to 20 (Fri.), 2026. In addition to its booth, a special lecture will be held on the opening day, Nov. 18, under the theme “Will 3D printers transform the housing industry?” It will feature Chikara Seguchi, president and representative director of 株式会社Lib Work, and Yu Nakajima, president and representative director of 百年住宅株式会社.

Facts

  • “ジャパンホームショー＆ビルディングショー2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 (Wed.) to 20 (Fri.), 2026
  • Date and time: Nov. 18 (Wed.), 2026, 13:15–14:00
  • A 45-minute session to watch for insights into the future of the housing industry.
  • More than 100 talks and seminars are also planned.
  • Established: January 20, Reiwa 3
  • TEL: 03-6277-6079

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本優良ビルダー普及協会（JGBA）、株式会社Lib Work、百年住宅株式会社、ジャパンホームショー＆ビルディングショー2026

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株式会社D＆Mカンパニー begins running “landscape advertising” inside Kyoto City buses

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株式会社D&Mカンパニー began running “landscape advertising” inside Kyoto City buses on Oct. 1, 2026. The ads, in a horizontal H120mm × W460mm format, will appear on 10 buses operating on routes from Kyoto Station through tourist and commercial areas including Shijo Kawaramachi, Gion, Ginkakuji and Nijo Castle, through Dec. 31.

Facts

  • “Landscape” ads began appearing inside Kyoto City buses on Oct. 1, 2026.
  • Advertising period: Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2026
  • *10 buses
  • The ad is in a horizontal H120mm × W460mm format.
  • Securities code: 189A

Companies mentioned：株式会社D&Mカンパニー

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Taxi app “DiDi” launches service at Asahikawa Airport’s “ride-hailing app pickup area”

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DiDiモビリティジャパン株式会社, provider of the taxi-hailing app “DiDi,” launched its service on Oct. 1, 2026, at the “ride-hailing app pickup area” at Asahikawa Airport, operated by Hokkaido Airports. New local taxi operators have also joined the service, aiming to improve convenience for domestic and international users, including inbound travelers.

Facts

  • Service launched on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the “ride-hailing app pickup area” at Asahikawa Airport, operated by 北海道エアポート株式会社.
  • The app surpassed 12 million cumulative downloads as of July 2026.
  • The service is available in 42 prefectures nationwide*2.
  • A taxi-hailing app that gets a taxi to a designated location in an average of 5 minutes*1.
  • With DiDi, you can easily hail a taxi in 3 steps.

Companies mentioned：DiDiモビリティジャパン株式会社、北海道エアポート株式会社

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Released: “Simple Custom Mouse Cursor | Easy Pointer Customization,” an app that lets you change the mouse cursor in a Shopify store without code

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株式会社UnReact officially released “Simple Custom Mouse Cursor | Easy Pointer Customization,” an app that lets users change the mouse cursor in a Shopify store without code, on Sept. 30, 2026. Users can choose from 7 shapes, emojis or their own images, and add 8 types of effects. The Basic Plan costs $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year and includes a 7-day free trial.

Facts

  • The app was officially released on Sept. 30, 2026, at 10:00.
  • Basic Plan: $1.99 per month
  • $19.99 per year
  • A 7-day free trial is available
  • Choose from 7 built-in shapes or
  • You can also add 8 types of effects
  • An e-commerce platform used by more than 1 million shops in 175 countries worldwide
  • Choose from “Small (16px),” “Slightly Small (20px),” “Standard (32px),” and “Large (64px)”

Companies mentioned：株式会社UnReact、Shopify

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[Important Notice] Warning about impersonation DMs on Instagram pretending to represent our company and brands, including Haylou and abbi

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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has issued a warning after confirming impersonation DMs on Instagram posing as brands it operates, including Haylou and abbi. There have also been cases of users being directed to LINE and suffering financial losses. The company urges users not to respond to DMs or enter information via links from accounts other than its official accounts, “@mycaseshop.jp” and “@enter_arc_jp.”

Facts

  • As of October 6, 2026 (the scheduled distribution date), the Instagram accounts from which our company sends DMs about work opportunities, PR and other matters are
  • only the 2 accounts “@mycaseshop.jp” and “@enter_arc_jp”
  • Business hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
  • support@roa-international.com

Companies mentioned：株式会社ロア・インターナショナル、Haylou、abbi、LEZHIN JAPAN、レジンエンターテインメント

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Family-oriented events to be held in the Amagasaka area along the Seto Line

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Original名古屋鉄道および100%子会社の名鉄スマイルプラスは、瀬戸線沿線価値向上プロジェクト2026の一環として、11月に名鉄瀬戸線・尼ケ坂駅エリア（SAKUMACHI商店街）で、子育て応援の体験型イベントを2回開催する。1回目は11月3日にオランダ式運動遊び体験イベント、2回目は11月14日に離乳食講座＆試食会を実施し、いずれも事前申込制・無料で10月7日から申し込みを開始する。

Facts

  • 2 hands-on events to be held in November in the Amagasaka Station area along the Meitetsu Seto Line (SAKUMACHI Shopping Street)
  • November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday), 10:00–15:45
  • (7 sessions in total / 5 groups per session, first come, first served)
  • Saturday, Nov. 14
  • Session 1: 10:30–11:15 / Session 2: 14:30–15:15 (limited to 4 groups per session)
  • Original【一次申込期間】10月7日（水）12:00から10月28日（水）23:59まで
  • Since fiscal 2023, we have been working to enhance the value of areas along the line, designated as a “model line for promoting permanent residency”
  • Through more than 100 types of movement and play activities
  • Original名古屋鉄道株式会社の100％子会社

Companies mentioned：名古屋鉄道株式会社、名鉄スマイルプラス

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Shosukabu.com’s Yutaka Yamanaka explains Clarivate Citation Laureate Steven Berry [Economics] — the industrial organization economist who developed the BLP model to measure demand from market data

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少数株ドットコム株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online special webinar in October 2026 (the date varies between the body text and event details) in which its founder and chairman, Yutaka Yamanaka, will explain the work of Steven Berry, a Clarivate Citation Laureate in economics. The webinar, titled “Yutaka Yamanaka Explains Clarivate Citation Laureate Steven Berry [Economics] — The Industrial Organization Economist Who Developed the BLP Model to Measure Demand from Market Data,” will discuss how the BLP model has become a standard tool for merger reviews by competition authorities around the world, as well as the possibility of a Nobel Prize.

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that a session focusing on Steven Berry from the field of economics will be held on October 7, 2026.
  • Date: October 2, 2026 (special session ahead of the Nobel Prize announcement)
  • Since the program began in 2002, 89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
  • Clarivate Citation Laureates analyzes Web of Science citation data
  • This session will focus on Steven Berry, named a Clarivate Citation Laureate in 2020
  • In a 1992 paper published in Econometrica, he estimated market profitability and the intensity of competition from airlines’ entry decisions
  • In 1995, he analyzed nearly all vehicle models in the U.S. auto market over a period of about 20 years in “Automobile Prices in Market Equilibrium.”
  • Analysis of nearly all vehicle models in the U.S. auto market over a period of about 20 years
  • In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
  • 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
  • Shareholder in more than 1,000 publicly listed companies and more than 200 privately held companies worldwide
  • Capital: 90 million yen
  • Established: 2023年03
  • Admission: Free (advance registration required)

Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、Clarivate（クラリベイト）、Web of Science、イェール大学、HOYA株式会社、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、コロンビア大学、ロンドン・スクール・オブ・エコノミクス（LSE）、株式会社河野メリクロン、コスモ株式会社、くふう住まいコンサルティング（旧ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー）、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、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、ISS、Glass Lewis、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所

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Originalハウス食品グループ本社、東大阪市で「食卓までの帰り道プロジェクト」を始動 ～FC大阪と協同で子どもたちの安全な帰り道や家族で囲む食卓をサポート～

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Originalハウス食品グループ本社株式会社は、2026年10月から東大阪市で「食卓までの帰り道プロジェクト」を開始すると発表した。初年度は東大阪市内の小学1年生を中心とした子どもたち約500名へ「交通安全オリジナルナップサック」を配布し、東大阪市教育委員会へ寄付する。また、Jリーグクラブ・FC大阪と連携し、ホームゲームなどを通じた地域活動も展開する。

Facts

  • The “Way Home to the Dinner Table Project” will launch in October 2026.
  • About 500 children in Higashiosaka City will receive them.
  • Original knapsacks will be distributed to about 500 children, primarily first-graders in Higashiosaka City.
  • Seven-year-olds tend to make up the largest number of people killed or injured in pedestrian traffic accidents
  • For around 500 children, primarily first-graders at elementary schools in Higashiosaka
  • Sized to hold a size 5 soccer ball

Companies mentioned：ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社、FC大阪

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Awareness of food loss stands at 99%! The next challenge is “using up” food after purchase and “proper storage” — Results of the 第七 Food Loss Survey released

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Originalハウス食品グループ本社株式会社は第七回「食品ロスに関するアンケート調査」結果を公開。食品ロスの認知率は99.4％に達したが、約8割の家庭で食品ロスが発生。「期限に気をつける」「必要なものだけを買う」など買う前の意識は浸透している一方、「調理時に食材を使い切る」（44.9％）や「正しい保存を心がける」（33.5％）など購入後の実践率は低かった。捨てられやすい食材（きゅうり、レタス、豆腐、納豆など）を使ったオリジナルレシピを公開し、ノーペコ ラボ主催の食育イベントにも協力した。

Facts

  • The awareness rate for food loss—combining those who said they “know a lot about it (and can explain it),” “know about it to some extent” or “have some idea about it”—was 99.4%
  • Only 19.8% of respondents said they “never throw away food or ingredients”
  • Original約8割の家庭では何らかの食品ロスが発生している実態
  • “Check expiration dates” (63.9%)
  • “Do not leave food uneaten” (58.8%)
  • “Buy only what is needed” (58.2%)
  • “Use up ingredients when cooking” was cited by 44.9%
  • “Make an effort to store food properly” was cited by 33.5%
  • Children’s (※1) awareness of food loss was… 78.4% combined
  • 21.6% said they “don’t know about it at all”
  • Original①4,617名（全国10～90歳代男女、性別：男性25.7%、女性73.6%、不明・未回答0.8%）
  • Original②1,056名（うち、18歳以下1,050名）
  • The latest estimated amount of food loss (※3) was about 4.61 million tons (fiscal 2024), down 30,000 tons from the previous fiscal year
  • “Business-related” food loss generated by business activities totaled 2.37 million tons (up 60,000 tons from the previous fiscal year)
  • “Household” food waste generated by individual households totaled 2.24 million tons (down 90,000 tons from the previous fiscal year)
  • A decrease of 30,000 tons from the previous fiscal year
  • Implementation period: June 29, 2026–July 6, 2026
  • Event name: Nokosan Shokudo (held on September 9, 2026)
  • We have been working on the “More Things We Can Do Because It’s Curry Project” since May 2020

Companies mentioned：ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社、農林水産省、環境省、消費者庁、こども家庭庁、東京都環境局、港区、ノーペコ ラボ、世界食料デー月間2026事務局

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Original戦慄のホラープラネタリウム＆真っ暗闇の地下資源館で科学×恐怖体験＝応募期限は10/17まで★初開催ハロウィン企画

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Original豊橋市は、とよはしプラネタリウム（愛知県豊橋市）で初開催となる『ハロウィンホラープラネタリウム』を令和8年10月24日に実施すると発表。ホラー作品『ふり返りの旋律』を上映後、地下資源館で懐中電灯片手に暗闇を進むナイトミュージアムを実施する。応募期間は10月10日0:00から10月17日12:00まで。

Facts

  • Date and time: Saturday, October 24, Reiwa 8: ① Session for fourth-grade elementary school students and older: 16:30–18:00; ② Session for high school students and older: 19:00–20:30
  • Original応募期間は令和8年10月10日（土）0:00～10月17日（土）12:00まで
  • Capacity: 50 people per session (all seats reserved); a lottery will be held if applications exceed capacity
  • Original料金 1人1,500円
  • No advance registration is required; the first 100 people on the day may attend
  • Admission is 450 yen for adults and 150 yen for junior high school students and younger
  • Eligibility: ① Fourth-grade elementary school students and older (those of junior high school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian); ② High school students and older
  • Live commentary by curators and others is offered on the second and fourth Sundays of each month

Companies mentioned：豊橋市、とよはしプラネタリウム、豊橋市視聴覚教育センター、地下資源館、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社

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Products featuring “Voxeloft,” a technology developed through Goldwin’s research and development, to be released by Goldwin and THE NORTH FACE

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Original株式会社ゴールドウインが独自開発した保温性可変テクノロジー「Voxeloft（ヴォクセロフト）」を搭載した製品を、GoldwinおよびTHE NORTH FACEから今秋、数量限定で発売すると発表。衣服内の空気量を多層化・細分化して制御することで、寒暖差のある環境でも1着で保温性を調整できる構造。

Facts

  • Price: 132,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 253,000 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: Friday, October 9, 2026
  • Release date: Late November (planned)
  • Handles approximately 17,000 repairs annually
  • It consists of 4 divisions.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ゴールドウイン、THE NORTH FACE、Goldwin、GRAVITY KANDA、GRAVITY NISEKO、GRAVITY HAKUBA、GRAVITY TOMAMU

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[Ahrefs] Speaking at “COLOR ME SHOP DAY 2026 byGMO Pepabo,” hosted by GMO Pepabo

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Takanori Kawarada, head of Japan marketing at Ahrefs Pte. Ltd., will speak at “COLOR ME SHOP DAY 2026 byGMO Pepabo,” an e-commerce talk event hosted by GMO Pepabo and held online on October 8, 2026. He will join LANY and GMO Pepabo for a session on AI search, SEO, and LLMO/AIO.

Facts

  • To be held online on Thursday, October 8, 2026
  • Thursday, October 8, 2026, 13:20–13:50
  • Date and time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00–15:20
  • This will be the 5th edition
  • Used by users in more than 180 countries worldwide
  • Participation fee: Free

Companies mentioned：Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.、GMOペパボ株式会社、株式会社 LANY

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Original【大阪・心斎橋】カワニシカバンが3日間限定ストアをオープン。定番から未発売モデルまでPOP-UP最大規模のラインナップを展示・販売──YouTube登録15万人の香川発・バッグブランド

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Original香川県高松市の革・帆布バッグブランド「カワニシカバン」（株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト）は、2026年10月9日〜11日の3日間、大阪・心斎橋の「BPアーバンスペース南船場」にて期間限定ストア「カワニシカバン心斎橋3DAYSストア」を開催。定番商品を中心にPOP-UP史上最大規模のラインナップを展示・販売し、新商品Chicシリーズや未発売のDualシリーズ、新モデル「Atelier バッグインバッグ gravy」も展示。お支払いはキャッシュレス限定で、1回3000円のキーホルダーガチャも実施される。

Facts

  • Original開催期間：2026年10月9日（金）、10日（土）、11日（日）
  • A limited-time store for 3 days at BPアーバンスペース Minamisenba in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
  • Original料金は1回3000円。
  • Set of 3 items (worth 4,400 yen)
  • The number of subscribers has surpassed 150,000
  • Address: 3rd floor, Daiichi Iinuma Building, 4-10-28 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka 542-0081
  • Phone: 087-880-8079

Companies mentioned：株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト、カワニシカバン、BPアーバンスペース、白夜書房

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NEDO has selected the contractor for its special course on perovskite solar cells

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NEDO solicited proposals for a special course to train personnel responsible for the research, development, and implementation of perovskite solar cells, and selected an organization to run the program. The practical program, delivered through industry-academia-government collaboration, will develop personnel able to take a comprehensive view of the entire process, from materials development through mass production and social implementation. The budget for fiscal 2026 is up to 20 million yen, and the program will run for up to 4 years (fiscal 2026–2029, initially for 2 years).

Facts

  • Budget: Up to 20 million yen (fiscal 2026)
  • Implementation period: Up to 4 years, from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2029
  • The initial project period will be 2 years, from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2027.

Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）

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[Oisix Niigata Albirex BC] Announcement of roster for the 23rd Miyazaki Phoenix League

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株式会社新潟プロ野球団 announced the roster accompanying Oisix Niigata Albirex BC to the 23rd Miyazaki Phoenix League, to be held from October 7 to 28, 2025. It also noted that オイシックス株式会社 is the team’s main sponsor and that Masumi Kuwata will become its CBO in 2026.

Facts

  • The 23rd Miyazaki Phoenix League
  • The 23rd Miyazaki Phoenix League, to be held from Wednesday, October 7, 2025, to Wednesday, October 28
  • Has competed in the NPB Farm League since 2024
  • Masumi Kuwata to become CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) starting in 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社新潟プロ野球団、オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、オイシックス株式会社

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Resortworks, which operates a benefits service offering hotel stays at discounts of up to 80%, to begin airing taxi commercials on October 5

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株式会社リゾートワークス, operator of the Resortworks employee benefits service, will begin airing taxi commercials on October 5. The commercials will introduce the service, which offers hotel stays at discounts of up to 80%, in a conversation between Akihiro Nishino and company president Masashi Yanagida. The taxi commercials will be distributed nationwide through TOKYO PRIME.

Facts

  • An employee benefits service offering hotel stays at discounts of up to 80%
  • The cumulative number of companies adopting the service has surpassed 1,500
  • Offers accommodation booking services at members-only facilities and leading hotels in resort areas across 350 locations nationwide
  • Capital: 90 million yen
  • Founded: September 11, 2020
  • Taxi media commercials to begin airing on Monday, October 5

Companies mentioned：株式会社リゾートワークス、TOKYO PRIME

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Held on the same day as the university festival “Kyoritsu Festival”: “Kyoritsu Marche 2026”

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Original共立女子大学・共立女子短期大学が、2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）の2日間、神田一ツ橋キャンパスにて「共立マルシェ2026」を大学祭「共立祭」と同日開催。藍染体験やアップサイクルワークショップ、全国物産展に加え、10日（土）には卒業生・久米小百合氏（元・久保田早紀氏）によるトーク＆ミニライブを共立講堂で開催する。

Facts

  • Original2026年10月10日（土）・11日（日）の2日間
  • 10:00～16:00
  • Doors open at 17:00; performance from 17:30 to 18:30 (planned)
  • Up to 2 companions are permitted per 1 representative

Companies mentioned：共立女子大学、共立女子短期大学、櫻友会、千代田区

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Learning AI to say “thank you”: 鳳凰高等学校 holds special class turning students’ feelings for their families into videos

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On September 5, 2026, 鳳凰高等学校, operated by 学校法人希望が丘学園 and located in Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture, held a special class titled “Use AI video generation to express your gratitude to someone important,” with the cooperation of 株式会社サイコム. Using desktop PCs provided by サイコム and a local AI environment (ComfyUI), students created videos with generative AI based on photos of memories with their families, then expressed their gratitude at a screening attended by their parents and guardians.

Facts

  • Date held: Saturday, September 5, 2026
  • A private high school founded in 1956 in Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture.
  • Offers 3 departments: Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and General Studies
  • Location: 1202 Karashinihara, Kaseda, Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture

Companies mentioned：学校法人希望が丘学園、鳳凰高等学校、株式会社サイコム

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Social-impact startups selected for intensive support to help expand their businesses!

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Original神奈川県は、社会課題の解決に取り組むベンチャー企業を支援する「かながわ・スタートアップ・アクセラレーション・プログラム（KSAP）」のアーリー編で支援する10社を決定した。採択された10社は、ARTOY、ArtFanders、Equitech、きづなろ、TERRIA、ネミエル、Humonii、ふわりんく、MaNiYa、One Technology Japanの10社（五十音順）。全6回のオリジナル講座や専任メンターによる個別伴走支援、最大100万円の支援金などの集中支援が提供される。

Facts

  • Companies receiving support (10 companies)
  • Number of applicants: 34 companies
  • 6 original sessions to be held
  • Grants of up to ¥1 million
  • Application period: From Thursday, July 23, Reiwa 8
  • Original令和８年７月23日（木曜日）から８月27日（木曜日）まで

Companies mentioned：神奈川県、株式会社ARTOY、ArtFanders株式会社、株式会社Equitech、株式会社きづなろ、株式会社TERRIA、株式会社ネミエル、株式会社Humonii、株式会社ふわりんく、株式会社MaNiYa、株式会社One Technology Japan

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“Kanagawa Re-Koten Project in Yamato” to be held!

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神奈川県 will hold the “Kanagawa Re-Koten Project in Yamato” at やまと芸術文化ホール on December 5, Reiwa 8. The program includes a hall performance featuring 6 groups performing traditional arts from the central Kanagawa region (sōban nenbutsu, lion dance, festival music, and sasara dance; free admission, capacity 600, registration required), a panel exhibition and quiz rally in the gallery, and a procession performance in front of Yamato Station. The event is organized by かながわの伝統文化の継承と創造プロジェクト実行委員会 with support from 文化庁.

Facts

  • Saturday, December 5, Reiwa 8, from 13:30 to 16:30
  • Saturday, December 5, Reiwa 8, from 13:30 to 16:30 (doors open at 12:30)
  • 600 people (a lottery will be held if applications exceed capacity)
  • Original10月６日（火曜日）14時00分から
  • Until 23:59 on Friday, November 20
  • Tuesday, November 24
  • Telephone: 045-285-0220
  • (4) Cost: Free

Companies mentioned：神奈川県、文化庁、かながわの伝統文化の継承と創造プロジェクト実行委員会、神奈川県教育委員会、大和市、大和市教育委員会、相模原市、相模原市教育委員会、海老名市、海老名市教育委員会、綾瀬市、愛川町教育委員会、上和田薬王院双盤念佛保存会、国分囃子保存会、門澤橋澁谷囃子保存会、綾瀬ささら踊り保存会、三増獅子舞保存会、大島諏訪明神獅子舞保存会、やまと芸術文化ホール、神奈川県文化スポーツ観光局文化課文化創造グループ

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【Online high school × study in Korea】KA International Yokohama, opening in earnest in April 2027, to hold online Korean language and culture classes taught by Japanese students currently studying in Korea!

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Ahead of the planned April 2027 opening in Yokohama of KA International Yokohama (Korea GLOBAL Course), a support school for online high schools specializing in Korea, 株式会社教育アカデミー held special online classes on Korean language and culture. The instructors were current university students belonging to JSUA, a community of Japanese students studying in Asia. The classes explored Korean culture through K-pop and compared word order in Japanese and Korean, giving students an opportunity to learn practical Korean and the latest cultural trends.

Facts

  • KA International Yokohama (Korea GLOBAL Course), a support school for online high schools specializing in Korea, opening in April 2027
  • 株式会社教育アカデミー has 20 years of experience providing instruction as a support school for online high schools
  • Operates support schools for online high schools (currently running 8 campuses in Kanagawa Prefecture)
  • 教育アカデミー campuses (including Kohoku, Aoba, Yokosuka-Chuo, Totsuka, Ofuna, Ebina, and Yokohama-Hiyoshi)

Companies mentioned：株式会社教育アカデミー、KA International Yokohama、JSUA（アジア日本人留学生会）

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Original【参加者募集】早稲田大学宇宙共創研究拠点（WASC）設立記念ワークショップを開催

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早稲田大学 has established the Space Co-Creation Research Center WASC (Waseda Space Commons) as a new research center within its Global Research Center (GRC), and will hold a commemorative workshop on October 19, 2026, at its Nishiwaseda Campus.

Facts

  • Date and time: Monday, October 19, 2026, 13:00–19:00 (registration begins at 12:30)
  • Venue: 早稲田大学 Building 63, Haratomi Memorial Conference Room (2nd floor, Conference Room 05)

Companies mentioned：学校法人早稲田大学、早稲田大学宇宙共創研究拠点（WASC）、早稲田大学

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ITFOR donates rice grown by employees to a volunteer group in Chiyoda Ward

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株式会社アイティフォー donated 30 kg of rice (equivalent to 400 meals), harvested through an employee rice-farming program launched in 2025 at the Aso Mizukake terraced rice fields in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. Through the Chiyoda Ward Council of Social Welfare, the rice was given to なでしこ配食サービス麹町, a volunteer group in Chiyoda Ward. It will be used in the group’s meal delivery program, which provides homemade boxed lunches to older adults and households that include people with disabilities.

Facts

  • The 30 kg of rice donated this time (equivalent to 400 meals)
  • The 30 kg of rice donated this time (equivalent to 400 meals)
  • On September 28, 2026, older adults living alone in Chiyoda Ward and households consisting only of older adults
  • The employee rice-farming program, which has been running since 2025
  • The organization marks 30 years since its launch this year
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (4743)

Companies mentioned：株式会社アイティフォー、なでしこ配食サービス麹町、社会福祉法人 千代田区社会福祉協議会、東急（一番町東急ビル）

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Pestalozzi Technology株式会社 joins 全国コミュニティ・スクール連絡協議会 as a supporting member, helping foster collaboration between communities and schools through the use of physical fitness test data

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Pestalozzi Technology株式会社, which provides the ALPHA digital physical fitness test data aggregation system, joined 全国コミュニティ・スクール連絡協議会 as a supporting member on September 30, 2026. The association works to promote community schools, where schools, families, and communities collaborate. Building on its connection with the association’s adviser, former Mitaka City Superintendent of Education 貝ノ瀨滋, the company will deepen collaboration with boards of education, schools, and school management councils, and support cooperation between communities and schools through the use of physical fitness test data.

Facts

  • Joined 全国コミュニティ・スクール連絡協議会 (secretariat: 京都市教育委員会; hereafter, “the Liaison Council”) as a supporting member, effective September 30, 2026
  • Has provided the ALPHA digital physical fitness test data aggregation system (hereafter, “ALPHA”) since fiscal 2020
  • ALPHA is currently used at approximately 5,200 schools nationwide
  • TEL: 03-6228-0493

Companies mentioned：Pestalozzi Technology株式会社、全国コミュニティ・スクール連絡協議会、京都市教育委員会

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An app that helps development teams identify delays and challenges based on records of work performed and take steps to resolve them.

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Original株式会社アルドワークスが、PC作業の時系列記録から日報や業務サマリを出力し、進捗確認や引継ぎに活用できるアプリ「AlternaDesktop Business」を開発。PC1台あたり年間ライセンス6,600円（税込）で提供し、法人向けに販売パートナーの募集も開始した。

Facts

  • 1 license / 1 PC: 6,600 yen (tax included) / year
  • ■ Annual support (optional): 500,000 yen / year
  • After confirming receipt of payment from the customer, 30% of the maintenance fee will be paid as an incentive
  • After confirming contract renewal and receipt of payment 1 year later, 20% of the maintenance fee will be paid as an incentive
  • After contract renewal one year later and confirmation of payment

Companies mentioned：株式会社アルドワークス

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共立女子大学・共立女子短期大学 and 英理女子学院高等学校 sign a high school-university partnership agreement

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共立女子大学・共立女子短期大学 and 英理女子学院高等学校 signed a high school-university partnership agreement to raise high school students’ career awareness and motivation to learn about university study through educational exchange and collaboration, and to improve and invigorate the quality of education at both institutions. A signing ceremony was held on Aug. 6, 2026. The institutions will pursue collaborative activities, including mutual participation in events and information exchanges, school tours, trial classes, leadership education and admissions exam experiences.

Facts

  • A signing ceremony was held on Aug. 6, 2026.

Companies mentioned：共立女子大学・共立女子短期大学、英理女子学院高等学校

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Learn how to encourage children and foster self-esteem: Parent-child communication adviser Amano Hikari to speak

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Toyonaka City will hold the “Healthy Child Development Forum” on Nov. 8, Reiwa 8, inviting Amano Hikari to speak and offering an opportunity to learn about communication that fosters children’s self-esteem.

Facts

  • Toyonaka City will hold the “Healthy Child Development Forum.”
  • The speaker is Amano Hikari, a parent-child communication adviser and freelance announcer.
  • The lecture theme is “Make parenting more enjoyable! Magical words: The most important thing in raising children.”
  • The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, Reiwa 8 (2026), from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • The venue is Aqua Bunka Hall (3-7-2 Sone Higashimachi, Toyonaka City).
  • Applications are accepted through the city website until Wednesday, Oct. 21, on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 400 people.
  • Amano Hikari has more than 60,000 students.

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人親子コミュニケーションラボ、NHK

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Yuzuha Saeki graces the cover and leads the 10-page feature with exclusive cuts from her 1st photo book! The Oct. 6 issue of FLASH features SKE48’s 杏大村, うた桃田, 水野Reta, 久木田菜々夏, 久木田帆乃夏, 三田悠貴 and 谷心愛

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株式会社光文社 has announced details of the new issue of Weekly FLASH, going on sale Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Reporter Yuzuha Saeki of “王様のブランチ” appears in the cover feature and opening 10 pages, with exclusive cuts from her 1st photo book. The issue also includes gravure features and interviews with SKE48’s 大村杏, 桃田うた, 水野Reta (ミニワチャ), 久木田菜々夏, 久木田帆乃夏, 三田悠貴, 谷心愛 and 舞香. Special price: 650 yen (tax included).

Facts

  • On sale Tuesday, Oct. 6
  • Special price: 650 yen (tax included) / issue on sale Tuesday, Oct. 6
  • Originalさえきゆずは 26歳 1999年10月17日生まれ
  • Originalおおむらあんず 21歳 2005年9月20日生まれ
  • Originalみずのれた 22歳 2004年2月25日生まれ
  • Originalくきたななか 27歳 1999年6月9日生まれ
  • Originalくきたほのか 24歳 2002年6月3日生まれ
  • Originalみたゆうき 28歳 1998年5月7日生まれ
  • Originalたにここあ 20歳 2006年8月4日生まれ
  • まいか, age 17, born Nov. 21, 2008
  • Featured on the cover and in the opening 10 pages
  • Yuzuha Saeki’s 1st photo book, “らしさの途中。,” will be released by 光文社 on Thursday, Oct. 15
  • 三田悠貴’s 2nd photo book, “Sweet Escape,” will be released by 光文社 on Friday, Oct. 23
  • A release commemorative event will be held at 書泉グランデ in Jimbocho, Tokyo, from 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24
  • The number of followers exceeds 260,000
  • The 2027 calendar will be released on Saturday, Dec. 12
  • “FLASH Prime,” a membership site costing 1,100 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、TBS、SKE48、ミニワチャ、衛星とカラテア、フジコーズ、CBCテレビ、ABEMA、コンサドーレ札幌、書泉グランデ

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Introducing works featured in the 2nd Kyoto Station Building Art Festival: Geijutsu no Eki 2026 / GNE!

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京都駅ビル開発株式会社 will hold the 2nd Kyoto Station Building Art Festival, Geijutsu no Eki 2026 / GNE, from Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, to Tuesday, Nov. 3. With the concept “Mash up—KYOTO from the station,” the 18-day festival will bring cultural experiences from Kyoto Station Building to the wider city of Kyoto through exhibitions blending tradition and contemporary art and different genres, live performances, workshops and food booths.

Facts

  • Event period: October 17 (Saturday)–November 3 (Tuesday, holiday), 2026
  • We hope you’ll look forward to this 18-day festival.
  • Hours: 13:00–20:00 (vary by program)
  • Admission: Free (some workshops, hands-on programs and special tours have a fee)
  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 15:00–19:00
  • Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 18:30
  • “京柚 Soda,” 600 yen
  • “Limited-edition warm yuzu amazake,” 700 yen
  • Hotel-made baked goods, from 350 yen
  • Various teas, from 650 yen
  • Signature dish “Imadegawa tofu,” 1,000 yen
  • “Seafood bara chirashi,” 1,500 yen
  • “Uoshin’s Kyo Bento: Autumn Splendor,” 2,00
  • Hours: 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
  • From Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to Sunday, Dec. 6
  • A 7-member female idol group formed around the goddesses of Greek mythology
  • Debuted at Zirco Tokyo on July 18, 2026
  • A half-anniversary solo concert is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2027, at SHIBUYA VIDENT

Companies mentioned：京都駅ビル開発株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社アイシン、株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ワールド・ブランズ・コレクション ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、株式会社アートブレーンカンパニー、AMBIDEX、京都学生祭典実行委員会、スリーエム ジャパン株式会社、ダイハツ工業株式会社、株式会社手塚プロダクション、トヨタ自動車株式会社、DRUM TAO THEATER KYOTO、株式会社ニトロプラス、植司株式会社、株式会社大西常商店、金網つじ、Kyo-Densan-Biz、京都 おはりばこ、久保田美簾堂、田村将軍堂、株式会社堤淺吉漆店、TRADMAN'S BONSAI、株式会社長艸繍巧房、有限会社中村ローソク、株式会社ネーカーズ、京藍染師 松﨑陸、株式会社宮脇賣扇庵、株式会社和多屋別荘、一般社団法人応縁堂、株式会社七十二候、西陣魚新、株式会社ネイキッド、Lightseeing Kyoto South 2026、鎌倉市、総本山 仁和寺、真宗大谷派 東本願寺、妙心寺塔頭 桂春院、京都鉄道博物館、嵯峨野観光鉄道株式会社、株式会社ダイヤモンドダイニング、JR西日本京都SC開発株式会社、株式会社ジェイアール西日本伊勢丹、株式会社JR西日本ホテルズ、フォションホテル京都、京柚

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6 special days of music with a different theme each night and spectacular fireworks. Artist live performances to close out 2026 also confirmed! Grand Finale Night - Music & Fireworks Countdown -

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ハウステンボス株式会社 has announced that it will hold “Grand Finale Night - Music & Fireworks Countdown -,” a special event to close out 2026, over 6 days. From Dec. 26 through New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31, each night will feature a different theme, with artist live performances, spectacular entertainment based on film music, and impressive fireworks and lighting displays. Live performances by notable artists including 高橋洋子, 私立恵比寿中学 and 水曜日のカンパネラ have also been confirmed. On the final night, New Year’s Eve, 5,000 fireworks—among Japan’s largest countdown displays—will be launched.

Facts

  • This year, the event has been expanded in duration and scale to 6 days
  • A total of 5,000 fireworks, among Japan’s largest-scale displays (1), will fill the night sky all at once
  • ハウステンボス will remain open until 26:00 [2 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027]
  • A special New Year’s Eve with up to 16 hours of fun
  • A vast site equivalent to about 33 Tokyo Domes
  • Illuminations named Japan’s best for 13 consecutive years (2)
  • Approximately 1.75 million copies sold in total
  • 7 million downloads via streaming
  • 700 million streams
  • More than 71 million views
  • Cumulative streaming plays surpass 100 million
  • Original10月9日（金）14:00より販売開始
  • Original10月16日（金）12:00より販売開始

Companies mentioned：ハウステンボス株式会社、ハウステンボス、スターダストプロモーション、私立恵比寿中学、水曜日のカンパネラ、高橋洋子、ピーナッツくん、(一社)夜景観光コンベンション・ビューロー

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The curry from the “新進気鋭” group, whose exclusive restaurants are known to those in the know, faithfully recreated as a retort pouch product! Seijo Ishii launches “新進気鋭 STEAK HOUSE SHINSHINKIEI Wagyu Curry” on Thursday, October 8

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Original株式会社成城石井が、株式会社アイランズが展開する「新進気鋭」グループの会員制ステーキハウス「STEAK HOUSE SHINSHINKIEI」と約1年かけて共同開発したレトルトカレー「新進気鋭 STEAK HOUSE SHINSHINKIEI 和牛カレー」を2026年10月8日に発売。和牛すね肉を製品中に約30%使用し、香味野菜のソフリットと黒ビールのコクを再現した。

Facts

  • 1,178 yen (tax included)
  • 180g
  • Uses Wagyu beef shank for approximately 30% of the product
  • Approximately 1 year spent on development
  • The curry, made over 3 days by a chef with expertise in Wagyu
  • Operates more than 200 stores nationwide in 1 metropolis, 2 prefectures and 20 prefectures
  • More than 200 stores nationwide in 1 metropolis, 2 prefectures and 20 prefectures
  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
  • Since its founding in 1927
  • The company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.

Companies mentioned：株式会社成城石井、株式会社アイランズ、新進気鋭、STEAK HOUSE SHINSHINKIEI、暴飲暴食、鮨 青天霹靂

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[びわ湖大津プリンスホテル] Reservations open for “Christmas Cake 2026,” bringing warmth to special moments with loved ones under the “Heartfelt Christmas” theme

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びわ湖大津プリンスホテル has opened reservations for all 5 types of Christmas cakes under its 2026 Christmas theme, “Heartfelt Christmas.” Offerings include a giant gift-box cake approximately 30 cm in diameter (limited to 5 cakes), a tart made with an original Shiga Prefecture strawberry, a Bûche de Noël (limited to 10 cakes), a classic strawberry shortcake, and a members-only Rouge Noël (limited to 30 cakes). Reservations are accepted from October 6 to December 22, 2026, and pickup is from December 23 to 25.

Facts

  • Offering all 5 types of Christmas cakes
  • [Reservation period] October 6 (Tuesday) to December 22 (Tuesday), 2026
  • Original【お渡し期間】 2026年12月23日(水)～25 日(金) 10：00A.M.～6：00P.M.
  • Gift Box <Limited to 5 cakes>
  • Bûche de Noël <Limited to 10 cakes>
  • ～Rouge Noël～ Rouge Noël <Members only, limited to 30 cakes>
  • [Price] ¥20,000 / Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB） members: ¥19,000
  • [Size] [10-inch] Diameter: approximately 30 cm / Height: approximately 20 cm
  • [Price] ¥6,500 / Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB） members: ¥6,175
  • [Price] ¥8,000 / Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB） members: ¥7,600
  • [Price] ¥5,000 / Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB） members: ¥4,750
  • [Price] ¥6,000 / Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB） members: ¥5,700
  • Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB） members: ¥6,500

Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、びわ湖大津プリンスホテル、真咲農園、Seibu Prince Global Rewards（SEIBU PRINCE CLUB）

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Japanese-made smart ring “SOXAI RING X” surpasses ¥100 million in total pledges within 72 hours of its Kickstarter launch, with 2,868 backers

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株式会社SOXAI’s Japanese-made smart ring “SOXAI RING X,” launched on Kickstarter, surpassed ¥100 million in total pledges (¥100,482,644) within 72 hours, reaching 2,868 backers. It recorded 2,000 backers and surpassed ¥60 million in pledges within 24 hours, with pledges continuing. The company-developed product combines the world’s smallest width of 5.19 mm with a battery life of up to 10 days. The product is planned to be developed, manufactured and supported in Japan.

Facts

  • Total pledges reached ¥100,482,644 within 72 hours of launch
  • The number of backers reached 2,868
  • Reached 2,000 backers within 24 hours of launch
  • Even after total pledges surpassed ¥60 million
  • The world’s smallest size※2, at 5.19 mm wide
  • Battery life of up to 10 days※3
  • The product is planned to be even thinner, at 2.6 mm
  • The prototype pictured is 2.8 mm thick
  • Another company’s official smart ring sizing ring (6.09 mm wide)
  • A Japanese smart ring brand with a cumulative total of 80,000 users

Companies mentioned：株式会社SOXAI、Kickstarter、東京大学、英国エセックス大学

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ZOZOTOWN to hold its first pop-up store in South Korea in Seongsu, Seoul

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OriginalファッションEC「ZOZOTOWN」を運営する株式会社ZOZOは、韓国最大級のファッションプラットフォーム「MUSINSA」と協業し、韓国初となるポップアップストア「ZOZOTOWN in MUSINSA」をソウル・聖水の「MUSINSA STORE 聖水」で2026年10月16日～31日の期間限定で開催すると発表した。ZOZOTOWNで支持される日本の15ブランドのアイテムを選出し、店舗およびMUSINSAの韓国向けECサイトでオンライン販売も実施する。コンセプトは「ZOZO is Coming to Town」。

Facts

  • Carefully selected items from 15 Japanese brands popular with a wide range of age groups on ZOZOTOWN
  • Foreign customers account for approximately 70% (※) of the store’s total sales
  • (※) September 2026 results (provided by MUSINSA)
  • ・Event period: Friday, October 16, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • ・Hours: 11:00–22:00 each day
  • ・Online sales period: Friday, October 16, 2026 to Monday, November 16, 2026
  • Services are available in 13 regions worldwide, including Japan
  • MUSINSA STORE also opened a global store in 2022

Companies mentioned：株式会社ZOZO、MUSINSA（ムシンサ）

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Generative AI introduced for grant administration for 29 Paralympic sports organizations: addressing organizations’ “shortage of human resources” with generative AI! Easing administrative workloads and helping them focus on athlete development and promoting participation

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公益財団法人日本財団パラスポーツサポートセンター（パラサポ） announced that it will introduce generative AI functions for administering grants to 29 Paralympic sports organizations. The system will begin operating in phases from October 2026, with rollout across all operations planned by April 2027. System development has been commissioned to ヘルスル株式会社. The 2025 fiscal-year grants drew more than 1,000 applications in total from 27 eligible organizations, and staff shortages and administrative workloads had become challenges. The initiative aims to streamline back-office tasks, such as completion reports and audit responses, and prevent human error.

Facts

  • Operations will begin in phases from October 2026, with rollout continuing through April 2027
  • Plans to introduce generative AI functions across all operations related to パラサポ grants by April 2027
  • 27 organizations eligible for 2025 fiscal-year grants
  • More than 83,000 para-athletes have used the program to date
  • Held 6,470 times in Japan and overseas by the end of fiscal 2025
  • More than 660,000 children and adults have taken part
  • Held a total of 42 times at school sports days, athletic festivals and other events in schools across 25 municipalities in 12 prefectures
  • Grants awarded since fiscal 2015
  • Parasapo, which began its activities in May 2015,
  • In November 2015, it opened a shared office with sports federations and related organizations.
  • Since fiscal 2021, it has provided shared services for operations common to sports federations…

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本財団パラスポーツサポートセンター（パラサポ）、ヘルスル株式会社、日本財団

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Excellence Award: Daizawa Community Comprehensive Support Center’s practice research wins award at “Active Welfare in Tokyo ’26”

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The Daizawa Community Comprehensive Support Center, operated by 社会福祉法人奉優会, received the Excellence Award at the 21st Conference on Elderly Welfare Practice and Research, “Active Welfare in Tokyo ’26,” held at 京王プラザホテル新宿 on September 29, 2026. Its presentation was titled “Community Challenges in Daily Life and Directions for Support Revealed Through Analysis of Local Characteristics and Cases: Visualizing Regional Differences in Help-Seeking Behavior and Challenging Cases.” It won in the Community-Based Integrated Care, Community Contribution and Inclusive Community Society category. This was the center’s 2nd Excellence Award, its first in 2 years.

Facts

  • The 21st Conference on Elderly Welfare Practice and Research, held at 京王プラザホテル新宿 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • This was the center’s 2nd Excellence Award, its first in 2 years.
  • A social welfare corporation established in 1999 and headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo
  • It operates more than 160 facilities, primarily in Tokyo,
  • and has approximately 3,000 employees.
  • Location: Inside Daizawa Community Development Center, 5-1-15 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人奉優会、代沢地域包括支援センター（あんしんすこやかセンター）、京王プラザホテル新宿、社会福祉法人東京都社会福祉協議会、東京都高齢者福祉施設協議会、アクティブ福祉in東京実行委員会

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“DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION” (District Seoul Shibuya Edition)

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Original韓国の新世界百貨店を運営する株式会社新世界が、渋谷ヒカリエ／渋谷スクランブルスクエア／SHIBUYA109の3施設にて「今ソウルで最も旬なフード・ファッション・コスメ」を集めたイベント「DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION」を10月15日（木）～10月28日（水）に開催。K-FOOD、ライフスタイル雑貨、K-ビューティーブランドのポップアップや、日本初出店の韓国ブランドも展開する。東急リテールマネジメントとの業務提携により渋谷エリアでの商業施設間連動イベントを実現。

Facts

  • Event period: October 15 (Thursday) to October 28 (Wednesday), 2026
  • A stamp rally will take participants on a tour of 3 facilities in Shibuya!
  • Quantity: First 200 people
  • The first 70 people who sign up for TOKYU CARD at a Tokyu Card counter during the same period
  • 渋谷スクランブルスクエア, 12th floor, “Scene12”
  • SHIBUYA109 Shibuya store, 3rd floor
  • Hours: 11:00–21:00; last day: 11:00–19:00
  • Redemption hours: 11:00–20:00
  • LOVE POTION LIP + PDRN mask pack, 7 sheets

Companies mentioned：株式会社新世界、SHINSEGAE、株式会社喜多ピーアール、東急株式会社、東急リテールマネジメント株式会社、渋谷ヒカリエ、渋谷スクランブルスクエア、SHIBUYA109、ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE、TOKYU CARD、SHINSEGAE HYPER GROUND、KORI（コリ）、SALLY COOK（サリークック）、TWL、SOIL BAKER（ソイルベイカー）、ブチャン製菓、SUNGBOON EDITOR（ソンブンエディター）、KEYTH（キース）、milktouch（ミルクタッチ）、Verries（ベリーズ）、kittybunnypony（キティバニーポニー）、THE TIS（デティス）、TWICE

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Originalウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪 世界14カ国を巡る美食の旅の集大成が大阪へ ジェイソン・マッキニー氏とジョリー ブラッスリーが贈る、3週間限定コラボレーション

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Originalウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪が、2026年10月8日～30日に世界14カ国を巡ったジェイソン・マッキニー氏との3週間限定コラボレーションを29階「ジョリー ブラッスリー」で開催。最終日には一夜限りのクロージングディナーも実施する。

Facts

  • Originalウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪は、2026年10月8日（木）から10月30日（金）までの期間限定でジェイソン・マッキニー氏とのコラボレーションを開催する
  • Jason McKinney chose Osaka as the final destination of an 18-month culinary journey through 14 countries.
  • Jason McKinney plans to open his own restaurant, Elizabeth（エリザベス）, in New York in 2027.
  • Jason McKinney trained at the three-Michelin-star restaurant ザ・フレンチ・ランドリー in California’s Napa Valley and was named Chef of the Year.
  • The collaboration dinner is 15,000 yen, and the lunch course is 9,800 yen (per person for both).
  • The closing dinner event will be held on October 30, 2026 (Friday), with last entry at 20:00; it starts at 17:30. The price is 16,000 yen per person.
  • Wine pairing options are 3 glasses for 9,000 yen or 4 glasses for 12,000 yen.
  • Original堤 恵史はウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪「ジョリー ブラッスリー」の料理長で、ジェイソン・マッキニー氏と共同開発した
  • Originalウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪は2025年4月に大阪・うめきた「グラングリーン大阪」に開業した
  • Originalウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪は全252室（うち32室のスイートルーム）を備え、世界的建築家アンドレ・フーが空間デザインを手がけた

Companies mentioned：ウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪、ウォルドーフ・アストリア・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ヒルトン、ザ・フレンチ・ランドリー、Elizabeth（エリザベス）

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“KEN’s TABLE,” a food court where dogs take center stage, set to open in spring 2027! Dogs and their owners can share a “one-plate” meal. A preview pop-up will be held at 三井アウトレットパーク 木更津 from October 15 (Thursday) to 25 (Sunday).

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“KEN’s TABLE,” a food court where dogs take center stage, is scheduled to launch in spring 2027. A preview pop-up will be held at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu from October 15 to 25, 2026. It will offer a new dining experience where dogs and their owners share a one-plate meal, along with events such as menu items supervised by 緑の森どうぶつ病院, dog-training classes and a fashion show.

Facts

  • “KEN’s TABLE,” a food court where dogs take center stage, is set to open in spring 2027.
  • An advance pop-up will be held for 11 days, from October 15 (Thursday) to 25 (Sunday), 2026, at 三井アウトレットパーク 木更津.
  • Kisarazu lunch plate: “Lamb green stew and spelt wheat bun,” 1,500 yen before tax (planned)
  • 100% additive-free apple juice, 600 yen before tax (planned)
  • “Oyatsu Fukuro”: A set of snacks made with ingredients from Hokkaido and no food additives (3,000 yen before tax)
  • “Gohan Fukuro”: A meal set made with ingredients from Hokkaido and traditional Japanese herbs (5,000 yen before tax)
  • “Teto-te, Fukuro”: A set of snacks, meals and care products (10,000 yen before tax)
  • Original参加費：税込 6,600円（写真撮影代を含む。写真追加は1点につき660円）
  • Individual consultation fee: 1,100 yen including tax (approximately 10 minutes)
  • “緑の森どうぶつ病院グループ,” with 6 clinics in Asahikawa, Sapporo and Niigata Prefecture

Companies mentioned：KEN's TABLE プロジェクト実行委員会、KEN's TABLE プロジェクト、三井アウトレットパーク 木更津、緑の森どうぶつ病院、NPO法人「手と手の森」、ケープルヴィル写真館、日本ヘラルド映画

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Uzuri to hold a pop-up store at 新宿高島屋

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Facts

  • October 14 (Wednesday) to October 20 (Tuesday), 2026
  • To date, it has visited more than 150 factories, ateliers and brand locations across Africa
  • Price range: 11,000–24,200 yen (including tax)
  • Price range: ¥58,300–¥84,800 (tax included)
  • Price range: ¥36,300–¥55,000 (tax included)
  • Price range: ¥16,500–¥34,100 (tax included)
  • Price range: ¥33,000–¥44,000 (tax included)
  • Price range: ¥64,900–¥86,900 (tax included)
  • Price range: ¥69,300–¥166,100 (tax included)
  • Price range: ¥308,000–¥363,000 (tax included)
  • Price range: From ¥27,500 (tax included)
  • Established: July 21, 2026
  • A POP-UP STORE will be held on the 2nd floor of 新宿高島屋
  • Admission: Free

Companies mentioned：株式会社Milia Terra、Uzuri、新宿高島屋、PICHULIK、Frances v.H Mohair、mille collines、JIAMINI、AAKS、Maliko、ASEHO、Cape Cobra、Mia Mélange、VICTOR-HART、Ocean Sole

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Shelltas selected for “Meet New Solution OTA 2027”; materials technology developed through 9 years of research to be brought to the world from 大田区, a manufacturing hub

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株式会社Shelltas (President and CEO: 徳田浩一; headquarters: 大田区, Tokyo) has been selected for “Meet New Solution OTA 2027” as an exhibitor of SeaFect®, a marine-derived calcium material, and Water OS®, a water environment design technology. Based on materials technology using scallop shells from Hokkaido, the company is advancing the practical application of 9 years of research across multiple industries, including agriculture, aquaculture, sanitation, building materials and water treatment. It is accelerating its global expansion through aquaculture testing with Singapore’s AIC, paint application testing with Jazeera Paints in the Middle East, and appearances at the 2026 Blue Food Innovation Summit in London, World Aquaculture Singapore 2026 and Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2026.

Facts

  • Dates and times: Feb. 4, 2027 (Thu.), 13:00–17:00 / Feb. 5 (Fri.), 10:00–16:00
  • Venue: Tokyo Innovation Base (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
  • Admission: Free (advance registration required)
  • In May 2026, it was selected as a Featured Start-Up at the “Blue Food Innovation Summit 2026” held in London.
  • In June of the same year, it gave an oral presentation on its aquaculture initiatives at “World Aquaculture Singapore 2026,” held in Singapore.
  • It is also scheduled to appear as a Featured Start-Up at the “Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit 2026,” to be held in Singapore in October 2026.

Companies mentioned：株式会社Shelltas、大田区、公益財団法人大田区産業振興協会、Jazeera Paints、Aquaculture Innovation Centre（AIC）、海上自衛隊

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Furusato Nozei-Mirai Sozo AWARD2026 set to be held; event to promote regional revitalization across Japan

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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム has decided to hold “ふるさと納税-未来創造AWARD2026,” an awards event focused on how hometown tax donations are used, at Bellesalle Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall on November 19, 2026. The invitation-only event is for local governments and private companies. It will feature an intermunicipal discussion session in Part 1, an awards program with voting in Part 2, and a networking event in Part 3.

Facts

  • Scheduled to begin at 12:00 on Nov. 19, 2026 (Thu.)
  • In fiscal 2024, donations grew to exceed ¥1 trillion.
  • The hometown tax donation system was launched in 2008.
  • Phone: 0422-28-1600
  • Bellesalle Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
  • The event will be held in three parts.

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム

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“DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION,” a joint project based on a basic agreement toward a business partnership between 東急リテールマネジメント and 新世界, to be held

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東急リテールマネジメント and South Korea’s 株式会社新世界 will hold the joint project “DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION” from Oct. 15 to 28, 2026, at 3 facilities: Shibuya Scramble Square, ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE inside Shibuya Hikarie, and SHIBUYA109 Shibuya. The event will feature K-FOOD and lifestyle goods, as well as pop-ups by Korean cosmetics and fashion brands. The project is based on a basic agreement toward a business partnership signed in September 2025.

Facts

  • At 3 facilities—Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya Scramble Square and SHIBUYA109 Shibuya—from Oct. 15 (Thu.) to 28 (Wed.), 2026
  • At 3 facilities: Shibuya Hikarie, Shibuya Scramble Square and SHIBUYA109 Shibuya
  • Original東急リテールマネジメントと新世界が２０２５年９月に締結した
  • 6 subsidiaries operating commercial facilities※
  • 東急リテールマネジメント株式会社 was established in April 2025.
  • 株式会社新世界 was established in 1930 as South Korea’s first department store.
  • Oct. 15 (Thu.)–21 (Wed.): Food and lifestyle
  • Oct. 22 (Thu.)–28 (Wed.): Cosmetics
  • Oct. 15 (Thu.)–Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday): Fashion

Companies mentioned：東急リテールマネジメント株式会社、株式会社新世界、株式会社東急百貨店、株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント、株式会社東急モールズデベロップメント、株式会社ながの東急百貨店、渋谷地下街株式会社、東急商業發展（香港）有限公司、東急株式会社、SHINSEGAE

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“The National Treasure ‘初音の調度’ is beyond words.” Actor 塩野瑛久, the audio guide narrator, discusses the appeal of 『源氏物語』! Special exhibition “源氏物語 王朝のかがやき” now on at 京都国立博物館!

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The special exhibition “源氏物語 王朝のかがやき” is running at 京都国立博物館 from Oct. 6 through Nov. 29. Actor 塩野瑛久, who played Emperor Ichijo in the historical drama “光る君へ,” serves as the audio guide narrator. At a press event on Oct. 5, he discussed the appeal of the works on display, including the National Treasure 《初音の調度》, his love of The Tale of Genji, and the legacy of a thousand years of culture. The exhibition features a record-scale collection of about 250 cultural properties and is scheduled to run at the Tokyo National Museum from Jan. 19 to Mar. 14, 2027.

Facts

  • 京都国立博物館 is holding the special exhibition “源氏物語 王朝のかがやき” through Sunday, Nov. 29.
  • A press conference and press preview were held on Monday, Oct. 5.
  • Visitors can see a diverse collection of about 250 cultural properties, the largest ever (including the Tokyo venue).
  • This is the first Genji exhibition at 京都国立博物館 in about 50 years.
  • General admission: ¥2,200 (¥2,000)
  • University students: ¥1,200 (¥1,000)
  • High school students: ¥700 (¥500)
  • ※Group rates apply to groups of 20 or more.
  • Original9：00～17：30（入館は17：00まで）
  • Fridays: 9:00–20:00 (last admission 19:30)
  • Scheduled to run at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan from Jan. 19 (Tue.) to Mar. 14 (Sun.), 2027

Companies mentioned：京都国立博物館、日本経済新聞社、ＮＨＫ京都放送局、ＮＨＫエンタープライズ近畿、岩谷産業、大阪商工信用金庫、松栄堂、ＳＣＲＥＥＮホールディングス、ダイキン工業、ＮＩＳＳＨＡ、三井住友信託銀行、三井不動産、村田機械、桃谷順天館、古典の日推進委員会、日本航空、姫路市立美術館、徳川美術館、劇団☆新感線

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リョダン・システムズ releases “Mordred,” enabling sensitive information to be entered into AI, as open source

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OriginalRyodan Systems AG（スイス・ツーク）は、オープンソースのAIエージェント「Hermes Agent」向けのプライバシー保護プラグイン「Mordred（モードレッド）」をMITライセンスでGitHubとPyPIに公開した。Mordredはエージェントとモデル・ネットワーク間の通信を1件ずつ確認し、ブロック・暗号化・ローカル保持の3点を保証する6つのプラグインで構成される。許可外プロバイダーへの送信を遮断し、鍵はSecure Enclave/TPM 2.0で管理、テレメトリ収集は行わない。現在アルファ版（v0.2.0a0）でmacOSとLinuxに対応。

Facts

  • The current version is an alpha release (v0.2.0a0)
  • Mordred consists of six components
  • 3 things Mordred always guarantees
  • Originalコマンド1行でまとめて導入できます
  • Get started in 4 steps
  • Released on GitHub and PyPI as MIT-licensed open source

Companies mentioned：Ryodan Systems AG、リョダン・システムズ、Hermes Agent、Mordred、Venice

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Live with the world while staying in Japan. This kind of lifestyle is also available in Kansai!

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An introduction to J&Fハウス大阪, an international exchange share house operated in Kansai by 株式会社ジャフプラザ in Hirano Ward, Osaka, and J&Fハウス関西2 大阪HUB in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. Residents from 30 countries and regions live there, with Japanese residents making up just under 20%. Founded on the principle of “Japanese and Foreigners,” the housing has been operated since 2000 and offers people learning foreign languages including English, those hoping to study abroad, and returnees the chance to enjoy daily cross-cultural exchange. According to the “Japanese Student Numbers Survey 2025” by 一般社団法人海外留学協議会（JAOS）, the number of individual study-abroad participants fell from 54,113 in 2024 to 30,510 in 2025. The share houses are promoted as a place for young people hesitant to study abroad amid the weak yen and rising prices.

Facts

  • People with roots in a total of 30 countries and regions, primarily in Europe and North America, live here.
  • Japanese residents make up just under 20%.
  • 株式会社ジャフプラザ has operated J&Fインターナショナルシェアハウス since 2000.
  • The number of individual study-abroad participants through member study-abroad providers fell from 54,113 in 2024 to 30,510 in 2025.
  • The number fell from 54,113 in 2024 to 30,510 in 2025.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャフプラザ、J&Fインターナショナルシェアハウス、J&Fハウス大阪、J&Fハウス関西2 大阪HUB、一般社団法人海外留学協議会（JAOS）

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Chuden Plant has accumulated more than 300 cases through its similar-incident prevention activities, building a data platform that can be used across organizational boundaries

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SOLIZE Ureka Technology株式会社 and 中電プラント株式会社 have built a data platform to enable insights gained through safety patrols to be used across organizational boundaries. After introducing the safety management support tool SpectA KY-Tool, they accumulated more than 300 cases across 2 sites over 4 months. They reduced report preparation time by 41% and aim to roll out the system to all sites and eliminate similar incidents.

Facts

  • More than 300 observations and best practices were accumulated across 2 sites over 4 months
  • Report preparation time was reduced by 41%, easing the workload across the entire process
  • Date and time: Oct. 22, 2026 (Thursday), 14:00–14:30

Companies mentioned：SOLIZE Ureka Technology株式会社、SOLIZE Holdings株式会社、中電プラント株式会社

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チームラボ バイオヴォルテックス 京都 - 大成建設 marks its 1st anniversary. 1.3 million visitors from 167 countries and regions worldwide.

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チームラボ バイオヴォルテックス 京都 - 大成建設 marked its 1st anniversary on Oct. 7, 2026, having welcomed more than 1.3 million visitors from 167 countries and regions worldwide. About 43% of visitors are international tourists, and the average stay is more than 2 hours and 30 minutes. Japan’s largest チームラボ museum, it exhibits more than 50 collections of works across approximately 10,000 square meters of total floor space. The interactive art center Superblue Kyoto is scheduled to open on an adjacent site in early 2027.

Facts

  • More than 1.3 million visitors from 167 countries and regions worldwide
  • About 43% of visitors are international tourists
  • About 25% of international tourists purchase tickets more than 30 days in advance
  • The average stay is more than 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • A space covering approximately 10,000 square meters of total floor area
  • Comprising more than 50 collections of works
  • Visitor numbers topped 1 million this July
  • Marks its 1st anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
  • The interactive art center Superblue Kyoto is scheduled to open in early 2027

Companies mentioned：チームラボ バイオヴォルテックス 京都 有限責任事業組合、大成建設、チームラボ、Superblue、ロイター（REUTERS）、ザ・ストレート・タイムズ（THE STRAIT TIMES）、京都市

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IDOL FILE 12th Anniversary PHOTO EXHIBITION PHOTOGRAPH BY HIROSUKE FUKUMOTO

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To mark the 12th anniversary of the launch of the idol fashion photography magazine IDOL FILE, its first major photo exhibition, “IDOL FILE 12th Anniversary PHOTO EXHIBITION PHOTOGRAPH BY HIROSUKE FUKUMOTO,” will be held at 8/CUBE on the 8th floor of 渋谷ヒカリエ from Oct. 6 (Tuesday) to Oct. 13 (Tuesday), 2026. The exhibition will feature selected works from photos taken by editor-in-chief and photographer Hirosuke Fukumoto and previously published in IDOL FILE. Admission is free.

Facts

  • Held to mark the 12th anniversary of its launch
  • Since its launch in 2014
  • Dates: Oct. 6, 2026 (Tuesday)–Oct. 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Original時間：11:00-20:00 ※最終日は17:00まで
  • Admission: Free
  • Has photographed more than 1,000 actors, entertainers, and idols
  • In 2019, held photo exhibitions at 8 locations nationwide (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Sendai, and Okinawa)

Companies mentioned：株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント、ロックスエンタテインメント合同会社、渋谷ヒカリエ、8/CUBE、Creative Space 8/

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アライドテレシス, ビットブレイン, and EPLink launch 3-company collaboration to create a secure external connection environment for medical institutions, with a view to advancing medical DX

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Originalアライドテレシス株式会社、株式会社ビットブレイン、株式会社EPLinkの3社は、医療DX推進を視野に、医療機関の安全な外部接続環境の実現に向けた協業を開始することを発表。まず治験・臨床研究領域を起点に、アライドテレシスの医療機関向けネットワーク知見、ビットブレインの医療専用閉域ネットワーク基盤「WCI」、EPLinkのリモートSDV用システム「SYNOV-R」を組み合わせた活用モデルの検討・検証を進める。

Facts

  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Guidelines for the Safety Management of Medical Information Systems, Version 7.0”
  • Checked: Oct. 1, 2026.
  • Originalアライドテレシスは1987年創業
  • Established: 2004
  • Founded: 2015
  • Founded: 1999
  • 13.1 (main text, pp. 29–30), 14.1.1 (p. 36), 14.2 (p. 38)

Companies mentioned：アライドテレシス株式会社、株式会社ビットブレイン、株式会社EPLink、アライドテレシスホールディングス株式会社

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Toward “Taku City 2050 Zero Carbon City”: Taku City Roa(d)cal SDGs Project launches, expanding across the supply chain following a comprehensive partnership agreement among 4 parties!

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田中鉄工株式会社 has launched the “Roa(d)cal SDGs Project,” which will circulate used cooking oil locally as an alternative fuel for asphalt mixtures, following a comprehensive partnership agreement among 4 parties toward “Taku City 2050 Zero Carbon City” with 佐賀県多久市. The cumulative collection of household used cooking oil in Taku City has reached 3,366L, and the oil is being used as fuel for asphalt mixture production at Matsuo Construction’s Taku asphalt plant. The project aims to realize locally produced and consumed energy and reduce CO2 emissions, and also includes SDGs education at elementary schools.

Facts

  • Taku City 2050 Zero Carbon City
  • Cumulative collection of household used cooking oil in Taku City from January 2025 to August 2026 reached 3,366L
  • Comprehensive partnership agreement among 4 parties
  • About 96% of household used cooking oil (96,000 tons/year) is currently thrown away as waste and not recycled
  • About 96% of household used cooking oil (96,000 tons/year) is currently thrown away as waste
  • About 1/3 (120,000 tons/year) is exported overseas
  • An asphalt plant manufacturer founded in 1918 (Taisho 7)
  • 15 locations in Japan
  • Capital: 90 million yen
  • Sales: approximately 8.2 billion yen
  • Employees: 209
  • Original全国4例目として佐賀県多久市での導入を開始

Companies mentioned：田中鉄工株式会社、全国油脂事業協同組合連合会、九州フードリサイクル事業協同組合、佐賀県多久市、多久市中央公民館、Hiヒロセスーパーコンボ多久店、松尾建設株式会社、経済産業省、環境省、内閣府、国連グローバル・コンパクト・ネットワーク・ジャパン、長崎県大村市、北海道小樽市、福岡県大牟田市

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[福岡県庁] Want to make a film using music created through the AIR (Artist In Residence) program? “Hikoboshi Film Festival” competition seeks short films by young directors aged 25 and under!

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Fukuoka Prefecture will hold the “Hikoboshi Film Festival” for the first time, a short film competition featuring music created through its AIR (Artist In Residence) program in Toho Village and Soeda Town along the JR日田彦山線. The competition is open to young directors aged 25 and under. Entries must be short films of 10 minutes or less that use at least 1 designated AIR song and incorporate elements related to the area along the line. The preliminary application deadline is October 28, Reiwa 8 (Wednesday), and the final submission deadline is November 4 (Wednesday). Selected works will be screened at the film festival to be held at Izumikan in Toho Village on December 6, Reiwa 8. The Grand Prix, decided by audience vote, comes with a prize of 50,000 yen.

Facts

  • The director must be 25 or younger.
  • Running time must be 10 minutes or less, excluding end credits.
  • ¥50,000 in prize money
  • Through Wednesday, October 28, Reiwa 8
  • By November 4, Reiwa 8 (Wednesday)
  • 3 musicians will stay in Toho Village and Soeda Town for about 1 month
  • Stay for about 1 month
  • To be held at Soeda Town Oak Hall on March 14, Reiwa 9 (Sunday)

Companies mentioned：福岡県庁、日田彦山線沿線地域振興事業実行委員会、九州交響楽団、ジェイコム九州熊本局、JR日田彦山線

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About 40% of people in their 20s said they had experienced strong anxiety about interviews or hesitated to apply. Of these, about 70% said they would be interested in taking part in an informal interview with no screening｜10th White Paper on Job Changes Among People in Their 20s by ツナグバ

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株式会社ツナグバ surveyed 310 men and women in their 20s in a poll on anxiety about interviews and reasons for hesitating to apply, conducted September 7–10, 2026, and published the results as its 10th White Paper on Job Changes Among People in Their 20s. A total of 39.4% said they had experienced strong anxiety about interviews, hesitated to apply or had a similar experience. Of these, 71.3% said they would be interested in an informal interview with no screening, while 79.0% of all respondents expressed interest. The most common interview concern was “not being able to talk well about my strengths or myself” (29.4%), ahead of “pressure interviews” (23.5%). More women than men said they had hesitated to apply or stopped their job search: 14.2% of women and 8.4% of men.

Facts

  • Among 310 men and women in their 20s
  • A total of 39.4% said they had experienced at least one of the following: strong anxiety about interviews, hesitating to apply, or stopping their job search.
  • Of these 122 people, 71.3% said they were interested in taking part in an “informal interview (a company briefing and casual conversation with employees, with no screening).”
  • Among all respondents, the figure was 79.0%. In both cases, this is the combined total of those who said “I’d definitely like to participate” and “I’d participate depending on the content.”
  • “Not being able to talk well about my strengths or myself” (29.4%)
  • “Being subjected to pressure interviews or tough questions” (23.5%)
  • “Getting nervous and going completely blank” (22.6%)
  • Among the 91 people who were most concerned about “not being able to talk well about my strengths or myself,” 69 (75.8%) said they were interested in participating.
  • A total of 11.3% said they had either hesitated to apply or stopped their job search.
  • 14.2% of women
  • 8.4% of men
  • “I’d definitely like to participate”: 14.8%
  • “I’d participate depending on the content”: 64.2%

Companies mentioned：株式会社ツナグバ

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株式会社孫の手 opens “Home-Visit Nursing Station Mago no Te Takasaki” in Takasaki City on October 1

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株式会社孫の手 opened “Home-Visit Nursing Station Mago no Te Takasaki” in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The new facility is located next to its existing day service specializing in intractable diseases, “Zutto Mago no Te Takasaki.” It provides home-visit nursing based on the attending physician’s instructions, delivered by nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language-hearing therapists. The service will work with local medical institutions and care managers to strengthen the region’s home-care system.

Facts

  • Opening date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • Number of employees: 450 (as of September 1, 2026)
  • Established: February 2001
  • Phone: 027-395-6477
  • Fax: 027-395-6478
  • Open Monday through Saturday and on public holidays (8:30–17:30)
  • Emergency response: available 24 hours a day
  • Areas served: Takasaki City, Maebashi City, Fujioka City, Annaka City, Tomioka City, Tamamura Town in Sawa District, Kanra Town in Kanra District, Shinto Village in Kitagunma District, and Kamisato Town and Kamikawa Town in Kodama District, Saitama Prefecture

Companies mentioned：株式会社孫の手、Magonote Inc.

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Employees have more annual days off than ever. New book “余白の経営” goes on sale October 7, for business owners left out of the “workstyle reform” conversation

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Original星野書房は2026年10月7日、経営コンサルタント・水野加津人氏の著書『余白の経営 時間を整えれば、すべてうまくいく』を発売する。労働者の年間休日や有給取得率が過去最多・最高となる一方、経営者自身は労働基準法の適用外で休めず、社長の平均年齢60.8歳や「経営者の病気・死亡」による倒産335件（2025年）などの課題が顕在化している。本書では45歳以上の経営者に向けて、168時間の「時間の予算」づくりや「余白→思考→業務」の優先順、月イチ旅®など“先に余白を予約する”経営スタイルを提案している。

Facts

  • Original労働者1人平均の年間休日は116.6日
  • The rate of taking annual paid leave was 66.9%
  • National weighted average: 1,177 yen (up 56 yen, the 2nd-largest increase on record)
  • Up 56 yen, the 2nd-largest increase on record
  • The average age of company presidents is 60.8
  • Bankruptcies due to “illness or death of the business owner” reached 335 in 2025, the highest figure since 2000
  • Original1週間168時間を6つの時間に分けて「時間の予算」を立てる
  • List price: 2,420 yen (including tax)
  • Release date: October 7, 2026

Companies mentioned：星野書房、サンクチュアリ出版、厚生労働省、帝国データバンク

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[Taiwan Tea Spirits] Mini-bottle gift campaign underway for online store customers. Event booth in Tokyo’s Ikejiri from October 10

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株式会社ヤソ, the Japanese exclusive distributor for Taiwanese tea spirits brand “S.C Lab,” is running a campaign through October 31, 2026, offering customers who spend at least 7,000 yen including tax at its official online store a mini bottle (50ml) of their choice from 5 types of tea spirits. The company will also exhibit at “FOOD CULTURE FESTIVAL,” organized by food culture magazine “RiCE” at HOME/WORK VILLAGE in Ikejiri, Tokyo, from October 10–12, 2026, selling bottles and offering tastings.

Facts

  • For customers who spend at least ¥7,000 including tax
  • Receive a mini bottle (50ml)
  • All 5 tea spirits (S.1 Emotional AF / S.2 Odin / S.3 Hanaki / 1990 Pu'er Tea Spirits / Setouchi Hojicha Liqueur)
  • Original2026年10月10日（土）〜12日（月・祝）の3日間にわたり開催される
  • Booth hours: 11:00–17:00
  • Campaign period: until 23:59 on Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Held over 3 days
  • Purchases of alcohol and eligibility for the mini-bottle gift are limited to people aged 20 and over

Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤソ、S.C Lab、ライスプレス株式会社

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Organizing new business ideas around 6 starting points—what are the success rates for each?｜Free release of a guide to “what to check first” [Survey of 888 people]｜Innovation Research Institute

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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 has released free of charge its Guide to Validating Ideas by 6 Starting Points, which organizes new business ideas around 6 starting points: management and strategy; frontline operations and internal proposals; customers and company data; technology; market and social change; and external collaboration. It surveyed 888 people with new business experience working at companies with 1,000 or more employees and compared profitability rates and barriers by starting point. Ideas based on customers and company data had the highest profitability rate, at 17.6%, while technology-based ideas had the lowest, at 6.3%. Barriers varied by starting point: the most common were ambiguity around goals, metrics, and exit criteria for management and strategy (24.3%), and a lack of suitable talent for technology (20.8%).

Facts

  • Among 888 people with new business experience working at companies with 1,000 or more employees
  • The group primarily using customer and company data as a starting point had the highest result, at 17.6%
  • Technology: 6.3%
  • Profitability rates: management and strategy, 11.1%
  • Frontline operations and internal proposals: 8.8%
  • Market and social change: 14.0%
  • External collaboration: 11.8%
  • For management and strategy as a starting point, the most common barrier was “unclear goals, metrics, or exit criteria,” at 24.3%
  • For technology as a starting point, the most common barrier was “lack of suitable talent,” at 20.8%
  • For frontline operations and internal proposals, “slow decision-making” was the most common barrier, at 28.1%
  • Among the 3 starting points related to market and social change, “slow decision-making” was the most common barrier, at 18.3%
  • For external collaboration, “no particularly significant barriers” was the most common response, at 29.4%
  • “Unclear positioning and policy within the company-wide strategy” was the most common result, at 23.5%
  • Working at a company with 1,000 or more employees
  • Format: PDF, 16 pages in total, plus Excel
  • Survey period: April 3–8, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社イノベーション総合研究所、株式会社マクロミル

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[First equipment manufacturer to join the non-residential version] Rinnai products added to the Energy-Saving Study WEB Service - supports selection of actual hot-water and air-conditioning heat-source equipment

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株式会社one building announced that it will begin offering product data and model selection for hot-water and air-conditioning heat-source equipment from リンナイ株式会社 through its free Energy-Saving Study WEB Service (Non-Residential Version). This is the first time actual product data from an equipment manufacturer has been included in the non-residential version. Users will be able to select actual Rinnai products under both Form F, “Hot Water,” and Form C1, “Air-Conditioning Heat Sources,” and assess energy-saving performance using specifications linked to each model number. The service features a wide range of products, including the RUXC, RUX, RUF, RUS, and RH series. A free online seminar is also scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Facts

  • High-capacity 50-go models (including models with a built-in instant hot-water pump and models that can be connected in groups of up to 30 units)
  • Models that can be connected in groups of up to 30 units
  • High-efficiency Eco Jozu models, including 32-go and 24-go units
  • Date and time: October 28, 2026 (Wednesday), 16:00–17:00
  • Select actual Rinnai products under both Form F, “Hot Water,” and Form C1, “Air-Conditioning Heat Sources”
  • Participation fee: Free (advance registration required)

Companies mentioned：株式会社one building、リンナイ株式会社

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アライドテレシス, ビットブレイン, and EPLink launch 3-company collaboration to create a secure external connection environment for medical institutions, with a view to advancing medical DX

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Originalアライドテレシス株式会社、株式会社ビットブレイン、株式会社EPLinkの3社が、医療DX推進を視野に医療機関の安全な外部接続環境の実現に向けた協業を開始した。治験・臨床研究領域を起点に、アライドテレシスのネットワークインフラ知見、ビットブレインの医療専用閉域ネットワーク基盤「WCI」、EPLinkのリモートSDV用システム「SYNOV-R」を組み合わせた活用モデルを検討する。

Facts

  • 3 companies begin collaboration
  • Guidelines for the Safe Management of Medical Information Systems, Version 7.0
  • Originalアライドテレシスは1987年創業
  • Established: 2004
  • Founded: 2015
  • Founded: 1999

Companies mentioned：アライドテレシス株式会社、株式会社ビットブレイン、株式会社EPLink、厚生労働省

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Turning vehicles on city streets into an observation network that captures society. Essen raises funding

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株式会社Essen has raised funds through a third-party allotment of shares, with TAKANAWA GATEWAY地球益投資事業有限責任組合, NOBUNAGA Raise Fund投資事業有限責任組合, corporate entities, and individual investors as the recipients. The funds will support the expansion of mobility advertising, the commercialization of vehicle-mounted sensor technology for detecting water leaks, and the strengthening of its business and development teams. The company aims to realize its “Mobility Constellation” concept, which connects vehicles traveling around local communities into an information network.

Facts

  • Established: August 2021
  • In February 2026, the company began a demonstration experiment with 豊田市

Companies mentioned：株式会社Essen、TAKANAWA GATEWAY地球益投資事業有限責任組合、NOBUNAGA Raise Fund投資事業有限責任組合、豊田市

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50 people active in vacation rentals, inns, and real estate investment to speak on different days! “Festival Commemorative Online Seminar Festival” underway

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Ahead of the Minpaku Inns & Real Estate Investment Festival 2026, to be held on October 31, 2026 (Saturday), CFコンサルティング株式会社 will hold the “Festival Commemorative Online Seminar Festival” from September 30 (Wednesday) to October 30 (Friday), 2026. 50 people active at the forefront of vacation rentals, inns, and real estate investment will speak on different days, with online sessions held on weekday evenings and on weekend and holiday afternoons. The fee is 1,000 yen per session, tax included. More than 70 investors are expected to gather for the main festival in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, where 22 people are scheduled to speak at seminars.

Facts

  • The “Festival Commemorative Online Seminar Festival” has been running since September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • The “Minpaku Inns & Real Estate Investment Festival 2026,” to be held on October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
  • For approximately 1 month, through October 30 (Friday)
  • 2–3 speakers will each give an 80-minute seminar
  • Fee: 1,000 yen per session, tax included
  • More than 70 investors will gather
  • 22 people will speak at seminars
  • More than 12,200 channel subscribers
  • The mega-landlord doctor with total investments of 14.4 billion
  • Weekdays 19:30–23:00 / weekends and holidays 13:00–18:00
  • Original年収400万円台・貯金300万円ほど

Companies mentioned：CFコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社LDKプロジェクト、株式会社ブロードエンタープライズ、Booking.com Japan株式会社、株式会社TOCORO.、マークスライフ株式会社、満室経営株式会社、Trip.com

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Original昨年に続き今年も開催！ 秋のこどもまんなか月間に 子どもたちの“なりたい！”を応援。京都府・あいおいニッセイ同和損保・子育てマップiibaが連携「キッズお仕事体験」を府内10事業者の協力で開催

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株式会社iiba, operator of the iiba parenting map app, will run “Kids’ Job Experience” in Kyoto Prefecture in partnership with 京都府 and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. The program will be held from November to December 2026 with the cooperation of 10 businesses in the prefecture, and will feature new activities such as preparing medicine at a pharmacy and blending tea. Reservations will open in stages starting October 1, 2026. Timed to coincide with Autumn’s Month of the Child-Centered Society, the initiative aims to help realize “Kyoto, Japan’s No. 1 environment for raising children” and create a virtuous cycle of regional economic growth and talent development.

Facts

  • November–December 2026 (Reiwa 8) (dates vary by participating business)
  • In its 2nd year, 10 businesses in the prefecture are participating
  • Original2026年（令和8年）10月1日（木）～
  • Ages 4–12 (varies by activity)

Companies mentioned：株式会社iiba、京都府、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社、こども家庭庁、アイン薬局 桂店、京都ダイハツ販売、京のお肉処 弘、JAF 京都支部、大和学園、ちきりやガーデン、トヨタカローラ京都、日本生命 京都支社、ファミリーマート、福寿園

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Original株式会社アップデート、売上高100億円を目指す「100億宣言」を公表

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Original株式会社アップデート（新潟県長岡市、代表取締役：原山長之）は、売上高100億円の達成を目指す「100億宣言」を100億企業成長ポータルにて公表した。住宅事業を起点に不動産・建物解体・大規模木造・トレーラーハウス・太陽光発電など土地や建物に関わる事業を展開し、現在は売上高30億円規模。グループ会社の原山化成工業（売上高10億円規模）と合わせたグループ全体では40億円規模の事業基盤を持つ。今後は住宅取得・空き家再生・土地活用・法人向け建築・設備提案を一体で進め、ビジョン「100の事業と100人の社長を創り出す」の実現も目指す。

Facts

  • Original売上高100億円の達成を目指し、100億企業成長ポータルにて「100億宣言」を公表しました。
  • 株式会社アップデート has now grown to around 3 billion yen in sales.
  • In addition, group company 原山化成工業 has sales of around 1 billion yen.
  • The group as a whole has a business foundation worth around 4 billion yen.
  • Established: April 2018

Companies mentioned：株式会社アップデート、原山化成工業

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Korean makeup brand “LUNA” to exhibit at Hands’ 50th anniversary special project, “The Beauty issue”

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Aekyung Industrial Co., Ltd., which operates the Korean makeup brand “LUNA（ルナ）,” took part in “The Beauty issue Event,” a 50th anniversary event held by 株式会社ハンズ on September 26, 2026. Starting the same day, the company will launch the “Hands 50th Anniversary Limited 1+1 Set” (Long Lasting Concealer Fit 01 Vanilla + Long Lasting Corrector 01 Mint Green, 1,650 yen including tax) in limited quantities at Hands stores nationwide. From October 10, it will also launch the new “04 Pale Lemon” shade of “Long Lasting Corrector” (6.5g, 1,650 yen including tax) at Hands ahead of other retailers.

Facts

  • We took part in “The Beauty issue Event,” a 50th anniversary event held by 株式会社ハンズ at P.O. Minami-Aoyama Hall on Saturday, September 26, 2026. 株式会社ハンズ is headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
  • Set price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
  • Long Lasting Corrector 01 Mint Green (6.5g)
  • 6.5g / 1,650 yen (tax included)
  • As of July 2026, the brand had opened 11,949 stores.
  • After opening more than 650 offline stores in Japan in 2022
  • In Japan, sales began online through platforms such as Qoo10 and Amazon in 2021.
  • In 2022, the brand expanded into variety shops and drugstores nationwide.

Companies mentioned：愛敬産業株式会社 (Aekyung Ind. Co.,Ltd.)、株式会社ハンズ、LUNA（ルナ）

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Official store opens in Shizuoka Prefecture for the first time! EXPO 2027 Official Store MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店 Shin-Shizuoka Store opens Friday, October 9, 2026

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The GREEN×EXPO Association and the 2027年国際園芸博覧会マスターライセンスオフィス（2027MLO） will open Shizuoka Prefecture’s first permanent store, “EXPO 2027 Official Store MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店 Shin-Shizuoka Store,” on Friday, October 9, 2026. In addition to offering licensed products featuring the official mascot “トゥンクトゥンク,” the store will hold a “トゥンクトゥンク Photo Session” on its opening day.

Facts

  • “EXPO 2027 Official Store MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店 Shin-Shizuoka Store” will open on Friday, October 9, 2026.
  • Hours: 10:00–21:00
  • Capacity: 20 groups per session
  • Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to customers who purchase at least 1,000 yen worth of official licensed products, including tax.
  • Original1組につき2名様まで（未就学児は人数に含みません）
  • Exhibition area: approximately 100 ha (including an 80 ha venue area)
  • Number of visitors: 15 million (more than 10 million paying visitors)
  • Paid visitors: more than 10 million
  • Event period: March 19, 2027 (Friday)–September 26, 2027 (Sunday)

Companies mentioned：公益社団法人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会（GREEN×EXPO協会）、2027年国際園芸博覧会マスターライセンスオフィス（2027MLO）、MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店、新静岡セノバ

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HOMETACT to support “Matter,” the international smart home standard. Exhibiting and presenting at “CEATEC 2026.”

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株式会社HOMETACT, part of the 三菱地所 Group, announced that its comprehensive smart home service HOMETACT will begin supporting Matter, the global smart home standard. The company will exhibit as part of the Japan chapter of the Connectivity Standards Alliance display at the “DX of Daily Life Pavilion” at CEATEC 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026. On October 14, COO Yoshihiro Tachibana will speak at a conference titled “The Dawn of the AI Home Era: The Next Generation of Smart Homes Enabled by Matter and Aliro.”

Facts

  • Connected with more than 670 types of smart home devices to date
  • Established partnerships with more than 34 manufacturers
  • 34 partner manufacturers
  • More than 200 real estate businesses across 45 prefectures nationwide
  • Providing services to more than 200 real estate businesses across 45 prefectures nationwide
  • Rent increases of more than 30%
  • Resident satisfaction: 94%
  • Approximately 88% intend to continue using the service
  • Original2026年10月13日（火）〜16日（金）10:00〜17:00
  • Date and time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 16:00–17:30
  • Began providing services in November 2021
  • Business launched in April 2026
  • (As of October 2026)

Companies mentioned：株式会社HOMETACT、三菱地所、Connectivity Standards Alliance、株式会社ACCESS、株式会社アクセルラボ、アリオン株式会社、株式会社コノル、サイバートラスト株式会社、DSRアジア株式会社、LifeSmart株式会社、美和ロック株式会社、mui Lab株式会社、NECプラットフォームズ株式会社、ノルディック・セミコンダクター、NXPジャパン株式会社、パナソニック株式会社、SEALSQ Japan 株式会社、シリコン・ラボ、株式会社シブタニ、STマイクロエレクトロニクス株式会社、SWITCHBOT株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、テュフ ラインランド ジャパン株式会社、X-HEMISTRY株式会社、YKK AP株式会社

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[Overview of “Shibuya Fashion Week 2026 Fall” announced] “SHIBUYA RUNWAY” to be held Sunday, October 18, 2026 — diverse cultures come together in a 3-part runway show!

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Original渋谷ファッションウィーク実行委員会は、2026年10月18日（日）に渋谷・文化村通りで『渋谷ファッションウィーク2026秋』を開催すると発表。26回目の開催となる今回は「渋谷的ENKAN -THE SHIBUYA ENKAN-」をコンセプトに、3部構成のランウェイショー「SHIBUYA RUNWAY」を実施。第1部「THE BATON」ではモード学園とのコラボ、第2部「THE WRITE STYLE」では日本習字とコラボし書道を発信、第3部「THE ECHO」ではファッションブランドとのコラボを行う。

Facts

  • Date and time: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 14:00–15:00
  • This fall marks its 26th edition.
  • Since its first event in March 2014, it has continued to grow.
  • It has drawn attention amid large-scale redevelopment described as a once-in-a-100-year project.
  • At the 21st Shibuya Music Festival

Companies mentioned：渋谷ファッションウィーク実行委員会、渋谷道玄坂商店街振興組合、モード学園、日本習字、cocoti SHIBUYA、SHIBUYA109渋谷店、MAGNET by SHIBUYA109、渋谷スクランブルスクエア、渋谷ヒカリエ、ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE、渋谷マークシティ、東急プラザ渋谷、RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK、渋谷区、東京商工会議所渋谷支部、一般財団法人渋谷区観光協会、渋谷区商店会連合会中央ブロック、大向地区町会連合会、氷川地区町会連合会、一般社団法人日本ファッション・ウィーク推進機構、一般財団法人 日本ファッション協会、一般社団法人 日本アパレル・ファッション産業協会、一般社団法人日本メンズファッション協会、東急グループ、公益財団法人 日本習字教育財団、一般社団法人渋谷駅前エリアマネジメント、シブヤ経済新聞、渋谷のラジオ、渋谷音楽祭実行委員会、Shibuya Culture Scramble

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A luxurious autumn with a fragrant aroma and rich flavor: Starbucks® Chilled Cup “Joyful Harmony Tea Latte” available for a limited time from Tuesday, October 13

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Originalスターバックス・コーポレーションとサントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社は、スターバックス® チルドカップシリーズの新商品「スターバックス® ジョイフルハーモニーティーラテ」を10月13日（火）より期間限定で発売すると発表した。ブラックティーにウーロン茶やジャスミンをブレンドし、アプリコットの香りが広がる秋のティーラテで、全国のセブン‐イレブンなどで販売する。

Facts

  • Available for a limited time from Tuesday, October 13.
  • 200ml cup
  • 230 yen
  • 18 days
  • Since its world-first launch in Japan in September 2005, more than 20 years ago

Companies mentioned：スターバックス・コーポレーション、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社、スターバックス・コーヒー・カンパニー

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Sato Pharmaceutical and the FUSE Seminar at 近畿大学経営学部 join forces in industry-academia collaboration to hold a POPUP event for the inner and outer beauty series “LIPOCERA CARENINE” at なんばマルイ

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Sato Pharmaceutical and the FUSE Seminar at 近畿大学経営学部 will jointly hold a POPUP event for the inner and outer beauty series “LIPOCERA CARENINE” at the basement 1st-floor event space at なんばマルイ from October 10 to 12, 2026. Through hands-on activities and social media outreach, the event aims to raise awareness and enhance brand value, while providing 近畿大学 students with practical marketing experience.

Facts

  • Original2026年10月10日（土）から12日（月・祝）までの3日間、なんばマルイにおいて内外美容シリーズ「LIPOCERA CARENINE」
  • Original2026年10月10日（土）～12日（月・祝）11：00～20：00
  • Original2026年10月10日（土）から12日（月・祝）までの3日間
  • In 2024, when the LIPOCERA brand was launched
  • The “LIPOCERA CARENINE” series, launched on Monday, June 15, 2026
  • For this 3rd edition, students from Kindai University and Sato Pharmaceutical will work together
  • Price: 1,650 yen including tax (1,500 yen before tax)
  • Contents: 30 g
  • Price: 1,620 yen including tax (1,500 yen before tax)
  • Original内容量：60粒（1日2粒目安/約30日分）
  • Formulated with 9 beauty ingredients※3
  • Founded: April 1947
  • From Monday, Sept. 14, through Wednesday, 16

Companies mentioned：佐藤薬品工業株式会社、近畿大学経営学部、近畿大学、なんばマルイ、大阪メトロ

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“Train Navita” featuring “五香 たかね” from “鉄道むすめ” on its headmark installed at Keisei Electric Railway’s Goko Station

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表示灯株式会社 will renew the “Navita” vicinity map at Goko Station on Keisei Electric Railway’s Matsudo Line at the end of August 2026, transforming it into a “Train Navita” featuring the “鉄道むすめ” character “五香 たかね” on its headmark. Modeled on the Keisei Electric Railway 3000 series, it will bring a sense of connection to the local community and provide a lively new information channel in the station.

Facts

  • The “Navita” vicinity map inside Goko Station on Keisei Electric Railway’s Matsudo Line, at the end of August 2026
  • Faithfully recreates the form of the “Keisei Electric Railway 3000 series” that served as its model
  • Debut date: April 21, 2021
  • Birthday: April 21 (Taurus)
  • Original2005年の展開開始から、昨年で20周年を迎えました
  • More than 90 railway companies and railway-related businesses participate
  • A total of 119 characters are active
  • It marked its 20th anniversary last year
  • Established: February 1967

Companies mentioned：表示灯株式会社、京成電鉄株式会社、株式会社トミーテック

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Eight Knot selected as a registered company for the 3rd cohort of the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation’s “TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE” Startup Member Plus program

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株式会社エイトノット, which develops vessel-intelligence technology, has been selected as a registered company for the 3rd cohort of the “Startup Member Plus” program at “TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE,” a public-private partnership hub operated by 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社. The program provides approximately 2 years of hands-on support, with the aim of developing proposals to address administrative challenges and putting them into practice. In October 2025, エイトノット proposed a solution using “エイトノット AI CAPTAIN” to address a coastal-facility inspection challenge from 東京都港湾局 at the 50th “UPGRADE with TOKYO” event and won. Building on that track record, the company plans to expand to other Tokyo Metropolitan Government departments and municipalities.

Facts

  • Selected as a registered company for the 3rd cohort of the “Startup Member Plus” program
  • A program that provides intensive, hands-on support for approximately 2 years.
  • Established: March 8, 2021
  • “UPGRADE with TOKYO 50th event”
  • In October 2025, our company took part in the 50th “UPGRADE with TOKYO,” a startup pitch event hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Companies mentioned：株式会社エイトノット、公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社、TOKYO UPGRADE SQUARE、東京都港湾局

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Regional general contractor moves from “using” AI to “building an AI business”

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Regional general contractor 株式会社橋本組, based in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, and AI inside株式会社 are stepping up a joint venture to use AI to address operational challenges in the construction industry and regional industries, and provide AI services to external customers. The venture is moving from proof of concept to commercialization just 3 months after the companies signed a comprehensive business partnership agreement on DX and AI on June 18, 2026. Combining Hashimoto Corporation’s more than 100 years of on-site expertise with AI inside’s technology platform, the partners will build a model that continuously creates AI services based on workplace challenges, guided by the principle of “adapting AI to the worksite,” and expand nationwide from Yaizu.

Facts

  • On June 18, 2026, AI inside and Hashimoto Corporation signed a comprehensive business partnership agreement on DX and AI, with the aim of creating and expanding models for the use of AI in the construction industry and local communities.
  • From the comprehensive partnership in June to “commercialization” from “proof of concept” in 3 months
  • On-site expertise developed over more than 100 years in the construction business
  • [Founded] December, Taisho 11

Companies mentioned：株式会社橋本組、AI inside株式会社、橋本グループ

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Jamf’s largest conference, “Jamf Nation Live Tokyo 2026,” to be held in Otemachi, Tokyo, on Friday, October 30

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Jamf Japan合同会社 announced that it will hold “Jamf Nation Live Tokyo 2026,” an in-person event on Apple device management and security solutions, at Otemachi Place Hall & Conference in Tokyo on Friday, October 30, 2026. The free event will feature a keynote address, various sessions, exhibits and demo booths, one-on-one consultations, sponsor exhibits and networking. Approximately 600 people attended last year’s event.

Facts

  • The event will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Otemachi Place Hall & Conference (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).
  • Dates: Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00–20:00 (tentative)
  • ※Registration opens at 9:00
  • Approximately 600 people attended last year’s event
  • A global event series held in more than 10 major cities around the world.
  • Since its establishment in 2017, Jamf Japan合同会社

Companies mentioned：Jamf Japan合同会社、Jamf、Jamf APAC、IDC Market Scape、Gartner

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Thinker to make its first appearance at “UR Collaborative Robot Fair 2026” — Live demonstration of automation linking the “Thinker Model A” bin-picking robot with a packaging machine

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株式会社Thinker will make its first appearance at “UR Collaborative Robot Fair 2026,” to be held at Akiba Square from October 8 to 9, 2026. It will demonstrate an automated packaging process, from picking up parts to packing them, by linking its “Thinker Model A” bin-picking robot with a sealer (desktop packaging machine). The demonstration will support efforts to address labor shortages and improve labor efficiency and productivity in manufacturing and logistics workplaces.

Facts

  • Making its first appearance at the “UR Collaborative Robot Fair 2026” exhibition, to be held at Akiba Square in Akihabara, Tokyo, from Thursday, October 8, to Friday, 9, 2026
  • Dates and times: Thursday, October 8, to Friday, 9, 2026, 10:00–17:00
  • Venue: Akiba Square (a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station)
  • Admission: Free (advance registration required)
  • Established: August 2022

Companies mentioned：株式会社Thinker、ユニバーサルロボット日本支社、JR東日本、那須梱包、関西電力、パナソニックHD

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Screening and lecture: “Do you know the novelist Otokichi Mikami, who created ‘雪之丞変化’?”

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Original埼玉県・SKIPシティ彩の国ビジュアルプラザにて、2026年11月1日に映像公開ライブラリーの上映会と講演が開催される。今回は直木賞の初代選考委員を務めた春日部市出身の小説家・三上於菟吉をテーマとし、代表作『雪之丞変化』関連の映像上映と、三上於菟吉顕彰会の新井義昭会長と大川明弘幹事による講演が行われる。定員300名、無料で事前申込制。

Facts

  • Sunday, November 1, 2026, 14:00–16:00
  • Capacity: 300 people (first come, first served; registration closes when capacity is reached)
  • Film screening: “烈々たる文学魂” (1983, 30 minutes)
  • Admission: Free (advance registration required)
  • TEL: 048-260-7777 (weekdays, 9:30–17:30)

Companies mentioned：株式会社デジタルSKIPステーション、埼玉県、彩の国ビジュアルプラザ、SKIPシティ彩の国ビジュアルプラザ、三上於菟吉顕彰会

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Original【福岡県庁】宗像市大島で開催される「大島ビーチクリーン」の参加者を募集します！

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Original福岡県、宗像市、福津市、宗像大社の4者で組織する「神宿る島」宗像・沖ノ島と関連遺産群保存活用協議会は、宗像市大島で令和8年11月8日に開催する海岸清掃イベント「大島ビーチクリーン」の参加者を先着順で約100名募集している。申込期間は10月5日から10月30日までで、企業・団体での参加も可能。

Facts

  • Approximately 100 people (first come, first served)
  • Sunday, November 8, Reiwa 8: assemble at 9:30; event ends at 14:45 (Kōnominato Ferry Terminal)
  • Monday, October 5–Friday, October 30, Reiwa 8
  • Original福岡県、宗像市、福津市、宗像大社の４者で構成

Companies mentioned：福岡県、宗像市、福津市、宗像大社、「神宿る島」宗像・沖ノ島と関連遺産群保存活用協議会、宗像市世界遺産市民の会

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[Event report] SPAJAM2026 Kyushu qualifying competition held at RKKCS headquarters on September 26 and 27

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株式会社RKKCS sponsored the hackathon “SPAJAM2026,” organized by 一般社団法人モバイル・コンテンツ・フォーラム (MCF), for the 3rd consecutive year, and held the Kyushu regional qualifying tournament at its headquarters on Sept. 26 and 27. The development theme was “Connect”; 6 teams comprising 28 people participated, and the top prize went to “Tsuna-gun,” developed by 熊本大学 student team “K-ONE”.

Facts

  • We supported the Kyushu regional qualifying tournament held on Sept. 26 and 27 by providing the venue and participating as judges.
  • The 6 participating teams are rivals who will compete in the main tournament in Hakone, but
  • Number of participants: 28 (6 teams)
  • This event is being held for the 13th time this year.
  • We have sponsored “SPAJAM (Smart Phone App JAM) 2026” for the 3rd consecutive year
  • More than 300 local governments from Hokkaido to Okinawa
  • At more than 50 financial institutions
  • Established: July 1966
  • Original開催日：2026年11月21日(土)～11月23日(月)

Companies mentioned：株式会社RKKCS、一般社団法人モバイル・コンテンツ・フォーラム、熊本大学

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MUSINSA partners with ZOZO to hold ZOZOTOWN’s first pop-up store in Korea in Seoul’s Seongsu district

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Korean fashion platform MUSINSA is partnering with “ZOZOTOWN,” operated by 株式会社ZOZO, to hold ZOZOTOWN’s first pop-up store in Korea, “ZOZOTOWN in MUSINSA,” at “MUSINSA STORE Seongsu” in Seoul’s Seongsu district from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31, 2026. The store will feature 15 popular Japanese brands, while a special feature will also run on MUSINSA’s online store in Korea during the same period. The two companies signed an MOU in December 2024 and opened the “MUSINSA ZOZOTOWN Store” for Japan on Nov. 6, 2025.

Facts

  • The share of sales generated by international visitors reached approximately 70% in September 2026
  • A total of 15 brands popular in Japan will be featured together
  • We introduce more than 2,000 Korean fashion brands to customers in Japan
  • More than 1,700 shops
  • We carry more than 11,000 brands
  • More than 1.38 million products available at all times
  • More than 3,100 new products listed on average every day
  • Services are available in 13 regions worldwide, including Japan
  • Signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in December 2024 to build a strategic partnership
  • The “MUSINSA ZOZOTOWN Store” officially opened on ZOZOTOWN on Nov. 6, 2025
  • Online sales will continue for approximately 2 weeks after the pop-up store closes

Companies mentioned：株式会社 MUSINSA JAPAN、MUSINSA、株式会社ZOZO、ZOZOTOWN、ZOZOCOSME、ZOZOVILLA、BEAUTY&YOUTH UNITED ARROWS、SNIDEL、URBAN RESEARCH、WYM LIDNM、ADRER、CLEL、FEKETE、GRANCY、GYDA、merry jenny、MONO-MART、OLUN、shesaidthat、Smyeon、SNIDEL HOME

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Originalシャングリ・ラ 東京、3つのレストランで楽しむクリスマスディナーの予約を開始

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Originalシャングリ・ラ 東京が、2026年12月23日～26日にかけて3つのレストラン（イタリア料理「ピャチェーレ」、日本料理「なだ万」、「ザ・ロビーラウンジ」）で提供するクリスマス限定ディナーの予約受付を開始。

Facts

  • Price: 30,800 yen
  • Price: 38,500 yen
  • 19,800 yen, including a glass of champagne
  • 23,100 yen, including a glass of champagne and free-flow red and white wine
  • Free-flow champagne: 30,800 yen
  • Additional charge: 4,000 yen
  • Additional charge: 6,000 yen
  • A 15% service charge will be added.
  • Inside a hotel with 200 guest rooms
  • In a 37-story mixed-use building adjacent to Tokyo Station
  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Opened on March 2, 2009
  • Period: Dec. 23, 2026 (Wed.)–26 (Sat.)
  • Currently operates more than 100 deluxe hotels and resorts

Companies mentioned：シャングリ・ラ 東京、シャングリ・ラ ホテルズ＆リゾーツ

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Original【国立アイヌ民族博物館】第12回テーマ展示「アイヌ民族とキリスト教 ―聖公会のつながりのなかで―」2027年3月13日から開催決定

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国立アイヌ民族博物館 will hold its 12th thematic exhibition, “The Ainu and Christianity: Connections Through the Anglican Church,” starting March 13, 2027. Centered on Ainu materials held by 立教小学校, the exhibition focuses on Anglican Church connections through Yaeko Batchlor and Chiyokichi Ariga. It will also tour 立教学院展示館 and 辰野美術館.

Facts

  • 12th Thematic Exhibition
  • March 13 (Sat.)–May 16 (Sun.), 2027 (Reiwa 9)
  • In 2019, the 国立アイヌ民族博物館 Preparatory Office conducted research on Ainu materials held by 立教小学校
  • A special exhibition held at our museum in fiscal 2023
  • In March 2024, the materials were deposited with 国立アイヌ民族博物館
  • Date of signing: Oct. 10, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
  • Yaeko Batchlor (1884–1962)
  • Chiyokichi Ariga (1895–1987)
  • Yaeko Batchlor in the late 1950s
  • March 12 (Fri.), 2027 (Reiwa 9), 13:30–15:30
  • 3 museums (国立アイヌ民族博物館, 立教学院展示館, and 辰野美術館)

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人アイヌ民族文化財団、国立アイヌ民族博物館、立教小学校、立教学院、立教学院展示館、辰野美術館、学校法人立教学院、民族共生象徴空間（ウポポイ）

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“Nagomi Sayama Tea,” a new private-label product made with the renowned Sayama tea of eastern Japan!

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Original株式会社ネクスコ東日本エリアトラクトが、プライベートブランド『和み』シリーズの新商品として、東日本の銘茶「狭山茶」を使用した「和みの狭山茶」を発売すると発表した。NEXCO東日本管内のサービスエリア・パーキングエリアの自動販売機や一部店舗で令和8年10月中旬から順次販売を開始し、税込150円で提供する。

Facts

  • Price: 150 yen (tax included)
  • Original販売開始時期：令和8年10月中旬から順次

Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクスコ東日本エリアトラクト、NEXCO東日本

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Original【東京都港区】横田めぐみさんの弟・横田拓也氏が港南中学校で講演 拉致問題を次世代へ伝える

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Original東京都港区が、拉致被害者・横田めぐみさんの弟である横田拓也氏（北朝鮮による拉致被害者家族連絡会代表）を講師に迎え、令和8年10月23日に港区立港南中学校で拉致問題をテーマとした人権教育講演会を開催すると発表した。

Facts

  • Original令和8年10月23日（金曜）午後1時40分から3時まで
  • Younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted in Niigata City in November 1977 (Showa 52)
  • Following the death in December 2021 (Reiwa 3) of Shigeo Iizuka, brother of abductee Yaeko Taguchi, he became the third representative of the 北朝鮮による拉致被害者家族連絡会.
  • Original港区立港南中学校 体育館（港区港南四丁目3番3号）

Companies mentioned：港区、北朝鮮による拉致被害者家族連絡会、港区立港南中学校

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Official store opens in Shizuoka Prefecture for the first time! EXPO 2027 Official Store MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店 Shin-Shizuoka Store opens Friday, October 9, 2026

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The GREEN×EXPO Association and 2027MLO will open Shizuoka Prefecture’s first permanent store, “EXPO 2027 Official Store MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店 Shin-Shizuoka Store,” on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The store will mainly sell licensed products featuring the official mascot “トゥンクトゥンク,” and a photo session will also be held on opening day.

Facts

  • Opening on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
  • Business hours: 10:00–21:00
  • Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to customers who purchase official licensed products worth at least 1,000 yen, including tax
  • Capacity: 20 groups per session
  • ①12：00～12：30 ②14：00～14：30 ③16：00～16：30
  • Original1組につき2名様まで（未就学児は人数に含みません）
  • ・Established: Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
  • Original写真撮影は1グループ1枚とさせていただきます

Companies mentioned：公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会（GREEN×EXPO協会）、２０２７年国際園芸博覧会マスターライセンスオフィス（2027MLO）、MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店

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Nippon Express develops logistics scheme to recycle rock-wool acoustic panels from Shibaura 1-chome demolition project

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Nippon Express has established a logistics scheme to recycle 560 tons of rock wool acoustic ceiling panels for the “(provisional title) Shibaura Project Phase II Demolition Work” being carried out by Shimizu Corporation in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Working with Nippon Solaton and Shimizu Corporation, it will combine its in-house-developed wheeled container, “NRBOX,” with its own warehouse serving as a transshipment hub to eliminate the time lag between the demolition site and the recycling facility.

Facts

  • 560 tons of rock wool acoustic ceiling panels
  • Approximately 78,000 employees
  • 56 countries and regions worldwide
  • Since its founding in 1937

Companies mentioned：NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、日本通運株式会社、清水建設株式会社、日本ソーラトン株式会社

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VITAS holds its first “children’s cafeteria” and “soccer class” in Yamaguchi Prefecture! A new way to give back to the community, taking on the challenge with 高川学園高校

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株式会社VITAS held its first-ever “children’s cafeteria” and “soccer class” in Yamaguchi Prefecture. As part of the “MOAI PROJECT,” planned jointly with the soccer club at 高川学園高校, the event featured former Japan national soccer team player Takayuki Suzuki and popular YouTubers as instructors, and was attended by about 300 elementary school students. Female soccer club members took the lead in preparing about 300 servings of curry, and a tasting and sales event was also held for “VINOBBY,” a growth-support drink for children.

Facts

  • About 300 servings of special curry rice prepared for hungry children
  • About 300 elementary school students who took part cheered with excitement
  • Established: August 2015 (Heisei 27)
  • Capital: 10,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社VITAS、高川学園高校

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[日本モンキーパーク] Try the Meitetsu 6000 series simulator! “Monpa Railway Day Event” runs from Oct. 10 in Aichi

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日本モンキーパーク (Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture) will hold the “Monpa Railway Day Event” at the “Meitetsu Group Ride Attractions Museum: Monkey Park Station” for 3 days, from Saturday, Oct. 10, to Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, ahead of Railway Day on Oct. 14. The event will include the “Perfect Stop Championship,” using a Meitetsu 6000 series train simulator, as well as a special exhibition of train components such as destination roll signs and cab switches.

Facts

  • Saturday, Oct. 10–Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
  • 9:30～17:00
  • Ride Attractions Museum admission (age 2 and over): 500 yen
  • Train driving simulator fee: 300 yen
  • Perfect Stop Championship entry fee: 200 yen
  • Train driving simulator session: maximum 10 minutes per turn
  • Near-miss prize (within 50 cm)
  • Japan’s first railway, between Shimbashi and Yokohama, opened on Oct. 14, 1872 (Meiji 5)
  • In 1994 (Heisei 6), Oct. 14 was designated as Railway Day

Companies mentioned：株式会社名鉄インプレス、日本モンキーパーク、名鉄（名古屋鉄道）

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AI inside signs basic agreement with Hashimoto Holdings on business partnership and consideration of a joint venture — jointly exploring commercialization of the AI Factory business

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AI inside 株式会社 and 株式会社橋本ホールディングス have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore a business partnership and the establishment of a joint venture (JV). Building on the comprehensive cooperation agreement for DX and AI businesses signed in June 2026, the companies will jointly explore commercializing “AI Factory,” a data center for AI inference processing, by combining the construction capabilities of 橋本グループ with AI inside’s AI platform. Hashimoto Holdings will join “Sovereign Grid” and use “AI inside Cube Atlas”; establishment of a JV is also under consideration.

Facts

  • Used by more than 70,000 users at government agencies, local governments, private companies and other organizations.

Companies mentioned：AI inside 株式会社、株式会社橋本ホールディングス、橋本グループ

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Original【日比谷花壇×山口県】100万本のコスモスが咲き誇る秋の花畑散策や花き生産現場見学、和紙づくり体験や地ビール・美食を巡る。五感をゆさぶる秋の花旅「やまぐちフラワーツーリズム」を11月に開催決定！

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Original株式会社日比谷花壇は、9月に山形県で実施したフラワーツーリズムに続き、山口県にて2026年11月11日（水）・12日（木）の2日間、秋の花と食・歴史文化を堪能する「やまぐちフラワーツーリズム2026」を初開催すると発表。モニター参加者20名を10月6日より募集開始し、100万本のコスモス畑散策、花き生産現場見学、徳地手すき和紙体験、湯田温泉宿泊などを1泊2日・33,000円（税込）で提供する。

Facts

  • Recruitment opens for monitor participants (limited to 20 people)
  • Original参加費：33,000円（税込）／1名様（1部屋1名利用 ※シングル）
  • Activities normally worth 60,000–70,000 yen
  • Wednesday, Nov. 11–Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026; 1 night, 2 days
  • Application period: Tuesday, Oct. 6–Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
  • Currently operating at approximately 190 locations nationwide
  • An expansive site covering an area equivalent to about 4 Tokyo Domes
  • 徳地手すき和紙, with a history spanning more than 800 years
  • Founded in 1872
  • 株式会社日比谷花壇 was established after the opening of its flagship store in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, in 1950

Companies mentioned：株式会社日比谷花壇、山口県、花の海、やまぐちフラワーランド、柳花園、龍福寺、瑠璃光寺、柳井クルーズホテル、はつもみぢ酒蔵、山口地ビール、グリーンリッチホテル山口湯田温泉、やまぐち瓦そばさくら、長州苑、徳地手すき和紙

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[Musashino Art University Museum & Library] Exhibition: “Hidenori Majima — Kinesis: Forest of Water / Beyond the Impermanence of Heaven and Earth”

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Original武蔵野美術大学 美術館・図書館が、2026年11月20日から12月19日まで「武蔵野美術大学教授退任記念 間島秀徳——Kinesis 水の森／天地無常の彼方へ」を開催する。日本画の伝統素材と水の動きや重力を融合させた表現で知られ、約40年にわたり「水」を主題に制作を続ける間島秀徳の軌跡を、初期《Untitled》《Water Works》から最新作《Kinesis》シリーズまで約25点の大型作品で展覧する。東日本大震災後に制作された「震災三部作」なども一堂に展示。会期中に関連イベントとして天野一夫との特別対談（11月23日）、小金沢智・中村ケンゴとの特別鼎談（12月7日）を開催。入館無料。

Facts

  • Exhibition period: Friday, Nov. 20–Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
  • Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Saturdays and holidays, 10:00–17:00)
  • Admission: Free
  • Has continued to engage with the subject of “water” for about 40 years
  • The venue will feature 25 large-scale works
  • Date and time: Monday, Nov. 23 (national holiday), 16:30–18:00
  • Date and time: Monday, Dec. 7, 16:30–18:00

Companies mentioned：学校法人武蔵野美術大学、武蔵野美術大学 美術館・図書館、武蔵野美術大学日本画学科研究室、東京藝術大学、信州大学、東北芸術工科大学、練馬区立美術館、茨城県天心記念五浦美術館、山種美術館、佐倉市立美術館、上野の森美術館、ニューオータニ美術館、茨城県近代美術館、東京都美術館、文化庁、Pennsylvania大学、ギャラリーなつか

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